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Serve Society TYO
Tokyo · 東京 · サークル (Circle) · Est. 2025

Play.
Connect.
Belong.

Tokyo, Together.

Serve Society is Tokyo's curated tennis サークル (circle) for Black women and allies. Three sessions a month. Eight members per session. One circle that lasts.

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3×
Monthly sessions
8
Members max
¥3k
¥5k
Launch price
TYO
Tokyo, Japan

"The serve is just how we start. The society is why we stay."

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About the club

Not just a tennis club.
A circle you actually want to be in.

We built Serve Society TYO because Tokyo needed a space where Black women and their allies could show up, play well, and belong fully. Skill matters less than spirit. The court is the excuse, the community is the point.

Sessions are kept small on purpose. Eight members, three times a month, always followed by somewhere good for drinks and conversation that goes places.

What is a サークル?

In Japan, a サークル (circle) is a casual community club where people gather around a shared interest, no pressure, no strict membership, just people who love what you love. Ours is built around tennis, but really it's built around belonging.

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🎾
Play

Round robin doubles, rotating partners. We ask that you can sustain a rally, the rest we figure out together on court.

🌿
Connect

Every session ends somewhere good. Drinks, golden hour, good food. The social is as intentional as the sport.

✨
Belong

Eight members per session, by design. Curated, warm, and genuinely yours. A standing date with women who get it.

🗼
Tokyo

Rooted in this city, built for this city. Courts across Tokyo, always somewhere beautiful to continue the evening.

What to expect

A session at
Serve Society TYO

Every detail is designed so you can show up, play your best, and leave feeling like yourself, only better.

01
Format
Round Robin Doubles

Rotating partners every 15–20 minutes. Everyone plays with everyone.

02
Duration
2 Hours on Court

Plus the after, drinks, food, and the conversations that make it worth it.

03
Group Size
8 Members Max

Kept small on purpose. Intimate, curated, everyone leaves knowing each other.

04
Level
Can Rally Consistently

All backgrounds welcome. We ask you're comfortable on court, no competitive experience needed.

05
Frequency
3× Per Month

A standing date with your circle, not a one-off event.

06
Location
Tokyo Courts

Across the city, announced ahead of each session. Always somewhere beautiful.

Upcoming Sessions

Court days
this month.

Sessions are announced monthly. Spots fill fast - Founding Members get first access.

6
June
Session 01 · Saturday
門前仲町サマディインドアテニスコート
19:00 - 21:00  ·  Monzen-nakacho, Tokyo  ·  Indoor carpet court  ·  Round robin doubles
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🍷 Dinner after
アンジュヴィンヤード ワイン＆バー  ·  21:00  ·  Optional but encouraged
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Status
✓
Completed
See session recap →
28
June
Vol 02 · Rained Out ☔️
SENKO潮見テニスコート
17:00 - 19:00  ·  Shiomi, Tokyo  ·  Hard court  ·  Round robin doubles
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🍷 Dinner still happened
Shiomi Skippers  ·  19:30  ·  Two of us showed up
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Status
☔️
Rained out
See the story →
July Court Days
11
July
Session 03 · Saturday
江東・森下サマディテニスコート
14:00 - 16:00  ·  Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo  ·  砂入り人工芝  ·  Round robin doubles
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🧺 Picnic before
Park Stand Tokyo pickup  ·  12:00  ·  Kiba Park picnic  ·  Optional but encouraged
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Spots
8 / 8
Full
Join waitlist →
18
July
Session 04 · Saturday
高輪テニスセンター
15:00 - 17:00  ·  Shinagawa, Tokyo  ·  Indoor 人工芝  ·  Round robin doubles
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🌿 Dinner after
The Public Place  ·  NEWoMan Takanawa LUFTBAUM 28F  ·  18:00  ·  Optional but encouraged
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Spots
7 / 8
1 spot left
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June fully booked, July 11 fully booked. Only July 18 has spots left — secure yours below.

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Membership

Launch offer.
Limited spots only.

To celebrate our first sessions, we're opening the サークル at a special launch price. Regular sessions will be ¥5,000, but the first members in get ¥3,000. Once spots fill, that's it.

🎾 Launch Special Limited sessions only
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Session fee
Regular price
¥5,000
🎉 Launch price
First sessions only · While spots last
¥3,000
Save ¥2,000
Sessions per month
3×
Members per session
8 max
Founding Member - one time
Priority booking · Locked rate · Forever
¥10,000
Payment
Upfront per session
Founding Membership

Be part of
the original circle.

Founding Membership is a one-time offer for the first 10 people who believe in what we're building before the courts fill up and the waitlist grows.

You're not just joining a tennis club. You're helping shape what Serve Society TYO becomes - and your name will always be part of that story.

One-time fee
¥10,000 once, forever
Pays for itself within 2 months of sessions
🎾 Only 10 spots available - ever
Priority booking

First access to every session before spots open to general members. You never miss a court day.

Locked launch rate - forever

Pay ¥3,000 per session for life. Regular price moves to ¥5,000 - yours never does.

Founding Member group

A private LINE group with direct access to the host. First to know about new sessions, locations, and club news.

Shape the club

Your input matters on locations, formats, and social spots. This is your circle as much as ours.

Your name in the story

Founding Members are recognised as the original circle. When people ask how it started - you're part of that answer.

Become a Founding Member →
Join the サークル (Circle)

Sessions fill
quickly.

Spots are limited to 8 members per session by design. Submit your interest below and we'll be in touch within 48 hours with session details, payment info, and everything you need.

Open to Black women & allies
Level Can rally consistently
Fee ¥5,000 ¥3,000 launch
Founding Member ¥10,000 one-time
Instagram @servesociety.tyo

Reserve your spot

We'll follow up within 48 hours. Limited spots available.

First time or returning?

No spam, ever. We'll only reach out about sessions and club updates.

Welcome to the サークル (Circle).

We'll be in touch within 48 hours with everything you need. Follow us on Instagram @servesociety.tyo for updates in the meantime. We're so glad you're here. 🎾

Cancellation Policy

We understand life happens.
Here's how we handle it.

7+ days before session
Full cancellation window
Cancel anytime with 7 or more days notice
0%
No charge
Within 7 days of session
Late cancellation
Cancellations within 7 days of the session date
50%
Half fee charged
On the day
Same-day cancellation
No-shows and cancellations on the day of the session
100%
Full fee charged

To cancel your spot please DM us on Instagram @servesociety.tyo or reply to your confirmation email. Cancellations are only accepted in writing.