# Weekly Snack & Connect in collaboration with JETRO

> Casual startup networking with snacks, featuring JETRO on acceleration programs and the J-Bridge cross-border collaboration platform.

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- When: Wed, July 8, 2026 16:00–18:00 JST
- Where: Shibuya, Tokyo · In person
- Region: Kanto (Tokyo)
- Organizer: Shibuya Startup Support
- Language: JA/EN
- Source: Luma — https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=YmVmZjc2NmM5MDRiMDM5Nzc1ODhjNzY4NmNkMDgzOTUxNTM4ZDE0MGU0NGQ0MTM3M2Q4MWJjZjU5N2E2ODg3OUBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29tfDFjcWplaWhlaGNvazVtaHQ0OTZuaWZodG1nX1IyMDI1MDcwOVQwNzAwMDBAZ29vZ2xlLmNvbXwyMDI2MDcwOFQxNjAwMDA
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## Summary

Snack & Connect is a casual weekly gathering for founders, operators, and members of the startup community, built around light snacks, relaxed conversation, and useful introductions. This session features a special guest, JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organization under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which runs a global network across more than 50 countries and supports the overseas expansion of over 700 startups each year.

The program introduces JETRO's acceleration programs and J-Bridge, a platform for open innovation and cross-border business collaboration. It is a chance for startups eyeing international growth to learn about public support and connect with peers.

The event is hosted by Shibuya Startup Support, a Shibuya City Office initiative that helps startups launch or expand in Japan with guidance, visa and incorporation support, and access to the local ecosystem.

## About the community

A weekly, low-key meetup for startup founders and operators, centered on light snacks and open conversation. Sessions often spotlight a guest organization, and the audience skews toward people building or scaling startups in Japan, including those with international ambitions.

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