Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2012

Connect Tokyo, a shared office space in Shirokanedai (5F LB Bldg, 3-14-4 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku; www.connect-tokyo.com) opens its doors once a week for people to experience its trendy working environment. From 1-9pm on Wednesdays, pay a crisp ¥1,000 note to gain entry to the Drop-in & Jelly Drinks, where you can connect to the wi-fi, study, work and network. After 6pm, everyone pitches in ¥500, and drinks are brought in to further lubricate the mingling action. This casual event welcomes people to bring snacks and drinks to share, too.