Buy Me a Matcha
Tokyo guide · October 2026

Making friends around Ginza and Tokyo Station

Ginza, Marunouchi, Nihonbashi and the area around Tokyo Station are where a lot of people from abroad work. It's easy to spend months going office to train to home without meeting anyone new. The good news: the area is full of calm places for a short after-work coffee with someone new.

Where people meet

Matcha and tea spots in Ginza

Ginza has some of Tokyo's best tea salons and matcha cafés, perfect for a first meet. Matcha cafés in Tokyo.

Imperial Palace East Gardens

Free, quiet and a five-minute walk from Tokyo Station. Good for a lunchtime walk.

Marunouchi Naka-dori

A tree-lined street with cafés and terraces, lit up in winter.

Nihonbashi tea houses

Old shops and modern tea bars side by side, a short walk from the station.

Easy after-work first plans

  1. A matcha in Ginza after work. Short and calm, and you're both already in the area.
  2. A lunchtime walk in the palace gardens. Thirty minutes, no pressure.
  3. Window-shopping on Ginza's main street. On weekend afternoons the main street is closed to cars.
  4. Tokyo Station's KITTE rooftop garden. A free view of the station, good for an evening meet.

Tips

The app

Meet someone after work

Buy Me a Matcha helps you meet new people in Tokyo one at a time over a coffee or matcha. In English, friends only, free on iPhone.

  • Friends only, never dating
  • Everything in English
  • One person at a time, at a café you pick
  • Optional "Only women" setting
  • Free on iPhone
Get it on the App Store Not a dating app. Made in Tokyo.
A Matcha Plan card in a chat on Buy Me a Matcha: near Nakameguro Station, tomorrow

Questions people ask

How can I make friends if I work in central Tokyo?

Use short after-work plans: a matcha in Ginza, a walk in the palace gardens, or an English-friendly event. Friend apps help you find people nearby to meet one-on-one.

Where can I meet someone new near Tokyo Station?

A café on Marunouchi Naka-dori, the Imperial Palace East Gardens, or the KITTE rooftop garden.

Are there matcha cafés in Ginza?

Yes. Ginza has several well-known tea salons and matcha cafés within a few minutes of the station.

Is there an app to meet people near Ginza or Tokyo Station?

Yes. Buy Me a Matcha lets you set your area by station, so you can meet people around Ginza and Tokyo Station one at a time over a coffee or matcha, in English.