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Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Jul 28 - Aug 03]
Here is a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of July 28 - August 3
Hello, tech and startup enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of July 28 - August 33. Whether you’re into coding, AI, startups, or just looking to network, there’s something for everyone. Check out the details below and mark your calendars!
Events
Monday, July 28
Business + Work + Japan Networking | 🕐 12:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Informal audio-only hangout session on Discord for Japan enthusiasts. Discuss working, running a business, or general curiosity about the Japanese market. Bi-weekly event with no fixed agenda.
Live Pitch Coaching for Founders | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Free live pitch practice for Japanese founders to improve English pitches and get feedback. 5-minute pitch + 5-minute feedback session. Includes pitch deck template, discounts, investor intros, and Slack community access.
Sendagaya.rb #502 | 🕐 21:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Sendagaya.rb #502 is an online event discussing RubyKaigi 2025, Kaigi on Rails 2024, and other Ruby/Rails topics. It includes Q&A, exploring topics of interest, and discussions on REST architecture, OpenID Connect, and more. The event encourages participation from all levels, including beginners.
Tuesday, July 29
Zero to One User: Brunch for Founders | 🕐 08:45 | Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: TechBrunch meetup on early user acquisition for tech founders, side hustlers, and open-source creators. Relaxed brunch, informal talks, open discussions, networking. First-time attendees RSVPing on meetup.com get free meals.
Vibe Coding Cafe | 🕐 10:00 | Hills Cafe / Space, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: 4-day event in Roppongi Hills featuring workshops, sessions, and networking on AI-driven development and vibe coding. Includes the SHiPATON 2025 mobile app hackathon kickoff. Open to those interested in or practicing AI-driven development and vibe coding.
Weekly Lunch @ TiB | 🕐 11:30 | Tokyo Innovation Base, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Tokyo Startup Lunchclub weekly networking event for entrepreneurs, investors, and business enthusiasts. Enjoy lunch from food trucks or bring your own at Tokyo Innovation Base. Focus on genuine conversations and organic discussions.
Global Startup Ecosystem Meeting | 🕐 18:00 | Tokyo Innovation Base, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Summer meeting sharing trends in global startup ecosystems. Featuring speakers on Georgia and London’s startup scenes, including the Georgian ambassador. Networking opportunities available.
ClickHouse Tokyo Meetup | 🕐 18:30 | Akasaka Intercity Conference, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: ClickHouse Tokyo Meetup with Tanya Bragin, VP of Product and Marketing. Discussions on ClickHouse’s future innovation, large-scale POS data utilization, and IoT data insights. Networking and refreshments included.
Master Global Networking Skills | 🕐 18:30 | Spaces, Minato City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Interactive workshop in Roppongi to improve networking skills. Learn to start conversations, use body language, navigate cross-cultural interactions, and communicate your value. Light refreshments provided.
JJUG Night Seminar: AI Dev Tools | 🕐 19:00 | Datadog Japan イベントスペース, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: This JJUG Night Seminar explores the latest AI-powered developer tools. Speakers will demo and discuss practical applications of tools like GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI Assistant, and Devin, examining the potential and challenges of human-AI collaboration in software development. The seminar also covers cancellation and anti-harassment policies.
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 30
UX Design Guide Study Group | 🕐 12:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Online study group on the UX Collective “Guide To Design” led by UX DAYS TOKYO staff. The sessions involve sharing interpretations of the readings, discussions, and applying learnings to practical work. The goal is to convert knowledge into applicable UX thinking skills. The event targets designers, PdMs, researchers, engineers, etc., and is suitable for those who handle daily tasks but lack confidence in their UX thinking.
Shibuya Public Event | 🕕 16:00 | Shibuya Startup Support Space | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Networking event hosted by Shibuya Startup Support, providing tools and connections for startups to grow.
Starting a Startup in Japan | 🕐 18:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: This online event demystifies starting a business in Japan, from idea to navigating the startup scene. Recent Founder Institute Japan cohort members share their experiences, insights, and practical advice for aspiring founders. The event includes a panel discussion and Q&A session.
Data Intelligence Tokyo #17 × Data Tuesday Tokyo | 🕐 18:00 | Wework Shinagawa, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Data Intelligence Tokyo #17, in collaboration with Data Tuesday Tokyo, is an event for business and tech professionals interested in data. It’s hosted by Quollio Technologies and features a lightning talk by Ville Kulmala on data trends, followed by networking.
Turn Spreadsheets into Powerful Apps with Python | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Learn to automate Excel with Python. Control Excel, trigger scripts, and connect to tools like Zapier/Make. For Excel users wanting to automate tasks. Basic Python helpful but not required.
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 31
CIC Thursday Gathering | 🕐 16:00 | CIC Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Thursday Gathering #346 features various sessions, including “How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering,” “Social Entrepreneurs and Fundraising,” “Next-Gen Founders Pitch & Mixer,” “Why Canada is Attractive to Startups,” “The Forefront of Blended Finance,” “Making Powerful AI Tools Affordable,” “GIFU STARTUP NIGHT,” and “Meetup for Thursday Gathering Beginners.” The event welcomes innovators, entrepreneurs, and community members.
HN Tokyo Meetup | 🕐 18:30 | Blink Roppongi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Social meetup for entrepreneurs, founders, and technologists in Tokyo. Informal presentations, announcements, and startup pitches. Small cash fee at the door, drinks available for purchase.
Discover Spatial Realities with XR & AI | 🕐 19:00 | Tokyo Node Lab, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Explore Spatial Realities with XR and AI. Talks on XR glasses and the spatial future, plus AI integration. Hands-on demos at TOKYO NODE LAB’s Volumetric Video Studio. Speakers include Degly Pava. Proud community partners of TOKYO NODE “XR Hackathon”.
Friday, August 1
- 2600 Meeting | 🕐 19:00 | Beemars, Shinjuku | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Monthly Tokyo 2600 meeting to discuss hacking and other topics. The entire bar is reserved. This is the only active 2600 meeting in Japan.
Saturday, August 2
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, discuss projects, and share ideas. Purchase at the venue may be required.
Coffee and Code | 🕐 10:00 | Starbucks In Roppongi Hills Lobby, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Relaxed coding event for coders, beginners, and IT professionals. Bring a laptop, grab coffee, discuss coding/learning, get help, share tips. All nationalities and ages welcome. Limited to 20 RSVPs, but waitlisted can attend. Starbucks may not have charging on weekends.
Dev Japan - 70 | 🕐 12:00 | Impact Hub Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Gathering for tech enthusiasts in Japan (creatives, engineers, students, founders, etc.) to work, network, and collaborate on projects. Bring your work, questions, and ideas. Casual environment with opportunity for interaction and assistance from peers.
Startup Internship Fes | 🕐 13:00 | Tokyo Innovation Base, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Startup Internship Festival (SIF) connects students with startups offering internships. Features startup pitches, talks, networking, and internship advice. Held at Tokyo Innovation Base. A great opportunity to explore startup careers.
AI in Japan | 🕐 13:00 | Gate City Ohsaki East Tower, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A panel discussion on the role of AI in Japan, featuring experts from various sectors. It explores the kind of AI needed in Japan, Japanese views on Chinese AI companies, and Japan-China cooperation opportunities.
Digital Nomads Craft Beer Night | 🕐 19:00 | The Folks, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Craft beer event for digital nomads and expats in Harajuku. Located near Harajuku Station. Bring your own food and soft drinks. Limited to 25 people. Photos and videos will be taken. English spoken.
Sunday, August 3
- OrbsCafe: HEAL-Ⅲ Intro | 🕐 10:00 | Crypto Cafe&bar, Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Learn about the blockchain game HEAL-3 with the Orbs community. The event includes an introduction to HEAL-3, its latest updates, and a walking session to complete the first game stage. The event will also feature a talk by Orbs Japan representative Mayo.
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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