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The 89th Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2020
February 5(Wed). - 7(Fri). 2020 at Tokyo Big Sight

The large gift exhibition is coming up again in Tokyo. The TokyoInternational Gift Show is the place to find very best / latest gift products across Japan and the world; housewares, interiors, toys, fashion & stationaries, outdoor gear - you name it.

With a history of almost half-century, the Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) is the largest gift exhibition in Japan, is known as the gateway to the gift market in Japan and Asian countries. This tradeshow takes place twice a year in spring and autumn, at Tokyo's most significant exhibition place Tokyo Bigsight in Odaiba.

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The TIGS Spring 2020 will be a complex of tradeshows, concurrently held with Gift Show LIFE x DESIGN, and Gourmet & Dining Style Show. These exhibitions will take place at the entire exhibition site of Tokyo Big Sight, including West, South and Aomi halls with a total area of 74,520 square meters. During the 3-day exhibition period from February 5th to 7th, 3000 exhibitors including 302 foreign companies from 17 countries will participate in the exhibition, and the number of visitors is expected to reach 300,000.

Features

One feature of the TIGS Spring 2020 is that a number of made-in-japan traditional products in 'Cool Japan' style will be showcased, as the market expansion is expected along with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games coming up in July 2020.

With the support of local commercial associates such as in Nara and Fukushima prefecture, some group exhibitors will showcase various artisan products of their region, from traditional-but-innovative handicrafts, Kimono clothing to local specialty foods.

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Following the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision, agreed to protect the world oceans at the G20 summit in 2019, the broad lineup of environmentally friendly, ethical products will also be showcased there.

Highend smart devices, including IoT/ AI robots for aged care, nursing, toys, and delivery service, will be the other highlights of the tradeshow.

To find more information on The 89th Tokyo International Gift Show, see their official website.