Watahan Exhibits at 'Interpets 2026' with Approx. 60,000 Visitors, Showcasing New Pet Products and Rental Services

Watahan Partners Co., Ltd. (Iida City, Nagano; President Kayoko Nohara) along with its group companies, Watahan Forestry and Watahan Intec, participated in the '15th Interpets Tokyo 2026' held from April 2 (Thu) to April 5 (Sun), 2026. This event, one of the largest in the pet industry, featured over 600 booths and attracted approximately 60,000 visitors (preliminary figures). -- Creating Touchpoints through Experiential Booths -- At the Watahan booth, the company introduced its original products, proposed dog run rental services, and held a free button badge creation event for Instagram followers. By providing various 'experience-based' content, the booth attracted a wide range of customers. -- High Interest in 'Supervised by Komoro Animal Hospital' Products -- The product corner displayed dental gums and pet sheets supervised by 'Komoro Animal Hospital.' These products received significant attention due to the high quality and peace of mind associated with veterinary supervision. -- Popular Tasting of Nagano Venison Food -- A tasting of 'Venison Wet Food' using Sika deer meat from Nagano Prefecture was conducted. Customers visiting with their dogs showed great interest in its characteristics: high protein, high iron, low fat, and low calorie. [Details for 'Venison Wet Food': Shippo-ya Online Shop: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/alonza/] -- Attention to Unique Watahan Products and Services -- Original wooden furniture for pets by Watahan Forestry also garnered attention. The booth was crowded with visitors trying out warm, natural wood items such as cat towers, cat steps, and stable log food tables. Additionally, the dog run corner received many inquiries not only from individuals considering home installation but also from businesses looking to implement them for events. The ease of renting and setting up a professional dog run was highly evaluated. [Details for Rental Service: https://watahan.jp/rental/index.html] -- Over 1,200 Participants in Follower-Only Event! -- More than 1,200 customers participated in the free button badge creation event for followers of the official Instagram account 'PET LOVERS.' Visitors enjoyed making their unique badges, creating a lively atmosphere. This initiative also proved to be an effective social media strategy for attracting visitors. [PET LOVERS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petlovers.1598/] Watahan Group will utilize the customer feedback obtained during this exhibition to continue strengthening the development and provision of products and services that support both pets and their owners. Name: 15th Interpets (Interpets Tokyo 2026) Dates: April 2 (Thu) – April 5 (Sun), 2026 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Content: One of Japan's largest international pet industry trade fairs, featuring food, supplies, and services from domestic and international companies. It is also known as an experiential event for pets and owners.