Event
BLACKBOX -Discover Japan's Startup Potential-
One fast‑paced session at SusHi Tech Tokyo where municipal leaders and global founders swap stories and pitches—offering a 360° view of Japan’s startup opportunities in under an hour.
- When
- Fri, May 9, 2025 · 2:00 AM – 2:45 AM
- Where
- Stage inside Tokyo Big Sight – East Hall 5
- City
- shibuya
About the Event
A high‑energy reverse‑pitch & cross‑talk that brings four leading Japanese startup hubs (Shibuya, Kobe, Hokkaido, Fukuoka) on one stage. Government reps highlight local incentives, then founders share candid “on‑the‑ground” stories about building companies in Japan. Hosted by global startup media Blackbox, the session shows how regional strengths combine into an All‑Japan ecosystem.
Why Attend?
• Meet policy makers and founders in a single 50‑min slot.
• Get insider tips on visas, funding, and soft‑landing support.
• Perfect warm‑up before exploring the wider SusHi Tech Tokyo expo floor.
• Quick Q&A time for your own burning questions.
Fee
Access is included with a SusHi Tech Tokyo Business‑Day badge (May 8‑9).
General ¥20,000 · Student ¥2,000 · VIP ¥100,000 [SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025
](https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/info-ticket/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Registration
Purchase a Business‑Day ticket via the official SusHi Tech Tokyo ticket page, then arrive at the stage 10 min before start; no extra sign‑up required.
OrganizerBlackbox
(Global Startup Media) in collaboration with the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 Executive Committee.
**Event Page
**https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/ (session listing to be added in the official program)