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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.
Past event - February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🐓 French Tech Connect #38 – February 2026
📍 TenCups Cafe Bar & Lounge, Shibuya
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Past event - December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
French Tech Connect 忘年会
📍 TenCups Cafe Bar & Lounge, Shibuya
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Past event - November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Is Branding Dead or More Essential Than Ever?
📍 Google Japan - Shibuya, Shibuya
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Past event - October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🐓 French Tech Connect #36 – October 2025
📍 TenCups Cafe Bar & Lounge, Shibuya
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Past event - October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The State of Developers in Japan / 日本における開発者の現在地と未来
Register on LumaOur 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.
President Macron in Japan: A Historic Week for French Tech Tokyo
French President Emmanuel Macron conducted an official visit to Japan from March 31 to April 2, 2026, a week that proved to be a landmark moment for French-Japanese relations and for the French Tech community in Tokyo. [...]
10 French Startups Head to Japan with La French Tech
La French Tech is heading to Japan with a delegation of 10 French startups and scale-ups, ready to deepen strategic partnerships and accelerate collaboration with one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. [...]
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026: France Returns with a Startup Pavilion
SusHi Tech Tokyo is back for its 2026 edition, running from April 27 to 29, and France will once again have a strong presence at one of Asia’s most influential tech events. [...]
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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