How to Join Tenkey

A note before you join

A message to the experienced enthusiasts

The Japanese keyboard community is very different from others around the world - many participants design their own personalized unit from scratch, and the majority of keyboards at a Japanese meetup can be of the self-designed or non-standard varieties.
Due to these community differences, it can be difficult to understand and appreciate Tenkey if coming with the expectation of a typical Western meetup.

We recommend attending with an open mind - there are infinitely many ways to appreciate keyboards beyond the scope of comparing CNC metal enclosures, chasing brand names, or being locked down to traditional layouts.
With this awareness, the wide world of keyboards at Tenkey might become the memory of a lifetime.

For the future of keyboards and Tenkey

In addition to the rules and guidelines listed per event, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Respect everyones’ works.
  With the DIY nature described above, many boards on display will be the culmination of an individual’s vast research and efforts.
  Even if someone else’s preferences and decisions aren’t your cup of tea, please treat both the displays and the designers with due respect.

• Maintain a safe atmosphere.
  We enforce an anti-harassment policy to make sure that all participants can continue to enjoy the keyboard hobby.
  Please take a look through before joining to help continue the cause.

• The language barrier.
  Not everyone on the Tenkey staff team can speak English, and most printed resources will be in Japanese.
  A translating app that can translate a camera view on the fly may come in handy for the event.

Registering

Tenkey uses Connpass to organize events and sell tickets.
Please make an account on the platform, then join the events from the page above during the registration period.

Note 1: Tenkey is registration-only - entry will be denied at the gates without a registration ticket.
Note 2: Your account display name and icon are used to generate the nametags worn during the event - please set them if possible (ideally before joining).

Receiving Notifications

To receive a heads-up for future events, join the Connpass group via the button shown below.

If your display language is English:

If your display language is Japanese: