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Hacker News Tokyo Community Meetup

121 points by jason_tko 9y ago

anton_tarasenko 9y ago
I maintain the list of offline Hacker News communities.[1] I have one Japan group.[2] Is it you guys? Otherwise, I'd like to add your permanent page to the list. [1] https://github.com/antontarasenko/hacker-news-groups https://github.com/antontarasenko/hacker-news-groups [2] https://www.facebook.com/Tokyo-Hacker-News-Community-169610256492857/ https://www.facebook.com/Tokyo-Hacker-News-Community-1696102...
- jason_tko 9y ago
  Hi there! Thanks for doing this. Yes, confirmed - however we announce the meetups on these pages: Meetup.com https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Tokyo-Japan/ https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Tokyo-Japan/ Doorkeeper https://hntokyo.doorkeeper.jp/ https://hntokyo.doorkeeper.jp/
  - anton_tarasenko 9y ago
    I've updated your links. Thanks!
  - sdrothrock 9y ago
    What are the meetups usually like, content-wise? Another user commented that they seem more like mixers -- is there any scheduled content at all?
    - jason_tko 9y ago
      We have announcements in the middle for around 15 minutes where anyone can stand up and say something to everyone. Aside from that, it’s a pretty free flowing, friendly mixer event.
      - RyanHamilton 9y ago
        I went to this event a year or two ago, I happened to be passing through japan. It's a very friendly event, real mix of different tech / startup presentations. Would highly recommend it if you're in the area :)
  - ValentineC 9y ago
    Curious, because HN discussions are mainly in English: are conversations mostly in English or Japanese? How's the ratio of locals to foreigners?
    - pwim 9y ago
      Almost all participants are English speakers. Typically 70 or so of the participants are non-Japanese.
- ekianjo 9y ago
  There's HN Kansai too. http://www.hnkansai.org http://www.hnkansai.org https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Kansai/ https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Kansai/
  - comstock 9y ago
    The Kansai one was really good, felt more tech focused and had great talks when I went. The Tokyo meetup was more of a mixer last time I attended. Personally didn’t enjoy it as much.
    - sgrove 9y ago
      I've not been to the Tokyo meetups, but I certainly enjoyed the HN Kansai meetup. I met some interesting people hacking on (somewhat niche) fun things - game dev, web design, cryptocurrency, etc. Definitely recommend it!
- JulianRaphael 9y ago
  Thanks for doing this! I've created a meetup for Munich, feel free to add it to your list: https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Munich/ https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Munich/
jason_tko 9y ago
These meetups always attract of a wide range of people - from people hacking on unique and interesting projects, to founders/CEOs, to investors, to programmers and marketers. If you're in Tokyo and interested in meeting more people in the technology space, it's a very friendly and welcoming group of people.
pmontra 9y ago
I didn't think about a Hacker News meetup but it would be great to know other HN people in my area. I created a meetup right now for Milano, Italy. If you live there, check it out at https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Milano https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Milano
mratzloff 9y ago
Anyone interested in an NYC meetup?
- mercer 9y ago
  I'd be interested in an Amsterdam meetup!
- ufmace 9y ago
  Sure, I'm surprised there isn't one already.
- echelon 9y ago
  I'm going to dogpile on this thread and ask if anyone wants to do an HN meetup in the Atlanta area. I'd be happy to help organize if there isn't already such a group.
- silviogutierrez 9y ago
  Sure thing. Also surprised there wasn't one.
- JasonCEC 9y ago
  I would help organize a NYC meetup; let's coordinate via email or the like?
  - mratzloff 9y ago
    Very cool. Sent you an email.
    - simonebrunozzi 9y ago
      My HN username at gmail if you want to keep me posted :)
- CPLX 9y ago
  I'm interested, would love to be added to any invite list. My email address is available by clicking on the word email here: http://www.nickbaily.com/ http://www.nickbaily.com/
holografix 9y ago
None in Australia?
stealthcat 9y ago
Is there meetup specific to machine learning / deep learning in tokyo?
- reustle 9y ago
  Yep, a few. Check TechyTokyo, Meetup, and Doorkeeper
lowglow 9y ago
I used to host the SFHN group, but the numbers started dwindling. Would be down to toss another one up just to get hackers out meeting other hackers: https://www.meetup.com/sfhackdays/ https://www.meetup.com/sfhackdays/
simonebrunozzi 9y ago
I assume this is December? It should be on the title. I know it's mathematically the only month left, but it would be a much clearer title (especially if you read it, like me, on a Saturday morning, pre-caffeine :D).
dang 9y ago
We usually penalize event announcements as not intellectually interesting but since this thread is turning into something more general, I took off the penalty.
- delhanty 9y ago
  How about scheduling a HN Meetup submission periodically like "Who's hiring", where everyone could announce there local meetups?
  - lowpro 9y ago
    That would be really cool, I'm sure a lot of people (including myself) have never heard of an HN meetup or knew they existed. This thread is building community, and seems really cool. If there was one resource where all the meetups were consolidated, what better place to do that than HN itself. Something like the github list posted by anton_tarasenko[1] but in the menu bar would even suffice fairly well IMO. [1] https://github.com/antontarasenko/hacker-news-groups https://github.com/antontarasenko/hacker-news-groups
    - delhanty 9y ago
      >Something like the github list posted by anton_tarasenko[1] but in the menu bar would even suffice fairly well IMO. That would be cool. Also, an automatic chronological list of forthcoming meetups would be nice too.
  - dang 9y ago
    I'm allergic to new periodic posts but that is a good idea. Will think about it. Helping people to make more real-world connections is a thing I'd like HN to do more of.
marak830 9y ago
Gah, I have been waiting and now I'm in Aus for a few months! Oh wellaybe next one haha
owenversteeg 9y ago
Anyone interested in a Dutch meetup? I'd be happy to help host and I live on a boat (so I can move the meetup to wherever the people are.)
laurieg 9y ago
Is there any interest in a Fukuoka, Japan meetup? I know the startup scene has been taking off here.
jarofgreen 9y ago
If anyone is in the UK and is not in London (the one HN specific event!) check out https://opentechcalendar.co.uk/ https://opentechcalendar.co.uk/ for local event Open Data listings. Not HN specific but pretty good :-)
thekevinscott 9y ago
Didn't even realize this could be a thing! This inspired me to start a Boston chapter -> https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Boston/ https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Boston/
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jason_tko 9y ago
Update: there is now a Hacker News Tokyo Slack community set up. There are currently over 140 people in there discussing business, technology, AI, machine learning, cryptocurrency, and various Japan related topics. It's been really fun to watch this community come together in just the last few days! If anyone is interested to check it out, you're very welcome. Please visit: https://hntokyo.io https://hntokyo.io
- delhanty 9y ago
  Jay, I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for doing this. Also, thank you for all that you have been doing for years now to bring HN folks together in Tokyo. Last Wednesday's meetup at the Super Deluxe was the best yet!

121 points by jason_tko 9y ago

I maintain the list of offline Hacker News communities.[1] I have one Japan group.[2] Is it you guys? Otherwise, I'd like to add your permanent page to the list. [1] https://github.com/antontarasenko/hacker-news-groups https://github.com/antontarasenko/hacker-news-groups [2] https://www.facebook.com/Tokyo-Hacker-News-Community-169610256492857/ https://www.facebook.com/Tokyo-Hacker-News-Community-1696102...

jason_tko 9y ago
Hi there! Thanks for doing this. Yes, confirmed - however we announce the meetups on these pages: Meetup.com https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Tokyo-Japan/ https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Tokyo-Japan/ Doorkeeper https://hntokyo.doorkeeper.jp/ https://hntokyo.doorkeeper.jp/
- anton_tarasenko 9y ago
  I've updated your links. Thanks!
- sdrothrock 9y ago
  What are the meetups usually like, content-wise? Another user commented that they seem more like mixers -- is there any scheduled content at all?
  - jason_tko 9y ago
    We have announcements in the middle for around 15 minutes where anyone can stand up and say something to everyone. Aside from that, it’s a pretty free flowing, friendly mixer event.
    - RyanHamilton 9y ago
      I went to this event a year or two ago, I happened to be passing through japan. It's a very friendly event, real mix of different tech / startup presentations. Would highly recommend it if you're in the area :)
- ValentineC 9y ago
  Curious, because HN discussions are mainly in English: are conversations mostly in English or Japanese? How's the ratio of locals to foreigners?
  - pwim 9y ago
    Almost all participants are English speakers. Typically 70 or so of the participants are non-Japanese.
ekianjo 9y ago
There's HN Kansai too. http://www.hnkansai.org http://www.hnkansai.org https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Kansai/ https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Kansai/
- comstock 9y ago
  The Kansai one was really good, felt more tech focused and had great talks when I went. The Tokyo meetup was more of a mixer last time I attended. Personally didn’t enjoy it as much.
  - sgrove 9y ago
    I've not been to the Tokyo meetups, but I certainly enjoyed the HN Kansai meetup. I met some interesting people hacking on (somewhat niche) fun things - game dev, web design, cryptocurrency, etc. Definitely recommend it!
JulianRaphael 9y ago
Thanks for doing this! I've created a meetup for Munich, feel free to add it to your list: https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Munich/ https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Munich/

jason_tko 9y ago

These meetups always attract of a wide range of people - from people hacking on unique and interesting projects, to founders/CEOs, to investors, to programmers and marketers. If you're in Tokyo and interested in meeting more people in the technology space, it's a very friendly and welcoming group of people.

pmontra 9y ago

I didn't think about a Hacker News meetup but it would be great to know other HN people in my area. I created a meetup right now for Milano, Italy. If you live there, check it out at https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Milano https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Milano

mratzloff 9y ago

Anyone interested in an NYC meetup?

mercer 9y ago
I'd be interested in an Amsterdam meetup!
ufmace 9y ago
Sure, I'm surprised there isn't one already.
echelon 9y ago
I'm going to dogpile on this thread and ask if anyone wants to do an HN meetup in the Atlanta area. I'd be happy to help organize if there isn't already such a group.
silviogutierrez 9y ago
Sure thing. Also surprised there wasn't one.
JasonCEC 9y ago
I would help organize a NYC meetup; let's coordinate via email or the like?
- mratzloff 9y ago
  Very cool. Sent you an email.
  - simonebrunozzi 9y ago
    My HN username at gmail if you want to keep me posted :)
CPLX 9y ago
I'm interested, would love to be added to any invite list. My email address is available by clicking on the word email here: http://www.nickbaily.com/ http://www.nickbaily.com/

holografix 9y ago

None in Australia?

stealthcat 9y ago

Is there meetup specific to machine learning / deep learning in tokyo?

reustle 9y ago
Yep, a few. Check TechyTokyo, Meetup, and Doorkeeper

lowglow 9y ago

I used to host the SFHN group, but the numbers started dwindling. Would be down to toss another one up just to get hackers out meeting other hackers: https://www.meetup.com/sfhackdays/ https://www.meetup.com/sfhackdays/

simonebrunozzi 9y ago

I assume this is December? It should be on the title. I know it's mathematically the only month left, but it would be a much clearer title (especially if you read it, like me, on a Saturday morning, pre-caffeine :D).

dang 9y ago

We usually penalize event announcements as not intellectually interesting but since this thread is turning into something more general, I took off the penalty.

delhanty 9y ago
How about scheduling a HN Meetup submission periodically like "Who's hiring", where everyone could announce there local meetups?
- lowpro 9y ago
  That would be really cool, I'm sure a lot of people (including myself) have never heard of an HN meetup or knew they existed. This thread is building community, and seems really cool. If there was one resource where all the meetups were consolidated, what better place to do that than HN itself. Something like the github list posted by anton_tarasenko[1] but in the menu bar would even suffice fairly well IMO. [1] https://github.com/antontarasenko/hacker-news-groups https://github.com/antontarasenko/hacker-news-groups
  - delhanty 9y ago
    >Something like the github list posted by anton_tarasenko[1] but in the menu bar would even suffice fairly well IMO. That would be cool. Also, an automatic chronological list of forthcoming meetups would be nice too.
- dang 9y ago
  I'm allergic to new periodic posts but that is a good idea. Will think about it. Helping people to make more real-world connections is a thing I'd like HN to do more of.

marak830 9y ago

Gah, I have been waiting and now I'm in Aus for a few months! Oh wellaybe next one haha

owenversteeg 9y ago

Anyone interested in a Dutch meetup? I'd be happy to help host and I live on a boat (so I can move the meetup to wherever the people are.)

laurieg 9y ago

Is there any interest in a Fukuoka, Japan meetup? I know the startup scene has been taking off here.

jarofgreen 9y ago

If anyone is in the UK and is not in London (the one HN specific event!) check out https://opentechcalendar.co.uk/ https://opentechcalendar.co.uk/ for local event Open Data listings. Not HN specific but pretty good :-)

thekevinscott 9y ago

Didn't even realize this could be a thing! This inspired me to start a Boston chapter -> https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Boston/ https://www.meetup.com/Hacker-News-Boston/

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jason_tko 9y ago

Update: there is now a Hacker News Tokyo Slack community set up. There are currently over 140 people in there discussing business, technology, AI, machine learning, cryptocurrency, and various Japan related topics. It's been really fun to watch this community come together in just the last few days! If anyone is interested to check it out, you're very welcome. Please visit: https://hntokyo.io https://hntokyo.io

delhanty 9y ago
Jay, I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for doing this. Also, thank you for all that you have been doing for years now to bring HN folks together in Tokyo. Last Wednesday's meetup at the Super Deluxe was the best yet!