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Tokyo Midtown Toastmasters Club

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Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Midtown Toastmasters Club

Tokyo Based English Toastmasters Club!
プレゼンや英会話のスキルアップに！ Smedley, who conceived and developed the idea of helping others to speak more effectively.

第1木曜 12時、第3木曜18:30から例会を開催中。

Our club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursdays (12:00 on the 1st Thu, and 18:30 on the 3rd Thu).

トーストマスターズ·インターナショナルは、ラルフ C. スメドレー博士により1924年に設立された非営利の教育組織です。会員がコミュニケーションスキルとリーダーシップスキルを向上させ、聴衆の前で効果的に話せるようになること、また世界的なリーダーとして振る舞えるよう支援することを目的としています。現在世界には149か国15,800のクラブに30万人以上の会員がいます。TokyoMidtown トーストマスターズクラブは、日本に130あるクラブのうちのひとつです。

About Toastmasters:
Toastmasters International, a non-profit educational organization founded in 1924, is a world leader in communication and leadership development, founded by Dr. Ralph C. More than 300,000 strong members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 15,800 clubs in 149 countries. TokyoMidtown TMC is one among the 130 clubs in Japan.

09/08/2026

Meeting #250 – Evening (hybrid): August 6, 2026
Meeting theme: Summer Heat
Word of the Day: induce

The Tokyo Midtown Toastmasters Club had another exciting meeting! We had one non-Toastmaster guest, and two Toastmaster guests - our wonderful Area Director, and the District 76 Program Quality Director! Our Area Director Toastmaster K.S. has kindly visited us again to bring us the award trophy we won last year. The club has proudly earned this for fulfilling the goals to become "Select Distinguished Club"!!

Toastmaster C.S. took the "Toastmaster of the Evening" role for the first time, and guided us through the meeting very professionally. Great job, we all enjoyed your facilitation, so we hope you enjoyed the role!

Our new member Toastmaster T.H. delivered an amazing icebreaker speech. It was not like a first speech, with gestures and eye contact so smooth, and strong comfort level. He also added a personal story that made the speech very attractive. We all enjoyed his speech as we learned about Toastmaster T.H. himself and his hometown!

Toastmaster M.K. hosted the Table Topic session, which was about - the summer heat!! She was so thoughtful to prepare many fun questions to keep everyone entertained. The summer has been always so brutal in Japan, but the harshness has created summer memories and tips to survive the heat, which we enjoyed sharing and listening to.

Here are the award winners:
Best Tabletopics Speaker: Guest Z.C. and Toastmaster T.M. (tie)
Best Evaluator: Toastmaster T.I.
Best Speaker: Toastmaster T.H.

Won't you share the excitement?
Our next meeting is 7PM on August 20 (hybrid). Please send a note to [email protected] if you are interested to join!

20/07/2026

Meeting #249 – Evening (hybrid): July 16, 2026
Meeting theme: No more pencils, no more books
Word of the Day: resilient

Summer vacation has started... at least for the students! Every year when summer approaches, the phrase comes to my mind: No more pencils, no more books. No more teachers' dirty looks! It tells me the start of the summer, although it's been a long time since I was actually a student. Do you have a signal or phrase like this?

On our meeting on July 16, one of our newest member Toastmaster N.N. delivered her icebreaker speech - but her speech was so good and her delivery so confident, it was not like a first speech! She talked about her career change and learning experience. It was a fabulous speech with a firm message.

Toastmaster T.M. prepared tabletopic questions that aligned with today's theme. Our agenda was not so busy today so we had a longer session - with eight Tabletopic speakers! We all had fun talking about our school days and listening to other members' stories. Thank you for facilitating an amazing session!

Here are the award winners:
Best Tabletopics Speaker: Toastmaster T.H.
Best Evaluator: Toastmaster D.K.
Best Speaker: Toastmaster N.N.

Won't you share the excitement?
Our next meeting is 7PM on August 6 (hybrid). The next will be our 250th meeting! Please send a note to [email protected] if you are interested to join!

08/07/2026

Meeting #248 - Evening (hybrid): July 2, 2026
Meeting theme: Happy New Program Year
Word of the Day: fancy

A new club year has begun at Tokyo Midtown Toastmasters Club.

Our July 2 meeting brought together members, guests, and visiting Toastmasters for an evening of speeches, impromptu speaking, feedback, and connection. It was a warm start to the 2026-2027 Toastmasters year.

We also congratulate Toastmaster T.H., who took on the Wordmeister role for the first time and introduced the Word of the Day: “fancy.” The Word of the Day helps members expand their vocabulary and try new expressions during the meeting.

In the Prepared Speech Session, Toastmaster T.I., our new Vice President of Education, delivered “Recognition for 2026-27.” She introduced a new campaign to encourage members to keep moving forward in their Toastmasters learning journey. Members who complete learning levels this year will receive certificates, recognition at meetings, and even a Starbucks coffee ticket. Her speech helped everyone see that progress begins with one clear next step.

Our second prepared speaker, Toastmaster J.S., delivered “Curiositeit as Connection,” using the Dutch word “curiositeit” to explore how curiosity can connect people. He spoke about the long relationship between Japan and the Netherlands, and showed how curiosity can bring people closer across countries, cultures, and centuries.

The Table Topics Session, led by Toastmaster I.N., gave speakers a chance to answer questions on the spot. Members and guests spoke about birthday gifts, hobbies, bad advice, favorite fruits, and animals they would like to communicate with. The session was lively, friendly, and full of surprises.

One memorable answer reminded us that Toastmasters can be a powerful way to make friends and learn about new cultures. Another reminded us that a good celebration is not about fancy clothes or shoes, but about sharing time with people.

This meeting showed what our club hopes to offer in the new year: a place to practice, learn, encourage one another, and connect.

Best Prepared Speaker: Toastmaster J.S.
Best Table Topics Speaker: Toastmaster S.L. and Toastmaster L.S.
Best Evaluator: Toastmaster D.K.

Won’t you share the excitement?

Our next meeting is 7 PM on July 16 (hybrid).
Contact us at: [email protected]

21/06/2026

Meeting #247 - Evening (hybrid): June 18, 2026
Meeting theme: FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup has begun! This year's tournament is being co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Inspired by the event, our Table Topics Master, Toastmaster C.S., came up with a clever question: "Have you ever co-hosted anything?" Toastmaster T.E. entertained everyone with his unique story about co-hosting a group blind date, and his humorous speech earned him the Best Table Topics Speaker Award.

Curious about the history, I looked it up and learned that Canada has never hosted the FIFA World Cup on its own, while the United States hosted it in 1994 and Mexico in 1970 and 1986.

I visited Mexico as a backpacker in 1989. In one city, a young local man I had met kindly showed me around. One of the places he took me to was the stadium that had been used for the World Cup just a few years earlier. As we looked out over the empty field from the empty stands, he proudly talked about the matches that had been played there. That was when I realized just how deeply soccer is loved in Mexico. Although I have not yet revisited Mexico as I promised, this memory always comes back to me whenever the World Cup begins.

Getting back to our meeting, we were delighted to welcome Toastmaster N.N. and Toastmaster A.S. as our newest members during the Induction Ceremony. We were also delighted to welcome our current Area Director, Toastmaster W.R., and incoming Area Director, Toastmaster K.S. They joined us for our Club Officer Installation Ceremony.

With new members and a new leadership team, we are excited about the next chapter of our club. Stay tuned for more exciting meetings ahead!

Best Prepared Speaker: Toastmaster K.A.
Best Tabletopics Speaker: Toastmaster T.E.
Best Evaluator: Toastmaster T.E.

Won't you share the excitement?
Our next meeting is 7PM on July 2 (hybrid). Contact us at: [email protected]

06/06/2026

Meeting #246 - Evening (hybrid): June 4, 2026
Meeting theme: Grey and Misty Season
Word of the Day: kudos
Our latest meeting, held under clear skies after the passing of a typhoon, took place in a slightly different format than usual. As the club officer election was scheduled for the latter half of the meeting, we decided to forgo the Prepared Speech Session and instead extended the Table Topics Session beyond its usual length.
The challenging role of Table Topics Master was taken on by Toastmaster S.Y., who prepared an abundance of thoughtful questions and delivered a highly engaging session. Drawing inspiration from stories about beloved family members while skillfully transforming them into relatable topics that anyone could answer, she demonstrated remarkable creativity and talent in designing the session.
The honor of Best Table Topics Speaker went to Guest T.N. Responding to a question about his first experience learning English, he delivered a touching speech filled with humor, sharing stories of growing up in various countries and the enduring bond with his father that remained constant throughout those experiences.
During the Business Session in the second half of the meeting, the club officer election was conducted. Toastmaster T.E. was elected as the next President, and the new officer team was officially determined. Even though our club is usually known for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere, it was inspiring to see everyone carefully follow the official procedures and conduct the election properly. I believe this respect for established procedures and democratic processes is one of the admirable qualities deeply rooted in many Toastmasters clubs.
Best Tabletopics Speaker: Guest T.N.
Best Tabletopics Speaker (second place): Guest N.N.
Best Tabletopics Speaker (third place): Toastmaster T.H.
Won't you share the excitement?
Our next meeting is 7PM on June 18 (hybrid). Contact us at: [email protected]

24/05/2026

Meeting #245 - Evening (online): May 21, 2026
Meeting theme: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Word of the Day: ripple

The May 21 Meeting was a very big group! We had six guests, all onsite... including our Club Growth Director! Thank you for coming!!

Some members took first-time roles. Way to go, Toastmaster I.W. for serving as evaluator, and Toastmaster K.L. for being Ah-counter! We hope you continue your challenges!

We had two prepared speakers. Toastmaster M.K. shared her personal story, about her family and how she traveled abroad alone to enjoy a nice trip. Toastmaster T.M. offered an educational speech about mentoring, which included some episodes of his own - it was valuable information to all of us.
We all know how tough it is to find time and prepare our speeches... congratulations on the successful speeches!!

Toastmaster D.K. facilitated an amazing Table Topics Session - he took each word from the meeting theme and prepared questions related with it! We all had fun answering unique and creative questions. Thank you for preparing all this, and also, counting the votes for us!

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) focuses on raising awareness and prompting education around digital access and inclusion for people living with disabilities or impairments (source: Wikipedia). I hope today's learning opportunity increased the interest and awareness of GAAD.

Best Tabletopics Speaker: Toastmaster S.S.
Best Evaluator: Toastmaster T.I.
Best Speaker: Toastmaster T.M.

Won't you share the excitement?
Our next meeting is 7PM on June 4 (hybrid). Contact us at: [email protected]

09/05/2026

Meeting #244 - Evening (hybrid): May 7, 2026
Meeting theme: A Spring Vacation: Golden Week
Word of the Day: phenomenal

How did you spend your Golden Week? Even though this meeting took place immediately after the long holiday, we were delighted to welcome two guests and enjoyed a lively session. In addition, Toastmaster K.L. joined our club as a new member, and we held an Induction Ceremony.

The first prepared speaker was Toastmaster T.I., with a speech titled “The Hard Negotiation.” Our work and daily lives can be seen as a continuous series of negotiations with other people. But when we think about it, perhaps the biggest negotiations of our lives are actually with our family members — our parents, our spouses, or sometimes even our own children. I thought this was a very interesting perspective. Since these are family relationships, the negotiations are often more “soft” than “hard,” but depending on the situation, they can sometimes become very challenging experiences. Toastmaster T.I. shared such experiences in a humorous and entertaining way.

The second prepared speaker was Toastmaster D.K., with a speech titled “Artificial Confidence – Why Toastmasters Will Survive AI.” The speech covered preparations for a recent speech contest held in Sapporo, experiences at the contest venue, and the lessons learned from the event. As the Evaluator described it, the speech featured a “well-calculated punchline,” and it was presented in a way that truly resonated with everyone in the audience. While generative AI seems very useful for practicing speeches, the speech reminded us once again that when it comes to building real confidence in public speaking, nothing surpasses the experience of repeatedly speaking in front of people through Toastmasters meetings.

Best Tabletopics Speaker: Guest R.Z.
Best Evaluator: Toastmaster T.E.
Best Speaker: Toastmaster D.K.

Won't you share the excitement?
Our next meeting is 7PM on May 21 (hybrid).
Please contact [email protected] to visit. See you there!

19/04/2026

Meeting #243 - Evening (hybrid): April 16, 2026
Meeting theme: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Word of the Day: flourish

Thanks to all who attended the Tokyo Midtown TMC regular meeting on April 16! We had one guest, and many club members attended.

We had the honor of starting the meeting with an induction ceremony. Welcome Toastmaster T.H., to our club and the world of Toastmasters! We are delighted to have you on board, to learn together and have fun together!!

Toastmaster S.Y. facilitated the meeting smoothly. I was the Wordmeister, and I chose "flourish" in relation with the meeting theme (April Showers Bring May Flowers), because "flourish" originates from the Latin word flōrēre, meaning "to bloom". I thought it might be a difficult word to use, but seven attendees including our guest used the word at least once! Thanks!!

Toastmaster I.W. delivered a heart-warming speech, with a lovely theme. It was about changing things by showing gratitude to the people around you. This is one of the themes I admire most. The story was about Toastmaster I.W. increasing her happiness and getting a new job by using this physics. I was so touched.

Toastmaster I.N. delivered a very informative and educational speech, about "Controlling Your Fear". He explained what is going on in our minds when we feel so afraid in front of people. I recalled the time when I first had to speak in front of people. And then, about the time my mind went blank in front of a big crowd. The speech taught us useful tips to overcome fear. Thank you for the wonderful speech!

Best Tabletopics Speaker: Toastmaster T.E.
Best Evaluator: Toastmaster M.K.
Best Speaker: Toastmaster I.W.

Won't you share the excitement?
Our next meeting is 7PM on May 7 (hybrid).
Please contact [email protected] to visit. See you there!

04/04/2026

Meeting #242 - Evening (hybrid): April 2, 2026
Meeting theme: April Fool
Word of the Day: bamboozle

Today’s meeting was held with three guests joining us. In the Table Topics session, themed around April Fool’s Day, our Table Topics Master, Toastmaster T.E., called on each of the three guests one by one. Every speech was wonderful. The guests delivered impressive speeches, which greatly inspired our club members as well.

Our first Prepared Speaker today was Toastmaster C.S., who gave a speech titled “Hey Fever and Me.” Hay fever is truly tough, isn’t it? I had always thought that the onset of hay fever was caused by the accumulation of allergens in the body, but it seems that the accumulation of mental stress also plays a role—even stress that we may not be consciously aware of. Engaging in a dialogue with our mind and with our body, and becoming aware of that need, is truly important.

Our second Prepared Speaker was Toastmaster M.K., who spoke about the advice she received from a mentor she met through her work and the impact it had on her. Feeling firmly grounded and realizing “I am here”—when work overwhelms you and your soul begins to wander, this is something worth trying. I am sure it can be highly effective.

In addition, Toastmaster N.I. served as the Educational Speaker and talked about the Distinguished Club Program (DCP) and the journey our club has taken so far.

By the way, today’s Word of the Day was “bamboozle.” Since it was an unfamiliar word to me, I couldn’t use it very well, but everyone else used it skillfully. When I looked into its origin, I found that it has nothing to do with the plant “bamboo.” When I encounter a new word, I tend to guess its meaning from its spelling or syllables, but this time, that approach didn’t work.

Best Table Topic Speaker: Guest S.N.
Best Evaluator: Toastmaster T.M.
Best Speaker: Toastmaster C.S.
Won't you share the excitement?
Our next meeting is 7PM on April 16 (hybrid). See you there!

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