Networking
According to Wikipedia: Networks are social organizations offering different types of resources to start or improve entrepreneurial projects. Having adequate human relations is a key factor for entrepreneurial achievements. Combined with leadership, the entrepreneurial network is an indispensable kind of social network necessary to properly run a business or project.
Networking sites:
http://www.japanevents.net An interactive calendar of community and networking events in Japan, with RSS.http://www.thepinkcow.com Pink Cow Connections is a small business networking group that meets usually the 2nd Wednesday of every month in Shibuya at 7pm.
http://www.mobilemonday.jp MoMo Tokyo is the leading networking organization supporting Tokyo’s mobile industry and has become a key gathering point for corporate managers, entrepreneurs, developers, analysts and the media in Japan.
http://www.ea-tokyo.com EA-Tokyo creates an 'Entrepreneurial Environment' in which members can learn from Japan's top entrepreneurs, network with like-minded individuals, and develop their own business pursuits.
http://www.netimpacttokyo.org Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of new leaders who use business to improve the world.
http://inetworkjapan.com Inetwork holds various social events in Japan. These events provide an excellent opportunity for Japanese and foreigners from all over the world to meet each other and to share their interests.
http://www.xljapan.jp/en XL Japan is a Network started in Asia where business people and entrepreneurs come together in a spirit of social entrepreneurship.
Networking Event U+1 U+1 enables their numerous clusters of friends to get together in a casual setting, relax and have a drink or three, make new friends, and maybe expand their business network. U+1 is "you plus one" - bring a friend with you - and it attracts a large variety of people from different backgrounds and interests.
http://www.pacificnorthwest.jp This community develops the solid relationship between Pacific Northwest and Japan to the world.
We put our pride on this social pathway to a world centre of outdoor life, new technology and entrepreneurialism.
www.sbf21.org Soft Business Forum 21 is a semi monthly professional gathering for all business people who wish to expand their business opportunities and connections.
http://vitaljapan.com Vital Japan is a non profit Tokyo-based bilingual professionals group dedicated to providing a forum for members to meet and discuss business and public policy issues in English. Monthly discussion meetings and networking parties are the core activities of Vital Japan.
http://www.jci-inc.com/english.html Monthly networking meetings held by JCI, a management consulting and market entry firm.
http://www.e-nit.org Networking In Tokyo - Bringing Interesting People Together.
http://www.garybremermann.com Gary organizes a fun and casual semi-monthly gathering of Tokyo professionals called "Gary's Happy Hour". It brings together a unique group of people from all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, professions to relax, eat, drink, and have a good time.
http://www.nettokyo.jp Net Tokyo - charity networking event site.
http://www.cvp.jp CVP is a business with the goal of helping people and companies in Japan connect.
http://www.meetup.com/cities/jp/tokyo Meet-Up is the world's largest network of local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to organize a local group or find one of the thousands already meeting up face-to-face (Tokyo).
http://www.tokyoamericanclub.org A networking club with affluent americans.
http://www.icajapan.jp ICA (International Computer Association) has grown into one of Japan's largest, most influential organizations covering Information Technology and Business in Japan. The ICA provides a forum for information exchange, networking, and identification of business expansion opportunities with many of the key movers and shakers in Japan.
http://www.tlug.jp TLUG is a non-profit users group, whose members exchange information on the development and use of the Linux kernel and Free Software Foundation tools. Physical and online meetings are held in English and Japanese. All are welcome.
http://www.tokyo2point0.net Tokyo2point0 event information site and online networking forum for attendees.
A fact about Networking
There are many opportunities to network in Tokyo, Japan and there are many kinds of networks. Some social Japanese networks may also become involved in the community or other projects in and around Japan.
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