Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Mar 31 - Apr 6]

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of March 31 to April 6.

Events

Monday, March 31

• EU-Japan Digital Week | 🕐 31 March - 7 April | Tokyo, Japan | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: EU-Japan Digital Week focuses on 6G, Data Spaces, Smart Connectivity and Computing, and Trustworthy AI. Workshops will foster dialogue between policymakers, industry leaders, and experts from both regions and Indo-Pacific countries to deepen collaboration and contribute to a more connected digital future.

• Hot & spaCy: Unpacking NLP Over Brunch | 🕐 11:45 | Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: TechBrunch explores Natural Language Processing (NLP). Casual brunch setting for discussing NLP techniques, tools, and challenges. Aimed at computational linguists, computer scientists, data scientists, software developers, and anyone interested in NLP. First-time attendees RSVPing on meetup.com get free meals.

Tuesday, April 1

• 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.

• Tokyo HackerSpace Weekly | 🕢 19:30 | HackerSpace, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Weekly gathering for tech enthusiasts, makers, and hackers to collaborate, share ideas, and work on projects together.

Wednesday, April 2

• 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.

• HN Tokyo Meetup | 🕐 18:30 | Perry’s Bar, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Social event for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and technologists in Tokyo. Includes announcements and pitches. No financial consultants or recruiters allowed. Small cash fee at the door. Drinks available. Active HN Tokyo Slack community.

• Tokyo HackerSpace Weekly JP | 🕢 19:30 | HackerSpace, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Weekly gathering for tech enthusiasts, makers, and hackers to collaborate, share ideas, and work on projects together. In Japanese.

Thursday, April 3

• Yokohama Startup Lunchclub | 🕐 11:00 | Tech Hub Yokohama | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Yokohama Startup Lunchclub’s monthly networking event connects entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals. Engage in inspiring conversations, knowledge sharing, and meaningful networking. Expand your network, find collaborators, and explore Yokohama’s startup ecosystem.

• Thursday Gathering | 🕐 16:00 | CIC Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Thursday Gathering #331 features various sessions, including How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering, X-Link project kickoff, Rocket Pitch Night info session, discussions on women’s leadership, future adult skills, startup goals, Baseball United, the future of AI, and a meetup for beginners. The event offers both online and in-person participation options.

• Robotics x Tokyo Casual Meetup | 🕐 18:00 | Toyosu Park, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Casual meetup for robotics enthusiasts during Hanami season at Toyosu Park. Share your passion, exchange ideas, and network with others. Bring your own drinks, food, and robots/gadgets for demos. Event may be cancelled due to weather.

• ProductTank Tokyo - Monthly Casual Meeting | 🕐 19:00 | Hobgoblin Shibuya British Pub, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Casual networking event for product managers and enthusiasts in Tokyo. Expand your network, build relationships, find opportunities, and learn from other PMs. Hosted by ProductTank Tokyo, the largest product community in Japan.

Friday, April 4

• Tokyo Startup Lunch Club 3rd Anniversary Party | 🕐 18:00 | Shibuya Bridge, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: The Tokyo Startup Lunch Club’s 3rd-anniversary party. Network with founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts. Welcome drinks, networking, and open discussion on Japan’s startup ecosystem. Ideal for those interested in entrepreneurship.

• PyCon APAC 2025 Report Meeting | 🕐 18:30 | Microsoft Japan, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Report meeting on PyCon APAC 2025 held in Manila, Philippines. Speakers and attendees will review the event. Hybrid format, with the onsite venue at Microsoft Japan. Includes presentations, panel discussions, and a pizza party.

• 2600 Meeting | 🕐 19:00 | Beemars, Shinjuku | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Monthly Tokyo 2600 meeting. Discuss hacking and other topics. Entire bar reserved. Only active 2600 meeting in Japan.

Saturday, April 5

• Daikanyama Morning Code | 🕐 10:00 | Dean & Deluca, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Free meetup for tech enthusiasts of all levels. Discuss code, web dev, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. Share projects and ideas. Buy something from the venue. 3000 yen fee if not on the ‘Going’ list.

• Dev Japan | 🕐 12:00 | Impact Hub Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Tech meetup in Japan for creatives, engineers, students, founders, and tech enthusiasts. Work on projects, ask questions, and collaborate with others. Bring your work, questions, and ideas. The event will be held at Impact HUB Tokyo.

• AI, Data & Web Dev Demo Day | 🕐 15:30 | Inspire9, Richmond | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Showcase of projects by Le Wagon bootcamp grads in data science, AI, and web dev. Aspiring developers, engineers, product managers, and entrepreneurs present web apps built over two months. Casual event with pitches and refreshments. Online option available.

Sunday, April 6

• Digital Nomads Morning Activity | 🕐 10:00 | Little Darling Coffee Roasters, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Morning activity for digital nomads and expats in Tokyo. Connect internationally, enjoy specialty coffee, and network. Limited to 25 people.

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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