Tokyo International Pen Show 2026 is about to open, with the sellout of Fast Passes and the lineup of 6 premium seminars officially announced. The seminars can be attended at the venue, and admission is free for people aged 65 and over.
Tokyo International Pen Show 2026 will be held from 21 to 23 November at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial and Trade Center in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, and 3-day Fast Pass admission tickets have already sold out. Ahead of the opening, the organizers have announced 6 premium seminars.
Each session will be held on the third floor of the venue, with capacity for 30 people. Attendees may come and go freely, and admission will close once each session is full. A same-day admission ticket is required to attend a seminar, and attendees may listen to sessions on the date covered by their admission ticket.
The seminar lineup includes sessions on the history of fountain pens and the origins of modern writing instruments, the history of Japanese fountain pen manufacturers, a search for fountain pens at antique markets, an introductory illustration workshop, an introductory fountain pen course, and a discussion of the world of fountain pens with an active nib craftsman. The speakers include specialists, collectors and industry representatives from each field.
People aged 65 and over are eligible for free admission after 12:00 on 22 and 23 November. Visitors will also receive information on the event’s aim of passing writing culture on to the next generation.
The event overview provides details on the name, dates, venue, access and admission fees, along with links to the official website and ticketing page.