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Meet new people in Tokyo

Looking to make friends in Tokyo? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Social events in Tokyo

Dinners

Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm.

The one that started it all. A dinner with strangers at a restaurant we pick, with four to six people matched to you. Expect good food and conversation that runs longer than you planned.

There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 7:30 pm.

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A group of people laughing together over dinner at a Timeleft table

Drinks

Thursday 5 November at 7:30 pm. Halloween Drinks is on Thursday 29 October at 7:30 pm.

Skip dinner and head straight to the bar, where a few new faces are waiting. Low-key and easy on the wallet, it's a good way to wind down after work.

Open to members 20 and over.

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Walks

Saturdays at 10:00 am.

Meeting new people really can be a walk in the park. Take a stroll with your group and let the conversation wander.

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Tokyo by the numbers

2,856

Bookings in September

259

New faces in September

46

Events in September

Where you'll meet people in Tokyo

We pick the places and book the tables, from Ebisu to Shinjuku.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

  • Ebisu
  • Shibuya
  • Marunouchi
  • Shinjuku
Red paper lanterns over Omoide Yokocho, a narrow alley of small bars in Shinjuku, at night

A few of the spots Tokyo members keep going back to

  • Craft beer bar Google rating4.5(652 reviews)

    Baird Beer Taproom

    Harajuku

    8 Timeleft drinks nights

  • Modern British pub Google rating4.5(142 reviews)

    Swan & Lion

    Nakameguro

    13 Timeleft dinners

  • Kushiyaki Google rating4.6(1,079 reviews)

    Fukumimi

    Dogenzaka, Shibuya

    8 Timeleft dinners

  • Kushiyaki Google rating4.9(538 reviews)

    Fukumimi

    Ginza

    6 Timeleft dinners

  • Farm-to-table Google rating4.6(1,817 reviews)

    We Are the Farm

    Shoto, Shibuya

    6 Timeleft dinners

  • Izakaya Google rating4.6(141 reviews)

    Honohomare

    Nishi-Shinjuku

    6 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Tokyo seen from Tokyo Skytree on a cloudy day, with Mount Fuji in the distance
  • I wouldn’t have met the people in my group if it wasn’t through Timeleft. I also like that I can join any week I want without advance planning. Good concept.

    Tokyo Chick

    Japan member · App Store review, January 2025

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

How Timeleft works in Tokyo

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Tokyo and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

Questions about Timeleft in Tokyo

How can I meet new friends in Tokyo?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in Tokyo, based on a short personality test. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Tokyo?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm, drinks on Thursday 5 November at 7:30 pm, coffee on Saturdays at 1:00 pm, and walks on Saturdays at 10:00 am. There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 7:30 pm. Halloween Drinks is on Thursday 29 October at 7:30 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts.
Where in Tokyo do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points in Ebisu, Shibuya, Marunouchi, and Shinjuku. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Tokyo?
Booking takes a Timeleft membership, and you pay for your own food and drinks at the venue. Membership prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and our safety guidelines cover the rest. The guide to your first dinner walks through it step by step.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
Are Timeleft events in Tokyo in English?
Yes, if you want them to be. You choose Japanese or English when you book, and we aim to seat you with people who picked the same language.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in Japan?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Osaka and Nagoya. See every location.

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