May 2026 Trade Shows & Events in Japan: 41 Featured Exhibitions and Conferences Including Japan Hobby Show, SusHi Tech Tokyo, Automotive Engineering Exposition, and BitSummit
With the busy start of the new fiscal year beginning to settle down, this is also a time when many professionals may have a little more room to focus on new ideas and opportunities. This month as well, we have compiled a selection of trade shows and events that may provide useful business insights and networking opportunities.
Tohoku
CareTEX Sendai
(Care Equipment Exhibition / Nursing Care Facility Industry Exhibition / Nursing Care Facility Solutions Exhibition / Care Technology Exhibition / Care Food Exhibition)
May 27–28 Yume Messe Miyagi
One of the largest business-oriented trade shows for the nursing care industry in the Tohoku region.
https://sendai.caretex.jp
Kanto / Tokyo
Pet Expo Makuhari
May 3–5 Makuhari Messe
One of Japan’s largest participatory pet events, where visitors can attend together with their pets and enjoy a variety of hands-on experiences.
https://pethaku.com/makuhari
Tokyo Game Dungeon
May 3 Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall
An exhibition dedicated to digital games created by individuals and small development teams, with a focus on indie games.
https://tokyogamedungeon.com/
★Featured Event: Japan Hobby Show
May 8–10 Tokyo Big Sight
One of the world’s largest comprehensive festivals dedicated to handmade culture, including handicrafts, crafts, and DIY. The event marks its 50th anniversary in 2026.
https://2026.hobbyshow.jp
Japan Truck Show
May 14–16 Pacifico Yokohama
The exhibition brings together the latest trucks from major Japanese manufacturers equipped with advanced environmental and safety technologies, along with a wide variety of trucks and trailers presented by body manufacturers and logistics companies.
https://truck-show.jp
Asia Seamless Logistics Forum
May 14–15 Tokyo Ryutsu Center
One of the largest exhibition and seminar events focused on advancing logistics and supply chains in Japan and across Asia.
https://mf-p.jp/aslf2026/
N-EXPO / Global Warming Prevention Exhibition
May 20–22 Tokyo Big Sight
One of Asia’s largest comprehensive environmental exhibitions specializing in waste management, recycling, and environmental conservation technologies.
https://www.n-expo.jp
INTERPHEX Week Tokyo 2026
May 20–22 Makuhari MesseOn
e of Japan’s largest exhibitions bringing together technologies related to the research and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and regenerative medicine.
https://www.interphex.jp/tokyo/ja-jp.html
HFE JAPAN / ifia JAPAN
May 27–29 Tokyo Big Sight
One of Japan’s largest specialized exhibitions focused on health foods and functional food ingredients.
ttps://www.ifiajapan.com/
★Featured Event: Automotive Engineering Exposition
https://micetimes.jp/report-hito-tech-2025-nagoya/May 27–29 Pacifico Yokohama
One of Japan’s largest specialized exhibitions for automotive technologies, organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan.
https://aee.expo-info.jsae.or.jp/ja
2025 Report:https://micetimes.jp/report-hito-tech-2025-nagoya/
★Featured Event: SusHi Tech Tokyo
May 27–29 Tokyo Big Sight
An international event bringing together startups, corporations, investors, and urban development stakeholders from around the world to explore solutions for urban challenges and the realization of a more sustainable future.
ttps://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp
MICE TIMES ONLINE serves as a media partner of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.
BAMBOO EXPO
May 27–28 Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall
A unique exhibition event bringing together a wide range of materials and services, with a focus on interior and exterior materials used in spatial design.
ttps://bamboo-expo.jp/
Transportation Safety & Logistics DX EXPO
May 27–29 Tokyo Big Sight
A specialized exhibition for transportation and logistics companies, focusing on safety and digital transformation initiatives within the industry.
https://www.truckexpo.jp
Prototype Market / Microfabrication & Precision Processing Technology Exhibition
May 28–29 Ota City Industrial Plaza PiO
An exhibition focused on prototyping in product development, as well as the microfabrication and precision processing technologies that support it, providing opportunities for business development and technical exchange.
https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/sb
Pokémon GO Fest
May 29 – June 1 Tokyo Waterfront City
One of the largest real-world global events for .
https://pokemongolive.com/ja/gofest
2025 Reports:
https://micetimes.jp/pokemon-go-expo25/
https://micetimes.jp/pokemon-go-fest-2025/
Tokai / Koshinetsu / Hokuriku
MEX Kanazawa
May 14–16 Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall
One of the largest exhibitions on the Sea of Japan side of the country dedicated to machine tools, metal processing, and factory automation equipment.
https://www.tekkokiden.jp/mex/about
Shizuoka Hobby Show
May 13–17 Twin Messe Shizuoka
One of Japan’s largest model and hobby exhibitions.
https://www.hobby-shizuoka.com
Nagoya Rainbow Pride (NRP)
May 16 Oasis 21 Galaxy Plaza
An event centered on LGBTQ communities that aims to promote visibility, diversity, rights, and dignity for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
https://nagoyarainbowpride.com/about
INTERMOLD
May 20–22 Port Messe Nagoya
A large-scale exhibition focused on die and mold technologies.
https://www.intermold.jp
e-messe Kanazawa
May 21–22 Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall
One of the Hokuriku region’s largest ICT and IoT business exhibitions.
https://www.e-messe.jp
Kansai / Osaka
Event Tool West Japan (EveTsu)
May 12–13 ATC Hall
A business show for the event and promotional marketing industries.
https://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/event/eventtool
Highly-Functional Material Week Osaka
(Recycle Tech Japan Osaka / Photonix Osaka / Extreme Heat Countermeasure Tech)
May 13–15 INTEX Osaka
One of Western Japan’s largest exhibitions for advanced material technologies, covering functional films, plastics, metals, ceramics, and related fields.
https://www.material-expo.jp/osaka/ja-jp.html
Kansai Nepcon Japan
May 13–15 INTEX Osaka
An exhibition showcasing the latest technologies in electronic components, materials, manufacturing equipment, and power devices.
https://www.nepconjapan.jp/osaka/ja-jp.html
Kansai Smart Factory Expo
May 13–15 INTEX Osaka
A manufacturing DX exhibition featuring technologies such as remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, big data analytics, and technical knowledge transfer.
https://www.fiweek.jp/osaka/ja-jp/about/
Kobe International Jewellery Exhibition
May 14–16 Kobe International Exhibition Hall
One of Western Japan’s largest jewelry trade exhibitions, featuring approximately 400 to 500 exhibitors.
https://www.ijt.jp/kobe/ja-jp.html
Sound Messe in Osaka
May 16–17 ATC Hall
One of Japan’s largest festivals dedicated to guitars, ukuleles, and bass instruments.
https://sound-messe.com/
2025 Report:
https://micetimes.jp/report-soundmesse2025/
Kansai Comitia
May 17 INTEX Osaka
A self-published manga and creative works fair created jointly by artists and readers.
https://www.k-comitia.com/
KYOTOGRAPHIE – Kyoto International Photography Festival
April 18 – May 17 Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art and various venues across Kyoto
An international experiential photography festival held across unique venues in Kyoto, including temples, traditional townhouses, and historic architecture.
https://www.kyotographie.jp
AI World Spring Osaka
May 20–22 INTEX Osaka
A business-focused exhibition bringing together the latest AI solutions aimed at accelerating business transformation and operational efficiency.
https://www.bizcrew.jp/expo/ai-osaka
★Featured Event: BitSummit
May 22–24 Kyoto International Exhibition Hall Miyakomesse
One of Japan’s largest indie game festivals, held annually in Kyoto.
https://bitsummit.org/
https://micetimes.jp/report-bitsummit-the-13th/
2025 Report:
https://micetimes.jp/report-bitsummit-the-13th/
Marketing Technology Fair Osaka
May 27–28 MyDome Osaka
A seminar and exhibition event showcasing the latest insights in digital marketing technologies.
https://www.tfm-japan.com/osaka/
Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka
May 27–29 INTEX Osaka
A comprehensive railway industry exhibition bringing together technologies related to rolling stock, infrastructure, operation management, passenger facilities, tracks, and civil engineering.
https://www.mtij.jp/osaka/
Kyushu / Okinawa
Local × Tech Kyushu
May 14–15 Hakata International Exhibition Hall & Conference Center
An exhibition designed to help address challenges faced by regional communities across Japan by allowing visitors to explore, experience, and evaluate services and technologies for potential implementation.
https://localtech.jp/kyushu
Kyushu Camping Car Show
May 16–18 Grandmesse Kumamoto
One of Kyushu’s largest camping car exhibition and sales events.
https://jrva-event.com/event/kyushu2026/
West Japan Food Industry Creation Exhibition
May 20–22 Marine Messe Fukuoka
A comprehensive industry exhibition showcasing the latest information and technologies related to food and the food industry.
https://www.nikkanseibu-eve.com/food
Kyushu Agriculture WEEK – J-AGRI
May 27–29 Grandmesse Kumamoto
An exhibition focused on agriculture and livestock industries.
https://www.jagri-global.jp/hub/ja-jp.html
Kyushu Dental Show
May 30–31 Marine Messe Fukuoka
One of Kyushu’s largest exhibitions for dental medical equipment and materials.
https://kyushu-dentalshow.jp
