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You want to take part in your community.
You want to use your abilities to help others.
You may find the people to work alongside
at the Rotary Club of Tokyo Shintoshin.

Smile & Dream

Over 38 years,
we have cherished the circle of people connecting with people.
At the Rotary Club of Tokyo Shintoshin,
the bonds nurtured through our long history
are still very much alive.

We believe real value lies in human connection.
For the next hundred years and beyond,
we will keep treasuring the ties between people.

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Message from the President

“Hearts Leap in Shintoshin —
Let’s Create Activities to Remember!”

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President: 内川 晃一
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Secretary: 笹川 敏幸

Since its founding in 1988, the Rotary Club of Tokyo Shintoshin has walked alongside the city of Shinjuku, building a wealth of service activities and friendships.

We continue activities that connect our community and the world, including disaster-preparedness education, environmental beautification, youth support and international service. What drives all of this is the trust and friendship among our members.
Rotary has the power to bring people together across generations and professions, so that they can learn from and inspire one another.
In times of rapid change, the connections between people are more valuable than ever.

In the 2026–27 Rotary year, under our theme “Hearts Leap in Shintoshin — Let’s Create Activities to Remember!”, we want to pass our spirit on to the next generation.
Bringing smiles to our community.
Sharing our dreams with friends.
And achieving together what no one could do alone.
We believe that these steps, taken one by one, build a better future.
The Rotary Club of Tokyo Shintoshin will keep moving forward through service and fellowship, carefully nurturing the bonds between people.
We warmly invite you to join us and enjoy new encounters and challenges.

2026–27 Rotary Year

President 内川 晃一 / Secretary 笹川 敏幸

Our Club Meetings

We meet every Wednesday from 12:30 at Hyatt Regency Tokyo. Each meeting features a talk by a guest speaker from outside the club.
If a meeting interests you, please apply to visit or to attend as a make-up.
* The floor where the meeting is held may change. On the day, please check the information board in the hotel lobby.

See the meeting schedule Apply to visit / make up

* A make-up means attending another club’s meeting to make up for missing your own club’s meeting.

What We Are
Doing Now

Service to our community and fellowship among members are both part of everyday club life.

Fellowship

ファイヤーサイドミーティング第6班

1. 出席者：是枝会員、青山会員、伊藤会員、宇野会員、新井田会員、桂会員、大瀧会員（以上７名） 2．主な議題「心踊ったロ…

Fellowship

ファイヤーサイドミーティング第5班

出席者：半場慎一、内川晃一、和田佳久、山中直樹、横山剛士、青木宏義（以上6名）内川会長からテーマについてお話を伺いました…

Fellowship

ファイヤーサイドミーティング第4班

出席者：葛城良二・児玉譲・内川晃一・石川佳照・西原将大・假屋勝・山内浩実・山口昭夫（以上８名） 上記のテーマで銀座２丁目…

Fellowship

ファイヤーサイドミーティング第2班

出席者：深山雅也、北岡修一、平岡直記、前田信吾、飯尾浄、高橋一博、笹川敏幸、佐原且朗（以上８名） 東京ステーションホテル…

Fellowship

ファイヤーサイドミーティング第1班

出席者：川合利幸 笹川敏幸 江成信武 平岡直記 引地正修 伊豆隆義（以上6名）テーマ 「今までのロータリー活動で一番心躍…

Fellowship

Appreciation Party for the President and Secretary

The evening began with opening remarks by President 内川, followed by a toast led by Past President 佐原. Everyone then enjoyed some friendly conversation. Before long, Shaoxing wine…

Service

Community Service Committee

Visit to Futaba Infant Home

2025–26 Community Service Committee Chair 村山 晃一 On June 26, we visited Futaba Infant Home, which we continue to support. This time, the facility…

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What We Have Sustained,
in Numbers

Rather than waving big banners, we have valued steadily continuing what we set out to do.

  • 1988

    Founded 38 years ago

    Based in Shinjuku, we have kept our activities going without a break.

  • 56

    Current members

    Our members range from their 30s to their 90s and come from many different professions.

  • 1,691

    Club meetings held

    Every Wednesday we have built up an hour of talks and dining together.

  • 61

    Service projects to date

    From local clean-ups and disaster-preparedness education to building schools overseas.

What Changes
When You Join

Here is what our members say actually changed after they joined.
Please visit a meeting first and then decide whether we are a good fit for you.

  • 01

    Friends across professions

    People of different professions and generations come together. You gain people you can talk to about things that are hard to raise at work or to ask others in your own industry.

  • 02

    A fresh look at your own work

    Rotary has the idea of Vocational Service. It gives you a chance to think again about whom your work is helping.

  • 03

    A scale no one reaches alone

    Projects too big for one person can take shape as a club, both in our community and overseas.

  • 04

    Joining something that has lasted

    You become one of those who hand 38 years of activity on to the next generation. It means gaining a role, not a title.

Questions Before
You Join

Frequently asked questions before joining, such as membership dues and attendance.

  • What kind of club is Rotary?
    Rotary Club is the world's first club organization dedicated to fellowship and service. Its defining feature is a focus on serving people around the world through one's profession.
    Members aim to deepen bonds with one another, pursue personal growth, and use their professional skills to serve their communities and the world.
  • What is the atmosphere of the club like?
    It is a club where members interact freely and warmly, regardless of seniority.
    The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, allowing people of all ages to connect with one another.
  • What is the Tokyo Shintoshin Rotary Club?
    We belong to District 2580. The club has 56 members, with a wide range of ages from their 30s to their 90s all actively participating.
  • What do regular club activities look like?
    Regular meetings are held in principle every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 at the Hyatt Regency in Shinjuku.
    Members share information and network over lunch. The first half of the meeting covers club activity reports and announcements, while the second half features a "vocational talk" — a 30-minute speech by a member or guest expert.
    In addition, there are Christmas family gatherings and interest group activities to deepen fellowship.
  • What kinds of interest group activities are there?
    There is a wine appreciation group.
    Members also enjoy fellowship trips together.
  • Is attendance required every time?
    There is no requirement to attend every meeting or activity.
    A minimum attendance rate of 50% or make-up attendance is required. While consistent participation deepens the club's sense of unity and learning, you are welcome to join flexibly around your work and personal schedule.
    We value the spirit of "participate as much as you can, and support each other."
  • What are the membership fees?
    There is an initiation fee, an annual membership fee and a Foundation contribution.
    The annual fee covers the actual costs of lunches at the Hyatt Regency, meeting expenses, and administrative operations.
  • Are there any qualifications or requirements for membership?
    Any man who is in good physical and mental health and agrees with the principles of Rotary is welcome to join.
    However, membership requires a referral from a current club member, so if you do not know any members, please contact our secretariat.
  • What is the procedure for joining?
    After submitting your application form, please attend a meeting or gathering as a visitor with your referrer and have an interview with the club president. Following the interview, your membership will be reviewed at the board meeting held once a month. Once approved by the board, all members are notified, and if no objections are raised, membership is granted.
    After paying the initiation fee and prorated dues, your membership is confirmed, and at the next meeting the president will present you with a membership pin while members welcome you with applause.
  • Can I drive to the meetings?
    Yes, you can.

How to Join

Membership in Rotary is by referral, and as a rule you need two members of our club to sponsor you.
If you do not know any members, we will guide you, so please feel free to contact us.

  1. STEP 01

    Fill in the application form

    • Please enter your details in the application form for prospective members.
    • Submit it directly from this website, or download the form and send it to the club office by email or post.

  2. STEP 02

    We contact you

    • We will contact you by email or phone to explain our activities and membership.
    • You may also be able to try out a meeting, event or volunteer activity.

  3. STEP 03

    Invitation to membership

    • If you wish to join and the club decides to welcome you as a new member, you are ready to join.
    • We welcome new members at a club meeting.

  4. STEP 04

    Welcome aboard

    • After joining, experiences unique to Rotary await you. Enjoy Rotary to the fullest through club committees, service projects, fellowship events, the Rotary International Convention and more.

Learn more about joining

About the Rotary Club
of Tokyo Shintoshin

We were founded in Shinjuku in September 1988. For 38 years since, we have continued community service and fellowship among members, centered on our weekly meeting.
Rather than having done anything special, it may be closer to say that we have kept doing what we decided to do.

  • 01

    Shinjuku, 1988

    Founded in September 1988, we have been active in Shinjuku ever since.

  • 02

    Locally and overseas

    Disaster-preparedness education at elementary schools and tree planting in parks in Shinjuku; building an elementary school in Cambodia and providing wells in Nepal.

  • 03

    Meeting every Wednesday

    Our weekly meeting is the heart of our activities: about 60 minutes of dining and a talk. Many ideas start here.

Learn more about Rotary

Come and See
for Yourself

You do not need to decide to join before visiting. Please see us in person and judge whether we are a good fit.
Choose the option closest to what you need and we will guide you to the right contact.

  • Visit a meeting

    Start here

    No commitment to join is needed. Just come and see, then think it over.

    Apply to visit

  • Ask about membership

    We will explain the details, such as dues, attendance and activities, individually.

    Ask about membership

  • For members

    Meeting reports, attendance notices, documents and the make-up system are available here.

    Members’ page