METAL JAPAN | [Held inside] Highly-functional Material Week 2026

METAL JAPAN 2026 (Tokyo)

Japan's largest* show for highly-functional metal, held inside Highly-functional Material Week.

Dates: 30 September (Wed) – 2 October (Fri) 2026
Hours: 10:00–18:00 (closes at 17:00 on the final day)
Venue: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan (International Exhibition Halls 1–8)

METAL JAPAN is the leading metal industry expo that gathers technologies related to high-performance metals such as aluminium, copper, titanium, magnesium, precious metals, steel, and other metal materials. Metal processing machinery, analysis and inspection equipment, and steel distribution are also showcased. The show brings together leading companies in the metal industry and manufacturers.

It is held inside Highly-functional Material Week, which consists of seven specialised fairs for advanced film, plastics, metal, ceramics, adhesives, paint and coating, and sustainable material & technologies. Organised by RX Japan GK.

Visitor information

• Visitor registration is required. Register by 4 September 2026 (JST) for free admission; JPY 5,500 (tax included) thereafter. If credit-card payment is not possible, cash payment of JPY 6,000 (tax included) is accepted at the venue.
• The visitor badge is valid for all three show days.
• This is a B-to-B trade show. Persons under 18 cannot register online; children must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
• Photography and recording in the exhibition halls are prohibited except for authorised press.

Register: https://www.material-expo.jp/tokyo/en-gb/register.html?cat=visitor
Contact: [email protected] / +81-3-6739-4118

Later editions on the official site: Nagoya 17–19 February 2027 (Port Messe Nagoya); Osaka 12–14 May 2027 (INTEX Osaka).

*“Largest” in reference to the exhibitor number of trade shows with the same concept.

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Chiba - Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan