Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Jun 30 - Jul 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 July 30 - July 6.

Events

Monday, June 30

• Data Intelligence Tokyo #17 × Data Tuesday Tokyo | 🕐 18:00 | Wework Shinagawa, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Data Intelligence Tokyo #17 collaborates with Data Tuesday Tokyo. Aimed at business and tech professionals interested in data, the event focuses on data strategies and organization. Featuring a lightning talk by Ville Kulmala on Data Trends 2025 from Japan and Singapore, followed by networking with refreshments.

• Sendagaya.rb #499 | 🕐 21:00 | Online | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Sendagaya.rb #499 is an online meetup covering topics from RubyKaigi 2025 and Kaigi on Rails 2024. Participants can discuss development challenges and explore various topics. The event will be held on Google Meet. A Slack channel is available for community interaction.

Tuesday, July 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.

• Talk by Prof. John Paisley on Gaussian Process Tilted Nonparametric Density Estimation using Fisher Divergence Score Matching | 🕐 15:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Prof. John Paisley from Columbia University will discuss Gaussian Process Tilted Nonparametric Density Estimation using Fisher Divergence Score Matching. The lecture covers three Fisher divergence minimization algorithms for learning Gaussian process-based score models. It will be held online via Zoom.

• TAI AIS #01 - AI x Society | 🕐 18:00 | Bunkyo City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: This event explores AI applications in aging and education. Discussions include AI and digital health tools for older adults, designing educational AI systems, and developing AI learning companions for children. The event aims to provide insights into building human-centered AI.

• JVA Product Expo | 🕐 18:30 | Google Japan - Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Japan’s Venture Academy’s 6th cohort product expo. The Spring 2025 cohort presents their 3-month projects. Students from top universities showcase pioneering solutions. Event includes presentations, startup booths, food, and drinks.

• 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, July 2

• Inception AI Buildathon at IVS 2025 | 🕐 09:00 | Miyako Messe, Kyoto | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: An exclusive AI buildathon at IVS 2025 in Kyoto, offering AI builders a chance to connect with investors and industry leaders. Participants form teams, develop projects, and pitch on the main stage. Focus is on scalable AI solutions with real-world applications.

• Order-Preserving k-mer Dictionary | 🕐 13:30 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Giulio Ermanno PIBIRI from Ca’ Foscari University discusses an order-preserving k-mer dictionary. It uses spectrum-preserving string sets, minimizers, and compressed minimal perfect hashing for efficient k-mer storage, querying, and sequence analysis.

• Antler: Build faster day 1 | 🕐 14:00 | Kyoto | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Daily AMA sessions with Antler, a global early-stage investor, at IVS. Discuss building startups, bounce ideas, and fundraising. Open to those interested in startups, with ideas, or fundraising. Speed session format. Photos may be taken for PR.

• 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 x DEEPCORE - AI Science Night | 🕐 19:00 | Kernel Hongo, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Tokyo AI (TAI) and DEEPCORE co-host an AI Science Night. The event features talks on leveraging LLMs for modeling mental states, an LLM-powered writing system, and a comparative study of preprints and academic journals. The target audience includes those interested in AI’s impact on knowledge structures and academic systems, researchers, developers, and practitioners.

• Tokyo Insurtech Meetup | 🕐 19:00 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Bilingual networking event for insurance and insurtech professionals in Shibuya, Tokyo. Requires registration and at least one drink purchase. Casual atmosphere.

• Next-Gen Entertainment Night | 🕐 19:30 | Fortune Garden Kyoto | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Meetup for startups, investors, and tech companies in next-gen entertainment (games, AI, VTubers). Focus on funding, partnerships, and tech adoption. Includes pitches, networking, and themed zones.

• 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, July 3

• Spark2050 Roadshow - Japan 2025 Pitch Competition | 🕐 09:00 | Tkp-tokyo - Otemachi Conference Hall 22a, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Spark2050 Japan – 2025, part of a global roadshow, connects founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Scale-up startups and SMEs pitch sustainable solutions to global investors. Two winners advance to the Grand Finale in Dubai. Doors open at 9:00 AM with a keynote, panel discussion, fire chat, and pitch competition.

• Antler: Build faster day 2 | 🕐 14:00 | Kyoto | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Antler, a global early-stage VC, hosts daily AMA sessions at IVS. Discuss building startups, bounce ideas, and fundraising. Open to those curious about startups, with ideas, or fundraising. Free admission. Location near IVS venue, shared with participants.

• No Gathering This Week | 🕐 16:00 | Cic Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: No Thursday Gathering this week. The next gathering will be on July 10th.

• Tokyo dbt Meetup | 🕐 19:00 | Carta Holdings, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Tokyo dbt Meetup #15 focuses on dbt and LLM integration. Speakers will discuss metadata usage, development support, and democratization. The event includes presentations, networking, and a Q&A session. It’s a hybrid event with both in-person and online attendance options.

• 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.

• GO GLOBAL: CONNECT - Build faster with Antler | 🕐 20:00 | Bar Next, Kyoto | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Networking event for startups, business professionals, and builders. Share ideas, expand your network, and connect with the Antler community. Free admission with IVS pass. Photos may be taken for PR. No solicitations allowed. Entry may be limited due to capacity.

Friday, July 4

• Antler: Build faster | 🕐 14:00 | Kyoto | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Daily AMA sessions with Antler, a global early-stage investor, at IVS. Discuss building startups, bounce ideas, and fundraising. Open to those interested in startups, with ideas, or fundraising pre-seed. Speed sessions during tea time. Photos may be taken for PR.

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

Saturday, July 5

• Marunouchi Morning Code | 🕐 10:00 | Dean & Deluca Cafe, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Free meetup for tech enthusiasts interested in code, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. All levels welcome. Bring your laptop and discuss projects and ideas.

• Coffee and Code | 🕐 10:00 | Starbucks In Roppongi Hills Lobby, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Relaxed event for coders, aspiring coders, and IT professionals. Bring a laptop, enjoy coffee, discuss coding projects, share tips, and get help. All nationalities and ages welcome. Limited to 20 RSVPs, but waitlisted individuals are encouraged to attend.

• Google I/O Extended Tokyo | 🕐 13:00 | Google Shibuya Office, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Google I/O Extended Tokyo 2025, hosted by GDG Tokyo, offers Japanese developers a platform to discuss and learn about the latest announcements from Google I/O. The event covers Android, AI, Web, Cloud, Firebase, and Flutter technologies. It’s a free event targeting developers of all levels, from beginners to experts.

Sunday, July 6

• Digital Nomads Morning Activity | 🕐 09:00 | Friend In Hand, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Morning activity for digital nomads and expats in Tokyo. Connect internationally, make new friends. Limited to 15 people. Event includes photos and videos. Primarily English.

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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