Solo traveler party in Shinjuku: Meet locals and travelers

Most people here are attending alone, so you won't be the only one walking in without a group.

A single-traveler party at the British Pub 2nd Half in Shinjuku brings together solo travelers, Japanese locals and international residents for drinks, conversation and table games. The event runs Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 10 p.m., with name tags and wristbands to help you find people, a standing-room setup so you can move between conversations, and a group photo at the end. All fees and taxes are included. You buy your own drink at the bar when you arrive. The venue is a 2-minute walk from Waseda Exit at JR Takadanobaba Station.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend international party in Shinjuku

• Sign up and get drinks
• Play table games and chat
• Take group photo
• Event ends and leave venue

The experience

You arrive at the British Pub 2nd Half on the 3rd floor, check in at the reception desk, buy a drink from the bar, and get a wristband and name tag. The bar is standing-style, which means you're not locked into a table. You move around the whole time, talking to whoever you want. The organizer has set up table games like Uno, Jenga and cards on high tables if you want a structured way to start a conversation, but most of the night is free chatting. Almost everyone here is attending alone, so the awkwardness of walking in solo disappears the moment you realize nobody else came with a group either.

The crowd is a mix of Japanese locals who want to practice English, international travelers passing through Tokyo, and foreign residents who live in the city. English is the main language: Japanese conversation skill isn't required. You can stay in one spot talking to one person or work the room. The standing setup and the name tags make both easy. Around 9:45 p.m., the organizer gathers everyone for a group photo, then the event closes at 10 p.m.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• name tag and wristband for easy introductions.
• table games (Uno, Jenga, cards) available throughout the night.
• group photo taken by the organizer.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday

AgesAdult (20 to 70 years) · Under 20: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Welcome Tokyo

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What happens if I don't know anyone when I walk in?

Almost everyone attending is coming alone, so you won't be the only person without a group. The organizer provides name tags and wristbands to make introductions easier, and the standing-room layout lets you move between conversations naturally.

How far is the venue from the train station?

The British Pub 2nd Half is a 2-minute walk from Waseda Exit at JR Takadanobaba Station. It's on the 3rd floor of the building, located just in front of a 7-Eleven convenience store.

What drinks and food are included in the ticket price?

All fees and taxes are included in the ticket, but drinks and food are not. You buy your own drink at the bar when you arrive at the venue.

Is there anything to do besides just standing around talking?

The organizer sets up table games (Uno, Jenga and cards) on high tables throughout the night if you want a structured way to start conversations. The organizer also takes photos of the group throughout the evening and gathers everyone for a group photo near the end.