The Kyoto International Manga and Anime Fair 2026 (KYOMAF 2026), one of western Japan’s largest manga, anime, and game events, will take place on September 19 and 20, 2026. The event will be held across three venues: Miyako Messe and ROHM Theatre Kyoto as the main venues, and the Kyoto International Manga Museum as the...
Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 (TEJ), one of the world’s largest travel and tourism exhibitions, will be held from September 24 to 27, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. Bringing together destinations from across Japan and around the world, the four-day event welcomes approximately 180,000 visitors and features more than 1,300 exhibition booths, creating an atmosphere comparable...
When I was a child, one of the hardest parts of summer vacation homework was deciding on a topic for my independent research project. Looking back, choosing the subject may have been the most difficult part. Now, as an adult, every exhibition I visit brings new discoveries: “I never knew that,” or “I had no...
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...
TechGALA Japan 2026:BEYOND will be held over three days, from December 15 to 17, 2026, in the Sakae and Tsuruma districts of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Ahead of the event, the organizers have launched the official teaser website and announced the opening of applications for side events, along with the appointment of the event’s ambassadors. TechGALA:...
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As Japan enters July 2026, the country moves into one of its busiest seasons for exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, and cultural events. Despite the summer heat, the month offers numerous opportunities to discover new products, technologies, business trends, and networking opportunities across a wide range of industries. This article highlights 36 major exhibitions and events...
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,...
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...
Trade Shows & Events in Hokkaido DXPO Sapporo ’26 (Back Office / Sales & Marketing / IT & Information Systems / E-Commerce) June 30 – July 3 Access SapporoA business exhibition focused on operational efficiency and digital transformation (DX) for corporate management and administrative departments. The event covers areas such as back-office operations, sales and marketing,...
With the busy start of the new fiscal year beginning to settle down, this is also a time when many professionals may have a little more room to focus on new ideas and opportunities. This month as well, we have compiled a selection of trade shows and events that may provide useful business insights and...
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“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),...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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....
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...