The 28th Japan International Seafood Show will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together the latest developments in domestic and international fisheries resources, aquaculture technology and seafood processing technology.
The Japan International Seafood Show will be held over 3 days from 19 to 21 August 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight's East Halls 2 and 3, with a large-scale exhibition featuring 600 companies and 1,500 booths. The event will present a wide range of information on the latest fisheries-related technologies, resource management, hygiene and quality control, and aquaculture technology.
News item 1 positioned fisheries resources as “resources,” reporting on resource proposals from India, Southeast Asia and Russia, as well as initiatives to utilize underused fish and develop higher-value processed products. It highlighted efforts to restore Japan's standing as a fisheries nation.
News item 2 reported that approximately 150 students from 日本さかな専門学校 (a fisheries vocational school) are expected to attend. The event will include educational programs for parents and children aimed at increasing interest in fish. Applications reached an all-time high of approximately 3,000, with 200 groups comprising 400 people to attend by lottery.
News item 3 reported that approximately 60% of exhibitors intend to expand their overseas sales channels. The event will be held alongside events including the World Sushi Cup, which promotes a renaissance among sushi chefs overseas.