Japan’s largest startup conference, IVS 2026, will take place in Kyoto over three days from July 1 to July 3, 2026. This year’s theme is “Japan is Back.” In addition to the main venue, Kyoto International Exhibition Hall Miyakomesse, the event will introduce a new area called IVS CORE. This invitation-only space for decision-makers will...
SIMTOS, one of Asia’s largest manufacturing technology trade shows, will return in April 2026 at the KINTEX exhibition center in Goyang, South Korea. The event will bring together more than 1,300 companies from 35 countries, showcasing the latest machine tools and advanced manufacturing technologies incorporating AI. As a major international gathering for the manufacturing industry,...
Creators Caravan Utsunomiya, one of the largest entertainment networking events in the Northern Kanto region, will be held over two days on July 31 and August 1, 2026, in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. The event is organized by Trident Works Co., Ltd., with Banpō Tsūshō Co., Ltd. serving as the title sponsor. The initiative aims...
Salone del Mobile.Milano, held in Milan, Italy, is one of the world’s largest international trade fairs dedicated to furniture and interior design. The event not only showcases the latest trends in the industry but has also developed into a large-scale, multifaceted MICE event that extends across the entire city. As such, it attracts significant attention...
The Japan Association for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (official name: Public Interest Incorporated Association for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo) has announced that advance sales of admission tickets for GREEN×EXPO 2027 will begin on March 19, 2026, one year prior to the opening of the Expo. Advance Sales Begin March 19: Early-Bird One-Day Ticket...
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The name of the high-rise tower and the hotel brand to be introduced on its upper floors have been announced for the Motomachi Aioi-dori District Type I Urban Redevelopment Project currently underway in central Hiroshima City. The high-rise tower will be named “KAMIHACHI X.” The hotel brand selected for the upper floors is Hyatt Hotels...
The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), in co-organization with Nikkei Business Publications and Sony Music Solutions, has officially announced the event outline for Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026). Celebrating its momentous 30th anniversary, the event will be held for a record-breaking five days. We provide the details on this world-class gaming festival, which will be...
Hoshino Resorts is planning the phased opening of eight new properties nationwide by 2026. These developments include consecutive openings in the Yokohama area and Japan’s first luxury hotel created through the adaptive reuse of a former prison designated as an Important Cultural Property. Each facility reflects the unique history and culture of its location and...
From January 29 to February 1, 2026, Taipei Game Show 2026 will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. This year’s edition will bring together 399 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, showcasing more than 500 game titles. The event features a hybrid format in which business matchmaking and public exhibitions are conducted within the...
The Pokémon Company has announced the opening of PokéPark KANTO, the first outdoor facility dedicated to Pokémon.The new park is scheduled to open in spring 2026 and will be developed on a site of approximately 2.6 hectares within Yomiuriland, an amusement park located in western Tokyo. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale starting in...
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The AnimeJapan Organization has announced that AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s largest anime events, will be held over four days from March 28 to 31, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. Now in its 13th edition, the event will expand into the South Exhibition Halls and the Rooftop Exhibition Area, marking the largest footprint in...
The IQ Era, 20 Years in Barcelona, and a Forward Look at the Mobile Industry MWC Barcelona 2026 will take place from 2–5 March 2026 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s overarching theme is The IQ Era, reflecting how connectivity is evolving beyond “links” into an intelligent foundation that supports industries and...
Hilton Tokyo, located in Shinjuku, has completed a large-scale renovation of its entire banquet floors on the 3rd and 4th levels. This renovation was conducted with a multimillion-dollar investment to meet the growing demand for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) from both domestic and international markets. With themes of flexibility, audiovisual integration, and experience-driven...
Japan’s events and MICE sector is accelerating efforts to benchmark venue sustainability against international standards. In December 2025, major facilities in Tokyo and Sapporo announced they had attained Gold-level certification under the globally recognized LEED rating system. This milestone—achieved by a newly built arena and an existing convention center with distinct characteristics—highlights significant progress on...
Sanrio Co., Ltd. and Sanrio Entertainment Co., Ltd. have announced a basic development concept to transform Harmonyland, a theme park in Oita Prefecture, into a resort. Under the “Sky Park” concept, the project will embark on large-scale upgrades, including an all-weather grand roof and the potential construction of a new hotel. In collaboration with Oita...
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Toei Uzumasa Eigamura Co., Ltd. has announced a full renewal of the entire “Toei Uzumasa Eigamura” facility as it marks its 50th anniversary this year. Phase 1 is set to open on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and the facility will be renamed “Uzumasa Kyoto Village (UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE)” in conjunction with this launch. Under the...
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, which operates some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts, opened the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai on November 7, 2025. This marks the group’s second property in Dubai. The hotel is located within the 303-metre-tall Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, a new architectural landmark that rises in the heart...
The “BitSummit PUNCH,” one of Japan’s largest indie game events, has been announced to take place over three days from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Miyako Messe in Kyoto. The theme for 2026 is “High Impact.” With a mission to share Japan’s most exciting indie games with the world, BitSummit has...
The Japan Hobby Association has announced that “The 50th Japan Hobby Show 2026,” one of the largest festivals for the hobby and handmade market, will be held over three days from May 8, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. Since its first edition in 1976, the event has been supported as a place for makers to...