The second edition of the Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition will be held in February 2025 in Dubai, the organizers said.
The three-day exhibition will showcase a diverse range of Japanese industries, from traditional crafts to cutting-edge technologies, providing a platform for meaningful connections and economic growth.
Announcing the details of the forthcoming trade expo, leaders of Japanese companies highlighted the importance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) being negotiated between Japan and the UAE and its role in enhancing bilateral trade and to drive business expansion in the UAE and the Middle East region.
Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition in Dubai
On September 18, the UAE and Japan announced the start of talks on reaching a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
The proposed pact aims to open new horizons of development partnership to support the prosperity and sustainable economic growth of the two countries and their peoples.
Toshimi Yamazaki, President and founder of Ringo Inc, and Executive Advisor of the Japan Trade Exhibition Organising Committee, said the exhibition is the largest B2B platform in the region, presenting Japan’s traditional and innovative industries to a dynamic market.
“It’s a step forward in strengthening cultural and economic ties between our nations considering the recent announcement of the launch of talks towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement,” he said.
Mai Sakaue, Executive Committee Chairperson, Japan Trade Exhibition, and CEO of MAICO Enterprises Inc., said the first edition in 2024 primarily featured exhibitors from Kyoto.
“In February 2025, we will bring together exhibitors from across Japan, representing industries as diverse as food, beauty, architecture, and even space technology,” he said.
Sakaue said the event will not only be an opportunity for business connections but also a celebration of Japan’s industrial and cultural diversity.
Rina Fujihashi, Organising Committee Member, said the first edition saw 95 exhibitors and attracted approximately 12,000 visitors.
“For 2025, we aim to host 150 exhibitors and welcome up to 30,000 visitors, including business leaders and general attendees interested in Japan’s heritage, innovations, and opportunities,” Fujihashi said.
The Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition offers participants an exceptional opportunity to explore business ventures, connect with key players, industry leaders, buyers, and decision-makers, engage in cross-cultural exchanges to strengthen ties between Japan and the UAE.
With an anticipated attendance of over 30,000 trade and public visitors, the show is poised to be the largest Japanese business matching show in the Middle East, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange between Japan and the MENA region.
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