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A practical planner for founder events in Tokyo and across Japan. Use the cards to scan the details, then use the agenda to decide what to actually book.

Events in Japan

Founder events that are actually worth calendaring

We prioritize Tokyo-first founder events with practical value: meetups, office hours, visa or compliance clinics, fundraising talks, and community sessions that help you move faster in Japan.

Tokyo-firstPractical founder eventsCards + agenda
Oct 14, 2025EventTokyo

Oct 2025

Call for attendees: startups and judges selected for the 18th TIB PITCH SHOP course

Event

Information on viewing applications 18th TIB PITCH SHOP course startup/judges selected!

Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) — WordPress API · Tokyo

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Dec 8, 2025EventTokyo

Dec 2025

Call for attendees: startups and judges selected for the 20th TIB PITCH SHOP/overseas store opening course

Event

Information on viewing applications 20th TIB PITCH SHOP course/overseas store opening course startup/judges selected!

Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) — WordPress API · Tokyo

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Jan 15, 2026EventTokyo

Jan 2026

Call for attendees: startups and judges selected for the 21st TIB PITCH trial-introduction course

Event

Information on viewing applications 21st TIB PITCH Exam Introduction Course Presentation startup/Judges selected!

Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) — WordPress API · Tokyo

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Feb 9, 2026EventTokyo

Feb 2026

Call for attendees: startups and judges selected for the 22nd TIB PITCH SHOP course

Event

Information on viewing applications 22nd TIB PITCH SHOP course startup/judges selected!

Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) — WordPress API · Tokyo

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Feb 9, 2026EventTokyo

Feb 2026

22nd TIB PITCH SHOP course event report

Event

Tokyo Innovation Base is publishing a notice about 22nd TIB PITCH SHOP course event report.

Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) — WordPress API · Tokyo

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Mar 19, 2026EventTokyo

Mar 2026

Call for attendees: startups and judges selected for TIB PITCH Boost

Event

Information on viewing applications TIB PITCH Boost Presentation startup/judges selected!

Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) — WordPress API · Tokyo

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Why this layout works

Cards for detail, agenda for timing

Founder events are usually sparse, high-signal, and easy to miss. A calendar-like agenda keeps the timing obvious without hiding the event details in a dense month grid.

The agenda view is intentionally lightweight: it highlights the next items without hiding the context that founders need before committing time.

Filter feed

Search and narrow down events

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Search and narrow by source, geography, or date.

Upcoming events

Scan the cards, then open the original source

Every item links back to the original source so you can verify the timing, venue, and registration details yourself.

Jun 18, 2026EventMinato, Tokyo

Tokyo founder office hours

A practical session for founders who want quick advice on setup, visas, or early operating decisions.

Founders Gate — Tokyo founder events calendar · Minato, Tokyo

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Jun 26, 2026EventShibuya, Tokyo

Tokyo startup meetup: compliance and fundraising

A small founder meetup focused on the two topics early teams ask about most: staying compliant and raising smartly.

Founders Gate — Tokyo founder events calendar · Shibuya, Tokyo

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Jul 3, 2026EventChiyoda, Tokyo

Startup demo night in Tokyo

A showcase-style evening where founders can meet operators, investors, and potential partners in one place.

Founders Gate — Tokyo founder events calendar · Chiyoda, Tokyo

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Jul 17, 2026EventKoto, Tokyo

Japan startup expo and networking afternoon

A broader expo-style event for teams that want visibility, conversations, and a chance to spot partners or customers.

Founders Gate — Tokyo founder events calendar · Koto, Tokyo

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How to use this page

Founder events are most useful when you can see both the time and the context. This page keeps the agenda compact and the card view detailed, so you can quickly decide what deserves your attention.

  • • Tokyo and Japan-wide founder sessions stay in one place.
  • • Cards show the source, summary, and likely audience fit.
  • • The agenda view keeps the next few sessions easy to skim on mobile.

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