What this is
This is a casual dinner meetup organized for participants of the Cybersecurity Study Group's summer 2026 session held in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture. It serves as a social gathering where attendees can continue conversations from the study sessions in a relaxed dining setting. Events like this are common in Japan's tech and security community, offering a chance to network informally after structured learning. The meetup reflects the growing cybersecurity community in Japan, which holds regional study groups across the country.
Who should go
This event is best suited for registered participants of the Cybersecurity Study Group summer session in Shiojiri. IT professionals, security researchers, and students with an interest in cybersecurity will feel most at home here. The casual dinner format makes it a low-pressure environment for networking and knowledge sharing. Confirm your participation through the study group's official channels before attending, as this appears to be a closed or semi-closed gathering for session participants.
Good to know
This appears to be a participant-only dinner tied to the Cybersecurity Study Group summer session, so registration for the main event is likely required before joining the dinner. Bring business cards (meishi) if you have them — exchanging cards is standard practice at Japanese professional networking dinners. Shiojiri is a smaller city in Nagano, so cash is advisable as smaller local restaurants may not accept foreign credit cards. Confirm the specific restaurant or venue directly with the event organizers, as the exact dining location has not been publicly listed.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.