Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 105)

The 85 th Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) Spring 2018 is known as the largest gift trade fair in Japan. Continuing its expansion, TIGS, including the concurrently-held the 23 rd Gourmet & Dining Style Show Spring 2018, the 57 th International Premium Incentive Show Spring 2018 and the thirdPremium Beauty & Health Show 2018, is expected to host 5,000 exhibitors and receive more than 400,000 visitors take me to tokyo Business Guide-Sha, Inc. Tokyo International Gift Show Office E: d-haga@giftshow.co.jp giftshow.co.jp/english/index.htm MILLIONS OF PRODUCTS ACROSS MORE THAN 45 CATEGORIES A vast range of goods covering more than 45 categories is brought together at TIGS. To provide more efficient and specialised business meeting on site, TIGS is classified into four zones. The first week of TIGS (January 31 st – February 3 rd ) focuses on LIFE×DESIGN, which showcases traditional & modern Japanese brands; American/ European products; home furnishings and décor; renovation and furniture; fragrance, kitchenware and more. The second week of TIGS (7th - 9th February, 2018) will consist of toys, stationery, licensed gifts, fashion & beauty, and overseas. The overseas are features displays, mainly from Asia, including quality hand-made products, OEM and gift merchandise. In addition, food and beverages are shown at the Gourmet & Dining Style Show. SOURCING AND ADDING VALUE TO YOUR BUSINESS With 5,000 exhibitors and 45+ exhibiting categories, TIGS is a favourable sourcing platform, and is a great opportunity to gain deeper knowledge about products. The words ‘Made in Japan’ draws attention from the all over the world and knowledgeable Japanese exhibitors are available to offer their advice. Attendees can hear their stories, learn about their culture, trends, and some exhibitors even demonstrate their craftsmanship on the spot. Now is an ideal time to discover such exhibitors because of the increasing numbers of Japanese medium and small enterprises aiming to start/expand business with overseas partners. Given this demand, to make show-visiting rewarding, the TIGS office supports overseas visitors, providing sponsorships, interpreters, an English catalogue with exhibitors’ profiles and products, business matching, and more. ABOUT THE ORGANISER Business Guide-Sha, Inc. was founded in Tokyo in 1971 as a publishing company, and publishes Monthly Gift Premium the first gift- specific Japanese trade magazine. Currently, the company organises eight trade shows in Japan and four trade shows in Shanghai and Taipei, with the Tokyo International Gift Show having been held bi-annually, in spring and autumn, since 1976. Recognised as the pioneer of gift market creation for more than 40 years, it will continue, as a publisher and show organiser, expanding operations and supporting the development of the gift market. IN BRIEF Show Tokyo International Gift Show Organiser Business Guide-Sha, Inc. Where Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo When January 31 st - February 3 rd (1 st week) and February 7 th - 9 th (2 nd week), 2018 Website giftshow.co.jp/english/index giftfocus 77 tigs

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