What comes to mind when you hear the term “shareholder meeting”? For many, it is an annual corporate event often highlighted in the news each June—where top executives present business results and respond to questions from shareholders. While this perception is not inaccurate, it represents only one aspect of a much broader picture. Held regularly...
CUEW Showcase & Conference, an international event where music, culture, and business intersect, will take place over four days from April 9 to 12, 2026, in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event aims to create new connections between Japan, Asia, and the global market, providing a platform to support artists’ international expansion and to generate new business...
“The MICE industry sounds interesting, but what kinds of companies are actually involved?” For those with this question, this article provides an overview of the types of companies and organizations that operate within the MICE sector. MICE is an acronym for Meeting (corporate and organizational meetings), Incentive Travel (reward and training travel), Convention (international conferences),...
In recent years, board games have increasingly been used in business settings, including workshops and team-building programs. Alongside this trend, a growing number of events related to board games have emerged. Among them, Board Game Business Expo Japan 2026, commonly known as BGBE, stands out as a particularly noteworthy event. Now in its third edition,...
In today’s environment, where information is expanding at an unprecedented rate, human attention has become one of the scarcest resources — a concept often referred to as the attention economy. As competition for attention intensifies in digital spaces, often within seconds, the MICE industry is being reconsidered as a platform with distinct value. One reason...
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In January 2026, “TechGALA Japan 2026” was held in Nagoya.One particular session raised a central question: how should environments that foster innovation be designed? Do the events or communities you organize tend to bring together similar participants? Do they risk becoming spaces where attendees only listen to speakers? The structure of a setting can influence...
With the start of a new fiscal year, many professionals find themselves meeting new colleagues, joining new teams, and engaging with new business partners. This is also a season when opportunities to exchange business cards increase. At trade shows and events, conversations often begin with a simple introduction, and in some cases lead to unexpected...
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...
As heavy down jackets and winter coats return to the closet and lighter outerwear comes into season, March brings a tangible sense of spring, even amid the lingering chill in the air. While the arrival of pollen may be unwelcome news for some, the milder weather also makes it an inviting time to go out....
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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...
The MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions/Conferences, and Exhibitions/Events) industry plays a central role in facilitating international business and academic exchange, connecting companies, organizations, and academic institutions across borders. For event organizers, however, success is defined not only by the functional aspects of conferences or exhibitions, but also by the ability to maximize opportunities for interaction...
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...
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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...
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...
What Are Unique Venues? Unique venues refer to event locations that offer distinctive experiences beyond conventional meeting rooms or hotel banquet halls. These venues include places that are not typically used for events, such as historic buildings, museums, industrial heritage sites, gardens set in natural surroundings, and even waterfront facilities. By utilizing spaces with cultural,...