A brand-new area for cat lovers is here. Designed as a dedicated space for cats and their owners only, it offers a calm and secure environment for both.
Visitors can efficiently explore and compare the latest cat-related products and services, while gaining insights directly from leading experts and influencers on emerging trends. A series of seminars and hands-on workshops will be held daily, focusing on advancing cat-related business and improving living environments for cats.
For general visitors, the area also features a prize draw with exclusive giveaways, along with a “Nekonist” photo exhibition. A wide range of engaging content awaits—informative, interactive and enjoyable.
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Venue: Hall 5
Admission: People and cats only
*Information will be updated as needed.
*Event details are subject to change without notice. Please note that tickets will not be refunded due to changes.
Visit the four exhibitor booths within Intercats and participate in the campaign to get an original photo frame! Each booth will be giving away a different frame. Those who collect all four will receive a photo frame featuring all the characters at the lounge!
Be sure to get one as a memento of your visit.
Limited to: First 1,000 people at each booth
Campaign Period: June 19 (Fri) - 21 (Sun)
[Participating Exhibitors]
1. necono [5-A014]
2. Vets Japan Inc. [5-E022]
3. Tortie Co. [5-E016]
4. Cosmo Life Co., Ltd. [E5-D015]
We will provide a lounge where you can relax with cats.
Date: 19 – 21 June 2026
Special Offer: Free Drink (One per person per day, limited quantity)
We will also be giving away "Intercats Original Photo Frames" featuring all the characters.
Those who complete the survey will be entered into a prize draw with no losing tickets! You might win one of those amazing prizes!
Prize details will be posted below.
Date: 20 – 21 June 2026
A photo exhibition of beloved cats gathered from all over Japan via Instagram. "Nekonist," which displays hundreds of photo panels each time, will be held at Interpet. There will also be a very popular voting event at Interpet Osaka, so please participate!
Seminars and Workshops
* No advance reservation required | Free admission (some events require reservation or are subject to a fee)
The Japanese cat food market has more than doubled in the past 15 years, with new trends emerging daily. This presentation will introduce notable trends in the cat-related market and explain the characteristics of the Japanese market, future growth opportunities, and future forecasts based on Euromonitor's market size data and consumer survey results.
Cat consumption continues to expand. While the number of pet cats hasn't actually increased, the number of cat lovers has. This emphasis on cats generates hit products. In addition to highlighting hit products and services featured annually in conjunction with Cat Day (February 22) by the Nikkei MJ, this article also explains how cats are changing society and the world.
You can easily create items that look just like your beloved cat by coloring them in like a coloring book.
Children are also welcome to participate!
Examples: Button badges, tote bags, pouches, etc.
Participation fee: Button badge ¥500 (tax included) / Tote bag ¥1,500 (tax included) / Pouch ¥1,000 (tax included)
Application period: Scheduled to begin around late May.
*If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
A photography workshop by Kenta Igarashi, the popular photographer known for his books such as "Tobineko®," "Fuku and Marimo," and "Neko Zen," will be held daily for 2 days: Saturday, and Sunday!
The workshop will cover important points to remember when photographing cats, tips for not scaring them, how to create a bokeh effect in the background, and will include demonstrations using a cat model.
Participants will also have the opportunity to photograph the cat model. There will also be a showcase of the instructor's work, so please look forward to it!
Participation Fee: ¥1,000 (tax included) / person
Please bring your own smartphone or camera.
*The application form is scheduled to be released in late May. If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
A major cause of kidney disease in most cats is AIM dysfunction. Supplementing with AIM can prevent the decline of kidney function, thus preventing the onset of end-stage renal failure and uremia, and is expected to allow all cats to live long and healthy lives. This mechanism will be explained in detail.
"I can't brush my cat's teeth because I don't want them to dislike me..." Do you have this kind of worry?
"Not being disliked by your cat" is the shortest path to making teeth brushing a lifelong habit.
In this seminar, we will teach you tips for brushing your cat's teeth without damaging your bond of trust, and even strengthening it.
You can easily create items that look just like your beloved cat by coloring them in like a coloring book.
Children are also welcome to participate!
Examples: Button badges, tote bags, pouches, etc.
Participation fee: Button badge ¥500 (tax included) / Tote bag ¥1,500 (tax included) / Pouch ¥1,000 (tax included)
Application period: Scheduled to begin around late May.
*If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
A photography workshop by Kenta Igarashi, the popular photographer known for his books such as "Tobineko®," "Fuku and Marimo," and "Neko Zen," will be held daily for 2 days: Saturday, and Sunday!
The workshop will cover important points to remember when photographing cats, tips for not scaring them, how to create a bokeh effect in the background, and will include demonstrations using a cat model.
Participants will also have the opportunity to photograph the cat model. There will also be a showcase of the instructor's work, so please look forward to it!
Participation Fee: ¥1,000 (tax included) / person
Please bring your own smartphone or camera.
*The application form is scheduled to be released in late May. If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
"I can't brush my cat's teeth because I don't want them to dislike me..." Do you have this kind of worry?
"Not being disliked by your cat" is the shortest path to making teeth brushing a lifelong habit.
In this seminar, we will teach you tips for brushing your cat's teeth without damaging your bond of trust, and even strengthening it.
Mei MatsunagaEuromonitor International Senior Consultant
Nobuo NagaiNikkei MJ Editor-in-Chief, Nikkei Inc.
Toru MiyazakiThe Institute for AIM Medicine, Director
Rie SuzukiVeterinary nurse at Asahi Pet Clinic
