Interpets Tokyo 2027, the International Fair for a Better Life with Pets, will take place from 1 April 2027 to 4 April 2027 in Tokyo, Japan. Under one roof it unites producers, wholesalers, retailers and buyers, turning a few days into a season's worth of deals. As an annual event, it gives the community a regular moment to come together. Each edition gathers approximately 69000 attendees, making it a major meeting point for the industry. Tokyo Big Sight takes on hosting duties, its layout well suited to crowds and content alike.

Tokyo rounds out the appeal of Interpets Tokyo 2027, offering the rare mix of easy logistics and a genuine sense of somewhere worth visiting. Arriving is half the worry with most events; not here — Tokyo's connections mean you can be at the venue soon after you land. Lodging is easy to sort in Tokyo, with everything from conference hotels to smaller stays with local flavour. Few places in Japan are as well suited to hosting the international crowd this event attracts as Tokyo.

Category by category, Pets, Animals, Exotic Animals and Animal Care fill the stands, giving sourcing teams a clear read on the current market. Deals start on the floor and continue over coffee, which is exactly how the format is meant to work. Some 800+ exhibitors set out their latest, turning the floor into a live snapshot of the sector. It is Messe Frankfurt who stitch the programme together and keep it running on time.

Visitors leave with new contacts, supplier leads and a clearer view of where the market is heading. In short, Interpets Tokyo 2027 gives manufacturers, retailers and industry buyers a rare chance to see the whole market in motion and act on it.

Rooms in Tokyo get scarce as the dates approach, so securing a hotel near the venue sooner rather than later is the safer bet.

Working out the logistics? Our Japan guide covers how to reach the venues and what to know before you go.

• Retailers (Pet Shop / Special Retail Store, GMS / Supermarket / Convenience Store, DIY Store / Discount Store, Pharmacy, Mail Order House / Online Store)
• Grooming Salons
• Manufacturers
• Distributors / Wholesalers
• Veterinaries
• Importers / Exporters
• Housing Manufacturers / Real Estates
• Breeders
• Training School / Puppy Class
• Restaurants / Cafes
• Pet Hotels
• Association / Embassy
• Transportation
• Hotel / Leisure Facility / Public Facility
• Tourism
• Press

• Pet Food and Treats
• Fashion and Accessory Products
• Living and Interior Products
• Toiletry Products
• Gifts and Novelty Goods
• Outdoor & Leisure Products and Services
• Pet Training Products and Services
• Healthcare & Grooming Products and Services
• Veterinary and Nursing Care Products and Services
• Wedding, Funeral and Other Ceremonial Services, Memorial Services and Products
• Insurance and Related Package for Pets
• Products and Services for Cats
• Pet Tech
• Emergency, Evacuation Items
• Products and Services for Birds and Small Animals
• Aquarium Products and Services
• Professional Schools for Pet Trainers, Publishing and IT Related Services
• Products Covering More Than One Categories and Services
• Associations / Organisations