Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Jun 16 - Jun 22]

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of June 16 - June 22.

Events

Monday, June 16

• BIJ Networking | 🕐 12:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Informal audio-only networking event on Discord for Japan enthusiasts. Discuss business, work, and general topics related to Japan. Bi-weekly event, no fixed agenda. Open to anyone interested in the Japanese market.

• Japan FinTech Observer: AI in Wealth Management | 🕐 20:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A presentation by Michinori Kanokogi, CFA, Head of Solution Research at Nissay Asset Management, on AI in Wealth Management and the implications of ChatGPT and Generative AI for investment professionals.

• Sendagaya.rb #497 | 🕐 21:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Sendagaya.rb #497, an online event discussing RubyKaigi 2025, Kaigi on Rails 2024 highlights, and other Ruby/Rails topics. Participants can bring questions, work on projects, or delve into specific areas like the Ruby Hacking Guide, Rails guides, or the internals of Ruby. The event starts with introductions and topic selection, followed by discussions.

Tuesday, June 17

• 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.

• JJUG Night Seminar “Supercharge Agentic AI Projects” | 🕐 19:00 | Red Hat Inc. | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: This demo-driven talk introduces a cloud-native scaffolding approach using software templates to simplify agentic AI development. Key features include automated code generation, pre-configured infrastructure, and integration with AI libraries. The session aims to help developers reduce setup time and focus on building intelligent functionality.

• 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, June 18

• HerRise Workshop | 🕐 09:00 | Shibuya Startup Support, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A practical program for women entrepreneurs aiming to expand in Japan. Workshop on mindset building, plus office hours with experts. Hybrid event with in-person and online options.

• UX Design Guide Study Group | 🕐 12:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Free online study group on the UX Collective’s “Guide To Design.” The 10-session course covers UX fundamentals, with discussions and practical application. Geared towards designers, PdMs, researchers, engineers, and other digital product professionals. Held weekly on Wednesdays during lunchtime.

• Information Technology and Human Safety & Reliability Workshop | 🕐 13:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Workshop on information technology and human safety and reliability. Held in Japanese. Open for registration, with limited capacity. No simultaneous interpretation available.

• CircleCI MCP Server Deep Dive and Demo | 🕐 14:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Webinar on CircleCI’s new solution, CircleCI MCP Server, focusing on the latest use cases and applications of AI-powered CI/CD. Two sessions cover basic concepts, AI assistant integration, and a live demo of MCP server setup and usage.

• 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.

• DeepTech Meetup: Commercializing Deep Tech | 🕐 18:30 | Plug And Play Japan, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: DeepTech Meetup on commercialization. Microwave Chemical Corp. discusses current business and future challenges. Open to those interested in the topic, including corporate employees, managers, researchers, and students.

• Online Workshop: UX for Beginners | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Online workshop for beginners about UX. Learn to define UX product pitch, create user persona, identify user journey, design user flow, and link UI with UX. Covers Figma for prototyping. No prerequisites.

• AI & Programming Experience | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: An introductory online event for beginners interested in AI and programming. Participants will build a simple web app, explore AI’s role in app development, and learn about career opportunities. The event is free and requires a PC and a Google account.

• 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, June 19

• AIP Natural Language Understanding Team Workshop | 🕐 10:00 | Online | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: RIKEN AIP’s Natural Language Understanding team presents research on integrating education and NLP. The workshop covers topics such as automated essay scoring, grammar error correction, and feedback generation. Experts will discuss the future of education and NLP.

• CIC Thursday Gathering | 🕐 16:00 | CIC Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Thursday Gathering #341 features various sessions, including “How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering,” discussions on female entrepreneurship, and business strategy talks. It offers both in-person and online participation options. Attendees can expect a diverse group from the innovation ecosystem.

• Antler GO GLOBAL: CONNECT | 🕐 17:00 | Antler Japan Office, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Networking event for startups, business professionals, and builders interested in global business challenges. Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and expand your network. Light refreshments will be provided.

• AI Salon Tokyo | 🕐 18:00 | Ark Mori Building, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: AI Salon Tokyo is a monthly in-person event for AI founders, builders, investors, and partners. The event features lightning talks from startups, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. Doors open at 6 PM with community announcements, followed by a guest speaker and startup presentations.

• AI & Programming Experience | 🕐 19:00 | Cultural General Center Owada, Tokyo | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: An introductory event to AI and programming, focusing on building a web app with front-end, database integration using AI. Targeted at beginners, it’s a preview of the MPS CAMP engineer training course. Includes hands-on experience, Q&A, and information about the upcoming course.

• Line Yahoo WWDC25 Report Meeting | 🕐 19:00 | Line Yahoo Kioi-cho Office, Tokyo | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Report meeting on Apple’s WWDC25. Engineers from LINE Yahoo and ZOZO will share insights and information on new technologies. The event is for Apple Developer Program members and will be held in Japanese.

Friday, June 20

• TokyoDev Talks Vol. 5 | 🕐 18:30 | Givery, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Fifth TokyoDev Talks with presentations on maintainable microservices and a Tokyo train isochrone map. Speakers include John Joe and Curtis from Givery. Networking, drinks, and snacks provided.

• Emergenetics: The Science of “Seeing” Human Nature | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A book reading session on Emergenetics, a method for analyzing individual thinking and behavioral characteristics. Covers seven characteristics: analytical, structural, social, conceptual thinking, and expressiveness, assertiveness, and flexibility in behavior. Participants will learn about practical applications, including team building and personal growth.

• Nerd Nite Tokyo | 🕐 20:00 | Ryozan Park Lounge, Toshima City | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Nerd Nite Tokyo #69 features talks on steam locomotives and quantum AI for sustainability. Drinks and food available. Doors open at 7 PM, start at 8 PM. Livestream option available.

Saturday, June 21

• Developer Personal Project Meetup | 🕐 09:50 | Kikkake Creation Inc., Shibuya | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: International developer meetup in Tokyo. Portfolio sharing, project discussion, collaborative work, and lightning talks. Not for recruiters or solicitors. Food/drink allowed (no strong smells). Smoking on 1st floor.

• Marunouchi Morning Code | 🕐 10:00 | Dean & Deluca Cafe, Marunouchi | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Free meetup for tech enthusiasts of all levels interested in code, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. Bring your laptop, discuss your work, share projects, and network with others. Registering through the provided link is required to avoid a participation fee.

• 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, food, and sweets. Limited to 25 people. Photos and videos will be taken. English spoken.

• Coffee and Code | 🕐 10:00 | Starbucks In Roppongi Hills Lobby, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Relaxed event for coders, beginners, and IT professionals. Bring a laptop, grab coffee, discuss coding/learning, get help, and share tips. All nationalities and ages welcome. RSVP limited to 20.

• MDN Translation Meetup | 🕐 13:00 | Online | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Monthly online event for translating MDN Web Docs into Japanese. Participants collaborate on Slack, with a mid-point meeting on Google Meet. Beginners welcome, with support from experienced translators. Focus on using Github Pull Requests for translation.

Sunday, June 22

• Shibuya Morning Tech | 🕐 09:00 | Starbucks Coffee - Shibuya Modi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Casual morning tech meetup for career improvement and networking. Held 14 times, with a supportive Discord community. First-time participants welcome. Fee: 300 yen (first time), 700 yen (subsequent). Prepayment via PayPal required, plus purchase at venue. Refunds for cancellations.

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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