Key Information for the 2026 AFF Exhibition
Release time:
2026-02-12
Target Buyers: Brand owners, retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce platforms, designer brands from Japan and Asia.
Key Information for the 2026 AFF Exhibition
1. Osaka Exhibition (Spring 2026)
- Exhibition Name: The 47th AFF・Osaka 2026 Spring
- Time: April 7 (Tuesday) to April 9 (Thursday), 2026, 10:00–17:00 (closes at 16:00 on the last day)
- Location: My Dome Osaka (2-5 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)
- Exhibition Area: Approximately 6,000㎡
- Expected Exhibitors: Over 530 companies, 635 booths
- Product Range:
- Apparel: T-shirts, shirts, suits, sportswear, underwear, swimwear, children's wear, etc.
- Fabrics and Accessories: Cotton, linen, silk, wool, knitwear, leather, zippers, buttons, lace, etc.
- Home Textiles and Accessories: Loungewear, towels, hats, scarves, gloves, jewelry, etc.
- Special Zones: AFF Selection Zone, Southeast Asia Enterprise Zone, ODM Design Proposal Zone
2. Tokyo Exhibition (Summer 2026)
- Exhibition Name: The 48th AFF・Tokyo 2026 Summer
- Time: June 9 (Monday) to June 11 (Wednesday), 2026, 10:00–17:00 (closes at 16:00 on the last day)
- Location: Sunshine City Tokyo Culture Hall (Sunshine City Tokyo)
- Exhibition Area: Approximately 8,500㎡
- Expected Exhibitors: 852 companies, 1,036 booths
- Highlights:
- Gathers leading Japanese buyers such as Itochu Corporation, Rakuten, AMAZON JAPAN, Toray, etc.
- Launches the "AFF Premium Area", selecting high-quality suppliers with capabilities for small-batch, quick-response production.
- Features the "AFF Selection" zone, showcasing cost-effective production resources from countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh.
Core Advantages of the Exhibition
- High Transaction Conversion Rate: Previous data shows that exhibitors' intention-to-transact rate exceeds 90%, with each exhibitor connecting with over 50 effective clients on average, 60% of whom are new customers.
- Precise Connection to the Japanese Market: Most exhibitors have experience in trading with Japan and are familiar with Japan's stringent requirements for quality, delivery times, and environmental standards.
- Dual Exhibition Mode: Supports an online-offline linkage model of "products on-site, exhibitors online, buyers on-site" to enhance exhibition efficiency.
- Trends and Forums: On-site industry forums and trend releases are held, where experts share the latest market dynamics in Japan, helping companies grasp the three major trends of "fast fashion," "sustainability," and "functionality."
Exhibition Recommendations
- Target Buyers: Brand owners, retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce platforms, designer brands from Japan and Asia.
- Suitable Exhibiting Enterprises:
- Apparel, fabric, and accessory manufacturers with OEM/ODM capabilities.
- Enterprises with factories in Southeast Asia, supporting the "China+1" supply chain layout.
- Enterprises focusing on eco-friendly materials (e.g., organic cotton, recycled polyester), antibacterial/odor-resistant, waterproof/breathable, and other functional products.
