Tokyo International Food & Hospitality Exhibition, JapanFABEX

Since its inception, the Japan Tokyo Food & Hospitality Exhibition (FABEX) has remained committed to its core mission of “empowering the entire foodservice value chain to drive industry transformation and upgrading.” Focusing on three key pillars—ingredient innovation, technological advancement, and business model reconfiguration—FABEX has evolved into a strategic hub for Japanese foodservice companies to explore cutting-edge market segments, connect with global supply chains, and accurately anticipate consumer trends. It has also become a leading indicator and a powerful engine propelling high‑quality development across Asia’s foodservice sector.

As an unrivaled authority and a central platform with global reach in Asia’s foodservice industry, the Japan Tokyo Food & Hospitality Exhibition (FABEX) last held an exhibition space of 36,000 square meters, hosting 1,000 exhibitors from China, South Korea, Singapore, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and other regions, with attendance exceeding 78,000 visitors.

Leveraging Japan’s deeply entrenched and mature foodservice ecosystem—where annual household spending on dining out accounts for over 25% of total food expenditures, far surpassing the global average—and a market size that has consistently exceeded JPY 28 trillion for the past decade, Japan has cultivated distinct consumption trends characterized by quality, segmentation, and sustainability.

FABEX precisely targets more than 40% of Japan’s primary foodservice consumer base, including the core demographic aged 20–45, decision‑makers at chain restaurants, and seasoned industry professionals. With this unique advantage, the show has become a critical bridge for efficient brand‑market alignment and a golden gateway for international companies seeking to enter the Japanese and broader East Asian markets.

Hard data underscores its strength, while its scale vividly demonstrates its influence. The Japan Tokyo Food & Hospitality Exhibition (FABEX) has meticulously crafted a comprehensive, end‑to‑end ecosystem showcase spanning the upstream ingredient supply, midstream technology and equipment, and downstream operational management, enabling every exhibitor and visitor to immerse themselves in a holistic view of the industry’s dynamic landscape.