All Japan Printing Industries Association / Japan Import Paper & Board Wholesalers' Association to Host 'Paper Summit Japan' on July 24–25 at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center

The All Japan Printing Industries Association (President: Akihiro Seta) will host 'Paper Summit Japan,' a festival celebrating paper and printing, on July 24 (Fri) from 10:00 to 18:00 and July 25 (Sat) from 10:00 to 17:00, 2026, at the 3rd floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall. Additionally, 'MUD FAIR 2026' will be held simultaneously at the same venue.

◆ What is Paper Summit Japan?

Concept

Enriching life with paper: 'Paper, without limits'

As society advances into the digital age, paper retains unique qualities—tactile texture, warmth, and the ability to convey emotions that cannot be seen with the eye.

At Paper Summit Japan, creators, distributors, and users of paper come together to create a space where visitors can see, learn, and feel the charm and new possibilities of paper and printing.

This event invites you to experience the richness of a paper-centered lifestyle through original products created by printing companies nationwide, paper-related art, hands-on workshops, and seminars.

Rediscover the charm of paper and bring its possibilities closer and freer into everyday life.

Paper, without limits.

What kind of event is it?

'Paper is actually freer and more fun than you think!' That's the kind of surprise you'll encounter at Paper Summit Japan. The venue will be filled with unique paper goods—available nowhere else—crafted from the ideas of creators and the skills of artisans.

Moreover, there will be a wide variety of workshops where you can personally experience the latest printing technologies.

Precisely because our daily lives are increasingly digital, why not touch, feel, and discover a new 'life with paper' together? An exciting future of paper and printing awaits you.

◆ Highlights of Paper Summit Japan

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The venue is divided into four zones: Talk, Gallery, Market, and Factory—each designed to let visitors fully enjoy the world of printing and paper.

In the Talk zone, hear the latest information about the printing and paper industries directly from professionals. In the Gallery, experience the infinite possibilities of print expression that stimulate your senses. The Market features exclusive original products co-developed by printing companies and creators—available only here. In the Factory, experience creating your own unique items while touching the texture of paper and smelling the ink.

Every corner is filled with paper and printing—making for an exciting, unforgettable day.

Come and discover the 'world of paper' you never knew existed!

◆ Event Details

Event Name

Paper Summit Japan

Dates & Hours

July 24, 2026 (Fri): 10:00–18:00

July 25, 2026 (Sat): 10:00–17:00

Venue

3F, Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall

Websites

Paper Summit Japan ▶

MUD FAIR 2026 ▶

Admission

Free of charge (no prior registration required)

※Advance registration is required for talk sessions.

Talk Session Registration Form ▶

Organizers

All Japan Printing Industries Association / Japan Import Paper & Board Wholesalers' Association

Cooperation

Japan Paper Association

Supporting Organizations

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Ministry of the Environment

Japan Printing Industries Association

Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry

About the All Japan Printing Industries Association

The All Japan Printing Industries Association (abbreviated as Zen'in Kōren) was established in September 1955 (Showa 30) as a national organization for small and medium-sized printing companies, formed by the unification of printing industry adjustment associations from across Japan. Following the enforcement of the Law on the Organization of Small and Medium Enterprise Groups, the organization underwent structural and name changes. After events such as the reversion of Okinawa, it evolved into the current nationwide organization, encompassing printing industry associations from all 47 prefectures, and continues to promote industry-wide initiatives to strengthen and develop the business foundations of the small and medium-sized printing sector.

About the Japan Import Paper & Board Wholesalers' Association

Recognizing the limitations of the former Japan Import Paper Merchants' Association (an informal group), this association was established as a corporate body under the 'Law on the Organization of Small and Medium Enterprise Groups'—a commercial cooperative (investment cooperative) with legal status. Its goal is to comprehensively develop the paper wholesale industry and establish a stable business foundation for the paper distribution sector for the future.