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BlendTokyo: Bridging Cultures and Expanding Networks #007

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00 - 21:00 JST

NETGEAR Japan

3-7-5 Kyobashi Square 12F, Kyobashi Chuo-Ku Tokyo 104-0031. Japan

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There is room for 54 more people
General Admission (One-time, BIJ non-member) ¥3,000 at the door
SUPPORTER - BIJ Inner-Circle Membership (Annual) Join at the door or present your smartphone membership card (Entry included) ¥10,000 at the door
GOODPEOPLE - BIJ Inner-Circle Membership (Annual) Join at the door or present your smartphone membership card (Entry included) ¥50,000 at the door
🍷 🍕 There will be plenty of food and drink all night included! 🍕🍺 ⬇️ BIJ Membership 💳 Benefits ⬇️ https://businessinjapan.com/membership

Description

BlendTokyo: Bridging Cultures and Expanding Networks #007
ブレンド東京: 文化を繋ぎ、ネットワークを広げる #007

Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, 20th Feb 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM JST (Last orders 8:30 PM)
📍 Location: NETGEAR Japan, 12F Kyobashi Square, 3-7-5 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
🎟️ General Admission: ¥3,000 (Includes all-you-can-eat food & drinks)
💳 SUPPORTER: Free entry with membership (¥10,000 BIJ Inner-Circle Annual Fee)
✨💳 GOODPEOPLE: Free entry with membership (¥50,000 BIJ Inner-Circle Annual Fee)

🔗 View Membership Benefits: https://businessinjapan.com/membership/


The BlendTokyo Event Series

What is BlendTokyo?

BlendTokyo is an innovative networking event series designed to foster connections between Japanese professionals and foreigners living in Japan. Born from a collaboration initiated by Gary Ikebe (池部 慎二), the series brings together key figures in the Tokyo networking scene: Jun Matsumoto (松本 淳), one of Japan's most connected individuals on LinkedIn; Jason Ball, founder of the Business In Japan (BIJ) Community - which now boasts over 97,500 members and is on track to surpass 100,000 by the end of the year; and Japan Travel Influencer Shingo Nakamura (中村 慎吾).

The concept is simple: to "blend" our networks in a casual, welcoming environment. We aim to help Japanese professionals expand their horizons and connect with individuals possessing global perspectives and experience.


Supporting Our Growing Community

As the BIJ community nears the 100,000-member milestone, we are committed to providing even greater value to our supporters. The BIJ Inner-Circle is for those looking to deepen their professional ties in Japan. Your membership fees allow us to host high-quality events like BlendTokyo and develop new exclusive benefits.

🔗 Learn more about Inner-Circle Membership: https://businessinjapan.com/membership/


Why Join BlendTokyo?

👉 Diverse Networking: Engage with professionals across various industries.
👉 Bilingual-friendly: English or Japanese - use what’s comfortable, and switch anytime.
👉 Business Insights: Discuss opportunities and innovations in Japan.
👉 Lasting Connections: Build relationships that extend far beyond the evening.

Who Should Attend: Japanese professionals, foreign residents, and anyone looking to expand their global network within Japan.

This is an excellent opportunity to connect with influential figures such as Jason Ball, Shingo Nakamura, 池部慎二 (Gary Ikebe) and Oguzhan Kara, along with other global professionals.

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration!

Register Now via the Doorkeeper link to secure your spot.


Thank you to our Sponsors and Supporters!

NETGEAR Japan | VEGA Japan | AIM B2B | TopTech Informatics | Campari Japan | YOUNEEDS | SakeWorld | KUMORI | Shingo Travel | Global Chamber | Urban Connections | Scott Western

... and our wonderful volunteers!


NETGEAR Japan VEGA Japan TopTech Informatics
Campari Japan AIM B2B Shingo Travel
KUMORI SakeWorld YOUNEEDS
Global Chamber Scott Western Urban Connections

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Business In Japan (BIJ) is the world's largest networking community for professionals doing business in, with, or related to Japan, with over 97,500 members (on track to surpass 100,000 this year!)...

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