Best Aerospace & Defence Trade Shows in Japan
15 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 15 Aerospace & Defence trade shows in Japan with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 8,284 exhibitors, led by SMART LOGISTICS Expo (an estimated 2,036 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 1-4, Atrium, Conference Tower), 幕張メッセ and COEX (and Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas mentioned for 2027). Events run across 5 regions including Chiba Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture.
What counts as a Aerospace & Defence trade show: Aerospace & Defence trade shows cover flight, space and the military domain — airframes, airlines and air transport, space and astronautics, military technology, defence and naval systems, and drones.
Top Aerospace & Defence trade shows in Japan
SMART LOGISTICS Expo
17–19 Mar 2027~2,036 exhibitorsTourism EXPO Japan
24 Sep 2027~1,350 exhibitorsJIMTOF 2026 The 33rd JAPAN INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOL FAIR
26–31 Oct 20261,134 exhibitorsJAPAN INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE EXHIBITION 2024
17 May 2028~650 exhibitorsINTERMOLD
14–16 Apr 2027~512 exhibitors6 EXPO
18 Nov 2026~500 exhibitors- 9 Sep 2027~500 exhibitors
DSEI Japan 2027
28–30 Apr 2027~470 exhibitorsANEX 2027
30 Apr 2027~350 exhibitorsSPEXA -Space Business Expo
12–14 May 2027312 exhibitors
Upcoming Aerospace & Defence trade shows in Japan
JIMTOF 2026 The 33rd JAPAN INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOL FAIRFlagship26 Oct 2026Tokyo, JP26 Oct 2026Tokyo, JP1,134Fact
SPEXA -Space Business ExpoInternational12 May 2027Tokyo, JP12 May 2027Tokyo, JP312Fact
Tourism EXPO JapanFlagship24 Sep 2027Tokyo, JP24 Sep 2027Tokyo, JP1,350Estimate
SMART LOGISTICS ExpoInternational17 Mar 2027Tokyo, JP17 Mar 2027Tokyo, JP2,036Estimate
JAPAN INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE EXHIBITION 2024International17 May 2028Tokyo, JP17 May 2028Tokyo, JP650Estimate
Aeromart NagoyaInternational28 Sep 2027Nagoya, JP28 Sep 2027Nagoya, JP220Estimate
6 EXPONational18 Nov 2026Chiba (Makuhari), JP18 Nov 2026Chiba (Makuhari), JP500Estimate
DSEI Japan 2027National28 Apr 2027Chiba, JP28 Apr 2027Chiba, JP470Estimate
International Business Conventionfor aero engines, gas turbines & propulsion equipmentInternational17 Nov 2026Kobe, JP17 Nov 2026Kobe, JP250Estimate
ANEX 2027International30 Apr 2027서울특별시, JP30 Apr 2027서울특별시, JP350Estimate
WCAAE 2027International16 Nov 2026Osaka, JP16 Nov 2026Osaka, JP
The 13th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2021)International14 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP14 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP
IGTC2027International31 Mar 2027Yokohama, JP31 Mar 2027Yokohama, JP
INTERMOLDNational14 Apr 2027JP14 Apr 2027JP512Estimate
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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