Japan Hobby Show to be held May 8-10, 2026!
Japan Hobby Association (General Incorporated Association) Press Release: October 15, 2025 The Japan Hobby Show will be held from May 8th to 10th, 2026! 50th Anniversary Exhibition: Exhibitor Applications Now Open The Japan Hobby
Association (President: Reiko Ehara) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the “50th Annual Japan Hobby Show 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from Friday, May 8th to Sunday, May 10th, 2026. Exhibitor applications began being accepted on the 15th (applications will close once the planned number is reached). We welcome companies and organizations that want to spread the appeal of hobbies and handmade crafts, people with handmade craft ideas or a desire to “show their creations,” and everyone who wants to help shape the future of hobbies. Official website
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/129372/18/129372-18-b334038733469ddf6e58382c488569f8-2500×1863.png Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Japan Hobby Show is one of the largest festivals in the handmade hobby market, bringing together handcrafts, tools, and creative passion. Since its first event in 1976, it has been supported by many companies, organizations, creators, and enthusiasts across generations and genres as a place for people who love making things to interact and communicate. The theme of the 50th event is “Create, Continue, Connect” We cherish the joy and possibilities of creation and the history of the Japan Hobby Show, which has continued for half a century. We hope to continue to expand the circle of hobby and handmade crafts, and to be a place that connects people, ideas, passion, and technology.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/129372/18/129372-18-e6d44812fc36e7b32b04a2252b80b2a3-2067×1379.jpg ■ Special 50th Anniversary Projects To commemorate our 50th
anniversary, we have prepared a number of special projects that are even more exciting than usual. The commemorative ceremony will feature not only leading figures in the hobby and craft industries, but also notable guests and popular craft artists from other industries, including art, fashion, and interior design. The special stage will feature talk sessions and events that transcend genres and
generations, sharing the cutting edge of manufacturing and hints for the future. There will also be a wide range of networking events where exhibitors and guests can interact, creating opportunities for new encounters and collaborations. In addition, we will be holding a number of hands-on events in which visitors can directly participate, such as “50 Workshops” and “50 Gift Campaigns” in celebration of our 50th anniversary. Not only will you be able to experience the joy of craftsmanship, but exhibitors, guests, and visitors will also come together to create the future of hobbies during these special three days. Event overview Name 50th 2026 Japan Hobby Show Session period Friday, May 8, 2026, Saturday, May 9, Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:00-17:00 Venue Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 7 Organizer Japan Hobby Association (General Incorporated Association) Management and Planning Support The Asahi Shimbun Company Concurrent Event 19th Hobby Cooking Fair 2026 Contact Us Japan Hobby Show Management Office MAIL:
hobbyshow@hobby.or.jp TEL: 03-5809-2801 (Reception hours 10:00-17:00 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) For more information about this release Press release attachments