INBOUND FOOD BUSINESS EXPO 2026｜Specialized Exhibition for Restaurants and Food Manufacturers Catering to Foreign Customers

A Leading Exhibition Expanding
Inbound Food Business Beyond 30 Million!

Why INBOUND FOOD BUSINESS EXPO?

Japan's inbound food business is booming, with tourist spending hitting a record 5.3 trillion yen in 2023. Food tourism, from city dining to rural markets, is on the rise. However, challenges like over-tourism, regional gaps, and dietary needs demand urgent solutions.
INBOUND FOOD BUSINESS EXPO is the key platform for tackling these issues and exploring new opportunities. From traditional Japanese cuisine to halal, plant-based foods, and foreigner-friendly services, this exhibition connects businesses to the future of inbound food.

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JAPAN FOODS WEEK Brings Together These Exhibitions

- Exhibited Products
  - Halal Food, Halal Certification Service
  - Vegan and Vegetarian Food
  - Plant-Based Food
  - Fresh Fish, Seafood, Marine Products, Dried Food
  - Food Gift Packaging Service
  - Interpretation Service, Interpretation App, Educational System
  - Foreign Employment Support, Dispatch Service
  - Currency Exchange Machine and Payment System
  - Inbound Gourmet Website, Reservation Service
  - Crowd Analysis and Web Marketing Service
  etc.
- A dedicated area featuring noodle, related products for the inbound market
  
  Noodle Pavilion
  
  Exhibited Products
  - Ramen
  - Udon
  - Soba
  - Various Noodle
  - Halal Soup, Ingredient
  - Vegetarian Soup, Ingredient
  - Vegan Soup, Ingredient
  - Gluten-Free Noodle
  - Noodle Tour Planning
  - Noodle App, Service
  etc.
Exhibited Products
- Mixer, Grinder
- Fermentation Equipment, Thermostats, Brewing Food Equipment
- Rice Washer, Rice Steamer, Cooler
- Tanks, Valves, Filters, Filling Machines
- Labeling Machine, Packaging Machinery Supplies
- Washing Machines, Sterilization Equipment, HACCP Products
- Measuring Instruments, Testing Equipment, Analysis, Testing Services
- Microbiome Analysis Equipment, Component Analysis Equipment
- Microorganisms (Koji mold, Yeast, Lactic Acid Bacteria, Natto, etc.)
etc.
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Concurrent Exhibition

3 Features of INBOUND FOOD BUSINESS EXPO

500* Exhibitors Gather

A leading exhibition in Japan, bringing together 500* companies specializing in food and restaurant services for foreign visitors.
50,000* Visitors Expected

A platform to directly market to 50,000* visitors in the food industry, including ramen, udon, soba shops, Japanese cuisine, and izakayas.
A Platform for
Trust with Clients

A platform for building trust with customers through real communication, such as tastings, product sampling, and live demonstrations of equipment.

*Expected/ Including co-located and concurrent exhibitions

Show Report 2025

Number of Visitors:
44,427

44,427 visitors from the fermentation, Japanese cuisine, and noodle industries visited, engaging in enthusiastic business negotiations over the course of three days.

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For Those Considering Exhibiting at INBOUND FOOD BUSINESS EXPO

Here are 4 key advantages:

1

Directly Promote to Japanese Restaurants, Izakayas, Wholesalers, and Retailers

As B2B exhibition, you will have the opportunity to meet with 50,000 highly motivated decision-makers from the foodservice, wholesale, and retail sectors.
2

Showcase Manufacturing Equipment Demonstrations

Demonstrate actual equipment at your booth, allowing hands-on experience and concrete business negotiations.

3

Promote New Products and Services with Tastings

Engage foodservice professionals and food retailers worldwide with tastings, providing a real marketing platform.
4

Share Research and Exchange Insights with Experts

Over 30 specialized seminars provide a place for professionals to share and exchange information.