Best Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Trade Shows in Japan
15 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 15 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Japan with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 2,720 exhibitors, led by Content Tokyo (an estimated 950 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 1-4, Atrium, Conference Tower), Belle Salle Roppongi and Chiyoda Campus, Otsuma Women's University, Building H. Events run across 7 regions including Chiba Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture.
What counts as a Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade show: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows cover fine and contemporary art, sculpture, performing arts, music and instruments, photography, museums and libraries, books, antiques, stamp and coin collecting, handicrafts, model-making and sewing.
Top Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Japan
Content Tokyo
23 Jun 2027~950 exhibitorsIJT 2027
27–29 Jan 2027596 exhibitors- 20–22 May 2027452 exhibitors
Best Expo for Japanese Food
11–13 Nov 2026451 exhibitorsNexTech Week Tokyo
5–6 Aug 2027106 exhibitorsTokyo International Art Fair
26–27 Nov 2027~100 exhibitorsSeoul POPCON by CCXP
12 Jun 2027~34 exhibitorsLIFESTYLE WEEK Osaka
9–11 Jun 2027~31 exhibitorsThe 16th ICLLL 2026
27–29 Nov 202610th ICMDA
8–11 Apr 2027
Upcoming Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Japan
Best Expo for Japanese FoodInternational11 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP11 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP451Fact
IJT 2027International27 Jan 2027Chiba (Makuhari Messe, JP27 Jan 2027Chiba (Makuhari Messe, JP596Fact
NexTech Week TokyoRegional5 Aug 2027Kiev, JP5 Aug 2027Kiev, JP106Fact
Tokyo International Art FairInternational26 Nov 2027Tokyo, JP26 Nov 2027Tokyo, JP100Estimate
LIFESTYLE WEEK OsakaNational9 Jun 2027Tokyo, JP9 Jun 2027Tokyo, JP31Estimate
Content TokyoNational23 Jun 2027Tokyo, JP23 Jun 2027Tokyo, JP950Estimate
Seoul POPCON by CCXPSmall12 Jun 2027서울특별시, JP12 Jun 2027서울특별시, JP34Estimate
The 16th ICLLL 2026International27 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP27 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP
10th ICMDAInternational8 Apr 2027Hiroshima, JP8 Apr 2027Hiroshima, JP
Sapporo, JapanInternational3 Mar 2027Sapporo, JP3 Mar 2027Sapporo, JP
ICLL 2026International14 Jul 2027Fukuoka, JP14 Jul 2027Fukuoka, JP
JAPANTEX 202618 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP18 Nov 2026Tokyo, JP
presents 2026 ～7 Nov 2026Chiba, JP7 Nov 2026Chiba, JP
Gero Live Tour 2026「ECHOES」29 Nov 2026JP29 Nov 2026JP
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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