Enjoy Life with Your Dog: Exhibition & Experience Event 'Tokyo Dog Show 2026' to be Held at Makuhari Messe from June 26 (Fri)

The TOKYO DOG SHOW Executive Committee will hold 'TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026' at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-3 from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026.

'Tokyo Dog Show 2026' is an exhibition and experience dog event to enrich the lifestyle with your beloved dog. Under the theme 'Supporting a warm and rich life between people and dogs,' a variety of exhibition booths and content will be offered, including dog food, apparel, sundries, care products, and services that brighten daily life with your dog.

At the venue, there will be a free photo booth where professional photographers take high-quality pictures, a special collaboration stage with TV Tokyo's 'Kamenashi-kun no Wan Nya Full!', free sampling for visitors, a portrait corner, photo spots, and many other activities to enjoy with your dog.

Also held concurrently at the same venue is 'TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026'. With a common ticket, visitors can freely move between both events, making the three days a broader opportunity to enjoy outings with their dogs.

■ Free Photo Booth by Professional Photographers

At the 'TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026 Event Space', a free photo booth staffed by professional photographers will be available.

Pet-specializing photographers Akiyo Ogawa and Yusuke Yuzawa will be at the booth: Akiyo Ogawa on Friday, June 26; Yusuke Yuzawa on Saturday, June 27; and both on Sunday, June 28.

Additionally, Instagram-famous dog photographer @tetsu_photo2 will run a photo booth throughout the three days. Take this opportunity to enjoy photography that brings out your dog's natural expressions and charm.

This year, photographer Nanaju Sugimoto has also been confirmed for a photo session, featuring her representative work 'White Photo' and a LIVE and virtual photo exhibition.

*All are first-come, first-served on the day. Reception will close when capacity is reached.

■ TV Tokyo 'Kamenashi-kun no Wan Nya Full!' Special Collaboration Stage

On Saturday, June 27, a special collaboration stage with TV Tokyo's 'Kamenashi-kun no Wan Nya Full!' will be held.

From the program that started in April 2025, Shiba Inu (dog) Eiji Kotouge (By-king) and calico cat (cat) Asako Ito will appear. Additionally, a search for dogs with special skills or tricks around the event venue is planned.

This is a special stage where visitors can enjoy the world of the program at the venue. Original goods such as the 'Walk Shoulder' and 'Walk Towel', the first for the program, will also be sold.

*The stage will be broadcast later. Please note that cameras may be present and you may be recorded. *Kazuya Kamenashi will not appear.

Eiji Kotouge (By-king) Asako Ito

■ Free Sampling for Visitors

Free sampling will be distributed to visitors at the venue.

Platinum Co., Ltd. will distribute wet food for free, as well as a 15% discount coupon exclusively for Tokyo Dog Show attendees. Specialite will also distribute their new product 'Peropate Chicken' for free.

Samples are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis until stock lasts. This is a great opportunity to try products that interest you.

■ Portrait Corner and Photo Spots

At the venue, the 'TOKYO DOG Portrait Corner' will feature portrait artists and illustrators with different styles drawing your dog's expressions. It's a chance to get a one-of-a-kind portrait of your pet, different from a photo.

Additionally, a photo studio by STUDIO Runpkin TOKYO and photo spots within the venue are planned, providing many spaces to take commemorative photos with your dog.

■ Japan's Largest Outdoor Culture Expo 'TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026' Also Held Concurrently

The same venue will host 'TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026'. Described as 'a comprehensive event where you can learn, buy, and experience the latest information on outdoor activities, mobility, ecology, etc.,' it gathers a wide range of genres that enrich outdoor life, including outdoor gear, apparel, mobility, tourism, food, housing, and activities.

With the theme 'Diverse and Cutting-Edge Outdoors' for 2026, the event will introduce a variety of outdoor cultures that expand into daily life, such as camping, hiking, mountaineering, trekking, fishing, climbing, cycling, and running.

Since 'TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026' and 'TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026' share a common ticket, visitors can freely move between them, allowing them to enjoy the latest trends in outdoor and lifestyle alongside their dog's life.

■ Applications for Press, Influencers, and Video Creators Now Open

'TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026' is accepting applications for press coverage as well as filming from influencers and video creators.

Deadline for press applications: Wednesday, June 24, 17:00. Deadline for influencer and video creator applications: Friday, June 19, 17:00. Both require prior application; on-site applications will not be accepted.

If you share information about life with dogs, outings, or pet lifestyle, please consider applying.

■ Tickets on Sale

Advance tickets:
- Friday, June 26, 14:00-18:00 General Special Opening: 1,500 yen (tax incl.)
- Saturday, June 27 General Opening: 1,000 yen (tax incl.)
- Sunday, June 28 General Opening: 1,000 yen (tax incl.)

Same-day tickets:
- Friday, June 26, 14:00-18:00: 2,000 yen (tax incl.)
- Saturday, June 27: 1,500 yen (tax incl.)
- Sunday, June 28: 1,500 yen (tax incl.)

VIP tickets for each day are also available at 18,000 yen (tax incl.). VIP benefits include entry through a dedicated entrance (for 2 people), dedicated parking, food tickets worth 2,000 yen (1,000 yen x 2) usable at food trucks, and a dedicated lounge area.

■ Event Overview

Name: TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026
Dates: June 26 (Fri), 27 (Sat), 28 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-3
Address: 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba

Hours:
June 26 (Fri) 10:00-18:00 Business Day
June 26 (Fri) 14:00-18:00 General Special Opening
June 27 (Sat) 10:00-18:00 General Opening
June 28 (Sun) 10:00-17:00 General Opening

Organizer: TOKYO DOG SHOW Executive Committee
Sponsors: Kinoshita Reform Co., Ltd., IRIS OHYAMA
Concurrent: TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026

Official website: https://