Slack community
Access dedicated channels, share your projects, discover new job opportunities, and tap into a supportive network of French and Japanese tech leaders.
Two countries, one ecosystem
Where French innovation meets Japan’s tech ecosystem.
More than a network, La French Tech Tokyo serves as a bridge between France and Japan’s tech ecosystems. We bring founders, investors, and industry leaders together, creating a space where cultures meet, talent circulates, and innovation thrives across borders.
6,000+
Startups in the French Tech network
€10.8B
Raised by French Tech in 2024
Join and connect with a community of tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and creators driving innovation from Paris to Tokyo.
Our mission
- La French Tech Tokyo creates bridges between the French and Japanese tech worlds.
- We help French startups understand how to build in Japan.
- And we open doors for Japanese tech innovators looking toward France.
Join our community
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, engineer, or simply passionate about tech, La French Tech Tokyo helps you connect with others, exchange ideas, and grow across cultures.
Receive hands-on advice
From professional people with real experience in Japan. Sessions are free and run by dedicated volunteers from our board.
French Tech Connect & Meetups
Every second Tuesday of the month, French Tech Connect brings founders, investors, and innovators together, usually at TENCUPS Shibuya. Expect inspiring stories, actionable insights, and new connections.
At French Tech Connect
meet founders, operators, and tech talent, catch spotlight pitches from French and Japanese startups, and stay updated on community news. Discover ways to volunteer and help shape upcoming programs while connecting with the vibrant French–Japanese tech ecosystem.
Stay in the loop
French Tech Connect is all about connecting tech enthusiasts. Hear pitches from French and Japanese startups, chat about ideas, and find ways to contribute to the community.
Latest stories
Catch the latest community news, mentoring announcements, and initiatives helping startups thrive between France and Japan.
La French Tech Tokyo Announces Its Newly Elected Board
Tokyo, 22 December 2025 – La French Tech Tokyo is pleased to announce the appointment of nine new Board Members, following a comprehensive election process that included interviews to discuss each candidate’s expectations, vision, and proposed initiatives. [...]
La French Tech Tokyo Board Elections 2026
We’re excited to officially launch the election process for the next Board of Directors of La French Tech Tokyo, who will begin their mandate on January 1st, 2026. [...]
Le Chant du Coq: A New French Tech Newsletter on LinkedIn
A new voice has joined the French Tech ecosystem — Le Chant du Coq, the official LinkedIn newsletter from the French Tech Mission, launched in September 2025. [...]
Partners & supporters
We partner with leading institutions and organizations to foster collaboration between French and Japanese startups.
Interested in joining forces with La French Tech Tokyo? We work with corporations, investors, service providers, and ecosystem builders to create meaningful impact.
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