Best Trade Shows in Japan

500 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 500 trade shows in Japan with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 120,414 exhibitors, led by JIAM (an estimated 10,423 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 212 of them — SMART LOGISTICS Expo (2,036 companies), NEXT-GEN THERMAL POWER EXPO -TPEX- (formerly ZERO-E THERMAL EXPO) 2027 (1,420), Tourism EXPO Japan (1,305). Events run across 67 cities including Tokyo, Osaka and Chiba. The tracked calendar opens with PREE (3–6 Oct 2026).

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Top industries in Japan

The industries Japan's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

By estimated exhibitor count across Japan trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in Japan

Upcoming trade shows in Japan

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 500 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 October and November.
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), SMART LOGISTICS Expo (~2,036 exhibitors) and KIMES 2027 (~1,490 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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