Startup Events in Japan

Sun, 2 August 2026

12:00Asia / Tokyo

Impact HUB Tokyo, Meguro City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

This event celebrates the first anniversary of Paper & Soul, a community for readers to connect through books and conversation. Attendees will participate in silent reading, discussions, and reflections on the community's journey and future plans. It is designed for readers, writers, creatives, and lifelong learners who enjoy sharing their love of books.

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.

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

18:30Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo Bitcoin Base, Shinjuku City, Japan

Tokyo Bitcoin Base

English below ## ビットコインをきっかけに集まる、持ち込みスタイルのカジュアルな交流会 *** **【イベント概要】** **日時： 8月7日（金）18:30〜20:30** **場所： Tokyo Bitcoin Base 1階** **参加費： 無料** **予約定員数：30名**

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.

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.

Wed, 26 August 2026

18:00Asia / Tokyo

SI&C Co.,Ltd., Minato City, Japan

Graph Database Tokyo

Register: https://jp-neo4j-usersgroup.connpass.com/event/400616/ **アジェンダ / Agenda** * P&IDをNeo4jでモデリングして分かったこと 〜Knowledge Graph的発想への転換、その後〜 * Stop (Entir

Thu, 27 August 2026

18:00Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

Graph Database Tokyo

Register: [https://luma.com/tokyo-hack-night-08-27-26](https://luma.com/tokyo-hack-night-08-27-26) **[Tokyo] Fast Hacks - Hack Night - with OpenAI Codex*

Sun, 30 August 2026

14:00Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Vibe Coding

**[Event Description]** "Stuck on a technical issue while developing alone?" "Have a great app idea but need a team?" "Want to exchange insights on the la

Sat, 19 September 2026

12:00Asia / Tokyo

Impact HUB Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Dev Japan

Dev Japan - 76 is an in-person event held in Tokyo at Impact HUB. It offers a chance to gather with local developers and community members, providing a casual environment to connect and share ideas. Attendees can enjoy the space and cafe while engaging with peers from the tech community.