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Two countries, one ecosystem
Where French innovation meets Japan’s tech ecosystem.
La French Tech Tokyo bridges the French and Japanese tech ecosystems. A place where founders, investors, and operators meet, talent circulates, and innovation crosses borders.
Upcoming event - June 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🐓 French Tech Connect #40 – June 2026
📍 TenCups Cafe Bar & Lounge, Shibuya
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About La French Tech
More than Tokyo. A global movement.
La French Tech is a French-government-backed initiative that unites the French startup ecosystem worldwide: 33,000 startups, 35 unicorns, and 117 communities across 52 countries. La French Tech Tokyo is the official chapter in Japan.
117
Communities worldwide
52
Countries on every continent
€7.6B
Raised by French Tech in 2025
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 renewed as an official French Tech Community for 2026–2028
La French Tech Tokyo has been officially re-labelled as a French Tech Community for the 2026–2028 period — one of 125 Capitals and Communities recognised on May 6 by the French government. [...]
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. [...]
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.
Institutional partners
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Brevo enables La French Tech Tokyo to scale our community communications with their comprehensive marketing platform, supporting our mission to connect and empower startups across the French-Japanese ecosystem.
Facil'iti helps La French Tech Tokyo make our digital presence more accessible to everyone in our community, by adapting our website to each visitor's specific needs, whether visual, motor, or cognitive.