Launched in 2011 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Interpets has grown to become the largest pet fair in Japan, attracting both B2B and B2C audiences.
In 2023, Interpets Osaka was held at INTEX Osaka at first time as the largest pet fair in Western Japan. The 2025 edition recorded a notable 26,517 visitors—an impressive 42% increase from the previous year—highlighting its growing appeal. Particularly, the newly introduced “Pet-Tech" zone garnered significant attention from industry stakeholders and consumers alike.
Looking ahead to 2026, Interpets Osaka will further expand in scale, occupying 23,273 sqm in INTEX Osaka 1.2.4.5 halls from 19 - 21 June. We anticipate participation from approximately 400 exhibitors and an expected 30,000 visitors, solidifying its position as a leading pet industry platform in the Western Japan.
With a refreshed zoning "Intercats" and enhanced promotional efforts to attract high-quality visitors, Interpets Osaka 2026 offers an ideal environment for exhibitors to maximize business opportunities, strengthen industry partnerships, and elevate brand recognition in a dynamic and fast-growing market.
Interpets Osaka connects you with the growing Kansai and Western Japan markets, which are often underserved compared to Tokyo. This is a unique chance to reach a new and diverse customer base.
2. Meet key buyers through business networking
This program allows you to introduce your products or services and leave a strong impression to potential buyers and exhibitors. And you can build valuable connections with influential buyers. By establishing trust-based relationships, you increase the potential for future business deals and partnerships.
3. Stronger local presence with high purchase influence
Many buyers, retailers, and distributors in Western Japan prefer attending local events. Exhibiting in Interpets Osaka increases your chances of connecting with decision-makers who may not attend Tokyo fair. 84 % of business visitors at Osaka have the influence in purchasing.
4. Leverage the event growth
The Osaka edition has seen rapid growth, with a 41% increase in visitors in 2025 and plans to expand further in 2026. Now is the perfect time to secure your presence as the event gains momentum.
5. Expand your brand beyond Tokyo
Ideal for brands looking to strengthen their presence outside the Tokyo metropolitan area and build loyalty in other regions of Japan.
We have exhibited at Interpets Osaka for three consecutive times with the goal of promoting our Korean brand to both business visitors and general consumers. With each participation, the number of visitors and inquiries at our booth has steadily increased. The number of business inquiries and the business negotiations we receive in Osaka is on par with those in Tokyo, which makes us feel that exhibiting in Osaka is more cost-effective.
Through three consecutive years of exhibiting at Interpets Tokyo, we have come to strongly recognize that Interpets provides an ideal opportunity for enhancing our brand image and offering hands-on product experiences. Additionally, in response to numerous requests from customers for our participation in Osaka, we decided to exhibit at Interpets Osaka for the first time this year.
Compared to Tokyo, the number of visitors to our booth in Osaka was equally substantial. Furthermore, with a smaller number of exhibitors at the Osaka venue, we were able to engage in more in-depth and meaningful communication with both business visitors and general attendees.
Date ：19(Fri) - 21(Sun) June 2026*
Venue：INTEX Osaka Hall1.2.4.5
Organisers：Japan Pet Food Association / Japan Pet Products Manufacturers Association / Messe Frankfurt Japan Ltd
*19(Fri) - 21(Sun) June 2026：Open to business visitors
*20(Sat) - 21(Sun) June 2026：Open to private visitors
📣Important notice
In order to create a better environment for negotiation with business visitors, following acts on 19 June are prohibited.
＜No "cash-and-carry"＞
"Cash-and-carry" is prohibited on 19 June 2026 This will encourage exhibitors to develop their further sales channels and conduct more profitable business negotiations.
In case the organiser determines that the exhibitor is acting cash-and-carry on 19 June, we will warn you and if you do not agree, we may refuse your participation in future exhibitions.
*There will be no restrictions on cash-and-carry from the second day of the fair, since private visitors as well as business visitors would come to the fair.
⚠️What is considered as cash-and-carry?
The act of selling exhibited products or samples on the spot and making immediate payments by cash, credit card or other electric payment methods. Also, purchasing for personal use.
However, the following acts are permitted.
Distribution of samples for commercial purposes, and contracts and payments for business purposes (delivery of products and provision of services will be limited to after the fair)
＜No pets entry＞
Pets are not admitted on 19 June 2026 Please take advantage of the more concentrated business meeting environment!
⚠️Exceptions Assistance dogs, exhibitors, contestants, stage participants or others authorised by the organiser.
We have a wide variety of free and paid PR tools (promotional tools) available to help you approach visitors efficiently and effectively, ensuring that you attract target visitors to your booth. Make sure to take advantage of them!
From the date of "Confirmation of your application for participation": 50% of the total participation fee-After the date of "Confirmation of booth location": 100% of the total participation fee (and, if any, the reimbursement for the organiser's expenses caused by the cancellation.)
The organiser will decide on the location of booths based on the exhibitor's products, exhibitor history, order of application and the number of booths applied for, and will propose these to each exhibitor. （The organisers will then propose booth locations to each exhibitor based on the exhibitor's products, exhibitor history, order of application, number of booths applied for and other factors.) Exhibitors are not allowed to specify the position of their booths, but if you have any requests, please inform the organiser when you apply for a booth. If you have any requests, please inform the secretariat at the time of application.
Mini booth exhibitors will exhibit in the ‘mini booth zone’ regardless of the product category exhibited.
