HerRise (Startup Lady Japan): price, who can join and alternatives
HerRise is a practical workshop series for women entrepreneurs aiming to grow in Japan, organised by Shibuya City and run by Startup Lady, with sessions hosted with Shibuya Startup Support. Each step pairs daytime mentor office hours with an evening workshop and optional networking, and it is free with pre-registration. The next step, on finance, is on 11 November 2026.
HerRise (Startup Lady Japan) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Women entrepreneurs aiming to expand in Japan | luma.com |
| Eligibility | Women entrepreneurs within about 10 years of founding | luma.com |
| Organisers | Organised by Shibuya City, run by Startup Lady | luma.com |
| Hosts | Hosted by Startup Lady Japan and Shibuya Startup Support | luma.com |
| Price | Free, with pre-registration and limited seats | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Step #2, a sales workshop, on Wednesday 15 July 2026 | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Step #4 on finance and fundraising on 11 November 2026 | luma.com |
| Format | Six workshops that take ideas towards viable business plans | luma.com |
| Drop-in | Sessions can be joined individually | luma.com |
| Language | Business-level Japanese or higher is recommended | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Women founders building or about to incorporate in Japan
- Women founders working towards a viable business plan
- Women founders who prefer drop-in sessions to a fixed cohort
Who it doesn't suit
- Men, as it is a programme for women entrepreneurs
- Founders without business-level Japanese who want an English-only room
- People wanting a purely social event
Alternatives to HerRise (Startup Lady Japan)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Antler Japan | No fee; invests $150,000 (currency not named) for 10% plus a Safe | Apply online; fewer than 5% selected |
| APT Women | Not published | Apply for the annual cohort; events are free to attend |
| Drinks With Founders Tokyo | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Founders Running Club Tokyo | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
| Google for Startups Campus Tokyo | Not published | Request to join each event on Luma |
| HN Tokyo | ¥1,500 at the door, includes one drink | Register free on Doorkeeper, pay cash at the door |
| Open Network Lab (Onlab) | Equity investment required for selected startups | Apply online for each batch |
| Shibuya Startup Support | Not published | Register on Luma |
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Questions about HerRise (Startup Lady Japan)
- Who can attend in person?
- Women entrepreneurs within about 10 years of founding are eligible, among the groups listed on the event page.
- Does it cost anything?
- No. It's free, with pre-registration and limited seats.
- Can I join just one session?
- Yes, drop-in participation is allowed, though continuous participation is encouraged.
- When is the next session?
- Step #4, on finance, is on 11 November 2026.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Free (pre-registration, limited seats)
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma; host approval required
- Format
- Free practical workshop series in Shibuya with mentor office hours and networking
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