On the 17th anniversary of the Bitcoin white paper (2008/10/31), the Tokyo Bitcoin Base will fast-track through the timeline—from “pre-Bitcoin” to its “birth” and the “present”—and celebrate together in costume.
Who This Is For
- Anyone who wants a compact overview of Bitcoin’s history
- People looking to join the community and mingle
- Those who want to celebrate Halloween, Bitcoin-style
Program
- 18:45 Doors open / Check-in
- 19:00 Opening & Welcome
- 19:20 Lecture: A Brief History of Bitcoin
- 20:00 Team Quiz (Kahoot!)
- 20:30 Party & Networking (celebration cake)
- 21:00 Close
Guest Speaker: Teruko Neriki
- MBA, Georgetown University (USA)
- Marketing and Business Planning at Sony
- Discovered Bitcoin while traveling through 70 countries around the world
- Translator of The Bitcoin Standard (book)
- Since 2021, working at Fulgur Ventures Japan, a venture capital firm specializing in Bitcoin
FAQ
Q. Are beginners welcome?
A. Absolutely. We’ll present the big picture in an easy-to-grasp way.
Q. Do I have to wear a costume?
A. Not required. A Bitcoin-themed T-shirt or small accessory also counts.
Q. Will there be English-only segments?
A. The event runs in Japanese & English. We’ll support as needed.
Q. Can I arrive late or leave early?
A. Yes!
Q. Will there be food or drinks?
A. During networking we plan to celebrate with cake or pizza (with drinks). Menu may change.
Policies
Food & Drink: Allowed inside the venue. Please sort your trash.
Photography: Photos of the venue and stage may be taken and shared on social media. If you prefer not to be included, let us know at check-in.
Cancellations: If you can’t make it, please cancel early so others can attend.
🗓 Friday, October 31, 2025
🕔 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM JST
📍 Tokyo Bitcoin Base
東京都新宿区四谷本塩町２−８ · Shinjuku City
✨ Tokyo Bitcoin Base (T₿B) is on a mission to establish the city as the Bitcoin capital of Japan. T₿B provides a hub for Bitcoiners to connect, collaborate, and grow—fostering both grassroots adoption and larger initiatives in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.