Sea Japan 2026 opens on April 22 at Tokyo Big Sight The largest-ever international exhibition for the next generation of maritime industries

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. will hold the international maritime exhibition "Sea Japan 2026" at Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center from 22-24 April.

Sea Japan, which has been held biennially since 1994 will be the largest ever. For the next edition, we will further expand the size and scope of this exhibition for the next generation of the maritime industry. In addition to "Offshore & Port Tech", an exhibition that has been held in conjunction with the previous show, this year we will hold "Digital Solution Square" for the first time, focusing on productivity improvement, work style reform and new value creation in the digital field. There will also be a project to promote the development of human resources that will support the next generation of the maritime industry.

We expect 30,000 visitors over the three-day event.

General Information

Show Name: Sea Japan 2026

Co-located Event: Offshore & Port Tech, Digital Solution Square

Dates: 22-24 April 2026

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center West Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, Atrium

Organiser: Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd.

Special Supporter: The Nippon Foundation

Supporters (Plan): Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, The Japanese Shipowners' Association, Japan Federation of Coastal Shipping Associations, Japan Long Course Ferry Service Association, Japan Passengerboat Association, The Shipbuilders' Association of Japan, The Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders, The Japan Shipping Exchange, Inc., Japan Ship Exporters' Association, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(ClassNK), Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association, Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO), Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency(JRTT), National Maritime Research Institute(NMRI), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), Japan Ship Technology Research Association, Shipbuilding Research Centre of Japan, The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers, The Japan Workvessel Association, The Ports & Harbours Association of Japan, Engineering Advancement Association of Japan, Promotion and Research Institute for Ocean Economics, Ocean Mining Industry Promotion Roundtable, Japan Association of Cargo-handling Systems.

Highlights

Three days to see, hear, and experience the future of the maritime industry

Over 630 companies will be exhibiting, including the expanding Japan Pavilion and many exhibitors from overseas. In addition, the event will feature two co-hosted exhibitions: "Offshore & Port Tech" and "Digital Solution Square."

A variety of programs will be held to introduce the latest products, technologies, and research information, including the "Sea Japan Forum," which will bring together top Japanese industry figures, and the "International Maritime Seminar," which will feature overseas government officials.

There will also be several events where you can experience the next generation of the maritime industry, such as tours of the latest ships and promoting diversity. There will also be events aimed at students and young talent who will be responsible for the maritime industry in the future.

Opening Ceremony:

Date: Wednesday 22 April, 9:30-10:00

For up-to-date and more detailed information, please visit the Sea Japan website.

Official website: www.seajapan.ne.jp/en

Press page: www.seajapan.ne.jp/en/press/

Inquiries:

*If you wish to cover the event, please come directly to the press reception at the venue.

Sea Japan Secretariat Office

Informa Markets Japan Co Ltd

Email: info@seajapan.ne.jp