Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Sep 22 - Sep 28]

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 September 22 - September 28. 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, September 22

No events.

Tuesday, September 23

• Weekly Lunch @ TiB | 🕐 11:30 | Tokyo Innovation Base, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Weekly startup lunch networking in Tokyo. Entrepreneurs, investors, and enthusiasts connect over lunch. Bring your own or buy from food trucks. Casual conversations and discussions.

• 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.

• UX for AI Study Group | 🕐 20:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A study group focused on UX for AI, discussing Greg’s articles. Held weekly on Tuesdays, it serves as preparation for Greg’s workshop in November.

Wednesday, September 24

• UX Design Guide Study Group | 🕐 12:00 | Online | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Online study group focusing on the UX Collective “Guide To Design” and its Japanese translation. The event targets designers, PdMs, researchers, engineers, and other digital product professionals. It aims to deepen practical UX thinking and application through discussions and exercises. The study group will use articles, AI summaries, facilitator-led sessions, and Slack for communication and resource sharing.

• After DroidKaigi 2025 from Pixiv | 🕐 12:30 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Pixiv’s Android engineers share insights from DroidKaigi 2025. Topics include proposals on MRAID ads, Elm Architecture in Compose, Jetpack Compose Preview, and user experience analysis. The session also covers Pixiv’s sponsor booth and offers Q&A.

• 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.

• YOKOHAMA CONNECT 22 | 🕐 16:00 | Tech Hub Yokohama | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT #22, held at Tech Hub Yokohama, offers various sessions, including an intro, a Berlin deep tech showcase, discussions on open-source robotics and work in the AI era. It also includes info tables and workshops. The event anticipates a diverse mix of innovators and entrepreneurs.

• HerRise Workshop / Open Day | 🕐 18:30 | Shibuya Startup Support, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Workshop for women entrepreneurs aiming to expand in Japan. Covers media/PR strategy, branding, and storytelling. Features speakers Yuko Endo and Chris Kirkland. Includes office hours with mentors.

• Intro to SQL for Beginners | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: An introductory online SQL workshop for all levels. Learn the basics of SQL, query a relational database, and understand Entity Relationship Diagrams. Led by Le Wagon teachers, free of charge.

• AI x Programming Experience | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: An introductory online event for beginners interested in AI and programming. Participants will create a simple web app using AI, explore AI’s role in coding, and learn about career opportunities. No prior coding experience needed.

• 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, September 25

• Information Extraction Symposium | 🕐 13:30 | Online | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: RIKEN AIP Public presents a symposium on information extraction from materials science literature. The event is held online and free, with limited capacity. Registration is first-come, first-served, and requires a passcode: 5A3umm4D0J. Event is in Japanese.

• Sports Station | 🕐 16:00 | Cic Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: MUFG hosts Sports Station 2025 at Venture Café Tokyo. It explores the value of sports in society, covering various topics. Experts from the sports business will discuss the industry’s growth potential. The event aims to be a catalyst for social innovation through sports.

• AI Salon Tokyo | 🕐 18:00 | Ark Mori Building, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Monthly in-person event with lightning talks from AI startups in Japan. Connect with AI founders, builders, investors, and partners. Learn about recent AI applications, network, and enjoy food and drinks.

• Innovator Meet-up | 🕐 18:00 | Bioindustry Association, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Exchange meeting to learn from pioneers. Focus on US pharmaceutical development practices, strategies, and efficient management for global expansion. Led by Yutaka Waki of Point Pass Dot Biz. Networking opportunities available.

• PM Meetup: Product and Tech | 🕐 19:00 | Demae-can Hq, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Demae-can and LINE Yahoo co-host a PM meetup. Demae-can and LINE Yahoo PMs will discuss product development and tech details. Topics include simultaneous delivery experience design and cross-organizational promotion. Networking opportunities available.

• Diversity Through Font Design | 🕐 19:30 | Yahoo! Japan, Tokyo | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Font designer shares the story behind UD Font development. Discusses design choices, reading challenges, and differences between Mac and Windows fonts. Accessible, hybrid, multilingual meetup with Japanese captions and auto-translation.

• Space Cafe Tokyo | 🕐 20:00 | Good Heavens British Bar Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A space-themed talk with Yukun Huang on the early Solar System and the possibility of a rogue planet. The event includes drinks and will be held at Good Heavens British Bar in Shimokitazawa.

Friday, September 26

• Road to NODES | Neo4j Fundamentals | 🕐 01:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Introduction to Neo4j and graph databases. Covers core concepts like nodes, relationships, properties, and labels. Includes hands-on Cypher query exercises for reading and writing data. A starting point for developers, data scientists, and tech enthusiasts.

• PyCon JP | 🕐 09:00 | Hiroshima International Conference Center | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: PyCon JP 2025, Japan’s largest Python conference, will be held in Hiroshima. The event includes the conference, official party, and sprints. Ticket options range from Patron to free student tickets. Information on ticket types, perks, and registration is available. The event includes talks, networking, and learning opportunities for Python enthusiasts of all levels.

• BlendTokyo: Bridging Cultures and Expanding Networks | 🕐 18:00 | Shinagawa Spaces, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: BlendTokyo #005 networking event connects Japanese and foreign professionals. Fosters cross-cultural exchange, discussions on business, and expanding networks in Japan. Includes food and drinks.

• PyCon JP 2025 Official Party | 🕐 19:30 | Hiroshima City Culture Exchange Hall | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Official PyCon JP 2025 after-party with a Japanese-Western buffet featuring local Hiroshima ingredients. Network with Pythonistas from Japan and worldwide. Includes drinks. Separate ticket required unless you have Patron or Business conference ticket.

Saturday, September 27

• Marunouchi Morning Code | 🕐 10:00 | Dean & Deluca Cafe, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Free meetup for those 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. 3000 yen fee applies for non-registered attendees.

• Coffee and Code | 🕐 10:00 | Starbucks In Roppongi Hills Lobby, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Relaxed event for coders, aspiring coders, and IT professionals. Bring a laptop, grab coffee, discuss coding/learning, get help, and share tips. All nationalities and ages welcome. Lunch at a nearby restaurant from 12:30pm.

• Chain Research Group Autumn Harvest Festival | 🕐 17:00 | Nagoya, Aichi | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Offline meeting in Nagoya hosted by Chain Research Group and Avalanche. Presentations by Avalanche team, guests, and Chain Research Group members. Networking with food and drinks. After-party planned.

• PyLadies Caravan & Python Boot Camp Meetup | 🕐 19:00 | Harebare, Hiroshima | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A meetup for PyLadies Caravan & Python Boot Camp participants and staff, held after PyCon JP 2025 in Hiroshima. Includes food and drinks. Cost: 5500 yen.

Sunday, September 28

• Hiking for Designers | 🕐 10:00 | Jr Kitakamakura Station | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Hiking event in Kamakura for UX designers, researchers, and product people. 7km hike on the Ten-en Hiking Course, experiencing nature and cityscape. Optional lunch near Kamakura Station afterwards.

• PyCon JP 2025 Developer & Community Sprint | 🕐 10:00 | Hiroshima International Conference Center | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: PyCon JP 2025 sprint for developers and community members. Held at Hiroshima International Conference Center on September 28th. Includes project development and community activities. Requires a PyCon JP 2025 ticket.

• Digital Nomads Slow Cafe Vibes | 🕐 11:00 | Think Of Things, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Relaxed morning for digital nomads, expats, and locals to connect. Event at THINK OF THINGS in Tokyo on Sunday, September 28th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. No entrance fee, but attendees pay for own food/drinks. Photos/videos may be taken. Mainly English spoken.

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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