MIYAKO DE IT / KYOTO
Students, early-career and experienced engineers, freelancers, designers, company staff, researchers, and public-sector practitioners attend Miyako de IT. Since 2019, more than 615 connpass members have gathered across 165+ events over 7 years. Newcomers attend every session, so you do not need an existing connection to join.
7
years operating
165+
events held
615+
connpass members
1–2
typical events per month
THE 30-SECOND VERSION
The community is open, but openness does not mean every purpose is appropriate. Review both lists before registering.
You want to meet technical peers in Kyoto, make progress on your own project or study, speak with engineers as a student or non-engineer, or share a space without being forced into constant conversation.
The event is not a channel for unilateral sales, recruitment-only attendance, multi-level marketing, investment or religious solicitation, or extended conversation that prevents other people from working.
Miyako de IT is an urban IT community that deliberately uses Kyoto's cultural and local resources. Engineers, designers, students, founders, business-development staff, researchers, and public-sector practitioners meet in coworking spaces, temples, machiya townhouses, commercial districts, universities, and other local venues.
The program ranges from quiet co-working and technical workshops to networking events, lightning talks, barbecues, book reflection sessions, and occasional sports activities. Different ages, levels of experience, and roles can meet without requiring everyone to behave the same way.
Operation has continued since 2019. The regular schedule means newcomers can trust that there will be another event rather than treating one visit as their only chance.
Five participant situations illustrate recurring patterns without presenting invented quotations as named testimonials.
Remote work had become isolating. A quiet co-working session led to a short conversation about a library, then Discord, and eventually a rhythm of one or two visits a month.
The event offered a way to understand Kyoto's technical and creative atmosphere. Product and design participants made the conversation broader than an engineering-only gathering.
Conversations exposed practical technology and career perspectives beyond classes and independent study. Student status did not create a social barrier.
A networking event made it possible to understand technical trends and potential relationships without turning the room into a sales floor.
Direct conversations with engineers added practical context around local work, side projects, and digital policy, and created possible contacts for future collaboration.
A co-working study session: share your name and today's task in about 30 seconds, work independently, then optionally share a short update. The low conversation load makes this the easiest way to observe the atmosphere.
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Listen to a focused presentation or learn by doing. A defined topic makes this a good choice when you know what you want to learn, and conversation grows naturally from questions afterward.
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Talk informally about technology stacks, companies, work styles, career changes, and side projects. The open format makes it possible to change conversations at your own pace.
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These events set code aside and make room for flat, informal relationships. Some allow families. The organizers believe non-coding time is part of a healthy technical community.
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Other formats differ, but the most common co-working session follows this simple structure.
Check in and introduce yourself in about 30 seconds with your name and what you plan to do. Tell an organizer it is your first visit if you would like help finding a seat.
Begin your own task. Questions and brief conversation are welcome, while focused participants can continue quietly.
Get a drink, talk briefly, check messages, stretch, or simply continue at your own pace.
Continue working. Ask a nearby participant if you need help, and prepare an optional short update near the end.
Share progress for 30–60 seconds if you want to; passing is fine. Pack up, leave, or join an optional nearby social gathering.
A laptop and charger. A technical book is also a valid work item.
Headphones, a drink, business cards, an external mouse or keyboard, and a light layer for summer air conditioning or winter drafts.
Ordinary casual clothing is fine. Some temple and machiya venues require shoes to be removed, so clothing and footwear that make this easy are helpful.
These usually require little or no equipment. Always confirm the event-specific venue and food notes on connpass.
Yes. Every session includes first-time participants, and most regular participants originally arrived alone. Tell the organizers at reception if you would like a quick orientation.
A laptop and charger are enough for most co-working and study sessions. Networking events and barbecues usually require almost nothing. Reading a technical book is also a valid activity.
No. Casual clothes are normal, while some people come from work in business clothing. Shoes that are easy to remove help at temple and machiya venues.
No. A few cards can help at networking events, but exchanging a social profile or Discord handle is also common.
No. Participants range from students and people with less than a year of experience to veterans with more than 20 years. Interest in learning or connecting is enough.
Yes. Work, transport, and family schedules vary. Tell reception if you know you will leave early, but staying for the final update is not required.
Not at a co-working session, where independent work is the default. Networking events are intentionally conversation-led, so choose based on the connpass description.
No. Solo attendance is the norm, and small conversations usually begin with whoever happens to be nearby.
It depends on the event. Some barbecues and social events have welcomed children, while quiet co-working sessions are generally designed for adults. Ask through connpass comments or Discord first.
Many events are free or around JPY 500–1,000 for venue costs. Barbecues and social meals can be around JPY 2,000–5,000. Every fee is stated on the connpass event page.
Yes. Participants come from across Kansai and from farther away. Some events also provide an online option.
Use the event's connpass comment area, join the public Discord, or send a message through the contact page.
Some people attend once, some return monthly, and others use Discord for everyday technical conversation. No continuing commitment is required.
A small action soon after the event can make a future visit easier: join Discord, follow the Miyako de IT connpass group, bookmark one event format, or read one related guide.
Use the public channels for event notices, questions, and informal discussion.
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Receive first-party notifications when registration opens.
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Understand when quiet shared work is useful.
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Compare formats, venues, costs, and participation steps.
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The connpass listing is the authoritative source for the next date, venue, fee, capacity, and registration details. Use the contact page if a practical question remains.
How much conversation to expect
A co-working session sits between a work session and a social event. You can talk, but you do not need to keep talking. After a brief introduction, participants are free to return to their own task.
Networking and social events are designed around conversation instead. Read the first-party connpass description to choose the format whose social intensity fits you.