GARDEN Trader 2026

horticultural advancements, machinery upgrades, and cutting-edge agritech solutions. GARDEX 2026: Japan’s Largest Garden & Outdoor Living Event October 7 (Wed) – 9 (Fri), 2026 Makuhari Messe GARDEX returns as the country’s biggest garden and outdoor lifestyle showcase, uniting garden suppliers, horticulture brands, outdoor furniture makers, and lifestyle innovators. With displays ranging from plants and garden accessories to camping equipment and outdoor furnishings, GARDEX continues to spark creativity and inspire both professionals and enthusiasts. The show highlights the latest trends shaping outdoor living in Japan and abroad. GARDEX will also introduce a new “PARK & PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN Zone,” expanding beyond gardening and outdoor living to address Japan’s growing need for park redevelopment following the 2017 Urban Park Act amendment and the introduction of the PARK-PFI system. As aging facilities and rising disaster-prevention requirements drive large-scale park upgrades nationwide, this new zone will serve as a dedicated business hub connecting exhibitors with municipalities, park authorities, landscape contractors, designers, and architectural planners. TOOL JAPAN 2026: The Premier Hardware & Tool Hub October 7 (Wed) – 9 (Fri), 2026 Makuhari Messe TOOL JAPAN —Japan’s leading trade show for tools, work gear, DIY supplies, and hardware—will once again gather premium manufacturers and emerging brands under one roof. Retailers, wholesalers, contractors, carpenters, landscapers, and other professional users can explore firsthand the newest tools, maintenance equipment, safety products, horticultural gear, and industrial innovations. A Unified Marketplace: Three Major Shows, One Connected Experience With all three exhibitions hosted by RX Japan GK—J-AGRI, GARDEX, and TOOL JAPAN—running concurrently in Tokyo, attendees benefit from a unique opportunity to cross networks and discover products and technologies from adjacent industries. This co-located format amplifies value for buyers, suppliers, and innovators alike, fostering new partnerships and opening doors to markets they may not usually reach. Another Influential Year for Agriculture, Gardening & Hardware The 2026 editions of these exhibitions are poised to deliver a vibrant, forward-looking environment for professionals across multiple sectors. J-AGRI will be held twice: first in Kyushu from May 27 (Wed) to 29 (Fri), 2026, 9:00–16:00 at Grandmesse Kumamoto , and again in Tokyo from October 7 (Wed) to 9 (Fri), 2026, 10:00–17:00 at Makuhari Messe . Meanwhile, both GARDEX and TOOL JAPAN will take place exclusively in Tokyo from October 7 (Wed) to 9 (Fri), 2026, 10:00–17:00 at Makuhari Messe . These shows collectively create a powerful gateway for industry professionals ready to explore new technologies, discover market-shaping products, and engage with leaders driving the future of agriculture, gardening, and hardware. TRADE SHOW PREVIEW w w w . I M B 2 B . c o m 33