What we’re about
We are people interested in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) topics and how these intersect with society, culture and startups. This group is co-managed by organizers from Space Cafe Tokyo and Nerd Nite Tokyo, which each have monthly events. Other organizers and ideas are welcome -- get in touch!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Nerd Nite Tokyo #71: Civilization InspirationRYOZAN PARK Lounge , Toshima City¥1,000.00
日本語の説明は下記にございます！
Every month, we gather some smart speakers and a curious crowd, add a bar, and create something unique. This month, we’re in Sugamo to talk about inspiration in mathematics and climate change in video games! As always, we will have cafe food and craft beer on tap.
First, researcher Prasad Cheema will tell us about his belief that “mathematics at its core holds a philosophy of intellectual courage that teaches profound lessons about how to approach life.” Then, second-time presenter Stéfan Le Dû “takes us on a nerdy journey through the Civilization series, from its early days in 1991 to the just-released Civilization VII, exploring how each game has tackled the biggest crisis of our time — climate change.”
Drinks (both alcoholic and non) as well as food will be available. Check out the menu here and come early; we’re opening the doors at 7 PM. Drink, meet, and be square-y! Kids are also welcome at Nerd Nite.
You can also find our event information on Facebook and our website; check our homepage's sidebar for all of our social media and mailing lists.
Speakers:
- Prasad Cheema (Instagram) — What Mathematics Taught Me About Living
- Stéfan Le Dû (Ichigo Bloom) (Too Hot to be Cool) (Instagram) (LinkedIn) — Turning Up the Heat: The Evolution of Climate Change in the Civilization Videogame Series
When: September 19 (Friday), doors open 19:00, start 20:00
Where: Ryozan Park Lounge / Cafe Port Glasgow in Sugamo (Google Maps)
Price: ¥1000 at the door; advance online tickets are available from our homepage or by clicking on this link.
Livestream: For technical reasons, our usual livestream option may not be available this month. If there is no livestream, we will be recording the event and hope to upload it afterward!To help prevent the spread of infectious diseases including COVID-19, we recommend mask use at our events and encourage you to stay up to date on all vaccinations.
「Nerd Nite東京」は、 毎月行われ、TEDのような講演を3つ、TEDよりもリラックスした空間でお酒を飲みながらお楽しみいただけます。
テーマは科学研究、技術、美術、歴史などなど毎月変わりますので、新しい人と話を様々発見できる場です。発表と質疑応答は英語で行われますが、もちろん日本人の方も大歓迎です。ぜひNerd Nite東京へご参加ください！
- Space Cafe Tokyo, September 2025Good Heavens British Bar Tokyo, Tokyo¥1,500.00
"Was there a Rogue Planet in the Early Solar System?"
Our Solar System might have formed with one or more additional Earth-mass planets. Such a rogue planet would have left observable traces and could help explain the mysterious asteroids in the outer Solar System, such as one recently discovered with the Subaru Telescope. Join us with Yukun Huang / 黄 宇坤 (NAOJ) to explore the dynamic history of our Solar System!
Speaker info:
Yukun Huang is a postdoctoral fellow at CfCA, NAOJ, working with Prof. Eiichiro Kokubo (小久保 英一郎). His research focuses on dynamical astronomy, including celestial mechanics, Kuiper Belt objects, and Solar System formation. He earned his PhD in Astronomy from UBC, Canada (2023), after completing an MSc in astrodynamics at Tsinghua University, China (2019).Speaker's website: https://yukunhuang.com/
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We will be at Good Heavens British Bar in Shimokitazawa for a space-themed talk + drinks.
Doors open at 7:30pm | Speaker starts at 8pm
Tickets can be purchased at the door for ¥1500 and cover your first drink.
