31st Meeting, Sunday, February 19th, 2023 (Full/Applications Closed)

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm


Venue: A conference room in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Details will be sent to participants only. Appropriate anti-corona virus measures will be taken, including the use of acrylic panels and alcohol disinfection. In order to avoid congestion, a room with a capacity of at least twice the number of participants has been reserved.


Procedure: The first half of the session will consist of self-introductions and a Q&A session for all participants. (Approx. 30 mins).
   The second half will be spent on a free discussion on the theme below. (Approx. 60 minutes). The aim of discussion is neither to arrive at a single correct answer, nor to decide who wins or loses, so you are free to express your own ideas. The theme of discussion will be "Let's introduce each other to some English slang words (either positive or negative) for "homosexual." What slang have you heard or used yourself?

The number of applicants to be admitted: Six Applications have been closed as capacity has been reached.

Eligibility: To apply, you must meet the following criteria.
  * Being a gay man (of any age or nationality)
  * Being respectful of different opinions
  * Having a normal body temperature and wearing a mask during the meeting
  * Agreeing to take your temperature and disinfect your hands at the reception

Prohibitions: If you are found to be in breach of any of the following, you will be asked to leave immediately and will not be allowed to attend the future events.
  * In case you are not a gay man
  * In case you are revealing the privacy of the participants
  * In case you cancel without prior notice (except in cases of force majeure)
  * In case of pushy and persistent sales activities, solicitation or pick-up, etc.
  * In case you are quick to dismiss or belittle opinions that differ from your own
  * In case you are commenting on the appearance of other participants
  * In case you are recording or filming

How To Register: Only those who meet the above-mentioned eligibility criteria and adhere to the above-mentioned regulations on prohibitions may send a direct email to "pianoapiacere*gmail.com" (replace * with @) or a direct message to the organizer's Twitter account (see below) after 8 p.m. on Monday, January 2nd, 2023. In your email or message, please mention that you meet the above-mentioned eligibility and that you will refrain from the above-mentioned prohibited behaviors. Please also note that applications received before the opening date and time of registration will not be considered. Applications have been closed as capacity has been reached.

Regarding TRESS Host's Twitter Account: TRESS host tweets about coming TRESS meetings, and other events for gay men, including world gourmet luncheons, depression-related self-help meetings, reading sessions, and karaoke get-togethers, mainly in Japanese. Please feel free to follow the account.
https://twitter.com/RainbowTakapon