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Space Cafe Tokyo, Apr 2026

University of Tokyo astronomer Soetkin Janssens on how scientists find black holes — over drinks in Shimokitazawa.

When
Thu, May 14, 2026 · 20:00–21:30 JST
Where
Good Heavens British Bar, Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
Region
Kanto (Tokyo)
Organizer
Tokyo STEAM
Language
EN
Source
Meetup
Summary
Tokyo STEAM's monthly Space Cafe brings a science talk to a Shimokitazawa bar. This month's speaker is Soetkin Janssens (University of Tokyo), who studies observations of massive star binaries. Her talk, "Fantastic black holes and how to find them," introduces the main techniques astronomers use to detect black holes — which emit no light — and walks through example discoveries. Doors open 7:30pm, talk starts 8pm. Entry is ¥1500 at the door, includes one drink.
About the community

A casual monthly science-and-drinks evening from the Tokyo STEAM community. Expect a short, accessible talk followed by space-themed conversation with a friendly crowd of researchers, engineers, and the curious.

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