Fourteen organizations involved in maritime transport are exhibiting booths at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, currently being held at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Tokyo.
Staff from each company have gathered to introduce vessels already in service and newly built ships at their respective booths, while also distributing route guide brochures. Mini stages within the booths will showcase each company’s routes and services, as well as ways to enjoy sea travel and marine activities. SHK Line Group, Meimon Taiyo Ferry, and others will also hold prize drawings offering passenger tickets and original merchandise.
The exhibiting organizations are the Maritime Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; the Goshuin Ship Stamp Office; the National Ocean Policy Secretariat of Japan’s Cabinet Office; Jumbo Ferry; Meimon Taiyo Ferry; Miyazaki Car Ferry; Hankyu Ferry; SHK Line Group; Kumamoto Ferry; Goto Sangyo Kisen; Anei Kanko; Marix Line; Setonaikai Kisen; and JR West.
The event will run for four days, from September 24 through 27, with September 26 and 27 open to the general public. Opening hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, except for the final day, when it closes at 5:00 p.m. On September 24 and 25, the event is reserved for business meetings for industry professionals, and general visitors will not be admitted. Advance tickets for public days cost 1,200 yen, while same-day tickets cost 1,500 yen. Admission is free for students upon presentation of a student ID.
Notice
This article was generated using automatic translation by GPT-4 API. The translation may not be accurate.
