Side by Side in Aoyama, Tokyo — November 11, 2026
Part of: Side by Side in Aoyama, Tokyo
When: November 11, 2026, 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: Brooks Greenlit Café, 東京都港区南青山一丁目７−１２（Minami-Aoyama 1-7-12, Minato, Tokyo)
Join us in person for 90 minutes of productive writing at Brooks Greenlit Cafe within Aoba Park in the upmarket and central district Aoyama, minutes from the station. We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers, in silence together. See if it’s true for you from 08:30-10:30 on Thursday morning. Whether you're working on a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. Flow 08:30 Order refreshments; say hi 08:45 Brief intros; tell us what you're working on 09:00 Timer starts; write for 90 minutes in silence 10:30 Wrap up: Tell us how your writing went, chat, leave, or continue writing Optional socialising happens at the beginning and end of the session. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. Being late is okay. Just show up and get settled – we'll be left of the entrance – ordering is in the middle – then check in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. “What should I bring?” Whatever you need to be able to write or make what you want to work on! Some members have also used the time to draw, read or do bounded research. Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to listen to your own music or block out background noise or music playing in the cafe. If you're writing on your laptop, be sure it's fully charged, as there's no guarantee you'll have an outlet nearby (at the discretion of café staff). Other Memos The venue is entirely accessible and all items sold are vegan. Please be prepared to order a beverage and/or snack to thank our hosts and support an independent business. Order at the counter once you pick your seat. Please let me know if this is an issue. If you intend to stay past 11:00, please consider ordering another drink and/or snack. We will consolidate on one large table – to segregate from noise, the flow of regular customers and takeaway orders. The space has one type of seating (backed wooden chairs) and desk-height tables. If you have specific accommodations do let me know and we can figure something out. The café has free wi-fi, but please refrain from calls, downloading, uploading and/or streaming large, high quality content. The password is flyered. Parking can be tight and/or expensive here, so consider other options than driving. Free bike parking is available behind the venue in a triangle in the car park.
Join "Side by Side in Aoyama, Tokyo" on November 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM. A free Shut Up & Write! session in Tokyo, Tokyo. Show up, sit down, and write.
Upcoming Sessions
- November 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM (this session)
- November 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM
- November 25, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Shut Up & Write! is a free, global writing community. Writers show up, sit down, and write together. No workshops, no critiques — just focused writing time with other people doing the same thing.