Trade show
TOOL JAPAN 2026
TOOL JAPAN 2026, the 16th edition, will be held from October 7 to 9, 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. It is Japan's largest trade show for DIY and professional tools, featuring over 851 exhibitors and 36,617 visitors in the previous edition. The event targets retailers, wholesalers, and professional users in industries such as tools, workwear, safety equipment, and automotive products. Concurrently, AGRICULTURE WEEK and GARDEX are held.
TOOL JAPAN 2026, the 16th edition, will be held from October 7 to 9, 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. It is Japan's largest trade show for DIY and professional tools, featuring over 851 exhibitors and 36,617 visitors in the previous edition. The event targets retailers, wholesalers, and professional users in industries such as tools, workwear, safety equipment, and automotive products. Concurrently, AGRICULTURE WEEK and GARDEX are held.
Event details
- Dates: 7–9 Oct 2026
- Location: Chiba, Chiba, Japan
- Venue: Makuhari Messe - Nippon Convention Center
- Industry: Machines-tools - Tools
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 851+
- Attendees: 36,617+
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at TOOL JAPAN gives you direct access to buyers with purchasing authority, with about 50% of attendees having the power to make buying decisions. It offers the opportunity to connect with major retailers, wholesalers, and professional users from home centers, pro shops, and various industries. The event generates real leads and orders on the spot, and also helps discover new needs and business opportunities through cross-industry interactions.
Why visit
Visitors can explore Japan's largest collection of DIY and professional tools, workwear, safety equipment, and automotive products all under one roof. You can compare products first-hand, test demonstrations, and negotiate directly with exhibitors. It's an ideal event for retailers, wholesalers, and professionals seeking new suppliers and innovative tools for their business.
Exhibitor profile
- Tool manufacturers
- Safety equipment companies
- Workwear brands
- Automotive tool suppliers
- Gardening tool makers
- Paint and adhesive producers
- Hardware and fasteners companies
Visitor profile
- Home center buyers
- Pro shop buyers
- Tool wholesalers
- Construction contractors
- Auto repair professionals
- Factory managers
- DIY enthusiasts
Industries
- Machines-tools - Tools
- Do It Yourself
- Building & Construction
- Gardening
- DIY tools
- Professional tools
- Safety equipment
- Workwear
- Automotive tools
- Gardening tools
- Construction hardware
- Paints and adhesives