HHKB User Meetup Vol. 10 to Be Held on December 1 | 30th Anniversary Event to Feature Eiichi Wada and an Elite Unit on Display

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On October 29, 2026, PFU announced that it will hold HHKB User Meetup Vol. 10, a get-together for HHKB fans.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1. This special event celebrating HHKB’s 30th anniversary will include a message from Eiichi Wada and a talk session with members who helped develop the original HHKB.

In-person attendance is limited to the first 100 people, and the participation fee is ¥3,000. A live stream on YouTube is also planned.

HHKB User Meetup Vol. 10: Details and Registration

The first 100 spots filled on October 29, the day registration opened, and registration has now closed.

Taking Place December 1 at KOKUYO’s THE CAMPUS in Shinagawa

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EventHHKB User Meetup Vol. 10
Date and timeTuesday, December 1, 2026, 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Doors open5:30 p.m.
VenueKOKUYO THE CAMPUS HALL “CORE,” Shinagawa
Address1-8-35 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Participation fee¥3,000 (includes light refreshments and a gift)
In-person capacityFirst 100 people
Registration deadlineTuesday, November 24, 2026
OnlineA live stream is planned on the official HHKB YouTube channel. There is no viewer limit.
Organizer / in cooperation withHHKB User Meetup Organizing Committee / KOKUYO Co., Ltd.

In-person spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For registration status and the latest information about applications, please check the official event page.

Eiichi Wada’s Message and Stories Behind the Original HHKB

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The program includes PFU’s “HHKB: 2026 Year in Review and Outlook,” a 30th anniversary message from Eiichi Wada, and “The Story Behind HHKB’s Creation,” featuring members of the original development team.

Also planned are “What HHKB Means to Me,” featuring long-time users; KOKUYO’s “ingCloud × HHKB”; and a talk session with partners who support HHKB.

The program offers perspectives on HHKB’s 30 years from both the people who develop it and those who continue to use it.

HHKB Professional Elite Unit Also on Display

PFU’s official announcement also says that an HHKB Professional Elite unit will be on display at the venue.

Elite is a special model with a machined aluminum case, created to mark HHKB’s 30th anniversary. Greenkeys covered it when it was announced, and the chance to see the actual product in person is another aspect worth noting.

Related article: HHKB Professional Elite Announced | ¥330,000, Limited to 300 Units Worldwide, Machined Aluminum Model Celebrating the 30th Anniversary

For those unable to attend in person, a YouTube live stream will also be available.

Why not tune in to hear about the development story and what HHKB means to its users as it marks its 30th anniversary?

Please note that event details may change without notice.

Before registering, please review the notices about the possibility of appearing in photos or videos taken at the venue and their use in articles or on web pages.

Check the official event page for how to participate

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