Language schools
Many Japanese language schools are around Shinjuku, Takadanobaba and Shin-Okubo, so classmates and school events are a natural start. Making friends at language school.
Shinjuku is Tokyo's busiest hub, which makes it easy to meet in and surprisingly easy to feel alone in. With language schools, universities and offices all around, it's full of people who are new to the city too. Here's where to meet people, and how to keep first plans calm.
Many Japanese language schools are around Shinjuku, Takadanobaba and Shin-Okubo, so classmates and school events are a natural start. Making friends at language school.
A beautiful garden for a calm walk away from the crowds.
Takadanobaba and the surrounding area have game cafés and hobby spots. Board game cafés in Tokyo.
Quieter cafés a few streets from the main exits are better for a first chat.
Plenty of English-friendly events run around Shinjuku. International events 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.
Language schools, universities, hobby and game cafés, Shinjuku Gyoen walks and English-friendly events are good places to start. Friend apps help you find people nearby to meet one-on-one.
Yes. Many language schools and universities are around Shinjuku, Takadanobaba and Shin-Okubo, so there are lots of people who are new to Tokyo.
A quieter café a few streets from the station, Shinjuku Gyoen, or the free observation decks at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Yes. Buy Me a Matcha lets you set your area by station, so you can meet people around Shinjuku one at a time over a coffee or matcha, in English.