400 Companies to Exhibit. "Interior Lifestyle" to Open Soon

The international trade fair for interiors and design, "Interior Lifestyle" (organized by Messe Frankfurt Japan Ltd., President: Yasushi Kajiwara), will be held for three days from Wednesday, June 10 to Friday, June 12, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Halls. Approximately 400 companies from 15 countries and regions will exhibit at this fair, introducing a diverse range of products focusing on design, functionality, and brand stories, primarily in general merchandise, furniture, and tableware. Through 17 exhibition zones and talk shows, the fair will not only provide business opportunities but also offer visitors, mainly from the retail, hospitality, and contract industries, a chance to deepen their understanding of brands, gain tips for product selection, and find inspiration for new lifestyle proposals.

Scenes from "Interior Lifestyle" 2025 venue (left) and business negotiations (right)

"Special Projects" where participants' enthusiasm intersects

The popular Atrium Special Project this year, themed "Work & Lifestyle: Public and Private Life as One Root," welcomes Smiles Co., Ltd. as director, overseeing everything from spatial composition supervision to curation. This project reconsiders manufacturing from the perspective that "work (public)" and "life (private)" are not separate but connected at their roots. By focusing on manufacturing that derives value from "fun" and "excitement" born from individual interests and daily discoveries, in addition to business rationality, the exhibition aims to create encounters with visitors who resonate with the displayed products, visualizing the motivation, process, and underlying thoughts behind product development.

Furthermore, within the atrium, the "GATHE:RING" area will host "Chill Talk" presentations by exhibitors throughout the day, directly conveying each brand's aspirations and production background. Also, in the talk event "Ho Ho Ho" themed on hotels and restaurants, Mr. Go Yoshihara, CEO of Earthboat Co., Ltd., which operates "Earthboat" trailer houses with private saunas nationwide, will discuss the future of hotels, saunas, and outdoor living.

Ambiente Trends 26+

"Ambiente Trend," which attracts attention annually at "Ambiente," the world's largest international consumer goods fair and a sister fair to Interior Lifestyle, will be introduced for the first time at this fair. In this area, the German design trend office "Bora Herke Palmisano" will exhibit selected products, presenting the direction of the latest interior trends. It will offer inspiration for the latest interior trends, purchasing decisions, and product development to industry professionals in retail, design, and hospitality. Additionally, as a related project, Anetta Palmisano from the same office will visit Japan and hold a talk show on the LIFESTYLE SALON stage.

Featured LIFESTYLE SALON

During the fair, 12 talk sessions by industry key persons will be held over three days at the "LIFESTYLE SALON."

June 10 (Wed) 11:00-12:00
"Practicing Public and Private Life as One Root - Ine to Agave's Personal Journey -"
Masamichi Toyama, CEO, Smiles Co., Ltd. / Shuhei Okazumi, Representative Director, Ine to Agave Co., Ltd.

June 10 (Wed) 12:30-13:30
"Ambiente Trends 26+"
Anetta Palmisano, Bora Herke Palmisano

June 11 (Thu) 14:30-15:30
"Future Hotel Design Deciphered from Domestic and International Projects"
Yohei Akao, Representative, Strickland / [Facilitator] Masaki Takeda, Editor-in-Chief, HOTERES Digital

June 11 (Thu) 16:00-17:00
"Core Concepts and Processes in Product Design"
Gen Suzuki, CEO, GEN SUZUKI STUDIO Inc / Kohei Kojima, Senior Designer / Takeshi Matsuzawa, CEO, E&Y Co.,Ltd.

June 12 (Fri) 10:30-11:30
"Creating 'Experiential Value' through Architecture"
Jun Inokuma, Co-Principal, Naruse Inokuma Architects / Yuri Naruse, Co-Principal, Naruse Inokuma Architects

June 12 (Fri) 13:30-14:30
"Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten's Branding: From Development to VMD"
Yasushi Takakura, Product Department Director, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Co., Ltd.

Featured Exhibitors

Ishikika Co., Ltd. / Ishikika Vases
The charm of these vases lies in their small size, which fits in the palm of your hand. Add a small touch of color to your usual desk or kitchen. Potpourri Co., Ltd. / Trie New Series Torg. Utilizing four types of materials: porcelain, white clay, black clay, and red clay, with工夫 in glazes and firing methods.

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