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Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Jan 27 - Feb 02]
Here is a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of January 27 to February 2.
Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of January 27 to February 2.
Events
Monday, January 27
JJUG Night Seminar “New Year Java2025” | 🕐 19:00 | Microsoft Japan, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: The first night seminar of the year will focus on “Distributed Architecture and Domain-Driven Design” and “Do you understand JVM?” The seminar will cover distributed architecture challenges, domain-driven design, and bytecode handling in JVM using JEP 488 Class-File API.
Antler Residency Founder Meetup | 🕐 19:00 | Fingate Kayaba, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Meetup for entrepreneurs, startups, and business professionals to learn about Antler’s Residency program. Share ideas and connect with other founders. Drinks will be served.
Sendagaya.rb #485 | 🕐 21:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Online meetup for Ruby/Rails enthusiasts. Discussion on Kaigi on Rails 2024, RubyKaigi 2024, development issues, and free exploration. Held on Google Meet. Includes Q&A and collaborative learning.
Tuesday, January 28
Tokyo Startup Lunch Club | 🕦 11:30 | Tokyo International Forum | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Casual lunch meetup for startup founders, investors, and enthusiasts to connect and network in an informal setting.
Interactive Workshop: Smartphone Accessibility Features | 🕐 19:30 | Yahoo! Japan, Tokyo | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Workshop on smartphone accessibility features for in-person and online attendees. Learn about built-in functions and share usage experiences. Primarily for in-person participants; online attendees can observe initial explanations and try functions independently.
Wednesday, January 29
Media Lab Immersion Session | 🕐 15:30 | Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Exclusive event for MIT Media Lab members showcasing student projects on wearable technology, microfabricated interfaces for medical applications, and ecological monitoring solutions. Speakers include Cedric Honnet, Jason Hou, Patrick Chwalek, and Marie Kuronaga.
Shibuya Public Event Brunch | 🕕 16:00 | Shibuya Startup Support Space | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Networking brunch hosted by Shibuya Startup Support, providing tools and connections for startups to grow.
TAI AMA #04 - Applied AI x Agents | 🕐 18:00 | AWS Startup Loft, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Tokyo AI (TAI) hosts a session on AI x Agents. Two AI startups discuss applications. Eduardo Gonzalez discusses using AI agents as pair programming partners. Naoto Shibata presents Morph, a framework for internal tool and AI agent deployment.
TMC Tokyo Threat Modeling Night | 🕐 18:30 | JP Tower, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Open community event focused on threat modeling and secure software design. Featuring various talks by speakers, open discussions, and knowledge sharing. Hosted by Threat Modeling Connect Tokyo Chapter.
HN Tokyo Shinnenkai Meetup | 🕐 18:30 | Blink Roppongi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: New Year’s celebration at Blink Roppongi near Roppongi Hills. Social event with announcements and pitches. Open to those in business and technology, excluding financial consultants and recruiters. Small fee at the door, drinks available for purchase. Event from 6:30pm until close. Register for accurate headcount.
IndieBeers Tokyo Meetup | 🕐 19:00 | Hobgoblin Shibuya British Pub, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: 7th Indie Tokyo meetup for creative minds. Connect, exchange ideas, and support each other’s entrepreneurial journeys. Founders, business owners, developers, marketers, designers, product managers, engineers, and anyone building something amazing are welcome.
TOKYO Re:STARTER | 🕐 19:00 | Nexs Tokyo | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: This event, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, supports entrepreneurs restarting their careers. It features pitches from entrepreneurs who have leveraged past experiences, and a networking session with companies interested in hiring them.
Thursday, January 30
KUMAMOTO STARTUP NIGHT | 🕐 16:00 | CIC Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Kumamoto-related entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations gather for panel talks, startup pitches, and a keynote. Focus on Kumamoto’s connections with Tokyo and global markets, featuring examples of Taiwan partnerships and global challenges.
TORYUMON: Startup New Year’s Party | 🕐 18:30 | Toryumon Office Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A New Year’s party for young people interested in startups. A great opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and startup veterans. Lightning Talks are also planned.
XR Nights - Journey of an XR Product | 🕐 19:00 | Lull Tech Beach Shibuya Coworking Space, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: XR Nights event featuring Kiral Poon, CTO of Gugenka, discussing the journey of XR products. Includes a major announcement about the community’s future, plus socializing and demos. Free event with limited attendance, RSVP recommended.
Thursday Night Drinks with Founders | 🕐 19:00 | Perry’s Bar Shibuya, Shibuya | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Networking event for entrepreneurs in Tokyo. Purchase one drink from sponsor Perry’s Bar. Located on the 7th floor.
OrbsCafe #6 | 🕐 19:00 | Crypto Cafe&bar, Shibuya City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Web3 networking event with Orbs. Features guest speaker from CoinTrade discussing asset management, and celebration of Orbs ambassadors. Includes food, networking, and presentations.
VC Reverse Pitch in OASIS | 🕐 19:00 | Shibuya Startup Oasis, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Event for startups raising funds. Meet VCs and CVCs. VC reverse pitches, networking opportunities. For startup directors and above. Free entry.
Friday, January 31
Open Source Enthusiasts Gathering | 🕐 11:45 | Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Casual gathering for open source enthusiasts, including engineers, designers, and computer scientists. Informal talks, discussions, and networking opportunities. First-time attendees RSVPing on meetup.com get free meals.
BlendTokyo: Bridging Cultures and Expanding Networks | 🕐 18:00 | Spaces Shinagawa, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Networking event connecting professionals from diverse backgrounds. Cultural exchange and collaborative opportunities. Includes drinks and food.
Saturday, February 1
- Marunouchi Morning Code | 🕐 10:00 | Dean & Deluca カフェ 丸の内, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Recurring coding event.
Sunday, February 2
FEMME Networking | 🕐 09:30 | Tencups Cafe & Cocktail Bar, Shibuya | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Monthly informal gatherings for women to connect, grow, and lead. Expand your network, find mentorship, and be part of a supportive community. Career insights, friendships, and personal/professional growth. 500 yen attendance fee + one drink purchase.
Developer Personal Project Meet up | 🕐 10:00 | Starbucks Coffee - Shibuya Modi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: International developer meetup in Tokyo. Participants introduce themselves and share projects/portfolios. Discuss projects, identify improvement areas, explore monetization, and prepare for job interviews. Collaborative work or individual efforts on improvements. Share insights with the community. Open to all skill levels.
Digital Nomads Chill Out | 🕐 18:00 | Commissary Nihonbashi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Meetup for digital nomads, expats, and those seeking international connections. Enjoy various foods and drinks at COMMISSARY in Nihonbashi. Limited to 15 people. Contact yusuke with questions. Photos and videos will be taken and shared.
Disclaimer
Events above are collected from a variety of online open sources. There might be changes or cancellations. Please check the event page for the most up-to-date information.
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