🇯🇵 Startups and startup venues in Japan

6 startups and startup venues in Japan, from the Open Ecosystem Atlas. Most are based in Tokyo, Tenjin and Dogenzaka. 2 of them offer free access.

Engineer Cafe, Hacker Space Fukuoka
Tenjin, Fukuoka · Free access
A public-private hacker space inside the 110-year-old Red Brick Culture Hall. Main hall, focus room, meeting spaces, cafe attached.
Offers: space, community
HiCustomer
Startup · Tokyo, Japan
Japanese customer-success SaaS built for growing startups, startup-tier pricing.
Offers: perks
SmartHR
Startup · Tokyo, Japan
HR and payroll platform that grew out of Japan’s own startup scene, still offers startup-friendly onboarding.
Offers: perks
FabCafe Tokyo
Dogenzaka, Shibuya
Cafe plus maker space: laser cutters, 3D printers, creative coworking crowd.
Offers: space, community
CIC Tokyo
Toranomon, Tokyo
One of Asia’s largest innovation centers, Toranomon Hills Business Tower 15F. Hosts free public gatherings weekly.
Offers: space, community
Erdinc Ekinci
Tokyo · Free access
Ecosystem builder, anchor of this page. Open for questions on Japan market entry, partnerships, and building visibility from zero.
Offers: mentoring, community

Startups and startup venues in Japan