Best Trade Shows in Japan
392 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Japan ranks among Asia's largest exhibition markets, with Tokyo as its primary hub; Tokyo Big Sight, the country's biggest venue at roughly 115,000 square metres, hosts around 300 events a year. The export economy centres on automobiles, industrial machinery, electronics and precision instruments. Its principal fair cities are Tokyo, Chiba and Osaka, served respectively by Tokyo Big Sight, Makuhari Messe and INTEX Osaka. Flagship events include CEATEC, Japan's leading electronics and IT exhibition; the Japan Mobility Show, successor to the Tokyo Motor Show; and FOODEX Japan, one of Asia's largest food and beverage trade shows.
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 392 trade shows in Japan with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 78,564 exhibitors, led by JIAM (an estimated 10,423 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 144 of them — SMART LOGISTICS Expo (2,036 companies), Zero Emission Thermal Power Generation EXPO (1,420), JIMTOF 2026 (1,099). Events run across 62 cities including Tokyo, Osaka and 서울특별시. The tracked calendar opens with DANCE DELIGHT WEB SITE (13 Aug 2026).
Top industries in Japan
The industries Japan's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.
- Industrial & Manufacturing8%·18,600
- IT & Software7%·17,200
- Fashion & Apparel7%·15,800
- Home, Furniture & Interiors5%·12,400
- Food & Beverage5%·11,300
- Chemicals & Materials4%·10,700
- Energy & Utilities4%·10,600
- Construction & Building4%·10,300
By estimated exhibitor count across Japan trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.
Top trade shows in Japan
JIAM
27–30 Nov 2026~10,423 exhibitorsSMART LOGISTICS Expo
17–19 Mar 2027~2,036 exhibitorsKIMES 2027
31 Oct 2026~1,490 exhibitorsZero Emission Thermal Power Generation EXPO
9–11 Sep 20261,420 exhibitorsTourism EXPO Japan
24 Sep 2026~1,350 exhibitorsJIMTOF 2026
26–31 Oct 20261,099 exhibitorsFOOMA JAPAN '2026
8–11 Jun 2027~1,056 exhibitorsManufacturing World
6 Oct 20261,010 exhibitorsContent Tokyo
23 Jun 2027~950 exhibitorsIPF Japan 2026
1 Dec 2026~853 exhibitors
Upcoming trade shows in Japan
Event
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Location
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Japan International Seafood & Technology ExpoInternational19 Aug 2026Tokyo, JP19 Aug 2026Tokyo, JP438Fact
Preview In SEOUL 2026National19 Aug 2026서울특별시, JP19 Aug 2026서울특별시, JP576Estimate
future-mobility-weekNational25 Aug 2026서울특별시, JP25 Aug 2026서울특별시, JP247Estimate
Hi Korea SeoulInternational25 Aug 2026서울특별시, JP25 Aug 2026서울특별시, JP394Fact
1 EXPONational26 Aug 2026Osaka, JP26 Aug 2026Osaka, JP196Fact
JAPAN JEWELLERY FAIR 2026National26 Aug 2026Tokyo, JP26 Aug 2026Tokyo, JP320Fact
DIY JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026National27 Aug 2026Chiba, JP27 Aug 2026Chiba, JP529Estimate
7 EXPORegional28 Aug 2026Osaka, JP28 Aug 2026Osaka, JP80Fact
JASIS 2026National2 Sep 2026Muenchen, JP2 Sep 2026Muenchen, JP144Estimate
1 EXPOInternational9 Sep 2026Chiba (Tokyo exhibition at Makuhari Messe, JP9 Sep 2026Chiba (Tokyo exhibition at Makuhari Messe, JP385Fact
3 & EXPOInternational9 Sep 2026Chiba (Tokyo metro area), JP9 Sep 2026Chiba (Tokyo metro area), JP385Fact
AUTOMOTIVE WEIGHT REDUCTION EXPO JAPANNational9 Sep 2026Tokyo (also held in Nagoya), JP9 Sep 2026Tokyo (also held in Nagoya), JP192Estimate
BATTERY JAPANInternational9 Sep 2026Chiba, JP9 Sep 2026Chiba, JP393Fact
FoundrytechNational9 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP9 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP129Estimate
ThermotecNational11 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP11 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP177Estimate
Tokyo Gendai ( )National11 Sep 2026Yokohama, JP11 Sep 2026Yokohama, JP65Fact
AMWC JapanInternational12 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP12 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP262Estimate
AI 2026Regional16 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP16 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP235Fact
Tourism EXPO JapanFlagship24 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP24 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP1,350Estimate
10 EXPOInternational30 Sep 2026Chiba, JP30 Sep 2026Chiba, JP741Fact
BEYOND BEAUTY TOKYO 2026International30 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP30 Sep 2026Tokyo, JP28Estimate
DX │ WeekNational30 Sep 2026Osaka, JP30 Sep 2026Osaka, JP180Estimate
DX EXPO │ WeekNational30 Sep 2026Osaka, JP30 Sep 2026Osaka, JP173Fact
OPIENational30 Sep 2026JP30 Sep 2026JP700Estimate
Manufacturing WorldInternational6 Oct 2026Osaka, JP6 Oct 2026Osaka, JP1,010Fact
13 EXPONational7 Oct 2026JP7 Oct 2026JP194Fact
GARDEX 2026International7 Oct 2026Chiba, JP7 Oct 2026Chiba, JP634Fact
TOOL JAPAN 2026International7 Oct 2026Chiba (Mihama-ku, JP7 Oct 2026Chiba (Mihama-ku, JP634Fact
EDIX OsakaNational13 Oct 2026Kiev, JP13 Oct 2026Kiev, JP104Fact
MessefrankfurtNational19 Oct 2026JP19 Oct 2026JP439Fact
AI AI / AI / AI Japan DX & AX WeekNational21 Oct 2026Chiba, JP21 Oct 2026Chiba, JP417Fact
Beautyworld TokyoInternational21 Oct 2026Tokyo, JP21 Oct 2026Tokyo, JP828Fact
JIMTOF 2026International26 Oct 2026Japan, JP26 Oct 2026Japan, JP1,099Fact
BIOPLUS INTERPHEX KOREAInternational28 Oct 2026서울특별시, JP28 Oct 2026서울특별시, JP274Fact
IJT Autumn 2025National28 Oct 2026Tokyo, JP28 Oct 2026Tokyo, JP387Fact
INTERMOLDNational1 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP1 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP512Estimate
Best Expo for Japanese FoodInternational11 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP11 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP451Fact
NexTech Week 2026National11 Nov 2026Chiba (Makuhari, JP11 Nov 2026Chiba (Makuhari, JP496Fact
9 WEEK ( :GX WEEK)National18 Nov 2026Osaka, JP18 Nov 2026Osaka, JP180Fact
DRINK JAPAN 2026National18 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP18 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP170Fact
PAN-EXHIBITION FOR WASH AND CLEAN 2026National18 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP18 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP148Fact
JIAMNational27 Nov 2026Osaka, JP27 Nov 2026Osaka, JP10,423Estimate
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade shows are there in Japan?
Event Scout currently tracks 392 trade shows in Japan, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in Japan?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in Japan run in September and October.
What are the biggest trade fairs in Japan in 2026?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Japan in 2026 are JIAM (~10,423 exhibitors), Highly-functional Material Week (~2,130 exhibitors) and SMART LOGISTICS Expo (~2,036 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in Japan?
Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in Japan. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.
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