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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. Two sessions a month. Eight members per session. One circle that lasts.

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Est. 2025 · Tokyo
Next: Session 06 · August 22
2×
Monthly sessions
8
Members max
¥4.5k
¥5k
Per session
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, two 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
2× 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
on the horizon.

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

August Court Days
9
Aug
Session 05 · Sunday
16:00-18:00  ·  Dinner at Seoul Aje  ·  18:45
🌸 Returning to where the circle first began
✓
Completed
See recap →
22
Aug
Session 06 · Saturday
Brunch 11:00 at Farm to Me Restaurant  ·  Tennis 14:00-16:00
🌊 Slow Saturday by the Sumida River
Spots
8 / 8
Join waitlist
Request to join →
September Court Days
5
Sep
Session 07 · Saturday
15:00-17:00  ·  Dinner at ONE LOVE Jamaican Kitchen  ·  18:00
🌞 Late summer, still outgoing
Spots
6 / 8
2 spots left
Public booking Aug 25
19
Sep
Session 08 · Saturday
16:00-18:00  ·  Dinner at CLANN BY THE RIVER  ·  18:45
🌸 Golden hour rhythm
Spots
7 / 8
1 spot left
Public booking Aug 25

Session 05 complete. Session 06 join waitlist. September filling fast · Session 07 has 2 spots · Session 08 has 1 spot · public opens Tuesday August 25.

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Adventures

Beyond the court.

A few times a year, the circle leaves the court for a day out together. Road trips, discovery, shared meals, and something new to remember.

01
Vol
Circle Adventure · Coming October 🚗
The Chiba Racket Run
A full day out with the circle. BOOK-OFF Lalaport TOKYO-BAY for used racket hunting, a quick lunch, then tennis at Renaissance Takanodai. 18 courts on a beautiful members' club property with center court, pro shop, and massage chair lounge to wind down. Perfect for members hunting for a racket, or anyone wanting a full day with the circle 🌸
📌 Date confirming for early October
Status
✿
Planning
Get notified →
Retreats

The circle, further afield.

Once or twice a year, the circle takes a real trip. Somewhere beautiful. Somewhere quiet. Somewhere worth staying overnight.

In the works ✨
Something special is coming.
A quiet weekend. A private court. Mountain air, coastal light, or somewhere in between. Details to follow — Founding Members will be the first to know.
Coming soon
The Archive

Where we've been.

A record of every court day since the circle began. Each with its own vibe, its own weather, its own memories.

18
July
Session 04 · Saturday
高輪テニスセンター
Shinagawa  ·  Indoor 人工芝, dinner at The Public Place
✓
Completed
See recap →
11
July
Session 03 · Saturday
江東・森下サマディテニスコート
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa  ·  Picnic before, tennis after
✓
Completed
See recap →
28
June
Session 02 · Rained Out ☔️
SENKO潮見テニスコート
Shiomi  ·  Tennis cancelled, dinner still happened
☔️
Rained out
See the story →
6
June
Session 01 · Where it all began
門前仲町サマディインドアテニスコート
Monzen-nakacho  ·  The very first court day
✓
Completed
See recap →
Membership

Membership.
Simple and small.

Members contribute ¥4,500 per session toward court and coordination, always followed by dinner or drinks. Founding Members lock in a special rate for life - a small, closed group we hold sacred.

🎾 The Founding Circle Applications on pause
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Per member
Session contribution
¥4,500
🎉 Founding rate
Locked in for life · Applications on pause
¥3,000
Save ¥1,500 per session
Sessions per month
2×
Members per session
8 max
Founding commitment - one time
Priority access · Locked rate · Forever
¥10,000
Contribution timing
Before each session
Founding Membership

Be part of
the original circle.

Founding Membership is a one-time offer for the earliest members of the circle. It's what we hold sacred - a small, closed group who help shape what Serve Society TYO becomes.

Your name will always be part of that story.

Founding commitment
¥10,000 once, forever
Pays for itself within 4 months of sessions
🎾 The Founding Circle
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
4 of 10 Founding spots claimed
Applications on pause
Priority booking

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

Locked launch rate - forever

Contribute ¥3,000 per session for life. Standard member contribution is ¥4,500 - yours never changes.

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.

The Founding Circle is nearly complete. New applications are on pause while we finalize our founding five.
Join the サークル (Circle)

Sessions fill
quickly.

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

Open to Black women & allies
Level Can rally consistently
Contribution ¥4,500 per session
Founding commitment ¥10,000 one-time
Instagram @servesociety.tyo

Reserve your spot

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

First time or returning?

A backup way to reach you in case email doesn't come through.

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 contribution
On the day
Same-day cancellation
No-shows and cancellations on the day of the session
100%
Full contribution

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