- Why choose this exhibition?
- Comments from Exhibitors
- Exhibit Zone
- Previous visitors
- Exhibit Booth Fees
- What is a Basic Booth?
- Booth Type
- Booth Options
- Venue Layout
- Cancellation Policy
Japan's largest service industry and food business exhibition! Why choose this exhibition?
- REASON01 An overwhelming exhibition scale for the hospitality, restaurant and school lunch industries!
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850 exhibitors, 2,300 booths, 65,000 visitors
We will create a place for the exchange of people, things, and information on one of the largest scales in Japan.
- REASON02 A wide range of exhibit categories aimed at the accommodation, dining, and catering industries!
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It has almost everything you need in the industry.
It allows you to grasp purchasing activities and trends efficiently, attracting key people such as management and purchasing departments .
- REASON03 Smooth exhibiting with the "HCJ App"
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Free digital business card exchange available to all exhibitors!
Search for products and booth locations easily! We support prompt sales follow-up and eliminate matching losses.
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REASON04
About 100 bottles every year!
Seminar and event planning -
We will invite well-known speakers and attract visitors who are highly sensitive to trends !
Past speakers
- REASON05 Media exposure!
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164,050,000 yen!
This is the advertising equivalent value of media exposure.It has been featured in various media.
Example: TVN-Sta (TBS), THE TIME, (TBS), WBS (TV Asahi), Day Day. (Nippon TV), Mezamashi TV (Fuji TV), etc.
Comments from Exhibitors
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Jinya Connect Co., Ltd. We are exhibiting to help revitalize the tourism industry through DX.
We look forward to exhibiting at HCJ every year, as it is a wonderful opportunity to present new products and hear about challenges facing the hospitality industry nationwide in an interactive manner . -
Yamato Refrigeration Industry Co., Ltd. We exhibited at the event as a venue to introduce new systems and new products in response to changing food culture.
This is a great opportunity to receive direct feedback from customers and use it to improve product development, so we would like to take on new challenges in inbound tourism measures. -
LA BOTTEGA We believe this exhibition is a great opportunity to introduce our products to the Japanese market .
I am very grateful to have the opportunity to meet many people from the accommodation industry, including not only hotels but also Ryokan Inns, that I have not been able to meet before . I am also looking forward to exhibiting next year.
Exhibit Zone
The following exhibit zones are now open for application. Please choose one and apply.
*The "Exhibition Zone" was decided based on the opinions of a planning committee made up of industry leaders and academics involved in exhibiting and visiting the show.
- Kitchen Equipment for Catering & Food Service
- Heating equipment, cooking equipment, freezing and refrigeration equipment, food display equipment, etc.
- Cafe/Bakery/Dessert
- Cafe drinks, beverage-related equipment, confectionery equipment, confectionery ingredients, bread-related equipment, frozen bread, raw and bread-making ingredients, etc.
- Food & Drinks for Professional-Use and
Local Products in Japan - Commercial food ingredients, raw materials, agricultural products, marine products, substitutes, allergy-friendly, halal and vegan food ingredients, sweets, beverages and other local specialties.
- Catering & Home-meal Replacement
Related and Package Containers Design - Melamine tableware, take-out containers, lunch boxes, nutrition management systems, menu planning systems, packaging-related products such as materials and designs, etc.
- Sanitation, Cleanliness
- Sterilization systems, cleaning and disinfection equipment, rodent and insect repellent equipment, sanitary clothing, air showers, HACCP-related equipment, smoking separation-related equipment, etc.
- Ecological and energy-saving measures
- Energy-saving and energy cost reduction products, CO2 reduction products, energy-saving service introduction, operation and maintenance consulting, building certification services, etc.
- Tableware
- Ceramics, lacquerware, silverware, cutlery, glassware, table linen, melamine tableware and reinforced porcelain, various condiments, food samples, menu books, etc.
- JAPAN Sauna and Spa EXPO
- Bath facility design, bath facility equipment and supplies, consumables, spa and aesthetic equipment and interior design, etc.
- PICK UPAI/TECH/DX INNOVATION ZONE
- Hotel systems, management tools, store management, service robots, data analysis and prediction tools, AI solutions, marketing and customer attraction support, human resources and labor management systems
- NEW Pet Tourism
- Pet food and treats, hotel services for dogs and cats, pet goods and grooming supplies, deodorizers, amenities, etc.
- NEW Wellness Tourism
- Wellness facilities (hot springs, spas, inns, resort hotels, camping, glamping, restaurants (healthy food), etc.), wellness, activities (nature experiences, hiking, cycling, yoga, SUP, sauna, meditation, Zen experiences, etc.), workation facilities (satellite/shared offices, training-type workation, (team building, executive training), incentive trips), local governments, tourism associations, DMOs, travel agencies
- NEW Staff Development & Recruitment
- Recruitment support, temporary staffing, human resource development support, work style reform support, personnel management systems, training services, foreigner recruitment support, etc.
- Interior/Exterior/ Guest Room Facilities & Amenities
- Bedding, furniture, guest room amenities, carpets and mats, curtains and blinds, air conditioning equipment, lighting fixtures, fitness equipment, etc.
- Design and Renovation for Hotels, Ryokans, Restaurants
- Remodeling, interior and exterior design, renovation proposals, business start-up support and consulting, franchise and business development, inbound tourism-friendly design and renovation, etc.
- Outdoor Equipment
- Outdoor tables, chairs, garden furniture, waterproof/water-repellent equipment, lighting equipment, parasols, outdoor cooking equipment, camping/glamping equipment, etc.
Previous visitors
Representative industries of our past visitors are as follows:
In addition, we have people from a variety of industries, including government agencies, building maintenance, and manufacturers.
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- City Hotel
- Economy Hotels
- Resort hotels
- Foreign-affiliated hotels
- Ryokan Inn
- Pension
- Glamping facilities, etc.
- Dining out
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- Casual to high class, Japanese, Western, Chinese, etc.
- Family Restaurant
- Japanese cuisine, Kappo, Sushi restaurant
- Chinese, Italian, French, Asian, ethnic cuisine, yakiniku, etc.
- Soba, udon, ramen
- Cafes and coffee shops
- Izakaya, Bar, Pubs
- Fast food etc.
- School lunches and ready-made meals
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- Industrial catering
- School Lunch
- Hospital meals
- Welfare Meals
- Side dishes
- Lunch box
- Lunch box delivery, etc.
- Architecture, design, development and planning
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- Planning and Design
- Space Coordinator
- Construction/architecture/construction shop
- Real estate developers, etc.
- Spa, hot baths, sauna
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- Spa & hot spring facilities
- sauna
- Esthetics, relaxation, etc.
- Trading companies, wholesalers
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- Kitchen equipment and cooking utensils / Food, beverages and seasonings / Food containers and packaging / Tableware
- Furniture, interior and exterior
- Hot bath and sauna related items/Amenities and consumables/Hygiene and cleaning
- Technology (IoT/ICT/AI/Robots), Electrical machinery, equipment, textiles, communications, etc.
- Retail
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- department store
- Supermarket
- Convenience stores
- Discount Store
- Drugstore
- EC etc.
- others
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- Government
- Building Maintenance
- Manufacturers, etc.
If you apply early, you can save 70,000 to 80,000 yen per booth! Exhibit booth fee (basic booth)
The exhibition fee should be calculated by multiplying the fee below by the number of booths applied for.
*There are also discount systems available, such as early registration and membership of the organizing organization (※1)!
- Early Bird Fee
- (Application deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025)
| Membership type | Price per booth (excluding tax) | Consumption tax (10%) | Price per booth (tax included) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member *1 | 370,000yen | 37,000yen | 407,000yen |
| Non-member | 390,000yen | 39,000yen | 429,000yen |
- Regular application fee
- (Application deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025)
| Membership type | Price per booth (excluding tax) | Consumption tax (10%) | Price per booth (tax included) |
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| Member *1 | 440,000yen | 44,000yen | 484,000yen |
| Non-member | 470,000yen | 47,000yen | 517,000yen |
* 1 "Members" refers to regular and supporting members of the nine host organizations (Japan Management Association / Japan Hotel Association / Japan Ryokan and Ryokan Association / International Tourism Japan Restaurant Association / Japan Tourism Facilities Association / Japan Food Service Association / Japan Bento Service Association / Japan Medical Food Association / Japan Kitchen Industry Association ).
Please check with each hosting organization for details on membership.
*The consumption tax rate in effect on the last day of the exhibition will apply.
What is a Basic Booth?
What is included in the "Basic Booth"
The following 1) and 2) will be carried out and handed over by the Secretariat.
- Basic booth (system panel specification), booth number plate, back panel, side panel
- Electrical installation
- Primary mains installation up to 100V/300W capacity per booth
- Wiring inside the booth (including installation of breakers)
*Exhibitors will be responsible for any main line construction that exceeds the supply capacity, secondary electrical construction (within the booth) such as switchboards and outlets, and electricity usage fees.
Other items included in the "Basic Booth" exhibition fee
- Invitation letters and envelopes (100 sets per booth) and posters (if desired)
→Tools to be used to attract visitors to your booth - Exhibitor My Page
- "WEB Guide (Exhibitor List/Product Search Page)" available to visitors
→Web publication period: December 2025 to February 2026 (planned) - Download environment for various data related to exhibition preparation
- Participate in "Pre-scheduled business matching" → Provide business opportunities with influential purchasing personnel
- "WEB Guide (Exhibitor List/Product Search Page)" available to visitors
- HCJ App (The following functions are provided free of charge to all exhibitors and visitors)
- 2. "Exhibitor List/Product Search" information can be viewed on the HCJ app
- Floor Map
- Digital business card exchange
1 booth = W2,970mm x D2,970mm x 2,700mm
- Booth decoration and rental equipment
- Electrical installation and usage fees
- Water and gas installation and usage fees, rental of sinks, etc.
- Company name plate
- Internet connection construction
*For details, please contact Kogeisha Co., Ltd. ( hcj@kogeisha.co.jp ).
Booth Type
The booth type will vary depending on the number of booths desired.
In addition, if you wish to have two-sides or three-sides open booths, you may need to apply for the "booth option" depending on the number of booths you apply for.
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Single Booth - You can choose from 1 to 6 booths.
- A system panel is installed between adjacent booths.
- If you are planning to have 1 or 2 booths, you will need to apply for the "2-Side Opening Option (Corner Booth)" to guarantee yourself a corner booth.
- If you have 3 or more booths, you will be guaranteed a corner booth free of charge.
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Double Booth - Available in 2x2, 2x3, 2x4, and 2x5.
- A system panel is installed between adjacent booths.
- If you are applying for 4 booths, you will need to apply for the "3-side Opening Designation Right (Double Booth)" to guarantee that 3 sides will be open to you.
- If there are six or more booths, three sides will be open (double booth) guaranteed free of charge.
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Space Booth - Available for selection with 12 or more booths.
- There is no system panel installed (4 sides open).
- For space booths only, calculation is based on 1 booth: 3m x 3m.
The secretariat will decide based on the following:
- Number of booths and exhibition zones
- Order of application
- Past performance (number of exhibits)
- Exhibited Products
- Demonstration (construction using water and gas)
- Other special notes from each company
*Booth locations will be announced on Exhibitor My Page in mid-November.
Last time, I was on the waiting list for a cancellation in September! Booth Options
Those who apply for 1-2 booths will have 2 booths available (corner booths),
If you wish to have 3 booths open (double booth) for those applying for 4 booths, you will need to apply for the "Booth Option" separately.
Please apply at the same time as exhibiting.
2-sides open booths Option (corner booth)
- Price (incl. tax)
- 132,000 yen
*This option is only available to exhibitors with 1-2 booths.
*Those exhibiting with a single booth or 3 or more booths are guaranteed two open spaces with no need for the booth option.
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3-sides open booths Option (double booth)
- Price (incl. tax)
- 330,000 yen
*This option is only available to exhibitors with 4 booths.
*Those exhibiting with double booths or 6 or more booths are guaranteed 3 sides to be open to the public without the need for booth options.
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Venue layout (planned)
The venue layout for HCJ2026 is as shown below.
When applying to exhibit, please select from the exhibit zones below according to the products you will be exhibiting.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your application after submitting it, you will be charged the following cancellation fees.
If you reduce the number of booths during the period below, a cancellation fee will be charged for the reduced number of booths.
- From the day after each application deadline (early, regular) to the day before the applicable date below
- 50% of the exhibition fee excluding tax
- On the day of an exhibitor briefing session or at an exhibition where an exhibitor briefing session is not held
After the announcement of the exhibition booth layout - 100% of the exhibition fee excluding tax
*The same cancellation regulations apply to cancellation of various paid options.