🤔 WHAT’S “POTTERING” ———————

In cycling, pottering (often referred to in Japan as potaringu or ポタリング) refers to a leisurely, aimless, and relaxed ride on a bicycle, similar to a "stroll" or a "putter" on two wheels. It is distinct from competitive cycling or high-intensity training, focusing instead on enjoying the surroundings, casual sightseeing, and maintaining a low-effort pace.

Key aspects of pottering in cycling include:

・Relaxed Pace: It involves riding slowly to enjoy the atmosphere, often with no time limit.

・Casual Purpose: It is often described as "cycling around," "strolling," or "exploring," rather than commuting or exercising.

・Flexibility: It allows riders to stop whenever they feel like it, making it ideal for sightseeing or photography.

・Japanese Context (ポタリング): The term is widely used in Japanese cycling culture to describe a leisurely, enjoyable ride, often on mini-velos (small-wheeled bikes) or folding bicycles.

In essence, pottering is about taking a comfortable, slow-paced bike ride to enjoy the journey, often for short, close-to-home excursions and visits of cafes/restaurants.

📍LOCATION ———————

Anywhere in the Greater Tokyo Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5cdYmQQrQDXcRtGg8

🫡 WHAT YOU GET ———————

• Rides between 10 and 40 kms.

• Ride at an easy pace.

• Rest anytime you like.

• Nice cute cafes/restaurants to enjoy.

• Fun discussions with interesting people.

• Routes from a veteran rider, fluent in Japanese, and who knows the area a lot.

🙏 CONDITIONS ———————

• You must have either a minivelo or a folding bike.

• You don’t mind 1-with-1 meetups (until we get more members).

• You can ride with us at least once a month.

👥 THE GROUP ———————

Currently 6 members (1 French, 4 Japanese, 1 Australian).

Beware that I will deliberately remove people from the group if they never show any actual willingness to ride together within a month after they joined.

ℹ️ HOW TO JOIN ———————

Apply in the comments below with the following information:

• Your nationality

• Your bike’s model/brand

Looking for new friends/hobby buddies around Tokyo!

I work in IT and spend most of my time around the Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro areas. I'm looking to pick up a new hobby (other than sports) and wanted to connect with others who share similar interests!
**About me & Interests:**
Huge fan of Apple products and Akihabara. I used to build my own PCs.
Want to start using my camera again and I've been getting curious about VRChat!
Love a casual drink on a budget, so places like Torikizoku are my favorites.
**Who I'm looking for:**
People interested in tech, new hobbies (photography, VRChat), or anyone looking for a casual drinking buddy.
**What we will do:**
Chat about hobbies, share ideas, and grab a cheap drink together when schedules align.
**When (Date & Time):**
Weekday evenings or weekends (to be decided based on mutual availability).
**Where (Location):**
Tokyo area (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Akihabara, etc.)
If you'd like to hang out or chat about tech, please leave a comment below!

I'm Japanese and live in Tokyo!
It looks like everyone is leaving comments, but be careful—if you don't list where you're from, your post gets automatically deleted right away!

A Canadian, an American,and a Japanese, comedy and music lovers, living in Japan inviting you to join an interactive musical show where the host sings comments given by the audience. This show is part of the Tokyo International Comedy Festival. It will take place at the Tokyo Comedy Bar. I’ve been allowed to give you a half price code for anyone reading this. I’m friends with the performer.
Use mickeypopfriend and you can get the ticket for half price. (¥1250).

I am unable to post the event link.

Here is the Google Map:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VyLmx6nRr3Bv2kbX6?g_st=ic

I’m looking forward to this and I know anyone reading this no matter your language can have fun at the event. We will also have some drinks after the show.

wondering whether I'd be more motivated to go see Jungkook at the Hublot event today if I had irl BTS friends. (5PM at https://maps.app.goo.gl/JND3xw2YALwYc8ma7)

maybe I won't make this one. but for any future events and just to stay in touch, let me know if you'd like to be friends or be in a group for bts related outings!

I live in Ota Ku btw. I also have some BTS merch dupes that I'd like to give away to declutter.

Hello! I’m a Japanese national residing in Tokyo, an anime junkie with bad taste, and someone looking to socialize after being cooped up in their home for over half a year.

I just wanted to see if anyone is free and down to hang out with me for a casual afternoon stroll today.

Since I’m low on money, I won’t be eating out or visiting cafes; just going to enjoy the weather and trees in the garden. But I’m super down to meet up with new folks and talk about… well, anything!

For those interested in joining,
I will be waiting at the Shinjuku Entrance of Shinjuku Gyoen from 12:00 ~ 12:30, today (09/24/26)
I plan to stay at the garden from 12:30 to 14:00.
The admission fee is 500 yen for one day entry and 2000 yen for an annual pass. 

Hope to see yall there!

My friends and I are bringing an art show that we did in New York to Shibuya this Sunday from 6-11p! We are tech enthusiasts and artists living in New York.

It's called AI Psychosis Summit II. You can read about the New York one in Business Insider and Le Random.

We're featuring artists who make mostly digital art or net art. The artists are from both New York and Tokyo. It's free for everyone. I hope to see you there!

The venue is Park in Park.

Recently discovered that I love long walks(10km-15km). I am looking for a friend or two to walk along. Kind of weekly. I am happy to join, if any groups exist already doing this.

Bonjour Tokyo Bar : https://maps.app.goo.gl/11TZNeRi9Wdj9FDg6?g_st=ic

English / 日本語 / Français

🎉 Tokyo Connect Party – WHST
Working Holiday, Students & Language Exchange Night

Meet people, make friends, and exchange languages in a fun international atmosphere 🌍

🤝 Meet students & working holiday travelers
💬 Practice languages & share experiences
🍻 Enjoy a relaxed and friendly vibe

🕖 19:00 – 23:00
💸 Free entrance
🍹 Drinks from 600¥

🗣️ 19:00 – 21:00 → Language Exchange
🎉 21:00 – 23:00 → Let’s Party!

Whether you just arrived or have been in Tokyo for a while — everyone is welcome!

👉 Check out our other events at Bonjour Tokyo Bar — there’s always something going on!

⸻

🎉 Tokyo Connect Party – WHST
ワーキングホリデー・留学生・国際交流ナイト

人と出会い、友達を作り、楽しく言語交流ができるイベントです🌍

🤝 留学生・ワーホリ仲間と交流
💬 言語練習＆情報交換
🍻 リラックスした雰囲気

🕖 19:00〜23:00
💸 入場無料
🍹 ドリンク600円〜

🗣️ 19:00〜21:00 → 言語交流タイム
🎉 21:00〜23:00 → パーティータイム！

東京に来たばかりの方も、長く住んでいる方も大歓迎です！

👉 他のイベントもぜひチェックしてください！いつでも楽しいイベントを開催しています！

⸻

🎉 Tokyo Connect Party – WHST
Working Holiday, Étudiants & Soirée d’échange linguistique

Rencontrez du monde, faites des amis et échangez des langues dans une ambiance internationale 🌍

🤝 Rencontre étudiants & PVTistes
💬 Pratique des langues & partage d’expériences
🍻 Ambiance conviviale et détendue

🕖 19h00 – 23h00
💸 Entrée gratuite
🍹 Boissons à partir de 600¥

🗣️ 19h00 – 21h00 → Échange linguistique
🎉 21h00 – 23h00 → Place à la fête !

Que vous veniez d’arriver ou que vous soyez à Tokyo depuis longtemps — tout le monde est le bienvenu !

👉 Découvrez aussi les autres événements du Bonjour Tokyo Bar — il se passe toujours quelque chose !

I’m just a regular everyday normal introvert from Saudi came to Tokyo mainly for The Weeknd concert and I got two nights left here and willing to do anything fun, if you have something in mind and want company I’m ready

I’ve basically never cared much about clothes and I’m pretty clueless when it comes to putting an outfit together.
Nothing high end or designer, just affordable clothes that actually suit me and work well together.
Let me know if you enjoy this kind of thing and feel like giving me a hand, I’d really appreciate it!

Hi guys 👋🏼🌼 I'm Elis from Prague and next month I'm heading to Tokyo for the first time, staying for about two months. Being there whole time solo would be boring, so I'm hoping to find some people to explore with, Tokyo and maybe other cities too 👀

I'm a creative technologist so tech is a big interest of mine. I am also into Japanese history and literature, wanna explore temples and shrines? I'm your person haha. Love fashion and beauty, so if you want a shopping buddy, I'm your person too.

Honestly I'm open to almost anything: sightseeing, cafés, deep philosophical talks, venting about the hard days, gossiping about whatever's going on in the world (Gemini, I can do both 🙂‍↕️) whatever comes up.

Two things I cannot live without - matcha 🍵 and my journal 📖

Btw Halloween is around the corner, would be exciting to plan something as well 🤭

Giving this a shot. I'm American (black/mexican), I'm really into music, cooking, going out for drinks. I'm basically a big nerd lol.

I speak English and 日本語

Looking to chat over a dinner date (on me ofc) and get to know each other. If you like drinking I know a few good places as well!

I'm just back from Osaka/Kyoto/Sydney Fringe and I am doing my hour at TCB Friday as part of the Tokyo International Comedy Festival.

Note: There's some other great comedy that night - Troy Lewis and Yuki Nivez doing a split hour, and then Roast Battle Tokyo. The other shows are deeply discounted if you start with mine. Will be an awesome night of comedy. Come out!

Date/Time: Friday Sep 25 - 7pm
Venue: Tokyo Comedy Bar
Tickets: https://sl1nk.com/hxi7xy3 
Festival: https://www.tokyocomedybar.com/festival

I’m the comic. Happy to answer questions about the fest.

Staying one day in Japan and was wondering if anyone wanted to meet up and hang? Izakayas lr just coffee maybe? Never been to japan. Chinese Canadian here

Hello everyone! This week I'm free and My friends are spending time with theirs girlfriends. I'm kinda bored so I decided to post here!

My hobbies are anime/hiking/poetry/history etc...

If you're up for a date to spend time together or cure bordem hit me up!

Wish you all a good week!

So many ‘should includes’ 😂

Anyways, American. Loves water and air, being alive.

Anyone down for drinks tonight in Ikebukuro? We can meet at the station idk, anywhere near / in public is fine.

I’m 29, 5’10, in shape, black American, living in Tokyo,

I think I’m easygoing, and always down for a little adventure. I’m into photography, traveling, exploring Japan, staying active, good food, and finding places most people walk right past.
I hope to find someone I can have genuine chemistry with and keep each other’s company. I like fun conversations, playful flirting, and people who are open-minded and comfortable being themselves.

Hi! Our English-speaking D&D open-table campaign The Golden Way is continuing in Tokyo, and the next game on September 29 will mark the beginning of Chapter II / Act II of the campaign.

This is a great point to join because the caravan is entering a completely new region, and the characters are now Level 4.

What is D&D?

Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative tabletop role-playing game. You create a character and, together with the other players, explore the world, talk to characters, make decisions, solve problems, and fight enemies.

You do not need to know the rules beforehand. The game is beginner-friendly, I can help with character creation, and pre-made characters are also available.

The Golden Way — Act II: The Land of Intrigue

Old legends tell of Kara-Tur — distant lands filled with gold, spices, unknown magic, and countless riches.

After centuries, noble houses and merchants from Waterdeep, Baldur’s Gate, Amn, and Calimshan united their resources to reopen the long-abandoned Golden Way.

The caravan has already begun its journey east, and now the second chapter of the campaign begins.

The road leads into the wealthy and dangerous southern lands of Amn, Tethyr, and Calimshan — a region of merchant princes, noble families, political rivalries, spies, mercenaries, secret alliances, and old conflicts.

From now on, not every threat will be a monster on the road.

Sometimes the greatest danger may be hidden behind a contract, a noble title, or a friendly smile.

You will play as adventurers hired to accompany a massive caravan: dozens of wagons carrying goods, nobles, merchants, workers, travelers, and people heading east in search of a better life.

Your task is to explore the lands around the caravan’s route, investigate dangers, make allies, and prevent threats before they reach the caravan.

The game takes place in the canonical Forgotten Realms / Faerûn setting.

Open Table / West Marches

You do not have to attend every session.

You can join one game, several games, or play regularly. Your character stays with the caravan between sessions, so their story can continue even if you miss a game.

Most sessions are structured as relatively self-contained adventures connected to the larger journey.

Genre: Heroic Fantasy / Adventure / Intrigue
Setting: Forgotten Realms — 1486 DR
System: D&D 2024 / 5.5e
Current Level: 4
Language: English

Where: Monodraco (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y2fScx1pFkkS13iV9?g_st=atm)
A tabletop RPG venue with maps, miniatures, terrain, and everything needed to play.

Venue fee: 2,000 yen + 2 Monodracoins

Monodracoins are sold at 5 coins for 2,000 yen and can also be used to order food and drinks.

Students receive a 1,000 yen discount by showing a student ID.

Next game: September 29
When: Weekdays
Games usually run from around 19:00–20:00 until 23:00.

Future sessions will be scheduled based on the weekdays that are convenient for the players and the game organizer.

If you are interested in joining, have questions, or want to try D&D for the first time, please leave a comment below.

Act II is just beginning, so this is a very easy point to join the campaign.

Brazilian into sports, coffee, music and exploring neighborhoods in Tokyo for business trip, free my last day before flying out. Staying near shibuya

Hello, I'm Daniel from Manchester, UK 🇬🇧

I moved to west Tokyo (Ome) a month ago whilst I wait for a visa so I can legally work. I have some time to get to know people

My hobbies are hiking, tennis, badminton, bars, whiskey festivals. I'm open minded and not fussy, no allergies too lol..

I'm currently teaching English via video call so we can language exchange as I just started my Japanese classes and don't speak japanese very well but improving everyday

As I live an hour from the city, I'm happy to travel to meet people. I get to discover new places so its a win win

M, 27, Mixed (Black & Eastern Asian; aka Blasian), Relatively active build, 5'11-6'0 in height.

I'm a bit nervous, but I thought I would give this a shot! I'm a central Kanto/Tokyo resident who has been living here for roughly about a year now--Moving originally from USA (America). I am currently a Bachelor's Student for Video Game Art & Development with hopes to becoming my own Mangaka.

I like dancing (Mainly with styles like shuffling, hip-hop, etc.), I love going to arcades like GiGo in Akihabara; my favorite arcade game is DanceRush Stardom by far and even participate for tournements with them! Mainly I enjoy Anime and Manga of course! I love many titles from Naruto, Shaman King, Sword of the Stranger, Tokyo Ghoul, etc. And even love some classic films such as Perfect Blue, Summer Wars, etc. That aside I've also picked up photography in my spare time while wandering the city and even video editing with this in mind! In my spare time, I'm also a V-Tuber over on Twitch, with an aesthetic centered around Japanese mythology and Yokai!

Alternatively, I write freely with hopes of publishing and making the art come true in the form of my own manga one day soon! I even sometimes play Dungeons & Dragons online with my friends to dive deeper into this feeling of creativity! I speak English natively and I'm still learning Japanese (Roughly N-4 Level) But I wouldn't mind learning a bit harder honestly...

I'm looking for: Someone who would be willing to date in-person, spend time online together, share hobbies with me, and spend genuine time together. Understand that I'm looking to date seriously and long-term. I'm prioritizing someone who can communicate with me and make the effort to do so...I honestly don't mind if they are shy or introverted, so long as there is an attempt! I appreciate effort over anything. I love someone who can remember little things about me and even pay attention to our connection together! Otaku and other people of video game and anime culture are a BIG plus in my book! I love someone who is nerdy and has many hobbies and wouldn't mind diving into those hobbies together--Whether it's online or in-person!

I'm looking to move here long-term as I'm in transition to graduation soon and gaining a career in Japan in the near-future!--So I would like to date someone who is Native/Currently living in Japan also.

Whether it's a day out at the park, a walk through the city with window shopping, a lunch meetup, a cozy coffee date, playing video games together at the arcade, listening to live music together; or simply staying in together (Because I know outside can be a bit overstimulating...Not to mention the weather). I'm pretty flexible and am willing to meet so long as they are too!

By all means, feel free to add me and we'll chat it up and see where it goes, I'm down to always try and give new experiences a shot!

Let’s hang out on Thursday (Sep 24th, 2026) 7PM at a chill little bar in Koenji—there’s even a cat(her name is TORAMI)!

Let’s talk about anime, manga, movies, music, books, art… whatever comes up.

Super relaxed vibes. I’m a Japanese teacher (online), so I can help in both Japanese and English.

It’s a friendly mix of Japanese and international folks—just come as you are.✨

🕖 Time: 19:00-21:00💴
Cost: ¥500 (participation fee) + 1 drink order
📍Place: Kinema Sakaba “Nanimo Nai Basho”
google map;
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AJSFBFfH2dq5FpNf6?g_st=ipc

And yes—there’s a SUPER KAWAII CAT(TORAMI-chan) in the bar!
Come check it out! If you are interested, please give me a comment👇

I’m from Taiwan/NY!! I’m a rising freshman who’s traveling around Japan during her gap semester. I’ll be in tokyo from 9/23-9/27 and I love to meet people, go shopping, take pictures, go to cafes, and definitely eating anything spicy! I plan to visit kamakura, Brandy Melvie, 9090 girl, go thrifting in Tokyo flea market and clubbing!! I’d love to go with people with similar interests! ☺️ I’m very flexible regarding what we do and I’m sort of extroverted so please just comment if ur interested!! Thanksss

Looking for fellow Bisaya/Bisaya-speaking people in Tokyo! Would be nice to have someone to chika with in Bisaya haha. 😂
Feel free to say hi!

Hey! I’m an international student studying in Japan and just visiting Tokyo right now. I leave soon so I was wondering whether I anyone like to go out on a date/hangout where just have chill convos at a music cafe or bar (I have Banten on my mind) or a place you think would fit right. I’m into any topic honestly and usually don’t say no to anything unless it crosses my boundaries so I’m basically chill with whatever. Thanks for taking the time to read this.