【February 2026】Notable Trade Shows and Events in Japan
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 as networking platforms for MICE professionals. In the Kanto region, events such as the Tokyo MICE Symposium, the International MICE Expo (IME), and YOKOHAMA MICE SHOWCASE 2026 will be held in close succession. It will be worth watching how these initiatives continue to develop—and whether similar movements will expand to other regions as well.
Kanto / Tokyo
DIVE BIZ SHOW 2026 (Comprehensive Diving Business Exhibition)
Dates: February 2–3
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall
DIVE BIZ SHOW 2026 brings together the latest diving-related products and services, serving as a business-oriented platform for professionals across the diving industry.
Tokyo MICE Symposium
Date: February 4
Venue: Kanze Noh Theatre
The Tokyo MICE Symposium introduces real-world experiences from practitioners engaged in global competition to attract international meetings and events. The program is designed to provide insights for MICE-related businesses as well as students interested in the industry, focusing on the appeal and challenges of bidding for and hosting international conferences and events.
Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2026
Date: February 4–6
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
The Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2026 is one of Japan’s largest international trade fairs for personal gifts and lifestyle products. A total of 1,584 companies are scheduled to exhibit, including 360 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions outside Japan. The show brings together a wide range of domestic and international products, attracting strong interest from professionals in retail, distribution, product planning, and related industries.
The event will be held concurrently with the following exhibitions:
The 101st Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2026
Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2026 – The 19th LIFE×DESIGN
LIVING & DESIGN 2026
The 39th Gourmet Show Spring 2026
With its cross-sector focus on gifts, design, and food, the exhibition provides opportunities for trend analysis and business matching across multiple lifestyle-related fields.
MONTAGE ONLINE 35th – Lifestyle Design Products Show
Date: February 4–6
Venue: Tokyo Ryutsu Center
MONTAGE ONLINE is a trade show showcasing lifestyle design products, presenting new collections from more than 150 brands. The event focuses on emerging trends in the lifestyle sector, serving as a platform for buyers and industry professionals to identify new design directions and products for the coming seasons.
Technical Show Yokohama 2026
Date: February 4–6
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
Technical Show Yokohama is one of the largest industrial technology and manufacturing trade shows in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The exhibition brings together a wide range of industrial technologies and products, highlighting innovations that support manufacturing, engineering, and industrial development.
Dai Nihon Ichi
Date: February 4–6
Venue: Ebisu Garden Place
Dai Nihon Ichi is a market-style exhibition that connects buyers and professionals with Japanese craftsmanship and manufacturing. The event introduces products rooted in traditional techniques as well as contemporary interpretations of Japanese monozukuri, offering opportunities for business matching and collaboration.
Back Office World 2026 [Spring]
Date: February 4–6
Venue: Makuhari Messe
Back Office World is a comprehensive exhibition for corporate back-office functions, including human resources, accounting, general affairs, and legal departments. The event covers a broad range of solutions and services aimed at improving operational efficiency and organizational management.
Disaster Prevention Technology Exhibition / Vibration Technology Exhibition
Date: February 5–6
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
This exhibition focuses on technologies and products related to disaster preparedness and mitigation, including earthquake countermeasures and flood prevention. In addition to product displays, related seminars are held to share knowledge and practical approaches to natural disaster risk management.
Wonder Festival
Date: February 8
Venue: Makuhari Messe
Wonder Festival is one of the world’s largest festivals dedicated to figures, sculptures, and garage kits. The event attracts creators, manufacturers, and fans from around the globe, showcasing a wide range of character figures and original works.
FACE to FES ’26
Date: February 10
Venue: Tokyo International Forum
FACE to FES is a real-world event designed to encourage direct dialogue by bringing participants face to face to address shared challenges. The program includes lectures covering current HR trends, workshops that draw insights from other companies’ practices, and networking opportunities for professionals facing similar issues.
International MICE Expo (IME)
Date: February 12
Venue: Tokyo International Forum
The International MICE Expo is one of Japan’s largest business matching events dedicated to the MICE industry. It is jointly organized by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and the Japan Congress and Convention Bureau (JCCB), providing a platform for buyers and suppliers to connect and discuss future MICE projects.
WOOD Collection 2026
Date: February 12–13
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
WOOD Collection 2026 is a business-oriented exhibition and trade fair dedicated to domestically produced timber in Japan. Featuring wood products from across the country, including Tama-grown timber from Tokyo, the event promotes the use of Japanese wood through the concept of sustainable forest cycles—planting, nurturing, harvesting, and utilizing. By connecting producers and buyers, the exhibition aims to stimulate demand for domestic timber and expand its applications across architecture, interior design, and related industries.
Logistics Solution Fair
Date: February 12–13
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
The Logistics Solution Fair is a specialized exhibition focused on improving productivity and efficiency in logistics and supply chain operations. A wide range of products, services, and case studies are presented, highlighting advanced initiatives and practical solutions to challenges faced across the logistics sector. The event serves as a knowledge-sharing platform for industry professionals seeking operational innovation.
International Coin Laundry EXPO 2026
Date: February 12–14
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
The International Coin Laundry EXPO 2026 is the only trade show in Japan dedicated exclusively to the coin laundry business. The exhibition brings together equipment manufacturers, service providers, and operators, offering insights into market trends, operational know-how, and business opportunities within the coin-operated laundry industry.
The 23rd International Auto Aftermarket EXPO 2026
Date: February 12–14
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
The 23rd International Auto Aftermarket EXPO 2026 brings together a wide range of automotive industry stakeholders, including automobile manufacturers and dealers, maintenance and body repair businesses, trading companies and parts distributors, as well as parts and accessories manufacturers. The exhibition functions as a comprehensive B2B platform for networking, information exchange, and business development across the automotive aftermarket sector.
HCJ2026
Date: February 17–20
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
HCJ2026 is one of Japan’s largest B2B trade shows for the service and food business industries. The event consists of three exhibitions held concurrently: the International Hotel & Restaurant Show, the Food Catering Show, and the Commercial Kitchen Equipment Exhibition. Together, they present products, services, and solutions spanning hospitality, food service, and commercial kitchen operations.
ProLight & ProVisual 2026
Date: February 18–20
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
ProLight & ProVisual 2026 originated as an exhibition for stage lighting manufacturers and distributors, and has evolved into a broader platform for professional production environments. Manufacturers, distributors, and rental companies of lighting and visual equipment gather to connect with on-site professionals, with the aim of fostering communication and generating new business opportunities for innovative stage and event productions.
Developers Summit (DevSumi)
Date: February 18–20
Venue: Ariake Central Tower Hall & Conference
Developers Summit, commonly known as DevSumi, is one of the largest conferences in Japan dedicated to software developers. The event provides a forum for sharing knowledge on software development, engineering practices, organizational culture, and emerging technologies, bringing together developers, engineers, and technical leaders from across the industry.
Eight EXPO 2026
Date: February 18–19
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Eight EXPO 2026 is a curated exhibition focused on AI, sales, and marketing solutions. Approximately 200 selected companies showcase tools and services designed to support business growth, customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making, making the event particularly relevant for business development and corporate strategy professionals.
YOKOHAMA MICE SHOWCASE 2026
Date: February 19
Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama
YOKOHAMA MICE SHOWCASE 2026 is an event aimed at MICE organizers and related professionals, highlighting experiences and the latest MICE content unique to Yokohama. Through presentations and experiential programs, the showcase introduces the city’s venues, services, and concepts for hosting meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.
Nostalgic 2days 2026
Date: February 21–22
Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama
Nostalgic 2days 2026 is one of Japan’s largest classic motor shows, bringing together vintage and historic automobiles from across the country. The event attracts collectors, enthusiasts, manufacturers, and restoration professionals, and serves as a platform for showcasing classic cars, aftermarket parts, restoration technologies, and automotive culture rooted in nostalgia.
Health & Wellness Expo 2026 (Kenko Hakurankai 2026)
Date: February 25–27
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Health & Wellness Expo 2026 is the largest B2B trade show in Japan dedicated to the health industry. The exhibition covers a wide range of fields, including wellness products, functional foods, healthcare services, fitness, and preventive health solutions, providing a comprehensive business platform for industry professionals.
CP+ (Camera & Photo Imaging Show)
Date: February 26–March 1
Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama
CP+ is one of the world’s largest international exhibitions for cameras, photography, and imaging technologies. The event brings together the latest products and innovations related to cameras, lenses, video equipment, imaging software, and visual expression, attracting both industry professionals and photography enthusiasts from Japan and overseas.
Marketing Technology Fair Tokyo
Date: February 26–27
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Marketing Technology Fair Tokyo is a specialized exhibition focused on digital marketing, showcasing technologies and solutions that address both current market needs and future trends. Exhibits include marketing automation, data analytics, AI-driven tools, and customer engagement platforms, making the event particularly relevant for marketing and business strategy professionals.
Toshima MONO-zukuri Messe
Date: February 27–28
Venue: Sunshine City
Toshima MONO-zukuri Messe is a trade fair that highlights outstanding products and advanced technologies from companies and organizations primarily based in Toshima Ward. In addition to manufacturing excellence, the event also features food, lifestyle goods, and local products, promoting the diverse appeal and craftsmanship of the area’s businesses.
Tokai / Koshinetsu / Hokuriku
High-Performance Materials Week
Date: February 18–20
Venue: Port Messe Nagoya
High-Performance Materials Week will be held in Nagoya for the first time. This large-scale materials exhibition brings together advanced materials and processing technologies that support next-generation manufacturing. The event is organized as a multi-exhibition platform, co-locating a wide range of specialized shows covering adhesion and bonding technologies, advanced ceramics, high-performance metals, functional films, sustainable materials, photonics, coating and painting equipment, materials DX, high-performance plastics, and mobility-related materials. By gathering these fields in one venue, the exhibition aims to promote cross-industry collaboration and innovation in materials development.
IT, DX & AI Comprehensive Exhibition
Date: February 25–27
Venue: Port Messe Nagoya
The IT, DX & AI Comprehensive Exhibition is the largest trade show in the Chubu region dedicated to system development, operation, and maintenance. The exhibition focuses on practical solutions related to IT infrastructure, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, and serves as a business platform for companies seeking to improve productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness through technology. It attracts a wide range of professionals, including system integrators, IT vendors, and corporate users from various industries.
Kansai / Osaka
Board Game Business Expo Japan
Date: January 31 – February 1
Venue: INTEX Osaka
Board Game Business Expo Japan is Japan’s first business-oriented board game event and one of the largest of its kind in western Japan. The event combines product sales with business networking, providing a platform for publishers, designers, distributors, and retailers to connect, showcase new titles, and explore collaboration opportunities within the growing board game market.
Kyoto Environmental Festival
Date: February 11
Venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza
The Kyoto Environmental Festival is a participatory and hands-on event focused on environmental awareness and education. NPOs, schools, companies, and other organizations active across Kyoto Prefecture exhibit their initiatives, allowing visitors to learn about environmental issues in an engaging and accessible way while considering practical actions for sustainability.
Osaka Auto Messe
Date: February 13–15
Venue: INTEX Osaka
Osaka Auto Messe is one of the Kansai region’s largest automotive events, centered on car customization, including dress-up styling and performance tuning. Attracting more than 200,000 visitors annually, the event features customized vehicles, parts, and accessories, and serves as a major showcase for trends in automotive culture and aftermarket products.
Auto-ID & Data Capture Expo Osaka
Date: February 19–20
Venue: MyDome Osaka
Auto-ID & Data Capture Expo Osaka is the only specialized exhibition in the Kansai region dedicated to automatic identification technologies. The event brings together solutions and applications related to barcode systems, RFID, sensors, and related technologies, offering a comprehensive view of how auto-ID solutions are being implemented across various industries.
Seafood Show Osaka
Date: February 25–26
Venue: ATC Hall
Seafood Show Osaka is one of the largest food trade shows in western Japan, focusing on seafood and related food products. The exhibition serves as a business platform for producers, processors, distributors, and buyers, highlighting trends, product development, and distribution within the seafood industry.
Chugoku / Shikoku
Yokai Expo
Date: February 22
Venue: Tonosho Town General Hall (Fretopia Hall)
Yokai Expo is a niche cultural trade fair that brings together people who share an interest in yokai and yokai-related culture. The event serves as a meeting point for creators, researchers, and fans, showcasing works and activities inspired by traditional folklore while highlighting contemporary interpretations of yokai culture.
Kyushu / Okinawa
21st World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) Convention 2026
Date: February 9–13
Venue: Fukuoka International Congress Center
The 21st WFTGA Convention will be held in Japan for the first time, bringing together professional tourist guides from approximately 60 countries and regions. As an international conference, it provides a platform for knowledge sharing, professional exchange, and discussion on global trends and best practices in guiding, interpretation, and tourism development.
BackpackFESTA
Date: February 24
Venue: Fukuoka International Congress Center
BackpackFESTA is one of Japan’s largest travel-related events for students. The event focuses on inspiring young people to explore the world through travel, offering talks, exhibitions, and networking opportunities related to overseas travel, study abroad, and global experiences.
Innovation Fes. Kumamoto
Date: February 12 – March 7
Venue: Kumamoto Morito Shin-Plaza, XOSS POINT., Kumamoto Hotel Castle, Kumamoto-jo Hall, Shinshigai Shopping Street
Innovation Fes. Kumamoto is a multi-venue exchange event and exhibition aimed at fostering innovation across Kumamoto Prefecture. Companies, universities, and research institutions from the region gather to showcase technologies, research, and collaborative initiatives, creating opportunities for cross-sector dialogue and the generation of new ideas.
