November 2026: 61 Notable Exhibitions and Events — Open Factories, Inter BEE, Messe Nagoya, ResorTech EXPO, Art Collaboration Kyoto, the Advanced Construction, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Technology Fair in Kumamoto, and More
Autumn’s food season is nearing its end. Just when it seems there has been enough good food, November brings another helping in the world of exhibitions.
Following October, major exhibitions continue across Japan. From manufacturing and IT to food, architecture, art and entertainment, the range resembles a buffet. Autumn is also a busy season for open-factory events in communities across the country.
Trying to fit in too many appealing exhibitions could leave the schedule full. Here are November’s notable exhibitions and events from across Japan.
Exhibitions and Events in Hokkaido and Tohoku
Business EXPO: 40th Hokkaido Technology and Business Exchange
November 5–6, 2026 — Access Sapporo
One of Hokkaido’s largest business events, showcasing technologies and products from companies, universities and research institutions in the region to encourage new transactions and collaboration across industries.
Website: https://www.business-expo.jp/
Business Match Tohoku 2026
November 12, 2026 — Yume Messe Miyagi
A business exhibition and matchmaking event where companies from Tohoku present products and technologies, seeking to generate new transactions through individual meetings with buyers and collaboration between companies.
Website: https://www.bmtohoku.jp/
Hokkaido Entertainment Convention in Kitahiroshima City (Kitacon)
November 14–15, 2026 — Around JR Kitahiroshima Station
A comprehensive entertainment event in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, focusing on anime, games, manga and related fields.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/pre-kitakon-2026/
Featured Event: Henkyō Dōmei — Making Tohoku the Next Frontier
November 28, 2026 — Tsuruoka Advanced Research and Industry Support Center, Tsuruoka Science Park
A new business conference based in Tohoku. The program includes 5 sessions, beginning with “Why Aim for the World From the Periphery?”
Website: https://micetimes.jp/henkyou-doumei-2026/
Exhibitions and Events in Kanto and Tokyo
Tokyo Gakki EXPO 2026
October 31–November 1, 2026 — Science Museum
An interactive event where visitors can see, hear and play musical instruments, including percussion instruments. It brings together guitars, basses, drums, synthesizers and a wide range of other instruments and related equipment.
Website: https://tokyogakkiexpo.com/
GRIC2026
November 4–6, 2026 — Shibuya Hikarie
One of Japan’s largest conferences on growth industries, organized by for Startups, Inc.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/gric2026-news/
Leisure & Service Industry Exhibition 2026
November 5–6, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
An exhibition presenting equipment and services that support new business development and operational improvements in leisure and service industries, including hotels, bathing facilities, saunas, outdoor recreation and entertainment.
Concurrent event: Leisure Hotel Fair 2026
Website: https://www.sogo-unicom.co.jp/lsi/
SKS JAPAN 2026
November 5–7, 2026 — Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference
One of Japan’s largest global food-tech summits, bringing together numerous food-sector changemakers from Japan and abroad.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/sks-japan-2026/
Amusement Expo 2026
November 6–7, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
One of Japan’s largest amusement-industry events, featuring the latest products and technologies, including arcade games, claw machines and VR.
November 6 is Business Day; November 7 is User Day.
Website: https://www.amusementexpo.jp/
KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA: 43rd National Convention for Traditional Crafts Month
November 7–9, 2026 — PACIFICO Yokohama
An event held to raise awareness of traditional crafts and encourage their use in everyday life. Alongside production demonstrations by artisans, hands-on craft activities, displays and sales, a collaboration with Touken Ranbu ONLINE is planned.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/kougei-expo-kanagawa2026/
Hotel Marketing Conference 2026
November 10–11, 2026 — KABUTO ONE
A distinctive conference for the accommodation industry covering topics directly related to attracting guests and increasing revenue.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/pre-hmc2026/
Regional Bank Food Selection 2026
November 10–11, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
A B2B exhibition and matchmaking event connecting food buyers with regional food businesses recommended by regional banks across Japan.
Website: https://www.food-selection.com/
N-Plus 2026
November 11–13, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
An exhibition of new materials and technologies covering manufacturing materials, processing, functionality, digital transformation and environmental responses.
Website: https://www.n-plus.biz/
TOKYO INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY EXHIBITION 2026
November 11–13, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
A comprehensive exhibition where small and midsize companies and startups from the Tokyo metropolitan area showcase technologies and products in manufacturing, IT, AI, digital transformation, the environment, energy, healthcare and welfare.
Concurrent events: Agribusiness Creation Fair 2026 and FOOD Exhibition 2026
Website: https://www.sangyo-koryuten.tokyo/
JFEX WINTER 2026
November 11–13, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
An international trade show for buyers, bringing together food and beverages from Japan and abroad, including processed foods, beverages, alcoholic drinks and health foods.
Website: https://www.jfex.jp/jfex/ja-jp.html
NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn]
November 11–13, 2026 — Makuhari Messe
A comprehensive event comprising 7 exhibitions on next-generation technologies, including AI, blockchain, quantum computing, XR, physical AI and workforce development.
Website: https://www.nextech-week.jp/autumn/ja-jp.html
International Matcha Congress 2026
November 12, 2026 — TOFROM YAESU Tower
The world’s first international conference on matcha.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/pre-international-matcha-congress-2026/
Japan Die Casting Exhibition 2026
November 12–14, 2026 — PACIFICO Yokohama
A specialized exhibition bringing together the latest technologies and products in the die-casting industry, including die-cast products, casting machinery, dies, materials and peripheral equipment.
Website: https://j-dec.jp/
Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo
November 12–13, 2026 — Sunshine City
A specialized exhibition of the latest customer-service solutions, covering contact centers, customer support, generative AI, chatbots, CRM and related fields.
Website: https://www.callcenter-japan.com/tokyo/
11th Organic Lifestyle EXPO EAST in Tokyo 2026
November 12–14, 2026 — Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho Hall
An exhibition presenting lifestyles that are considerate of people and the planet through organic foods, cosmetics, clothing, household goods and environmentally conscious products.
Website: https://ole.ofj.or.jp/
Featured Event: Hachioji Open Factory 2026
November 14–15, 2026 — Various locations in Hachioji
Visitors can tour and experience traditional industries, manufacturing, agriculture and forestry in Hachioji. A record 35 factories, workshops and farms are participating.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/hachioji-open-factory-2026/
Design Festa Vol. 64
November 14–15, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
An international art event open to professionals and amateurs alike, provided they present original work. Visitors can enjoy artwork sales, live painting, performances and food.
Website: https://designfesta.com/
15th Italian Cuisine Trade Show ACCI Gusto 2026
November 16–17, 2026 — Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho Hall
A specialized exhibition bringing together ingredients, wines, kitchen equipment and services related to Italian cuisine, connecting chefs and food-service professionals. A place to encounter “authentic Italian cuisine.”
Website: https://www.a-c-c-i.com/gusto/
Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026
November 18–20, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
A specialized exhibition for the building sector, featuring building materials, equipment, products and services for housing, construction, renovation and facility management.
Concurrent events: JAPANTEX 2026 and Asia Furnishing Fair 2026
Website: https://www.jma.or.jp/homeshow/
Food Factory Week Tokyo
November 18–20, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
A specialized exhibition covering food-factory automation and digital transformation, safety and hygiene, environmental improvements, resource circulation and cold chains.
Website: https://www.foodtechjapan.jp/tokyo/ja-jp.html
Featured Event: Inter BEE 2026
November 18–20, 2026 — Makuhari Messe
One of Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibitions of the latest products and technologies in broadcasting, video, audio, lighting, streaming, media and entertainment.
Website: https://www.inter-bee.org/
EdgeTech+ 2026
November 18–20, 2026 — PACIFICO Yokohama
An exhibition centered on embedded and edge technologies, bringing together AI, IoT, security and other technologies that support business transformation and industrial digital transformation.
Website: https://www.jasa.or.jp/expo/
Smart Factory Japan 2026
November 18–20, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
An exhibition of technologies that support manufacturing automation and productivity improvements, including IoT, AI, robots and data utilization.
Concurrent events: VACUUM, Parts Cleaning Exhibition, SAMPE Japan Advanced Materials Technology Exhibition, High-Precision and Difficult-to-Machine Technology Show, and Surface Modification Exhibition
Website: https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/smart-factory/
HOSPEX Japan 2026
November 18–20, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
A specialized exhibition featuring equipment, medical devices, food services, hygiene management and facility-operation services for healthcare and welfare facilities.
Website: https://hospex.jma.or.jp/
Child Edu & Care 2026
November 19–20, 2026 — Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho Hall
A specialized trade show featuring equipment, teaching materials, ICT, meal services, disaster-preparedness supplies and operational support services for childcare and early childhood education facilities.
Website: https://hoikuhaku.jp.messefrankfurt.com/tokyo/ja.html
29th Japanese Speech Contest
November 21, 2026 — Akasaka Civic Center
Staff members of foreign embassies in Japan will deliver speeches in Japanese on a range of topics.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/taishikan-speech-29th/
Tokyo International Pen Show 2026
November 21–23, 2026 — Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho Hall
A stationery festival featuring products, workshops and seminars related to writing and drawing, including fountain pens, inks and paper.
Website: https://tokyo-international-penshow.com/
Ocean Transformation Expo (OXEXPO)
November 25–26, 2026 — PACIFICO Yokohama
An exhibition of technologies and services that contribute to transformation in the marine sector, including digital transformation, decarbonization, automation and new energy.
Website: https://oxexpo.jp/
Event JAPAN 2026
November 25–27, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
An exhibition for the event industry featuring event production, video, audio, attractions, decoration, setup and staffing services.
Concurrent events: Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026 and the 5th Tokyo Trailer House Show
Website: https://www.intercross-com.co.jp/event-japan/
MWE 2026 / Microwave Exhibition 2026
November 25–27, 2026 — PACIFICO Yokohama
A technology event combining exhibits on microwave, millimeter-wave and wireless communication technologies with workshops and introductory courses led by leading researchers.
Website: https://apmc-mwe.org/mwe2026/
Chemical Material Japan 2026
November 26–27, 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
A comprehensive exhibition focusing on technologies and challenges in the chemical and materials industries, presenting advanced chemical materials, chemical substance management and digital transformation in process industries.
Website: https://www.chemmate.jp/
Exhibitions and Events in Tokai, Koshinetsu and Hokuriku
GEMBA Manufacturing Expo 2026
October 31–November 3, 2026 — Factories and workshops in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture
An open-factory event where visitors can tour and experience Komatsu’s manufacturing workplaces, including metalworking, Kutani ware, textiles and food production.
Website: https://gemba-project.jp/expo/
2025 article: https://micetimes.jp/komatsu-gemba-2025/
1st Chubu Food Industry Creation Exhibition ’26
November 4–6, 2026 — Port Messe Nagoya
A specialized exhibition in the Chubu region featuring equipment and technologies supporting the food industry, including food processing, kitchens, packaging, hygiene management and logistics.
Website: https://chubu-shokuten.nikkan.co.jp/
Messe Nagoya 2026
November 11–13, 2026 — Port Messe Nagoya
One of Japan’s largest cross-industry exchange exhibitions, promoting interaction across industries and company sizes, new transactions, market expansion and business collaboration.
Website: https://www.messenagoya.jp/
Suwa Area Industrial Messe 2026
November 12–14, 2026 — Okaya Civic Gymnasium
A specialized industrial exhibition bringing together precision and microfabrication technologies in which the Suwa area specializes, including cutting, pressing, electronics and dies.
Website: https://suwamesse.jp/
Featured Event: Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF)
November 13–18, 2026 — Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
An international film festival centered on Nagoya, bringing together animation works, creators, audiences and industry professionals from Japan and abroad.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/2nd-aniaff/
FIELDSTYLE EXPO 2026
November 14–15, 2026 — Aichi Sky Expo
An experiential event bringing together varied forms of recreation and lifestyles, including outdoor activities, camping, cars, sports, pets, plants and food.
Website: https://field-style.jp/
14th Chubu Lifeguard TEC 2026 — Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Crisis Management Exhibition
November 19–20, 2026 — Port Messe Nagoya
A specialized exhibition of products and services related to disaster prevention, mitigation and crisis management, covering natural disasters, infrastructure, crime prevention and business continuity planning.
Website: https://lifeguardtec.com/
TECH Biz EXPO 2026 — Exhibition of Foundational Technologies for Next-Generation Manufacturing
November 19–20, 2026 — Port Messe Nagoya
A specialized manufacturing exhibition featuring technologies and products supporting next-generation manufacturing, including robots, factory automation, environmental technologies and laser applications.
Website: https://www.techbizexpo.com/
Factory Innovation Week Nagoya
November 25–27, 2026 — Aichi Sky Expo
An exhibition bringing together technologies that address factory challenges, including smart factories, robots, manufacturing decarbonization, safety and environmental improvements, and labor shortages.
Component exhibitions: Smart Factory EXPO, RoboDEX, Manufacturing Carbon Neutrality Exhibition, Manufacturing Labor Shortage Solutions EXPO, and Factory Safety & Environmental Improvement EXPO
Concurrent events: AUTOMOTIVE WORLD, NEPCON JAPAN and Smart Logistics EXPO
Website: https://www.fiweek.jp/nagoya/ja-jp.html
Exhibitions and Events in Kansai and Osaka
Greater Namba Festival
October 10–November 15, 2026 — The Namba, Shin-Imamiya and Shinsekai areas
An urban event aimed at making Namba Asia’s top district.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/greater-namba-news/
Esports Game Creator Academy 2026 Autumn
November 7–8, 2026 — Ochi Arena, Izumisano
Sports activities, game creation, exchanges with professional esports players and fan meetings with influencers give children opportunities to explore gaming-related jobs and technologies.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/izumisano-esports-2026/
Art Collaboration Kyoto 2026
November 7–9, 2026 — Kyoto International Conference Center
An international contemporary art fair originating in Kyoto, distinguished by collaboration through joint exhibitions by galleries from Japan and abroad.
Website: https://a-c-k.jp/
11th Kansai General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week
November 18–20, 2026 — INTEX Osaka
An event comprising 9 specialized exhibitions across back-office functions, including human resources, employee benefits, accounting, legal affairs, work-style reform and office disaster preparedness.
Website: https://www.office-expo.jp/kansai/ja-jp.html
Marketing Week Osaka 2026 — MaS
November 18–20, 2026 — INTEX Osaka
A business-oriented exhibition featuring marketing products and services, including advertising, sales promotion, sales support, digital marketing and e-commerce.
Website: https://www.marketing-week.jp/osaka/ja-jp.html
SMART ENERGY WEEK [Kansai] / GX Management WEEK
November 18–20, 2026 — INTEX Osaka
Specialized exhibitions on the energy transition and green transformation, covering hydrogen, solar power, storage batteries, smart grids and decarbonized business management.
Website: https://www.wsew.jp/hub/ja-jp.html
Exhibitions and Events in Chugoku and Shikoku
Featured Event: Setouchi Factory View 2026
November 4–22, 2026 — Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures
A manufacturing festival spanning Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/pre-sfv2026/
Business Challenge Messe TOKUSHIMA 2026
November 12–14, 2026 — ASTY Tokushima
One of Tokushima Prefecture’s largest comprehensive exhibitions, bringing together advanced technologies, deep tech, regional brands and startups to encourage new business and innovation.
Website: https://2026pre.challenge-messe.com/
Marine Tech Summit 2026
November 28–29, 2026 — Yamato Museum
Under the theme “Creating the Next 100 Years With Marine Technology,” entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, government representatives and fisheries and maritime practitioners will discuss autonomous driving, AI, robotics, smart aquaculture, workforce development and marine-oriented urban development.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/marine-tech-summit-2026/
Exhibitions and Events in Kyushu and Okinawa
2026 Saga International Balloon Fiesta
October 30–November 3, 2026 — Kase River riverbanks, Saga
One of Asia’s largest international balloon events, featuring competitive flights by hot-air balloons from around the world.
Website: https://www.sibf.jp/
FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 [Kyushu]
November 18–19, 2026 — Marine Messe Fukuoka
A food-industry trade show featuring food, beverages, kitchen equipment, containers, packaging materials and IT services, supporting market development and procurement for food-service, prepared-food and retail businesses.
Website: https://foodstyle.jp/kyushu/
Featured Event: Advanced Construction, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Technology Fair in Kumamoto 2026
November 18–19, 2026 — Grandmesse Kumamoto
A specialized exhibition featuring products and technologies that support safe and secure communities, including social infrastructure, disaster prevention and mitigation, drones and construction digital transformation.
Website: https://www.s-kumamoto.jp/
JIET EXPO in Okinawa
November 18, 2026 — Tenbusu Naha
An event bringing IT companies from Japan and abroad to Okinawa to promote community development and business expansion.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/pre-jietexpo2026/
Featured Event: ResorTech EXPO 2026 in Okinawa
November 19–20, 2026 — Okinawa Suntory Arena
An IT and digital transformation exhibition and matchmaking event on a scale of 10,000 attendees, aimed at advancing digital transformation across all industries in Okinawa Prefecture and connecting IT companies from Japan and abroad with regional businesses.
Website: https://resortech-expo.okinawa/
Tanegashima Space Art Festival 2026
November 21, 2026 — Tanegashima
An art festival offering experiences of space through art and culture.
Website: https://micetimes.jp/pew-satfes2026/
Featured Event: ASTEEDA Executive Salon 2026 in OKINAWA by FINCHI
November 26–28, 2026 — Okinawa Convention Center
A large business conference bringing together 2,000 decision-makers from across Japan.
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