About this expo
ISM Japan, modeled after ISM Cologne, stands as East Asia's premier trade fair for the sweets and snacks industry. It offers a vital platform for showcasing new products and innovations to key industry players across Japan and the broader East Asia region, including China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Taiwan, and South Korea.
The exhibition is structured into several zones, covering a wide array of products and technologies. The Main Product Zone features Sweets & Confectionery, Salted Snacks, Bakery Snacks, Specialty Snacks, Frozen Snacks, and Ingredients. The Specialty Market Zone highlights Free-From, Organic, Halal & Functional products, while the Technology Zone focuses on Sweets & Snack Processing & Packaging Technology. Additional categories include Chocolate & Sugar confectionery, Biscuits & Snack food, Healthy snacks & functional sweets, and Deep-frozen confectionery & Ingredients.
Attracting a diverse professional audience, ISM Japan welcomes wholesalers, distributors, importers, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores, and foodservice operators. The event is further enhanced by its co-location with several partner fairs, such as Anuga Select Japan, FABEX, and ProWine Tokyo, creating a comprehensive business environment. Concurrent programs like the ISM Japan Consumer Award (2026) and the Innovation Award (2026) also contribute to the event's dynamic offerings.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed
- Held annually at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo International Exhibition Center
- Attracted 956 exhibitors and 57,056 visitors across combined fairs (2026)
- Features 94% international exhibitors (2026)
- Co-located with several partner fairs, including Anuga Select Japan and ProWine Tokyo
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does ISM Japan 2027 take place?+
ISM Japan 2027 takes place from 13 to 15 April 2027 at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo International Exhibition Center, in Tokyo, Japan.
Who organizes ISM Japan?+
ISM Japan is organized by Koelnmesse Co. Ltd. (Japan), a subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany.
What industries and products are covered at ISM Japan?+
The event covers the sweets and snacks industry, featuring products like confectionery, salted snacks, bakery snacks, specialty snacks, frozen snacks, and ingredients. It also includes specialty market products (Free-From, Organic, Halal & Functional) and processing & packaging technology.
How can I attend or exhibit at ISM Japan?+
Professionals can register as visitors online for free pre-registration, or on-site for 5,000 JPY. Exhibitors can apply by emailing forms 1.10 and 1.30 to ismjapan@koelnmesse.jp. The Early Application Deadline is 31 August 2026, and the Application Deadline is 30 November 2026.