[Important] New Way to Convey Japanese Manufacturing Born from Expo: "MONOKATARI EXPO 2026" Decided to be Held - Convey through Exhibitions, Preserve Digitally, Connect to Sales Channels -
MONOKATARI EXPO 2026, a hybrid exhibition to support sales channel development for manufacturing companies, originating from the Expo, has been decided to be held.
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The MONOKATARI EXPO 2026 Consortium will convey the value of manufacturing companies from all over Japan through "experience" and "story".
Hybrid Exhibition "MONOKATARI EXPO 2026"
will be held.
The operational secretariat for this exhibition will be handled by
CRENEO General Incorporated Association (Representative Director: Hideo Tanaka).
This project is a "soft legacy project" that develops initiatives born from the opportunity of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
MONOKATARI EXPO 2026 Concept Movie
■ What is MONOKATARI
MONOKATARI is a mechanism that combines exhibitions and digital platforms to realize sales channel development and brand promotion for companies as a "conveyable structure".
By conveying value at exhibitions and continuously disseminating that information,
it realizes a "sales channel creation model that does not end with the exhibition".
■ Achievements (2025)
・Exhibitors: Approx. 20 companies from Wajima, Nanao, Wakayama, Tokushima, etc.
・Visitors: Approx. 22,000 people
・Sales: Approx. 6 million yen
Evaluated as a new industrial support model in collaboration with Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
■ Experience (VR/XR/Digital)
Visitors can experience
・Workshop experience via VR
・Product and space understanding via XR
・Continuous dissemination via digital mall
through,
realizing "value-experiencing exhibitions" rather than mere displays.
■ Inner View Experience
You can experience the actual exhibition space, workshops, and stores digitally.
▼MONOKATARI EXPO 2025 Venue Inner View
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=wQyevuSh53R
※Viewable from smartphones and PCs
Scene of workshop experience using VR
Exhibition and explanation using AR glasses
Digital Open Factory
Example of exhibited products and spaces
■ Understanding the Structure
This exhibition realizes
Exhibition (Experience/Awareness)
×
Digital (Continuous Dissemination/Sales Channelization)
by combining,
"A mechanism for sales channel development that does not end with the exhibition."
■ MONOKATARI EXPO 2026 Overview [Exhibition Period]
September - December 2026
[Main Venues]
・KITTE Osaka (October, approx. 1 month)
・KITTE Marunouchi (December 11th - 13th)
■ Consortium Structure
This consortium, with Mr. Keiju Matsushima, Chairman of the Softopia Japan Foundation, serving as advisor,
builds a cross-disciplinary collaborative structure by participating organizations in AI, IoT, DX fields, and nationwide industrial and distribution-related organizations.
Furthermore, companies such as World Trade Center (Tokyo / Osaka) are participating, establishing a system with an eye on domestic and international expansion.
■ Participation Registration
Registration begins April 1st, 2026
Currently,
pre-registration (priority guidance) is being accepted.
MONOKATARI EXPO 2026 offers a sales channel development model that combines exhibitions (EXPO) and a digital mall (JAPAN).
This exhibition is designed with the premise of listing on the digital mall (foundation building).
Many companies participate in the flow of ① Listing on the digital mall (foundation building) ② Exhibiting at EXPO (awareness/experience).
▼Pre-registration and details here
(Google Form URL or QR Code)
※As spaces are limited,
please confirm as soon as possible if you are considering participation.
■ Organizer and Structure
【Organizer】
MONOKATARI EXPO 2026 Consortium
【Secretariat】
CRENEO General Incorporated Association
【Production】
CRENEO Inc.
■ Comment (Secretariat)
Hideo Tanaka, Representative Director, CRENEO General Incorporated Association
Japanese manufacturing holds values that have yet to be told.
These are not just products, but "stories" woven from people, technology, and background.
MONOKATARI is a mechanism to convey these correctly and connect them to sales channels.
FAQ
What kind of event is "MONOKATARI EXPO 2026"?
"MONOKATARI EXPO 2026" is a hybrid exhibition that conveys the value of Japanese manufacturing companies through "experience" and "story," supporting sales channel development and brand promotion. By combining exhibitions and digital platforms, it realizes a sales channel creation model that does not end with the exhibition.
When and where will it be held?
The exhibition period is from September to December 2026. The main venues are KITTE Osaka (October) and KITTE Marunouchi (December 11th-13th).
When can I apply to participate?
Official registration begins on April 1st, 2026, but pre-registration (priority guidance) is currently being accepted.
What kind of experiences can I have?
We offer exhibitions where you can experience value through VR workshop experiences, XR product/space understanding, and continuous dissemination via a digital mall. You can also experience an inner view of the venue digitally.
What are the benefits of exhibiting?
In addition to gaining awareness and experience at the exhibition, you can build a foundation for continuous information dissemination and sales channel development by being listed on the digital mall. We provide a sales channel development model that does not end with the exhibition.