Women in tech in Tokyo: groups, events and companies
Tokyo is the center of Japan’s tech industry, home to Sony, Rakuten, LINE Yahoo, Mercari, SmartNews and Japanese offices of Google, Amazon and Microsoft.
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry projects a shortfall of up to 789,000 IT workers by 2030.
Women are 18.8% of IT engineers in Japan, 17th of 33 OECD countries, according to staffing firm Human Resocia. The government has set a goal of women holding 30% of leadership roles by 2030.
By Heidi Lee, community manager, OutGeek Women in TechUpdated
Where women work in Tokyo tech
About 18.8% of IT engineers in Japan are women, below the OECD average of 20.6%, according to Human Resocia, and the share is not the same in every role.
Women in tech organizations in Tokyo
Groups based in Tokyo or running events in the city, for meeting peers, learning and growing a career.
Women in Tech Tokyo
Grassroots network for women in tech in Tokyo. meetup.com → SECURITYCTF for GIRLS
Capture-the-flag security workshops and contests for women in Japan. ctf4girls.peatix.com →Notable tech companies in Tokyo
Companies with large tech teams in the area.
Internet and apps
Electronics and gaming
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OutGeek Women in Tech in Tokyo
We run one recruiting event in Tokyo every year, where hiring teams meet women in tech in person.
Each event features short talks from hiring teams, speed networking with recruiters and engineering leads, and open networking with food and drinks.
Upcoming OutGeek events in Tokyo
Women in tech in Tokyo: common questions
What is the women in tech scene like in Tokyo?
Tokyo is the center of Japan’s tech industry, home to Sony, Rakuten, LINE Yahoo, Mercari, SmartNews and Japanese offices of Google, Amazon and Microsoft. Women are 18.8% of IT engineers in Japan, 17th of 33 OECD countries, according to staffing firm Human Resocia. The government has set a goal of women holding 30% of leadership roles by 2030.
What percentage of tech workers in Tokyo are women?
About 18.8% of IT engineers in Japan are women, below the OECD average of 20.6%, according to Human Resocia. The share is higher in UX/UI design and product management, and lower in core infrastructure, DevOps and senior engineering.
Where women work in Tokyo tech →What women in tech groups are there in Tokyo?
Groups in Tokyo include Women in Tech Tokyo and CTF for GIRLS.
All Tokyo women in tech groups →Are there women in tech events in Tokyo?
Yes. OutGeek Women in Tech runs one recruiting event in Tokyo every year, where hiring teams meet women in tech in person.
Tech recruiting events by city →What is OutGeek Women in Tech Tokyo?
OutGeek Women in Tech runs recruiting events where hiring teams meet women in tech in person. Our Tokyo community has more than 1,000 members. Joining is free at outgeek.org.
About OutGeek Women in Tech in Tokyo →Which tech companies are notable in Tokyo?
Tokyo tech employers include Rakuten, LINE Yahoo, Mercari, SmartNews, Sony, Bandai Namco, Google and Amazon.
Company ratings and open roles →