TOKYO NODE NIGHT｜Where Singapore Startups Connect to Japan — Before SusHi Tech Tokyo
TOKYO NODE NIGHT
Where Singapore Startups Connect to Japan — Before SusHi Tech Tokyo
Before you land in Tokyo,
before the meetings,
before the noise of SusHi Tech begins —
there’s a moment to get it right.
TOKYO NODE NIGHT is a curated evening in Singapore, designed for startups heading to SusHi Tech Tokyo — to help you connect with the right people from Japan, before you even board your flight.
Because in Japan,
who you meet — and how you are understood — changes everything.
1｜Why This Matters
Many startups arrive in Tokyo with strong technology, clear ambition, and packed schedules.
But without the right context, conversations often stay surface-level.
This evening is designed to change that.
At TOKYO NODE NIGHT, you will have the opportunity to:
Engage directly with Japanese corporates based in Singapore
Experience real-time feedback from Japanese decision-makers
Refine your narrative, positioning, and pitch before SusHi Tech
Build early connections that can lead to introductions in Japan
In many cases, a single conversation here can lead to a meeting in Tokyo —
with the right person, not just another contact.
2｜What to Expect
This is not a typical networking event.
It is a pre-connection platform —
where meaningful conversations begin before the main stage.
The evening will include:
Curated networking with Japanese corporates and ecosystem players
Short lightning pitches by selected Singapore-based startups
A reception designed to encourage deeper, follow-up conversations
We are also preparing a participant overview, so you can clearly see who’s in the room — and connect intentionally.
3｜Programme
18:15 – 18:45
Registration & Welcome Networking
18:45 – 18:50
Opening Remarks
Takahiko Ito, CEO, N9
18:50 – 18:55
Guest of Honour Address
H.E. Hiroshi Ishikawa, Ambassador of Japan to Singapore
18:55 – 19:05
Lightning Pitch Session
Selected Singapore-based startups exhibiting at SusHi Tech Tokyo
- accelarated materials
- Groundup.ai
- Neurowyzr
- surfin
- Trisafe
19:05 – 19:10
KANPAI
Masuo Kuremura, Special Advisor to the Minister for ASEAN and Asia-Pacific Affairs, METI (Japan)
19:10 – 21:00
Networking Reception
4｜Who Should Join
We are inviting a select group of:
Startups exhibiting at SusHi Tech Tokyo
Founders exploring entry or expansion into Japan
Teams looking to build strategic partnerships with Japanese corporates
If you are serious about making your time in Tokyo count,
this evening is designed for you.
5｜Event Details
Date: April 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 18:15 Registration / 18:45 – 21:00
Venue: One&Co, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore
Hosted by One&Co (JR EAST)
Co-hosted by
- Enterprise Singapore
- Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE)
- Embassy of Japan in Singapore
- JETRO Singapore
Produced by
- N9
Supported by
- JAPAN RAIL CAFE
- ISEGO HONTEN
6｜A Final Note
SusHi Tech Tokyo is where conversations happen.
But what happens before that — often determines what happens after.
TOKYO NODE NIGHT is where those conversations begin.
This gathering also takes place in the context of SJ60 — the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan.
As both countries look toward the next phase of collaboration, this evening represents a small but meaningful step in shaping future connections.
Programme details, speakers, and content are subject to change.