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The 8th Kyushu/Okinawa Hospitality & Food Service Industry Exhibition 2026

Hosted Buyer Program
Recruitment

October 28 (Wed) – 29 (Thu), 2026
Marine Messe Fukuoka

What is the Pre-scheduled Business Meeting?

A system where you match with exhibitors online before the event to secure specific meeting times during the show.

Key Point

Meetings are purposeful, leading to significantly higher success and contract rates.

Research company info in advance

Zero waiting time for meetings

Prepare specific proposals early

4 MAIN BENEFITS FOR BUYERS

BENEFIT 01

Priority & Free Entry

Standard 10,000 JPY/day fee is waived. Smooth entry via dedicated counters.

BENEFIT 02

Dedicated Meeting Room

Focus on business in a quiet, professional environment away from the busy floor. Free cloakroom included.

BENEFIT 03

High-Quality Matching

Directly choose from 500+ leading exhibitors offering solutions for labor shortages and tourism.

BENEFIT 04

Exclusive Networking

As an Official Buyer, be the first to catch the latest industry trends and new product info.

Support Program

Subsidy for Overseas Buyers

The secretariat provides hotel accommodation support and fixed travel subsidies based on your region, reimbursed via bank transfer after the exhibition.

ALL Hotel Accommodation (Arranged by the Secretariat)
Korea / Taiwan / China
50,000 JPY
Other Asia / Oceania
100,000 JPY
North & South America / Middle East / Europe
200,000 JPY

Key Participation Terms

  • Must have purchasing decision-making authority (Generally 1 per company)

  • Minimum of 5 meetings (30 mins each) in designated rooms

  • Benefits/Subsidies will NOT apply if fewer than 5 meetings are held

MATCHING FLOW

01

Entry

Deadline: July 3

02

Screening

During July

03

Matching

August–September

04

The Meetings

October 28–29, 2026

Hosted Buyer Program
Registration is FREE

Apply for Registration

Contact: kkhg@jma.or.jp

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