For Visitors Considering Attending
Visitor pre-registration is scheduled to open in mid-April 2026.
Discover a curated showcase of high-value products attracting buyers from Japan and abroad. This business-driven event provides direct access to new sourcing opportunities and potential partnerships.
Pre-Scheduled Business Meeting Program
Exclusive Business Matching
This program connects international buyers with Japanese exhibitors offering high-quality products, maximizing business opportunities through both exhibition and structured one-to-one meetings.
About the Kyushu–Okinawa
Hospitality & Food Service Industry Expo &
Asia Export Food Expo
Hospitality & Food Week in Kyushu–Okinawa is the region’s largest business event, featuring two exhibitions:
The Kyushu–Okinawa Hospitality & Food Service Industry Expo
Showcasing the latest solutions for the accommodation and food service sectors.
The Asia Export Food Expo
Supporting the global expansion of exceptional regional food products.
Organized by the Japan Management Association (JMA)—well-known for FOODEX JAPAN and HCJ—the event leverages decades of expertise to drive regional economic growth and meet strong demand for overseas market development.
The exhibition will be held on October 28–29, 2026 at Marine Messe Fukuoka, with approximately 200 exhibitors and 6,000 visitors expected.
Join us for a prime opportunity to expand your business from the region to the global market.
The 8th Kyushu–Okinawa
Hospitality & Food Service Industry Expo
Examples of Participating Businesses and Sectors
Accommodation Industry (Hotels, ryokans, and other lodging facilities)
- Owners / General Managers
- Purchasing & Facilities Management
- Digital Transformation (DX) & IT Management
Food Service Industry (Restaurants, cafés, izakayas)
- Owners / Store Managers
- Head Chefs
- Purchasing Managers
Other Related Businesses
- Store & facility design / construction firms
- Consulting firms
The 2nd Asia Export Food Expo
Examples of Participating Businesses and Sectors
Food & Beverage
Manufacturers / Producers
- Management
- Overseas Business Teams
- Product Development Teams
- Producer Cooperatives
Equipment & Service Providers
- Packaging Machinery
- Freezing & Freshness Preservation Technologies
- Logistics / Forwarders
- Export Consulting Firms
- Certification & Compliance Support Services
Local Governments /
Industry Associations
- Representatives overseeing regional specialty products
- Teams supporting overseas market development
Why Attend
Hospitality & Food Week in Kyushu–Okinawa provides practical insights and solutions that directly address the challenges facing the region’s hospitality and food service industries.
Compare industry
solutions efficiently
Explore the latest equipment, systems, and services designed to tackle urgent issues such as labor shortages, productivity improvement, and inbound tourism— all in one place.
Discover unique
regional specialties
Find high-value ingredients, beverages, and artisanal products unique to Kyushu and Okinawa, and connect directly with producers and suppliers for differentiated sourcing.
Gain actionable insights
through expert seminars
Learn market trends, success stories, and proven management strategies from industry leaders in organizer-led seminars and exhibitor presentations.
Discover the partners and ideas that can move your business forward.
Visitor Information
Outline
Date & Time
October 28 (Wed) – 29 (Thu), 2026
10:00 - 17:00 (Last day until 16:30)
Advance visitor registration (Badge issued for admission)
Registration opens in mid-April 2026
(If you have pre-registered for the visit)
Target
In addition to domestic visitors, mainly from the Kyushu and Okinawa areas, international visitors, mainly from East Asia, will also be mobilised to visit the exhibition. Visitors will come from various industries related to the tourism industry.
Visitors are mainly from accommodation (hotels and inns), food service, trading companies, manufacturers and developers.
Previous Result
Proven Track Record
*Figures represent the total number of visitor registrations for 2 exhibitions.
Pre-Scheduled Business
Meeting Program
Maximize your results through both exhibition and business meetings
The organizer invites key buyers from Japan—particularly those in the Kyushu hospitality and food service sectors—and from overseas, including importers and retailers mainly across Asia.
Exhibitors and buyers are matched in advance, ensuring confirmed business meetings take place during the event. This effective program supports not only global market expansion but also new business development within the Kyushu region.
Key Buyer Companies
*Examples of past participating companies
FAQ
Access
SecretariatPhone +81-3-3434-3453
E-mail kkhg@jma.or.jp