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Frequent locations
Always check the event listing for actual locations.
FabCafe Kyoto
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Nishikikoji
What members are publishing
Here are the latest posts from our members' blogs.
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Ash Ryan Arnwine
Ashwin Anil
Feb 2, 2026
The "How AI Impacts Skill Formation" paper Research paper reading notes on "How AI Impacts Skill Formation"
Jan 17, 2026
Approach for building MVPs Notes on building an MVP extremely quickly without losing the momentum
May 15, 2025
Re-imagining money management with AI Building a money management app that actually solves real problems
Mere Mortal Dev
Small, intentional gatherings
Conversation, not conferences
Small, high-signal gatherings where people actually talk to each other about what they're building, learning, and struggling with. No stage, no slide decks, no pressure.
Community
Meet a mix of locals and visitors: software engineers, founders, designers, researchers, and remote workers from all over the world. It's a uniquely international, high-signal environment.
Collaboration
Use the meetup to find co-founders, collaborators, study buddies, or just people who care about the same weird tech rabbit holes you do.
People who like to build in public
You'll probably like it here if you are:
- A software engineer or researcher working with web, AI, or creative tech
- A founder or early-stage startup person
- A designer, PM, or DX / DevRel person who likes talking product
- A grad student or visiting researcher looking for a local tech community
- A remote worker in Kyoto who misses nerding out with coworkers
Languages
The meetup is English-friendly with a natural mix of English and Japanese. Come as you are; we'll make space.