Tokyo Expat Discussion Night — Barbie & Adulthood 💬

About this event

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Hibiya Park Fountain, Tokyo (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wp3Hy4tYsaA4YYmv6) 1-6 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0012, Japan (3-minute walk from Hibiya Line – Exit A14) 💴 Fee: ¥1,500 Event Details: Join Tokyo Expat Social Club for an in-person discussion night at Hibiya Park. This month’s discussion is inspired by Barbie and the questions it raises about adulthood, identity, expectations, gender, ambition, beauty, success, and the lives we’re told we’re supposed to want. You don’t need to be a film expert, and this is not a formal analysis session. The movie is simply a starting point for a relaxed, thoughtful group conversation about the pressures people grow up with, the roles we perform, and what it means to build a life that actually feels like our own. We’ll talk about adulthood, self-image, relationships, success, independence, social expectations, and the strange gap between the life we imagine and the life we actually end up living. This event is guided, but low-pressure. You’re welcome to speak, listen, reflect, or simply join the conversation at your own pace. Many attendees usually come solo, and first-timers are very welcome. 📸 Instagram: @tokyoexpatclub (https://www.instagram.com/tokyoexpatclub?igsh=MWc3Zmc4eDFjaDh0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) 🪩Discord: Tokyo Expat Social Club (https://discord.gg/E9wS8da5bS) 🌿Substack: Tokyo Expat Social Club (http://tokyoexpatsocialclub.substack.com) 💬LINE Group: Tokyo Expat Social Club LINE Group (https://line.me/ti/g2/59cCXk2LJxd9QKnnDpgQZgZJ8Od9d0GK8c3fsw?utm_source=invitation&utm_medium=link_copy&utm_campaign=default) What to Expect: 💬 Guided but relaxed group conversation 🌿 Outdoor picnic-style discussion at Hibiya Park 🎬 A movie-inspired theme, but no need to be an expert 🌍 Friendly mix of expats, locals, and internationals 👋 Solo-friendly and first-timer friendly Why You'll Enjoy It: • A chance to talk beyond small talk • Accessible theme with deeper questions underneath • Calm outdoor setting in central Tokyo • Meet people who enjoy thoughtful conversation • Reflective, warm, and not overly serious What to Bring: • A drink or snack if you’d like • An open and respectful attitude How to Join: 1. Click Attend to RSVP 2. Invite friends or come solo — everyone’s welcome! Please note that photos and/or short videos may occasionally be taken during the event for Tokyo Expat Social Club’s social media and community channels. If you’d prefer not to be included, please let the organizer know. 💬 Come join us for a thoughtful summer evening about identity, adulthood, expectations, and the lives we’re still figuring out.