Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue: A conference room in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Details will be provided to participants only.
Procedure: The first half of the meeting (approx. 30 mins) will consist of each participant's self-introduction.
The second half (approx. 60 mins) will be spent on a word-guessing game using drawings. One participant will be given an English word, and will draw a picture of it on a whiteboard. The other participants will look at the drawing and try to guess what the word is.
The number of applicants to be admitted: Six
Eligibility: To participate, you must meet the following criteria:
* Identify as a gay man (regardless of age or nationality)
Prohibited Conduct: Anyone found in violation of the following guidelines will be asked to leave immediately and may be barred from future gatherings:
* Misrepresenting your sexual orientation (e.g., falsely claiming to be gay)
* Attending while experiencing cold-like symptoms, such as elevated body temperature, persistent sneezing or coughing, or general fatigue
* Disclosing personal information about other participants without consent
* Cancelling without prior notice (except in cases of force majeure)
* Engaging in aggressive or persistent sales, solicitation, or pick-up behavior
* Dismissing, belittling, or invalidating others’ viewpoints
* Making unsolicited comments about another participant’s appearance (e.g., weight, age, clothing choices)
* Recording or filming during the event
Even if a participant’s behavior does not fall under the above violations, if it is deemed to compromise the safety, comfort, or atmosphere of the event, the organizer reserves the right to refuse future participation at the organizer’s discretion. (Please note that the organizer does not provide individual explanations regarding such decisions.)
How To Register: Registration opens at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Only those who meet the above-mentioned Eligibility criteria and adhere to the above-mentioned Prohibited Conduct may apply by sending a message to the organizer's X (formerly Twitter) account (see below), or by emailing "pianoapiacere*gmail.com" (replace * with @).
If this is your first time applying to any of my hosted events, including TRESS, kindly include a brief note confirming that you meet the Eligibility requirements and that you agree to abide by the stated Prohibited Conduct.
Applications submitted before the official start time will not be considered.
Regarding TRESS Host's X (Formerly Twitter) Account: The host of TRESS shares updates—primarily in Japanese—about upcoming TRESS gatherings and other events for gay men, including karaoke meetups and self-help sessions focused on depression. (Please note: karaoke and depression-related meetings are conducted in Japanese.) Feel free to follow the account to stay informed and connected.