Held from 19 – 21 June 2026 in Halls 1, 2, 4 and 5 of INTEX Osaka, Interpets Osaka attracted pet industry professionals, including retailers, pet shops, grooming salons, pet hotels and veterinary clinics, alongside public visitors. Throughout the fair, active business discussions, information exchange and networking took place across the exhibition floor, creating new opportunities for partnerships and market expansion.
A key highlight of this edition was the launch of Intercats, a dedicated showcase for cat-related products and services. Reflecting the continued growth of Japan’s feline market, the zone brought together a range of feline-focused exhibitors, alongside seminars and special programmes focused on emerging consumer trends and market developments. Intercats attracted strong interest from both cat owners and industry professionals and demonstrated the category's growing commercial potential.
Over the three days, the fair hosted 36 business forums, seminars and workshops. The programme addressed key developments, including the structure and growth potential of Japan’s pet market, pet consumer trends, developments in AIM-based kidney disease research, pet disaster preparedness, product innovation and cross-industry business collaboration. In addition, stage events and hands-on activities for public visitors contributed to a vibrant atmosphere throughout the venue, reinforcing the fair’s appeal as an engaging experience for pets and their owners alike.
Exhibitors’ comments
Exhibitors highlighted the quality of buyer engagement and the commercial opportunities created by this year's edition:
“As a first-time exhibitor, we achieved results beyond our expectations in both the B2B and B2C segments, establishing a clear foothold for entering the Japanese market. While our primary objective was to generate business leads, we also received strong interest from consumers, helping to raise awareness of our brand. We received concrete proposals from several leading e-commerce platforms, as well as collaboration enquiries from fellow exhibitors. More importantly, the fair generated over ten promising business leads and provided a clear pathway for future expansion in Japan.”
Mr Louie Long, Executive Director, Kan Tsang New Technology Development Limited (Hong Kong)
“We have exhibited at Interpets Tokyo three times, but this was our first participation at Interpets Osaka. As a company specialising in cat products, we set a target of gaining 600 new Instagram followers, which we achieved early in the fair. Visitors in Osaka showed particularly strong purchasing intent, and several products sold out unexpectedly. Intercats provided buyers with an environment where they could explore products in greater depth, contributing to increased brand visibility and stronger sales performance. This dedicated zone clearly demonstrated the growing potential of the feline market and enabled meaningful engagement with highly targeted visitors.”
Ms Yui Uemura, AGW TECHNOLOGY JAPAN Co Ltd (Japan)
“As a company offering pet home appliances, we welcomed many visitors to our booth, distributing more than 1,000 gifts prepared for our visitor prize draw. Demand for high-value products is strong, and we expect to achieve our sales target at Interpets Osaka. Through continued participation, our brand awareness has steadily increased, and we are now seeing customers return after first discovering our products at previous editions. The fair continues to deliver value beyond immediate sales results and demonstrates the long-term benefits of building lasting relationships with visitors year after year.”
Ms Fumi Kong, Marketing, EZLIFE Ltd (China)
Looking ahead: Interpets Osaka 2027
Interpets Osaka continues to grow with each edition, attracting increasing interest from domestic and international companies seeking to expand their presence in western Japan and connect with new customers. As the fair develops, it continues to provide valuable opportunities for market access, business matching and brand building across the pet industry.
The next edition of Interpets Osaka will take place from 11 – 13 June 2027 at INTEX Osaka.
Other Interpets shows by Messe Frankfurt include:
Interpets Tokyo
2 – 5 April 2026, Tokyo Big Sight
Press information and photographic material:
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Links to websites:
www.interpets.jp.messefrankfurt.com
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