Sangenjaya's backstreets
Tiny bars, cafés and restaurants in a maze of small streets, plus a free observation lobby in Carrot Tower.
Southwest Tokyo, around Sangenjaya, Jiyūgaoka and Futako-Tamagawa, is where many young professionals and families from abroad end up once they've had enough of the crowds. It's leafy, café-heavy and still close to Shibuya. The people here have often just moved in and are looking for friends nearby.
Tiny bars, cafés and restaurants in a maze of small streets, plus a free observation lobby in Carrot Tower.
One of Tokyo's best café neighbourhoods, with famous tea houses and sweet shops. Matcha cafés in Tokyo.
Wide riverbanks, a big shopping complex and a relaxed weekend crowd.
Running tracks, sports facilities and a big Sunday crowd. Good for joining a running group. Running clubs in Tokyo.
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.
Neighbourhood cafés, matcha spots, Komazawa Park, the Tama River and local events are good starting points. Friend apps help you find people nearby to meet one-on-one.
Yes. It's relaxed, green and popular with young professionals and families from abroad, with easy access to Shibuya.
Matcha and Japanese sweets at one of the area's tea houses, then a walk around the streets.
Yes. Buy Me a Matcha lets you set your area by station, so you can meet people around Sangenjaya, Jiyūgaoka and Futako-Tamagawa one at a time over a coffee or matcha, in English.