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Halal Industry Event
The 2026 edition has wrapped up.
Foodex Japan is a recurring halal industry event. The next edition is expected around March 2027 — get notified the moment dates are confirmed.
Secure your exhibition space. Compare booth options, pricing, and inclusions below.
$4,230
≈ ¥630,000
$470/sqm
Results from previous editions — the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.
Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo
51st edition — 73,842 visitors; ~two-thirds of exhibitors international
The 51st FOODEX Japan drew 73,842 registered visitors (up 1,691 on 2025), with 3,238 exhibiting companies across 4,026 booths from 76 countries/regions — international firms about two-thirds of exhibitors. Organiser-reported (JMA).
View edition details →Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo
Tokyo Big Sight (Makuhari Messe), Tokyo, Japan
certification-standards
How halal certification works in Italy, the major Italian certification bodies, and how to choose the right one for the domestic market and for agri-food export.
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MIFB runs 15–17 July 2026 at KLCC. A practical buyer's playbook for F&B procurement — pre-event prep, on-site strategy, and how to lock halal-certified suppliers.
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"Halal wagyu" almost always means Australian wagyu — Japan has very limited halal slaughter infrastructure. A buyer's guide to the four sources of wagyu (Japanese A5, Australian full-blood/F1, American, domestic Muslim-majority crossbred), the slaughter and stunning question, foodservice considerations, and grading.
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Japan's largest food and beverage trade show with a dedicated halal pavilion. Organised by JMA (Japan Management Association). 2,800+ exhibitors. Key gateway for halal products entering the Japanese market.
One of Asia's largest food and beverage trade exhibitions by exhibitor count, with 3,238 exhibitors in 2026
Strongly international: ~66% of 2026 exhibitors (2,126) came from outside Japan, across 76 countries, regions and unions
Dedicated 'Halal, Vegan, Kosher' sector for suppliers targeting faith-based and dietary-restricted product buyers entering the Japanese and wider Asian market
Access to 73,842 registered trade visitors including buyers, procurement personnel, wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers in the food industry
Broad sector coverage from agricultural food, meat and seafood to processed food, beverages, FOODEX WINE and SAKE JAPAN
Held at Tokyo Big Sight, a major international exhibition venue, over four trade days
Secure your exhibition space and connect with global halal industry buyers.
Apply via JMA Foodex exhibitor portal at jma.or.jp/foodex
Country pavilions available via national trade bodies
Dedicated halal product section with strong Muslim-majority country participation
50th-anniversary edition — 72,151 visitors
The 50th-anniversary FOODEX Japan reported 72,151 visitors, with over 3,000 exhibiting companies across ~3,800 booths from roughly 78 countries/regions. The figure is confirmed by the official 2026 report's year-on-year line. Organiser-reported (JMA).
Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo
49th edition — exhibition space expanded to ~85,000 m²
The 49th FOODEX Japan hosted 2,879 exhibiting companies across 3,913 booths from 68 countries/regions, filling about 85,000 m² (up roughly 130% on 2023). An audited official visitor count was not published (trade press cited ~76,000). Organiser-reported.
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October 20, 2026 – October 21, 2026
ExCeL London, United Kingdom
Calculated for Tokyo Big Sight (Makuhari Messe) (Muslim World League method, Shafi'i Asr). These are approximate — confirm with a local mosque or a prayer-times app on the day.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 10 Mar | 04:35 | 05:59 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 17:44 | 19:04 |
| Wed 11 Mar | 04:33 | 05:58 | 11:51 | 15:12 | 17:45 | 19:04 |
| Thu 12 Mar | 04:32 | 05:57 | 11:51 | 15:12 | 17:45 | 19:05 |
| Fri 13 Mar | 04:31 | 05:55 | 11:51 | 15:13 | 17:46 | 19:06 |

Muslim Traveller Guide
Tokyo rewards a little planning for Muslim travellers. Japan is not a Muslim-majority country, so halal food is not the default — but it is increasingly available, with halal ramen and curry, Turkish and Middle Eastern restaurants, and the large Tokyo Camii mosque. Prayer rooms exist at the airports and some department stores; carrying a prayer mat helps. The transport network is superb, though cash is still useful.
5 halal places to visit
The mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.

Shibuya (Oyama-cho)
Japan's largest mosque, open to visitors outside prayer times, with an attached halal market.

Asakusa
Small friendly community mosques near Asakusa within walking distance of halal dining.

Asakusa
Tokyo's most famous historic temple, steps from halal restaurants and prayer spaces in Asakusa.

Shibuya (Oyama-cho)
Halal grocery attached to Tokyo Camii selling certified meat and Muslim-traveller essentials.

Shin-Okubo
A lane of halal grocers and eateries serving Tokyo's Muslim community and visitors.
5 places to eat
Real, well-loved halal restaurants across Tokyo, from cheap local legends to special-occasion dining.

Japanese ramen · Asakusa$$
Fully halal ramen shop certified by Japan Islamic Trust, with a prayer space inside.

Wagyu yakiniku barbecue · Ueno / Asakusa$$$
Certified halal restaurant serving top-grade A5 Japanese Wagyu beef grilled at your table.

Cafe and light meals · Asakusa$$
Muslim-friendly cafe certified by the Japan Halal Foundation with halal, vegan and allergy-conscious dishes.
Where to stay
Hand-picked places to stay, near the action.

Bunkyo
Luxury garden hotel offering free prayer equipment rental and halal-certified Japanese kaiseki meals.

Shinjuku
Landmark high-rise hotel that offers halal meal options and prayer mats for Muslim guests.

Know before you go
Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Tokyo with confidence.
Getting in
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
• Tokyo Monorail / Keikyu Line — ~30 min to central Tokyo
Narita International Airport (NRT)
• Narita Express / Keisei Skyliner — ~60-90 min
Getting around
JR lines plus the Tokyo Metro and Toei subway reach everywhere; trains are punctual and frequent.
Taxis are excellent but expensive; the GO app helps.
Visa & entry
Getting here
Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors fly in from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to reach Tokyo from each — entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note.
See the full Tokyo travel guide →
Sources: https://www.gotokyo.org · https://www.vjw.digital.go.jp (Visit Japan Web) · https://www.halalgourmet.jp

Japanese curry · Akihabara$$
Halal-certified branch of the famous Japanese curry chain, popular with Muslim travellers.

South Asian and Turkish street food · Shin-Okubo$
Halal grocers and small eateries serving budget kebabs, samosas and grilled chicken.
Asakusa
Mid-range hotel with a halal-certified breakfast plate and rental prayer mats and Qibla compass.

Hatagaya / Shibuya
Friendly mid-range hotel with a dedicated prayer room and Qibla direction marked.

Shinjuku
Stylish budget hostel in central Shinjuku with a dedicated prayer room for Muslim travellers.

Asakusa
Affordable hostel near Asakusa Station providing a dedicated prayer room.
Money
Japanese Yen · JPY
Cash is still important — many small restaurants and shops are cash-only — though IC cards and cards are increasingly accepted.
Do not tip; it is not customary and can cause confusion.
Connectivity
Prepaid SIMs and pocket-Wi-Fi rental at Narita & Haneda
Plug: Type A (two flat pins) · 100V / 50-60Hz
Emergency
General: 110
Fire: 119
Safety
Where to pray
Tokyo Camii — Japan's largest mosque; visitors are welcome.
Airport & department-store prayer rooms — Prayer rooms exist at both airports and some department stores — carrying a prayer mat helps elsewhere.