Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Nov 24 - Nov 30]

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 November 24 - November 30. 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, November 24

• No events listed.

Tuesday, November 25

• 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.

• AIVP Open Workshop | 🕐 14:00 | University Of Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: An in-person open workshop, acting as a pre-event for the AIVP, RIKEN-AIP & A*STAR Joint Workshop. The program features several talks on topics including sparse modeling, LLMs, high-dimensional quantile regression, and policy optimization by researchers from various institutions.

• TRAE Friends @Tokyo | 🕐 19:00 | Lull Tech Beach Shibuya | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: An event for AI enthusiasts and developers celebrating the general availability of TRAE SOLO mode. This gathering introduces major updates, including a responsive development flow and multi-agent parallel work. Attendees can experience ‘Vibe Coding’ and network with others in the AI development community.

• Kubernetes Meetup Tokyo | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: An online meetup for users to exchange information about Kubernetes. This session features talks on Kubernetes/Knative use cases in AppRun, extending Kubernetes dashboards with Headlamp, and several lightning talks, followed by an online social gathering.

• After JJUG CCC Fall | 🕐 19:00 | Lodge, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: An unofficial after-event for JJUG CCC 2025 Fall, hosted by LINE Yahoo, Demae-can, and ZOZO. The event will feature short talks on Java-related topics and a panel discussion. It is open to anyone interested in Java, regardless of their attendance at the main conference.

• 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, November 26

• AIVP, RIKEN-AIP & ASTAR Joint Workshop | 🕐 09:25 | Riken Aip Nihonbashi Open Space | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A joint hybrid workshop by AIVP, RIKEN-AIP, and ASTAR, focusing on advanced AI research. Topics include Transformer reasoning, graph representation learning, scalable robot learning, LLMs, and AI in healthcare, featuring researchers from RIKEN, ASTAR, and the University of Tokyo.

• Yokohama Startup Lunch | 🕐 11:30 | Tech Hub Yokohama | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A networking event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals in Yokohama. Engage in conversations, share knowledge, and expand your professional network to foster collaboration and innovation within Yokohama’s dynamic startup ecosystem. Lunch is not provided.

• Study Session on ‘The Guide To Design’ | 🕐 12:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: An online study series to delve into the globally recognized ‘The Guide To Design’ by UX Collective. Held weekly during lunchtime, this course is for designers, PMs, and engineers. Participants will engage in discussions and use AI tools to deepen their understanding of fundamental UX concepts.

• YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT #26 | 🕐 16:00 | Tech Hub Yokohama | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A networking event featuring multiple sessions for innovators and entrepreneurs. Topics include global innovation in Yokohama, starting up, US market entry strategies, the future of sports with pickleball, and business transformation through DX. The event facilitates connection and knowledge sharing among attendees.

• 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.

• HerRise: Investor Readiness | 🕐 18:30 | Shibuya Startup Support | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A practical workshop for women entrepreneurs focused on investor readiness. This session covers the mindset for engaging with investors, how to refine a pitch, and includes live pitch sessions. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical skills to confidently present their company to investors.

• TORYUMON ZERO: Basics of Fundraising | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: This session addresses fundraising challenges for early-stage entrepreneurs. An expert from the Japan Finance Corporation will discuss various funding methods, including public loans, and provide practical advice with real-world examples. It is designed for those seeking essential knowledge to overcome initial financial hurdles.

• React Native Meetup 23 | 🕐 19:00 | Cyberagent (abema Towers) | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: The 23rd Lightning Talk event for sharing knowledge about React Native, held jointly with CyberAgent Inc. This session features a guest speaker, Alex Hunt, from Meta. Presentations will be in both English and Japanese, covering various topics related to React Native.

• Pitch & Connect | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: An online session for founders to practice pitching, receive valuable feedback, and build connections with other entrepreneurs. The event includes a 5-minute pitch, Q&A, and targeted feedback from an experienced coach, followed by an open networking session. Ideal for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.

• 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, November 27

• Thursday Gathering 362 | 🕐 16:00 | Cic Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A weekly gathering for innovators, entrepreneurs, and community members to connect and learn. This event includes multiple sessions on topics such as sustainable success for founders, scaling businesses, creating global startups, and various networking opportunities. Both in-person and online participation is available.

• Tech Night: The Next Development Experience with AI | 🕐 18:30 | Wework The Argyle Aoyama | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: This event explores the evolution of development in the AI era with Docker and CircleCI. Sessions will cover the latest tech updates, including CI/CD innovations for deploying generative AI code safely and the future of AI agent development using Docker Compose and cloud GPUs.

• New Required Subject for Startups: Public Affairs 2 | 🕐 19:00 | Senq Kasumigaseki | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: This event discusses Public Affairs (PA) as a new essential subject for startups. Learn how strategic dialogue with public sectors can navigate regulations and accelerate growth. The event features talks by experienced executives, a panel discussion with professionals, and networking opportunities for attendees.

• HERP’s Journey to a TypeScript-centric Tech Stack | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: An online event by HERP, Inc. for engineers. This session explores HERP’s journey of repaying technical debt and transitioning to a TypeScript-centric tech stack. Learn about the historical decision-making behind their architectural evolution. Ideal for developers interested in TypeScript and managing technical debt.

• Tech networking event in Shibuya | 🕐 19:00 | Sam’s Bar Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A casual networking event for IT professionals and job seekers in Shibuya. Connect with people from diverse IT backgrounds, including engineers, executives, and recruiters. The event aims to foster new connections and explore career opportunities in a relaxed bar setting.

Friday, November 28

• Physical AI Study Group #2 | 🕐 19:00 | Kernel Hongo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A study session on Physical AI, featuring a live demonstration of a dual-arm robot using the π0.5 model. Hosted by startup Prox Industries, the event will discuss technology, applications, and the future of Physical AI. It is aimed at engineers and researchers interested in robotics implementation.

Saturday, November 29

• Daikanyama Morning Code | 🕐 09:00 | Dean & Deluca, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A meetup for tech enthusiasts interested in code, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your laptop to discuss what you’re working on or learning, and share projects and ideas with other participants.

• NAGOYA CONNÉCT - Women and Diversity Program Day | 🕐 13:00 | Nagono Campus | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A special Saturday event focusing on women and diversity with the theme ‘Thinking me - Just trust yourself.’ The program includes talks, workshops, and networking sessions, available for both in-person and online participation.

• DroidKaigi.collect @Fukuoka | 🕐 13:40 | Line Yahoo Corporation, Fukuoka | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: DroidKaigi.collect is an in-person event for sharing Android technical information. This session in Fukuoka focuses on practical knowledge, featuring guest speakers, lightning talks, and a networking session. It’s for anyone interested in mobile technology, from beginners to professionals, looking to share knowledge and connect.

Sunday, November 30

• OrbsCafe#16 Year-End Special | 🕐 13:30 | Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A special year-end OrbsCafe event for learning about web3, welcoming beginners. The event will feature popular instructors and demos of technologies like Orb authentication and Slash Card. It’s a great opportunity to learn and network with others in the web3 space.

• ERNIE AI Developer 1-Day Challenge | 🕐 12:30 | Mercari, Inc. | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A one-day challenge for developers on regulatory document and form processing automation. This event focuses on high-precision data extraction using PaddleOCR-VL and ERNIE to solve complex document processing issues in Japanese enterprises, allowing participants to gain practical skills in Document Intelligence.

• Digital Nomads Chill Out at Food Hall | 🕐 18:00 | Commissary Nihonbashi | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A relaxed morning for digital nomads, expats, and internationally-minded locals. Come say hi and make new connections.

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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