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25 Apr 2024

Interpets Asia Pacific Sets New Attendance Record, Signals Growing International Interest in Japan's Pet Industry

Tokyo, 25 April 2024. Interpets Asia Pacific, the leading international fair for a better life with pets in Japan, set a new attendance record this year as 67,022 visitors sourced at Tokyo Big Sight. Expanded by an additional hall at this edition, the event hosted 739 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions (567 domestic and 172 international). Overseas exhibitor numbers doubled, indicating growing international focus on Japan's pet-related product market. Across three engaging days, exhibitors from multiple categories and in various zones showcased the latest pet products and services to a variety of pet business professionals and pet owners.

12 Mar 2024

Interpets Asia Pacific 2024 strongly expanding in quantity and quality

Tokyo, 12th March 2024. The strong registration figures for Interpets Asia Pacific, the leading international fair for a better life with pets in Japan, ensure retail buyers and pet business owners will find a global range of products from 4 – 7 April 2024 at Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8. The trade fair targeting retail buyers and the general public continues to expand both in quantity and quality: Since last year, the exhibition has grown by one hall, and 730 exhibitors have been confirmed, an increase of approximately 100 from the last edition. The number of overseas exhibitors is also expected to double to 200, led by China and South Korea, while 332 companies are set to exhibit for the first time, including domestic and foreign exhibitors.

18 Apr 2023

Interpets Asia Pacific 2023 sets new attendance record as 62,234 visitors explore a better life with pets

With a 41% increase in visitor turnout, the leading international pet industry trade fair successfully reaffirmed itself from 30 March to 2 April as a global hub for upcoming pet trends. Across four days of networking, all manner of animal related products, services and information could be found, including automobiles, housing, interior design, accessories, IT, electronics, leisure, and hospitality. 622 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions occupied the entire Tokyo Big Sight covering 40,450 gross sqm, impressing 62,234 retailers and pet owners with their innovations.

7 Mar 2023

Over 600 exhibitors ready for Interpets Asia Pacific later this month – a new high

The leading international fair for a better life with pets will continue its successful development in 2023: 633 exhibitors, up 36% from 2022, with a booked exhibition space of over 40,000 sqm have already registered to exhibit at what is one of the largest pet industry trade fairs in Japan. The fair opens its doors on March 30 and runs until 2 April at Tokyo Big Sight. A diverse event programme will demonstrate the many business facets that are relevant to the pet industry and offer visitors an exclusive look at pet trends and the latest goods. Numerous new products, trends and special presentations promise a unique trade fair experience.

19 Apr 2022

Participation returns to pre-pandemic levels at Interpets Asia Pacific 2022

Four days of networking, order placing and fun with pets wrapped up on 3 April, as the 2022 edition of Interpets Asia Pacific concluded on a high note. For many participants, the 11th edition marked a return to business as usual. Even amidst the pandemic, the fair managed to attract 465 exhibitors from eight countries and regions, a double-digit increase from the previous year. Most impressively, the fair saw visitor numbers return to pre-pandemic levels, with a turnout of 43,755 (trade: 14,011, public: 29,744) nearly matching the record high set in 2019. Together with their owners, 18,513 pets made their way to the fairground, where all manner of animal related products, services and information could be found, including automobiles, housing, interior design, accessories, IT, electronics, leisure and hospitality.

15 Mar 2022

Interpets Asia Pacific set for a welcome return at largest scale ever

Interpets Asia Pacific – the international fair for a better life with pets – is preparing for its 2022 edition, taking place from 31 March – 3 April at Tokyo Big Sight. Excitement is gradually building as around 470 exhibitors gear up to showcase their new products and services to an expected 36,000 visitors. As one of the largest pet industry trade fairs in Japan, Interpets Asia Pacific not only provides a platform for trade visitors to conduct business meetings, but also serves as an open door event for pet lovers from the general public. The show will again blend business with education, showcasing the latest pet-related products and services alongside forums where new concepts and business ideas can be explored. This year’s event brings together the pet industry with the fields of housing, interior design, fashion, IT, automobiles, tourism, and leisure.

14 Apr 2021

Interpets Asia Pacific 2021 successfully returned to Tokyo Big Sight

Interpets Asia Pacific – the international fair for a better life with pets – has wrapped up four successful days at Tokyo Big Sight. Returning for its 10th edition after a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, from 1 – 4 April 2021, a total of 28,387 visitors (trade: 7,880, public: 20,507) and 13,736 pets found their way to the fairground. Eager to re-establish business connections, 327 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions (domestic: 312, overseas: 15) welcomed a wide variety of visitors with an extensive and diverse product range.

26 Feb 2020

Interpets 2020 cancelled amid Coronavirus concerns

Owing to concerns over the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Messe Frankfurt Japan Ltd, the Japan Pet Food Association and the Japan Pet Products Manufacturers Association have announced the cancellation of the tenth anniversary edition of Interpets. The four-day international fair for a better life with pets was scheduled to be held from 26 – 29 March 2020 in the Aomi Exhibition Halls of Tokyo Big Sight.

14 Nov 2019

Interpets 2020 moves to new halls at Tokyo Big Sight

Interpets 2020 – the four-day international fair for a better life with pets – is preparing its tenth anniversary edition. The 2020 show will take place from 26 – 29 March (Thursday – Sunday), welcoming trade visitors as well as existing and potential pet owners and offering a wide range of pet-related products and services. Because of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, this years’ edition will move to Aomi Exhibition Halls, the newly constructed halls of Tokyo Big Sight. With 95% of the exhibition space already booked, the organiser looks forward to a celebratory tenth edition.

20 May 2019

A record-breaking 44,114 visitors enjoyed the 9th edition of Interpets Asia Pacific with its wider product range

Interpets Asia Pacific 2019 – the four-day international fair for a better life with pets – closed its doors with tremendous success on 31 March at Tokyo Big Sight. With 481 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions (domestic: 382, overseas: 99) including Japan, China, Korea, Germany and the United States, occupying East halls 2, 3, 7, 8, the ninth edition of the show welcomed 44,114 visitors (trade: 12,449, public: 31,665) and 17,986 pets.

18 Sep 2018

Interpets is in full swing preparing for its ninth edition

Interpets 2019 – the four-day international fair for a better life with pets – is preparing for its ninth edition, taking place from 28 – 31 March (Thu – Sun) 2019 at Tokyo Big Sight. The show will again feature a unique concept by showcasing pet-related products and services, and providing a platform where new ideas and business can be developed. It will bring together the pet industry with the fields of housing, interior design, fashion, IT, automobiles, tourism and leisure.

1 Apr 2018

Interpets gathered 25% more exhibitors and 10% more visitors than the previous edition

Interpets – the four-day international fair for a better life with pets – closed its doors with tremendous success on 1 April at Tokyo Big Sight. A record-breaking 502 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions [1] (domestic: 420, overseas: 82) including Japan, China, Korea and Germany, occupied four halls this year – one more hall than last year. The eight edition of the show welcomed 42,066 visitors [2] (trade: 15,794, public: 26,272) and 16,455 pets, which is around 4,000 more than at the previous edition.

29 Mar 2018

Interpets: The 8th edition opens with a record breaking 496 exhibitors occupying East Hall 1－4 of Tokyo Big Sight

Interpets－the international fair promoting a better life with pets－opens its doors on March 29 and runs until 1 April at Tokyo Big Sight.

1 Sep 2017

Interpets 2018 to expand to four halls due to the increasing exhibitor and visitor numbers

Interpets – the four-day international fair for a better life with pets – is preparing for its eighth edition, taking place from 29 March – 1 April (Thu – Sun) 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight.

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