Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS)
2026 Hawaiʻi Pavilion at the 102th Tokyo International Gift Show
As part of the Hawaiʻi State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP), the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) invites Hawaiʻi product manufacturers to exhibit at the 2026 Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) from September 2-4, 2026, in the Hawai‘i Pavilion, Tokyo, Japan.
DBEDT is excited about bringing Hawai‘i companies to showcase unique and highly desired products from Hawai‘i. TIGS is the largest international trade show in Japan with about 2,789 exhibitors, including more than 2,000 Japanese, and over 368 representing 16 countries and 226,216 visitors (data from Spring February 2026 show). Show organizers anticipate more than 200,000 buyers, wholesalers, and distributors to attend the three-day trade show.
Want to Know More?
Contact Timothy Tiu at (808) 587-2759 or via email: timothy.t.tiu@hawaii.gov
Venue Information
Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan
Show Highlights
- Meet diverse buyers, importers, distributors. Over 200,000 buyers are expected to attend
- Test or launch new products and services
- Network and build relationships with decision makers
- Up-sell existing clients
- Contact new prospects and general leads
- Reach the competition and develop ways to distinguish your products and services
- Promote your brand and maximize market exposure
- Develop your database to strengthen your overall sales and marketing program
- 30 Hawaiʻi companies participated in 2025
Hawaiʻi Pavilion Booth Plan
- Booth Space and Cost:
- Cost for a Full Booth (approx. 3m x 3m) is $1,750.00.
- Cost for a Shared Half-Booth is $900.00.
- For Shared Half-Booths, only two (2) companies will be allowed per booth.
- Booth fees will include back panel and walls, standardized company overhead sign, carpeting, and two overhead spotlights. Costs for all other fixtures, display counters, etc. will be the exhibitor’s responsibility.
Application Process
Application for 2026 is OPEN!
Thank you for your interest in the Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS). The application period for the 2026 TIGS is now open.
Applicants interested in participating in the 2026 show are encouraged to complete all required forms by June 5, 2026. Booth space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Next Steps for 2026:
- Complete the HiSTEP Registration Form (if you have not already done so).
- Complete the TIGS Application Form.
- Be sure to receive a confirmation message after submission to verify that your application has been successfully received.
- Please note that both forms must be submitted and complete for consideration.
For any questions regarding the 2026 application process, please contact Timothy Tiu at (808) 587-2759 or by email at timothy.t.tiu@hawaii.gov.
We look forward to working with you for the 2026 show!
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