Written by Patrick Balfe
Head to Akihabara for a Japanese movie, coffee, and gamified language learning fun.
What to expect
WeLearn 80s Cafe is putting on a movie day, and you’re invited. The event features a screening of a Japanese Netflix Original movie with English subtitles and a gamified Japanese-language learning experience with bingo.
Throughout the movie, you’ll listen out for specific words, greetings, and expressions, check them off your bingo card as you go to win prizes.
March 28 is also Coffee Day at WeLearn 80s Cafe, so visitors can enjoy half-price coffee throughout the day.
Schedule
Coffee Day will happen all day on March 28 — feel free to hang out at any time.
The movie will start at 2 p.m. and run for around 90 minutes. Be sure to get in early and grab a seat if you want to catch the whole film and play along.
Entry
Class participation is ¥1,000 (plus one drink) for non-members or just the drink fee (from ¥200) for members.
Members enjoy free access to all events and lessons, no café charge, a 7-day free trial, and the option to cancel at any time. You can sign up via the official website.
If you’d just like to check out this event, or try an event before subscribing, register in advance using this Google Form. Entry is ¥1,000 (plus one drink), paid at the door by cash, credit card, or via PayPay.
Please note that if you are not a subscription member, a cafe charge fee (¥800 per hour) and one drink are required, for a minimum total of 1,000 yen. (More details here)
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Add to Calendar
- 270 m from Awajichō Station Marunouchi Line (M19)
- 296 m from Ogawamachi Station Shinjuku Line (S7)
- 337 m from Shinochanomizu Station
