Green Drinks Tokyo

I have been oh-so-slowly (actually, oh-so-extremely-slowly) plodding along on some of my many ideas for great projects that never seem to materialize. An obvious part of the problem for me is a lack of peer group here in Tokyo.

Being in Sweden was amazing. Not because of the program, which was interesting enough, but more because I was spending every day with a big group of diverse individuals, from varied professional and personal backgrounds, who all shared an interest in doing something to make the world a better place for both ours, and future generations.

Now that I am back, I am, for the most part, alone. I read a lot, I "learn", in so far as inputting information into my brain can be considered learning, but I have no place to share my project ideas or get advice, feedback and, what I most need, constructive criticism.

I was poking around on the web yesterday, looking for some clubs where I can meet others who care. Although I was not able to come up with any Japanese clubs (I am sure exist, but my Japanese search engine skills suck), I did find the Green-Drinks club, which looked pretty much like what I had in mind... just getting together with other people working in the field for casual drinks, conversation, and networking.

Since using the name of such a prestigious organization will lend me the credibility I need to gather members, I have officially adopted the name "Green Drinks Tokyo" for an informal meet-up of eco-freaks, sustainability advocates, and anyone (Japanese or otherwise) who cares about the future.

Now I just have to send out some invites and hope at least three people besides me show up... It may not sound like a lot, but if I remember correctly, the first Tokyo bloggers meet-up I attended three or four years ago was only four people as well.

So, if you are interested in meeting for drinks to talk about sustainability-stuff, or, if you know of an existing group I can join so that I don't have to do the work to organize it, please let me know.

I'm also sending out invites to various organizations and bloggers based in Japan that I know of. If you have any ideas about who may be interested, I'm all ears.