Showcase: Outbound Japan 2026

Connecting European Tourism with Japan’s growing Outbound Market

A month-long initiative dedicated to strengthening ties between European tourism and the fast-growing Japanese travel market. With tiered packages depending on your needs, this targeted investment offers a high return, and a chance to upskill and learn about this important inbound market.

The programme includes in-person networking opportunities in Tokyo 24-28 September 2026, online networking sessions 10 and 17 September, plus a full schedule of online insight sessions.

Meeting Hub
Connect with Japanese buyers ad-hoc throughout the month, maintain relationships and explore potential opportunities.

Insight sessions & exclusive webinars
Designed to support the growth of you and your organisation throughout your Japanese business development journey.

Online networking sessions
Meet vetted buyers from:
Japan | 10th September
Southeast Asia | 17th September

Showcase your Destination
Get a dedicated time to go more in depth in your product & destination offerings, allowing you to effectively showcase their unique value and appeal to Japanese buyers.

28th September 2026

Pre-scheduled meetings to connect with vetted Japanese buyers

B2B Workshop in Tokyo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake

28th September 2026

Seize the opportunity and get in front of potential clients

B2B Workshop in Tokyo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake

28th September 2026

Japanese Buyers actively exploring new product offerings from Europe

B2B Workshop in Tokyo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake

Enjoy all the online options
Access to the Meeting Hub, online networking sessions, insight sessions & webinars, and showcase your destination to Japanese buyers.

28th September

A B2B workshop in Tokyo
Join us in Tokyo to meet quality Japanese outbound buyers through pre-scheduled meetings with professionals who are actively seeking to discover new European products & experiences.

24th to 27th September

Get access to Tourism Expo Japan
Get your visitor pass to Tourism Expo Japan, Japan’s largest travel trade show.
Option to upgrade to co-exhibit on the European Travel Commission stand.

24, 25, 26 & 27 September

Japan’s largest travel trade show and one of the world’s leading comprehensive tourism events

Tourism Expo Japan

24, 25, 26 & 27 September

100,000+ trade visitors

Tourism Expo Japan

24, 25, 26 & 27 September

 Focus entirely on meetings and networking

Tourism Expo Japan

Who is it for?

Showcase: Outbound Japan has tailored options for you, regardless which stage you are at. If you are curious about the Japanese outbound market, if it’s already part of your growth strategy, or if you are an established player in the market, there are options suitable for you.

Connecting with East and Southeast Asia

With five years of steady engagement in East and Southeast Asia with ETOA’s event European Travel Marketplace Asia-Pacific, 17th September will be dedicated to these markets in Showcase Outbound Japan. This includes a B2B online workshop and an Insight Session on these markets. You’ll be able to meet buyers from:

Indonesia | Malaysia | Philippines | Singapore | South Korea | Thailand

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