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【On-the-Ground Report】A Comprehensive Guide to Major MICE Facilities and Unique Venues in Busan, South Korea, Featuring Over 70 Images (BEXCO, BPEX, Nurimaru, and More)

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...

Taipei Game Show 2026: January 29–February 1 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.History and Highlights of One of the Asia-Pacific Region’s Leading Game Trade Shows

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...

Discover the World’s Most Iconic and Large-Scale Trade Shows

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...

[Overseas Coverage] Visiting a Japanese Fan Exchange Event in Lyon, France That Attracted 40,000 Visitors Over Two Days — What a Japanese Exchange Student Learned About How Japan Is Seen from France

My name is Yamamura, and I am currently studying abroad in Lyon, France. I am aspiring to build a career in the MICE industry in the future. During my stay, I had the opportunity to cover Japan Touch Lyon 2025, a Japanese culture event that attracted approximately 40,000 visitors over two days. What emerged from...

World’s Largest Mobile & Connectivity Event: What Is MWC Barcelona 2026?

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...

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Overseas Exhibition Field Report: Tokoname, Aichi Takes on ITF Taipei International Travel Fair 2025 — A Maneki-Neko & Pottery City Next to Centrair Finds Real Traction in Taiwan

Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture, located just beside Chubu Centrair International Airport, has long faced the challenge of being bypassed by overseas visitors. To address this, and to communicate the appeal of its signature “maneki-neko” culture and ceramic craftsmanship directly, Tokoname made its first appearance at Taiwan’s largest travel fair, the Taipei International Travel Fair...

Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai Opens A New Landmark Rises Within the 303-Metre Wasl Tower

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...

[On-site Report from Korea] KOREA MICE EXPO 2025 Held at COEX, Seoul, November 3–5 — The Power of Korea’s United MICE Industry and a Look at the Event as a Whole

KOREA MICE EXPO 2025 (KME2025) concluded successfully after three vibrant days from Monday, November 3 to Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at COEX in Seoul. Organized by the Korea MICE Association and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, KME2025 stands as Korea’s leading international certified exhibition in the...

What “Expo 2030 Riyadh” Envisions for the City of the Future — The Culmination of Saudi Arabia’s national strategy “Vision 2030” and the evolving capital, Riyadh

On October 13, 2025, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will close. Next, from October 2030 to March 2031, a large-scale World Expo will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Expo 2030 Riyadh coincides with the pivotal year when the UN SDGs and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reach their conclusion. Bringing together countries and organizations from around...

[Report] APEC 2025 Will Be Staged in Korea’s Ancient Capital, Gyeongju — An Easy Day Trip About 30 Minutes by KTX from Busan; What Kind of Place Is Gyeongju, and Why It’s Worth a Visit for Business Travelers

When people in Japan hear “ancient capital,” they may think of Kyoto, Nara, Kamakura, or Kanazawa. In Korea, Gyeongju, Kaesong, and Buyeo are renowned ancient capitals. Unlike Japan, each of these cities served as the capital of a different dynasty. From Busan, Korea’s high-speed KTX takes only about 30–40 minutes one way; in no time,...

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A Complete Guide to “Messe Taoyuan,” Taiwan’s New MICE Hub — 23 Minutes from the International Airport; A Full Look at the Exhibition Hall, Conference Center, and Commercial Mall / Interview with the Operating Representative

Opened in 2024, “Messe Taoyuan” (桃園会展中心, Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center) stands at Taiwan’s gateway as a new landmark that blends artistry with functionality. It is designed as an ideal platform for large-scale international conferences, specialized trade fairs, corporate events, and industry exchange. With the potential to elevate Taiwan’s MICE industry into an Asia–Pacific hub,...

One of the World’s Largest Game Exhibitions, “gamescom,” Opens August 20–24, 2025 in Cologne, Germany / The Event’s History and What’s Next — Plus Information on Japanese Exhibitors

Held annually in Cologne, Germany, gamescom goes beyond a conventional game exhibition. It has established itself as one of the world’s largest computer and video game events and as Europe’s largest business platform. Operating a unique hybrid model that serves both B2B (business-to-business) for industry professionals and B2C (business-to-consumer) for general game fans, it has...

Overseas Report: Busan’s Ocean-View Workation Center — A Business Base That Shows the City’s Potential Beyond Tourism (Location, Facilities, and User Feedback)

Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city. From Japan it’s an easy trip by air or ferry, which makes it a popular overseas destination. Yet its role as a stage for business is less well known. Our editorial team visited a workation center in Busan—a place you can use as a first step for doing business—and...