Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026 will take place from September 17 to 21, 2026, at Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall in Chiba, Japan. Organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), this year’s event marks the 30th anniversary of one of the world’s leading video game exhibitions and will be held over...
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, one of Asia’s largest global innovation conferences, was held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 27 to 29, 2026. During our visit to the event, we set out to identify technologies with the potential to impact and support the future of the MICE industry. What kinds of innovations could transform meetings,...
As the opening day of a mega-event arrives, how does an entire city respond? The 2026 World Cup, the world’s largest international football tournament, is being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament opened in Mexico on June 11, 2026, placing Mexico City at the center of global attention and activity. While...
VivaTech, Europe’s largest startup and technology event, will return to Paris, France, from June 17 to 20, 2026, marking its milestone 10th edition. Organizers are expanding the event footprint this year and expect approximately 180,000 participants from around the world. From cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to cleantech solutions aimed at addressing environmental challenges, VivaTech 2026...
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,...
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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...
Osaka’s Integrated Resort (IR), scheduled to open in 2030, has attracted significant attention in Japan. In seeking insight into how such a development may function in practice, we conducted on-site coverage of INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, which has emerged as a leading case study in the region. What does “integrated operations,” a...
KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), the largest exhibition and convention center in South Korea, is positioned as one of Asia’s leading MICE innovation platforms. Established on April 29, 2005, as a joint investment project between the national government and local authorities, KINTEX was developed with the dual objective of internationalizing Korea’s exhibition industry and addressing...
Among overseas destinations close to Japan, South Korea stands out for its accessibility. Within the country, Busan is the nearest major metropolitan city. With no time difference, convenient access, a mild and comfortable climate, reasonably priced hotels, and a wide range of affordable dining options, the city offers a familiar yet international environment. Traditional markets...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...