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.
"The serve is just how we start. The society is why we stay."
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.
Round robin doubles, rotating partners. We ask that you can sustain a rally, the rest we figure out together on court.
Every session ends somewhere good. Drinks, golden hour, good food. The social is as intentional as the sport.
Eight members per session, by design. Curated, warm, and genuinely yours. A standing date with women who get it.
Rooted in this city, built for this city. Courts across Tokyo, always somewhere beautiful to continue the evening.
Every detail is designed so you can show up, play your best, and leave feeling like yourself, only better.
Rotating partners every 15–20 minutes. Everyone plays with everyone.
Plus the after, drinks, food, and the conversations that make it worth it.
Kept small on purpose. Intimate, curated, everyone leaves knowing each other.
All backgrounds welcome. We ask you're comfortable on court, no competitive experience needed.
A standing date with your circle, not a one-off event.
Across the city, announced ahead of each session. Always somewhere beautiful.
Sessions are announced monthly. Spots fill fast - Founding Members get first access.
Sessions not yet announced. Follow @servesociety.tyo on Instagram to be first to know when dates drop.
Follow us →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.
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.
First access to every session before spots open to general members. You never miss a court day.
Pay ¥3,000 per session for life. Regular price moves to ¥5,000 - yours never does.
A private LINE group with direct access to the host. First to know about new sessions, locations, and club news.
Your input matters on locations, formats, and social spots. This is your circle as much as ours.
Founding Members are recognised as the original circle. When people ask how it started - you're part of that answer.
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.
We'll follow up within 48 hours. Limited spots available.
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. 🎾