Startup Events in Japan

Tue, 4 August 2026

19:00Asia / Tokyo

Meguro City, Japan, Meguro City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

This event explores how editorial teams use AI tools to create articles and how the roles of editors are evolving in the AI era. Editors from four different media companies discuss real cases of AI-assisted content production and quality control. It is designed for media professionals, publishers, and content creators interested in integrating AI into their editorial workflow.

Wed, 5 August 2026

17:00Asia / Tokyo

TECH HUB YOKOHAMA, Yokohama, Japan

Luma Tokyo

This event showcases Checkmate AI’s technology suite for regulatory compliance and driver funding in Japanese motorsport. Attendees will hear from Nanami Tsukamoto, a professional racer, about her experience in driver sponsorship and industry equity. The event is aimed at those interested in the intersection of motorsport, finance, and technology strategy.

Wed, 5 August 2026

19:00Asia / Tokyo

Chiyoda City, Japan, Chiyoda City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

This event gathers Supabase users and developers in Tokyo to share the latest updates and practical use cases. Participants can learn from talks, including a keynote by a Supabase DevRel, and community presentations. It offers opportunities to exchange knowledge and network with other Supabase enthusiasts and developers.

Thu, 6 August 2026

17:30Asia / Tokyo

THE VILLAGE OSAKA, Osaka, Japan

Luma Osaka

This event offers in-person table discussions with practitioners leading AI and digital transformation efforts in the Kansai region. Attendees can interact directly with experts to explore roles, skills, and organizational strategies related to AI, DX, and business development. The event suits professionals involved in AI adoption, DX initiatives, new business development, and digital talent management.

Fri, 7 August 2026

19:00Asia / Tokyo

TOKYO VENTURE CAPlTAL HUB, Minato City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

This event explores how venture capital firms can transform their internal operations using AI technology. It features practitioners from several VC firms sharing real-world applications and challenges of AI adoption within VC workflows. The discussion aims to shed light on AI-driven enhancements in investment management and portfolio monitoring for investors and operators in the VC ecosystem.

Fri, 7 August 2026

19:00Asia / Tokyo

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, Minato City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

Codex Meetup Tokyo #2 is an in-person event where developers and AI enthusiasts discuss the Codex AI coding agent and its ecosystem. Attendees learn about new features, contribute to the project, and share their experiences with AI-assisted coding. The event also includes presentations, open sessions, and networking opportunities to foster community connections.

Sat, 15 August 2026

10:00Asia / Tokyo

The DECK Coworking ザ デッキ コワーキングスペース, Osaka, Japan

OKTech - Tackle tech together in Kansai

This meetup hosts casual round table discussions for engineers and coders focused on agentic engineering. It is designed for those working at the forefront of AI engineering who want to engage with peers. The event encourages knowledge sharing and exploration in emerging AI techniques.

Sat, 15 August 2026

18:00Asia / Tokyo

Bar Layover, Shinjuku City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

Engineer BAR is an in-person casual social event in Shinjuku City for engineers and tech hobbyists to network and share experiences. Attendees include front-end, back-end, infrastructure engineers, project managers, and aspiring engineers who want to discuss projects, career motivation, and AI-era careers. The event is informal and open for drop-in participation during the evening hours.

Mon, 17 August 2026

10:00Asia / Tokyo

NORIBA10 Umeda, Osaka, Japan

Luma Osaka

The 2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit in Osaka gathers startups, corporations, and investors from Taiwan and Japan to celebrate an MOU strengthening their collaboration. The event showcases innovation in AI, digital transformation, deep tech, healthcare, and biotechnology. Attendees explore new business partnerships and ecosystem connections in the Kansai region.

Tue, 18 August 2026

09:30Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chiyoda City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

Japan–Taiwan Innovation Summit 2026 は、Startup Island TAIWAN が主催する、日本と台湾のイノベーション連携を推進する年次フラッグシップ・サミットです。 本年のテーマは、 「From Startups to Strategy：台湾・日本ディープテック連携による経済成長と経済安全保障」 AI、半導体、バイオテクノロジー、信頼できるデジタルインフラ、戦略産業を中心に、台湾・日本・米国の政府関係者、企業、投資家、研究機関、スタートアップが集まり、民主主義陣営におけるイノベーション連携と強靭なテクノロジー・エコシステムの構築について議論します。 基調講演、パネルディスカッション、スタートアップ展示、ネットワーキングを通じて、技術開発、産業応用、クロスボーダー投資、グローバル市場展開における新たな協力の可能性を探ります。 本サミットは、単なるスタートアップイベントではなく、政府・企業・投資家・起業家をつなぎ、戦略的対話を実践的な連携へと発展させるためのプラットフォームです。 ⏰ アジェンダ 09:30 – 10:00｜受付 午前プログラム 10:00 – 10:10｜オープニング 10:10 – 10:20｜開会挨拶 △台湾 国家発展委員会－葉俊顯(YEH,CHUN-HSIEN)主任委員 10:20 – 10:35｜基調講演①「スタートアップから戦略的成長へ ― 台湾・日本が共に築くテクノロジー連携と経済成長戦略」 △台湾 国家発展委員会産業発展処－蕭振榮(HSIAO, CHEN-JUNG)処長 10:35 – 10:45｜VIPスピーチ △JETRO－高島大浩（Takashima Tomohiro）理事 10:45 – 11:00｜VIPスピーチ △東京都－小池百合子（Koike Yuriko）知事 11:00 – 11:10｜基調講演②　※確認中 △中小企業基盤整備機構－Senior Researcher 坂本英輔 (Sakamoto Eisuke) 11:10 – 11:20｜基調講演③「日米台ディープテック協業：京セラCVCが推進するオープンイノベーションと企業変革」 △京セラ株式会社　※確認中 11:20 – 11:30｜基調講演④「日台米で築くイノベーション・エコシステム ― 多国間の繁栄と技術発展に向けて」 △ ※確認中 11:30 – 11:40｜基調講演⑤　※確認中 △※確認中 11:40 – 11:55｜スタートアップショーケース △Phasetrum Inc. △HCmed Innovations Co., Ltd. 12:00 – 14:00｜ネットワーキング・スタートアップ展示 13:30 – 14:00｜受付 午後プログラム｜戦略産業とクロスボーダー・イノベーション 14:00 – 14:30｜パネルディスカッション①「Biotech × AI × 日台投資連携 ―投資家が見るバイオAIの産業価値」 △DCI Partners 取締役－兒玉俊太郎（Shuntaro Kodama）※確認中 △SIGKNOW. △CancerFree Biotech △C4U 14:30 – 14:40｜基調講演①「The Next Wave of AI Infrastructure ―投資家が見るAIサプライチェーンにおける日台連携の可能性」 △※確認中 14:40 – 15:10｜パネルディスカッション②「信頼されるAIインフラの構築 ―AIサプライチェーンにおける日台連携の可能性」 △※確認中 15:10 – 15:50｜パネルディスカッション③「AIが支えるレジリエント・サプライチェーン：日台連携によるスマート物流・サイバーセキュリティ・データ統合」 △Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute(MIC)－洪春暉(Chris Hung)所長 15:50 – 16:10｜エンディング

Tue, 18 August 2026

19:00Asia / Tokyo

クラスメソッド株式会社 大阪オフィス, Osaka, Japan

Luma Osaka

This event is an introductory workshop on Claude Managed Agents held in Osaka for engineers and developers. Participants will receive a brief explanation followed by a hands-on session to learn how to build and integrate agents into their projects. It also includes networking opportunities and requires prior creation of a Claude Platform account.

Wed, 19 August 2026

10:00Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo Innovation Base, Chiyoda City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

The 2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit Startup Day brings together promising Taiwanese startups, Japanese companies, VCs, and startup support organizations for business matching. It features pitch sessions covering AI, deep tech, health, enterprise software, and more. Attendees can explore partnerships, investments, and market expansion opportunities between Japan and Taiwan.

Wed, 26 August 2026

15:30Asia / Tokyo

Shibuya, Japan, Shibuya, Japan

Luma Tokyo

Camp AI: Agents at Work in Tokyo features product demos, panel discussions, and networking focused on AI agents in development and workflows. It targets developers, CTOs, CEOs, and AI enthusiasts interested in applying and scaling AI agent technologies. Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders and engage with advanced AI solutions in Japanese.

Thu, 27 August 2026

18:00Asia / Tokyo

中央区, Japan, 中央区, Japan

Luma Tokyo

This event is a fast-paced hack night in Tokyo focused on building real projects with OpenAI Codex in two hours. Builders, developers, and makers come to create, demo working prototypes, and network with peers. Attendees can learn from others, collaborate on projects, and compete for prizes.

Sat, 3 October 2026

10:30Asia / Tokyo

Bellesalle Kudan, Chiyoda City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

Code for Japan Summit 2026 focuses on the relationship between public services and AI in society. It gathers government officials, citizens, engineers, and researchers to discuss AI's integration in healthcare, transportation, education, and public policy. Attendees engage in dialogue on designing societal AI use and public collaboration during Japan’s digital transformation.