Frequently Asked Questions

The event will take place in-person in Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre, Tokyo Japan between 14-16 October 2026

14 October  2025: 10:00 - 17:00

15 October  2025: 10:00 - 17:00

16 October  2025: 10:00 - 17:00

Hi Japan is Japan's premier food ingredients event. This annual exhibition unites the nation's leading food and beverage suppliers, buyers, R&D experts, and production specialists under one roof.

Hi Japan provides the ultimate platform for showcasing and sourcing F&B ingredients, technologies, and solutions designed for the Japanese market. Attendees have the opportunity to forge valuable connections with local and international industry leaders and innovators, while gaining a competitive edge through cutting-edge insights tailored to the Japanese F&B landscape.

Tokyo Big Sight has access not only from central Tokyo and all other regions of Japan, but from around the world as well. Tokyo Big Sight is close to major airports, only about 60 minutes from Narita International Airport and about 25 minutes from Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) by airport bus.

Haneda Airport is located just 30 minutes away from the city center by train. The airport's growing number of international flights are making Tokyo even much more convenient.

In 2026, we are expecting +38,000 attendees.

Yes, it is always possible to upgrade later and in addition can purchase several sponsorship items increasing ROI as well. Please speak with your account manager.

Your main stand holder will need to register you directly via the Exhibitor Manual. Once they register you, you will receive an email with a link to your registration form, where you will need to complete some additional information. Once done you will be registered for the event.

Please view our exhibitor stands page here.

• Individuals below 18 years of age are not allowed inside the exhibition hall.
• Students from relevant industries with valid institute ID will be allowed entry on the last day, starting at 2:00 pm.
• The organisers reserve the right to allow admission.
• The organisers reserve the right to check all attendees at all entrances for security reasons.
• Entrances badges must be worn at all times during your stay inside the exhibition hall.
• The badge is not valid for entry if it is torn or disfigured.
• Cameras, bottles, cans or tins are not allowed inside the exhibition hall.
• Food and beverages are not permitted to be taken inside the exhibition hall.
• Photography & Videography without prior written permission from the organisers is strictly prohibited.
• The organisers are not liable for any loss or theft of valuables and personal belongings.
• The consumption of banned substances is strictly prohibited inside the exhibition hall.

Exhibitor Warning

Some Fi exhibitors have been fraudulently targeted by a company called Expo Guide

EMERGENCY WARNING: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SIGN ANY FORMS FROM THESE COMPANIES..

Expo Guide / FairGuide.com / Construct Data Verlag / International Fairs Directory / Fairs & Business target companies through legitimate exhibition guides. Their current activities cover companies throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Included in their group is debt collection agency Gravis Inkasso Gmbh and Swiss debt collection agency Premium Recovery AG (a Construct Data subsidiary) which works in partnership with the various guides to intimidate exhibitors into paying.

These publications have no connection with us, or any of our events.

We strongly advise our exhibitors, and the entire exhibition community, to be most vigilant against this and similar organisations.

There are many so-called guides that mail deceptive contracts and then harass those who sign them in error for money.

However the sheer scale and systematic way in which these guides attack exhibitors is outrageous.

Please contact us directly if you have any questions.

No, visitors can attend the event for free.

To ensure safety, anyone under the age of 16 is not permitted to attend Hi Japan.

Nursing mothers with babies are welcome at the event, and a private lactation room will be available on-site for your convenience. However, for safety purposes, we require a responsibility waiver to be completed upon check-in.

Check visa requirements

For visa information, please click here.

Yes, there are catering facilities available at the venue.

• Individuals below 16 years of age are not permitted to attend Hi Japan.
• Nursing mothers with babies are welcome but must complete a responsibility waiver upon check-in.
• Entrance badges must be worn at all times during the event and are invalid if torn or disfigured.
• Cameras, bottles, cans, or tins are not allowed inside the exhibition hall.
• Food and beverages are not permitted inside the exhibition hall.
• Photography and videography without prior written permission from the organizers are strictly prohibited.
• The organizers reserve the right to allow admission and conduct security checks at all entrances.
• The organizers are not liable for any loss or theft of valuables or personal belongings.
• The consumption of banned substances is strictly prohibited inside the exhibition hall.