TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reed Exhibitions Japan:
A record number of 220 exhibitors to gather
Japan is the No.
1 market in Asia and the second largest in the world for licensed
products. LICENSING JAPAN is therefore recognised as the best platform
for not only breaking into the attractive Japanese market but also
seeking out a whole range of characters and brands. This year, the show
is expected to welcome a record number of 220 exhibitors and 38,000*
visitors from all over the world including manufacturers, retailers,
media, licensing agents, etc. The exhibitors include companies from the
U.K., France, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Thailand and others.
Huge range of properties
In addition to major Japanese
characters such as GODZILLA, DETECTIVE CONAN, Rilakkuma, HANAKAPPA,
Kanahei's Small Animals, MONCHHICHI, and Peko, the show will also
showcase popular characters with global appeal such as THE POWERPUFF
GIRLS, the Smurfs, Where's Wally?, The Snowman, GHOSTBUSTERS, and RODY.
Among the numerous brands that will also be presented are NISSAN, Japan
Airlines, ROVER, HERSHEY's, Laura Ashley, AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI, and
JEEP.
This year, a special zone featuring a wide range of art &
design properties will be launched. Exhibitors including the National
Gallery (UK), ITOCHU FASHION SYSTEM, Art Vivant, Gallery Aya, etc. will
showcase the works of Van Gogh, Monet, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel
Basquiat, Christian Riese Lassen, Tachibana Tenkei and other works by
individual designers/artists.
Special presentation by Mr. Charles M. Riotto, president & CEO of LIMA
Mr.
Charles M. Riotto, president & CEO of LIMA (International Licensing
Industry Merchandisers’ Association) will discuss global trends in the
licensing industry. These and other programs as well as exhibits on
offer make LICENSING JAPAN a core event for the Japanese licensing
community.
1,530 exhibitors will get together at CONTENT TOKYO 2016
LICENSING
JAPAN is a part of CONTENT TOKYO, Japan’s largest comprehensive B2B
trade show for content business.
Register today!
You can apply online for free exhibition
tickets to LICENSING JAPAN and CONTENT TOKYO at: http://www.licensing-japan.jp/en/inv/
* The visitor number includes concurrent fairs under the CONTENT TOKYO.