From March 13 to 22, 2026, TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 will be held over ten days across the entire city of Tokyo. Now in its seventh year, the event is recognized as one of Japan’s largest creative festivals, featuring a wide range of programs spanning fashion, art, and design across nine major areas of the...
TechGALA Japan 2026 was held from January 27 to 29. Day 1 and Day 2 took place across multiple venues in Nagoya’s Sakae area, while Day 3 was hosted at STATION Ai in the Tsurumai district. What particularly caught the editorial team’s attention was not only the content, but the choice of venues themselves. Rather...
As the year gets underway, February is already approaching. This time of year often brings a noticeable shift in pace, with calendars filling up and seasonal events beginning to line up one after another. Below is a curated overview of notable exhibitions and events scheduled for February 2026. Of particular interest are opportunities that serve...
Every autumn, the Busan International Film Festival brings together approximately 12,000 industry professionals from around the world and attracts nearly 200,000 spectators, generating a high level of enthusiasm across the city. Busan’s profile continues to rise internationally, extending beyond Asia. Today, Busan is increasingly recognized as one of Asia’s leading MICE cities. The city offers...
As Japan’s tourism industry experiences a strong recovery driven by inbound demand, increasing attention is being paid to the roles of DMOs and DMCs as key actors supporting sustainable growth and regional economic development. While the terms DMO and DMC are often mentioned in discussions about tourism and MICE, clearly explaining what they are, how...
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Trade shows and exhibitions are held around the world, some of which are significantly larger in scale than those typically organized in Japan. Among them are events that play an important role in indicating future directions for their respective industries. This article introduces a selection of internationally recognized trade shows and exhibitions. If the schedule...
Daiwa Lifenext Co., Ltd. will open a retreat-style hotel, FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA, in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture, on June 1, 2026. Located within the Nakano District Reconstruction and Industrial Hub—an area progressing in its recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake—the facility combines one of the largest conference rooms in the region with a retreat...
A new urban landmark emerges in front of Tokyo Station, integrating facilities and programs designed to enhance well-being. The Tokyo Station Yaesu 1-chome East District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, promoted by Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., is a large-scale redevelopment initiative designated as a National Strategic Special Zone. The district name has been officially decided...
Orange Ferry offers a convenient transportation option for travelers heading to Ehime. Operating between Osaka Nanko Port and Toyo Port in Ehime Prefecture, the ferry is not only a means of getting from point A to point B, but also a distinctive option that allows passengers to spend their travel time comfortably while continuing to...
For some, this season brings thoughts of hot springs. As for me, I enjoy creating a hot-spring atmosphere at home with bath additives. As the year draws to a close, we have compiled a list of notable trade shows and events scheduled to take place in January 2026. Three major events related to mobility will...
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In January 2026, the ALGS Year 5 Championship, the world championship of the globally popular game Apex Legends, will be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido. On the following day, a career information session focused on employment opportunities in the game industry and aimed at gaming fans is also scheduled to take place. The World’s Highest-Level Competition:...
On October 7, 2025, a new permanent art museum by teamLab—“teamLab Biovortex Kyoto”—will open in the Higashikujo area of Minami Ward, a short walk from Kyoto Station. Ahead of the public opening, a media preview held on September 29 offered an early look at the newly completed venue. What is “teamLab Biovortex Kyoto”? “teamLab Biovortex...
Held at Miyakomesse in Kyoto, IVS2025 is one of Japan’s largest startup conferences. This year it drew about 13,000 attendees, recorded 3,900 matches made via the official system, hosted 500 side events, and welcomed over 2,000 participants from 70 countries. We focused on services that could be applied to MICE. Would we find them…? IVS2025...
I’m Fujii, Editor-in-Chief of MICE TIMES ONLINE. Are you familiar with STATION Ai (ステーション エーアイ), the startup support hub that opened on October 1, 2024 in Tsuruma Park, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture? To commemorate the opening, an inaugural event was held from November 1 to 2, 2024. Along with coverage of that event, this article introduces...
This on-site report covers the opening day of SPORTEC 2025—Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibition for the sports and wellness industry—and highlights standout exhibitors across the show floor. What Is SPORTEC? Japan’s Largest Comprehensive Sports and Wellness Exhibition SPORTEC is Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibition for the sports and wellness industry, bringing together companies and organizations from around...
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On October 7, 2025, a new permanent art museum by teamLab, “teamLab Biovortex Kyoto,” will open in the Higashi-Kujo area of Minami Ward, a short walk from Kyoto Station. The project is part of the Kyoto Station Southeast Area Project led by the City of Kyoto. Ahead of the opening, we were granted early on-site...
At last, it’s sailing: the brand-new PanStar Cruise ferry “Miracle,” connecting Osaka and Busan. Replacing the long-loved “Dream,” the newbuild launches in April 2025 to deliver a special cross-border ferry experience—seventeen hours from Japan’s Osaka to Korea’s Busan. Editor-in-Chief Fujii boarded for on-site coverage to document the latest facilities and onboard experience. What sets it...
On June 26, 2025, a business event was held inside the Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, focusing on what makes Singapore a preferred destination for MICE. The Singapore Tourism Board has announced its “Tourism 2040” roadmap, setting a goal to triple tourism receipts from MICE by 2040. How will Singapore advance its MICE...
On August 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the World Cosplay Summit 2025 (WCS), the “Nagoya University of the Arts presents Red Carpet Ceremony” was held at Oasis 21’s Galaxy Platform in Sakae, Nagoya. A line formed an hour before doors opened, and once the venue opened the seating filled immediately. World cosplayers gather...