RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026
RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026
Welcoming over 10,000 visitors, RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026 will be held in conjunction with the conference. The exhibition will feature three themed zones highlighting initiatives that address common challenges in the retail industry, as well as cutting-edge technologies. It offers a valuable opportunity for attendees to explore future business models and expand their professional networks. The exhibition is open to all registered participants. Those not attending the conference may also join free of charge with advance registration.
- Title
- RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026
- Date & Time
- Thursday, October 8, 9:00–18:00; Friday, October 9, 9:30–17:20
- Venue
- Hall E, Tokyo International Forum
- Organizers
- Japan Retailers Association (JRA)
Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Associations (FAPRA)
- Exhibition Scale
- 33 companies, 200 booths (planned)
- Entrance fee
- Free
- Expected Attendees
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1) Registered international conference participants (From the 18 countries and regions participating in FAPRA)
2) Professionals in retail, distribution sector, and consumer goods manufacturing companies (Executives and senior management / Management & Sales Planning / IT & Digital transformation Promotion / Product Development & Marketing / Logistics & Inventory Management / Human Resources, Public Relations, Sustainability, etc.)
Exhibition Map (Hall E, Tokyo International Forum)
Exhibitors*As of the end of May (33 companies)
Cutting-edge Retailers and Distribution Zone
- AEON Co., Ltd.
- CP AI Robotics Co., Ltd.
- Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.
- Ishokudogen.com Co., Ltd.
- ITOCHU GROUP（NIPPON ACCESS, INC.）
- The Japan Industrial Association of Electronic Article Surveillance Machines (JEAS)
- Malaysia Retailers Association
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
- National Supermarket Association of Japan
- Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation
- Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.
- TOKYU CORPORATION
Retailers Business Solutions Zone
- AVITA, Inc.
- BIPROGY Inc.
- Celebal Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Fujitsu Limited
- Future Architect, Inc.
- HBLAB JAPAN Co., Ltd.
- IntaSect Communications Inc.
- Kiva Co., Ltd.
- Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- NCR Commerce Japan Ltd.
- NS Solutions Corporation
- SOLUM CO., LTD.
- TERAOKA SEIKO Co., Ltd.
- Toshiba Tec Corporation
- TURN CLOUD JAPAN INC.
- VINX CORP.
Japanese Culture, Tradition, and Subculture Zone
- ITO EN, LTD.
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Events and Activities Scheduled in the Exhibition Hall
RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026 Opening Ceremony
An opening ceremony featuring members of the Executive Committee and distinguished guests.
Thursday, October 8, from 9:00
FAPRA Heads of Delegation Tour
Representatives from FAPRA member countries and regions will be guided on a tour of the exhibition booths.
Thursday, October 8, from 13:00
Presentation by the Exhibitors
Major exhibiting companies will deliver presentations in the designated seminar space within the exhibition hall.
Thursday, October 8
9:00～“RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026” Opening Ceremony
11:00～11:30CP AI Robotics Co., Ltd.
Physical AI and the Future of 24/7 Retail
Song Yao, Representative Director, CP AI Robotics Co., Ltd.
11:50～12:20Future Architect, Inc.
AI Writes, AI Buys
Kenji Suzuki, Executive Officer, Distribution & Service Business Division, Future Architect, Inc.
12:40～13:10IntaSect Communications Inc.
Transforming retail with AI to unlock the true value of people
Zhihui Tian, New Business Development Division, TeamX Manager, IntaSect Communication Inc.
13:30～14:00Fujitsu Limited
Shibuya as One Department Store:
A New Department Store Strategy Built on Visitor Understanding
Masataka Ito, General Manager, Business Strategy Office TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE CO., LTD.
Hitoshi Kondou, Head of Retail & Service Strategic Growth Division, Fujitsu Limited
14:20～14:50ITO EN, LTD.
ITO EN's Overseas Business History and Outlook
－Bringing Oi Ocha to the World－
Kazuhiko Nakajima, Executive Officer, Head of International Business, ITO EN, LTD.
15:10～15:40ITOCHU GROUP（NIPPON ACCESS, INC.）
Creating domestic markets and driving global expansion through integrated Manufacturing, Distribution, and Retails
Tatsuya Imazu, Executive Controller, Senior Staff to the Merchandising Administration & Marketing, General Manager of Marketing & Digital Solutions, NIPPON ACCESS, INC.
16:00～16:30Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.
Aspiring to Be a Truly Global Company:
Enriching Lives and Delivering Smiles Worldwide
Taku Suzuki, Member of the Board, Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.
Friday, October 9
10:50～11:20VINX CORP.
Making AI the “New Normal”:
Designing Implementation and Adoption Strategies to Turn Innovation into the Norm
Tomohito Nishida, General Manager, Digital Solution Division, VINX CORP.
11:40～12:10Celebal Technologies Co. Ltd.
ERP Modernization
Ashok Kumar, Vice President, Celebal Technologies Co. Ltd.
12:30～13:00TERAOKA SEIKO Co., Ltd.
Creating the future of retail:
Innovations in bulk sales and mobile checkout
Fumikatsu Saitoh, Executive Director & Member of the Board, Business Unit Manager of Retail B.U., TERAOKA SEIKO Co., Ltd.
13:20～13:50Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.
Evolving Manufacturing and Expanding Business Domains
－Powered by Nitori’s Unique Business Model
Yuuji Okuwaki, Corporate Sales Business & Interior Remodeling Division General Manager, NITORI Co., Ltd.
14:10～14:40Toshiba Tec Corporation
Toshiba Tec’s Initiatives for Loss Prevention and Labor-Saving Solutions in Retail Stores
Yasuhiro Kakizaki, Retail Solutions Business Group, Product Planning & Creation Center, Retail Solution Smart Store Product Planning, Expert, Toshiba Tec Corporation
15:00～15:30Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.
7-Eleven’s Challenge ～Global one 7-Eleven～
Yusuke Kato, Head of International Business Management Office, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. / Executive Officer Overseas Business Support Office, SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD.
15:50～16:20Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
The Next Chapter of Retail Transformation:
Toward a Future Co-Created with AI
Soichi Fujii, Japan Industry Advisor, Worldwide Retail and Consumer goods Microsoft Corporation
Seating is limited to 80 attendees per presentation.
Details on how to attend each presentation will be announced on this page at a later date.
Speakers and presentation topics are subject to change.
J Character Shop, J Subculture Business Networking
This area will feature retail sales of Japanese character merchandise. Additionally, a dedicated business networking space will be established to facilitate meetings between visiting international retailers and Japanese subculture-related companies.
Thursday–Friday, October 8–9
Japanese Cultural Experience Program
A dedicated space will be set up within the exhibition hall for international participants and their accompanying persons to experience traditional Japanese culture.
Thursday–Friday, October 8–9
Schedule and program are currently being finalized and will be posted on the official website once confirmed.
