Events

Startup Events in Japan

Every upcoming startup, investor and founder event we track in Japan, in date order.

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Sat 08 AugToday

3 events
10:00

Builders Weekend - Shipaton Special Edition with OnLab

Shibuya, Japan, Shibuya, Japan
In person
  • Builders Weekend - Shipaton Special Edition is a one-day hackathon where participants build mobile apps and pitch ideas.
  • It is open to individuals and teams, including beginners, who want to develop and submit apps to the global Shipaton 2026 competition.
  • The event offers networking, presentations, and prizes for mobile app creators in Shibuya, Tokyo.
FoundersHands-OnStudents & Researchers
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15:00

Open Tech Lounge: CS / AI / Programming Meetup

X-BASE SHIBUYA, Shibuya, Japan · Tokyo AI Community
In person
  • This event is a casual meetup for people interested in computer science, artificial intelligence, and programming to gather and share ideas.
  • It is suitable for anyone working or interested in these fields who wants to network and collaborate.
  • The event takes place in Shibuya, Japan, offering an in-person environment for discussion and learning.
AI & Machine LearningNetworking
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Sun 09 Aug

1 event

Mon 10 Aug

2 events
07:45

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Altman: A Brunch for Computational Humorists

Beltempo, Tokyo, Japan · TechBrunch: Where Tech Minds Meet Over Meals
In person
  • This event explores the intersection of natural language processing and comedy, focusing on computational humor.
  • It is aimed at technology enthusiasts interested in AI applications and humor in computing.
  • Attendees can engage in discussions and networking around computational humor in an informal brunch setting in Tokyo.
AI & Machine LearningNetworking
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Tue 11 Aug

1 event
11:45

A Monad is Just a Monoid in the Category of Burritos

Beltempo, Tokyo, Japan · TechBrunch: Where Tech Minds Meet Over Meals
In person
  • This meetup explores functional programming and category theory concepts aimed at software developers and technology enthusiasts.
  • Participants discuss advanced programming abstractions in an informal brunch setting.
  • The event offers an opportunity to network and deepen understanding of functional programming paradigms in Tokyo.
Deep TechFoundersNetworkingFree to Attend
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Wed 12 Aug

1 event

Fri 14 Aug

2 events
20:00

NOT A MEETUP ~Nostr Night for English Speakers in Japan~

Tokyo Bitcoin Base, Shinjuku City, Japan · NOT A MEETUP
In person
  • This event gathers English-speaking individuals in Tokyo to explore the topics of Nostr, Bitcoin, privacy, open protocols, and cypherpunk culture.
  • It offers talks and networking opportunities focused on technology and individual freedom.
  • Participants connect with the international community while engaging in discussions and cultural exchange.
Web3 & CryptoNetworkingTalks & PanelsFree to Attend
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Tokyo22Osaka18Shibuya6Chiyoda City4Minato City3Shinjuku City3Meguro City1Shibuya City1Yokohama1

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