#Events

Green Drinks Kansai - Osaka

Green Drinks is a casual networking opportunity and a place for individuals to find community around sustainability issues in the Kansai region. If you're interested in climate, environmental protection, marine environment, biodiversity, or any related topic. We'll meet for drinks at Brooklyn Parlor near Shinsaibashi/Namba. The meetup rotates between Osaka and Kyoto every month.

HVC KYOTO 2026 opens applications 

Deep Tech Forum Tokyo 2026

OSAP 20th cohort demo day in Osaka

Hokkaido F Village X hosts first demo day

Bridge to Tokyo Pitch & Partnership Vol.3 held next week

Keio ChainHack 2026

Web3 Hackathon co-hosted with Taisu Ventures

Japan–Vietnam Fast Track Pitch 2025 highlights growing cross-border innovation

Next Kitchen 2026

Started in 2023, Next Kitchen 2026 is a tailored mentoring and business-matching program for Foodtech startups worldwide that are looking to expand into Japan, beginning in Kobe—the City of Gastronomy.

GLOBAL CONNECT SPARK DAY sees collaboration between Fukuoka, Plug and Play Japan Launch, and Bangkok

Creative Tech Shibuya 2026 coming in February

Shibuya Startup Support, in collaboration with urban art and technology event DIG SHIBUYA, will host Creative Tech Shibuya 2026: a five-day program for overseas creative tech startups considering entering the Japanese market.

OpenAI Japan president “committed to supporting startups” at Fukuoka FG Event

Tottori University launches entrepreneurship event highlighting space and medical industries

MUFG and Aichi bank association to co-host startup event

Iwate's young people shine: creating the future through entrepreneurship and business skills

IVS 2025 (Innovation Venture Summit)

High-impact summit connecting startups, investors & corporates.

Kyoto: the heart of Japanese culture

Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, is renowned for its millennia-long cultural and political significance. The city is home to some of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, such as Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera, Ryoan-ji, and Fushimi Inari Shrine, all of which serve as stunning examples of Japan’s architectural and spiritual heritage. However, Kyoto’s appeal extends far beyond its historic temples and shrines.

International startup festival TechGALA opens in Nagoya

Nagoya: where the start-up era meets innovation and craftsmanship

Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture, which lies right in the center of Japan’s main island of Honshu. Aichi Prefecture is an economic powerhouse, second only to Tokyo in terms of GDP and per capita income, and is the host to a nascent start-up boom.

Kitakyushu: city of iron and steel

The history and culture of Kitakyushu is deeply rooted in the production of iron and steel. In this article, we’ll explore the essential role this city played in the modernization of Japan, its rebirth as a tourist destination, and the beauty of its natural surroundings.

Additional programs announced for DIG SHIBUYA 2025

For four days, DIG SHIBUYA 2025 will ignite a frenzy of art and technology all around Shibuya! Don't miss the multitude of live performances, drone shows, and XR experiences.

DIG SHIBUYA returns!

DIG SHIBUYA 2025 is a four-day event blending culture and cutting-edge technology in Shibuya. The entire area transforms into a creative experiment, hosting large-scale exhibitions and performances that spotlight the fusion of art and innovation.

AI Salon comes to Nagoya for TechGALA

TechGALA side events have Nagoya abuzz