{"id":10469,"date":"2026-10-02T08:46:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T23:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/?page_id=10469"},"modified":"2026-10-02T08:47:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T23:47:17","slug":"calendario-japon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/calendario-japon\/","title":{"rendered":"Calendario de negocios en Jap\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jp-cal jp-cal--pagina\" id=\"jp-cal\">\n        <header class=\"jp-cal__cab\">\n                        <p class=\"jp-cal__kicker\">Business calendar<\/p>\n            <h1>Trade fairs, deadlines and key dates in Japan<\/h1>\n            <p class=\"jp-cal__lead\">Which trade fairs are worth the trip and how to get there, what ICEX organises in Japan, and when Japan closes for the year. Click on a line to see the details.<\/p>\n                                    <p class=\"jp-cal__leyenda\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"jp-cal__l jp-cal__l--accion\">To go or to sign up<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__l jp-cal__l--cierre\">Japan for<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__l jp-cal__l--urgente\">It closes soon<\/span><\/p>\n                        <nav class=\"jp-cal__nav\" aria-label=\"Calendar sections\">\n                <a href=\"#jp-cal-prox\">What\u2019s next<\/a>                <a href=\"#jp-cal-ferias\">Trade fairs in Japan<\/a>\n                <a href=\"#jp-cal-icex\">ICEX\u2019s activities<\/a>                <a href=\"#jp-cal-ritmo\">When to work with Japan<\/a>\n            <\/nav>\n                    <\/header>\n\n                <div class=\"jp-cal__cols\"><div class=\"jp-cal__principal\">\n                <section class=\"jp-cal__bloque\" id=\"jp-cal-prox\">\n            <h2>What\u2019s next<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"jp-cal__sub\">Deadlines and trade fairs in the coming weeks<\/p>\n            <ul class=\"jp-cal__lista\"><li class=\"jp-cal__fila\"><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>22<\/b>Oct<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Fair \u00b7 Chiba<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Japan IT Week<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">21\u201323 October<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila\"><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>18<\/b>Nov<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Trade Fair \u00b7 Osaka<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">SMART ENERGY WEEK<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">18 to 20 November<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila\"><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>25<\/b>Nov<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Exhibition \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><a class=\"jp-cal__t\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icex.es\/es\/agenda\/exposicion-diseno-espanol-tokio-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish Design Exhibition at the Embassy in Tokyo<\/a><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">25\u201327 November<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/section>\n        \n        <section class=\"jp-cal__bloque\" id=\"jp-cal-ferias\">\n            <h2>Trade fairs in Japan<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"jp-cal__sub\">Each trade fair organises them. Below, how to take part: through the ICEX Spanish Pavilion or with your own stand<\/p>\n                        <ul class=\"jp-cal__lista\"><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">October 2026<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>21<\/b>Oct<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Electronics and household appliances \u00b7 Chiba<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Japan IT Week<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">21\u201323 October<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Makuhari Messe<\/p><p>Software, digital services and technology for businesses. Published several times a year.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-it.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">November 2026<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>18<\/b>Nov<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Electronics and household appliances \u00b7 Osaka<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">SMART ENERGY WEEK<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">18 to 20 November<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsew.jp\/hub\/ja-jp\/exhibit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For exhibitors<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">INTEX Osaka<\/p><p>Solar, wind, hydrogen and batteries: Japan\u2019s leading energy trade fair.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsew.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">February 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>17<\/b>Feb<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Cosmetics and personal care \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">COSME Week<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">17\u201319 February<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosme-week.jp\/tokyo\/ja-jp\/exhibit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For exhibitors<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tokyo Big Sight<\/p><p>Cosmetics: brands, ingredients, packaging and manufacturing, with buyers from the distribution sector and retail outlets.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosme-week.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>17<\/b>Feb<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Olive oil \u00b7 Chiba<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Supermarket Trade Fair<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">17\u201319 February<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Makuhari Messe<\/p><p>The Japanese Supermarket Trade Fair: buyers from food retail chains and suppliers of packaged and fresh produce.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smts.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">March 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>9<\/b>sea<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Olive oil \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">FOODEX JAPAN<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">9\u201312 March<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Spanish Pavilion (ICEX) <span>\u00b7 Registration closed \u00b7 \u20ac500<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icex.es\/es\/agenda\/foodex-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See on ICEX<\/a><\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 deadline has passed<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/foodex.jma.or.jp\/exhibit\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For exhibitors<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tokyo Big Sight<\/p><p>Asia\u2019s largest food and drink trade fair: importers, distributors and retail chains are on the lookout for new products, with country-specific pavilions.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodex.jma.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>16<\/b>sea<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Olive oil \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">HCJ (Hoteles Japan, Caterers Japan, Japan Food Service)<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">from 16 to 19 March<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/hcj.jma.or.jp\/exhibitor\/option-list.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For exhibitors<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tokyo Big Sight<\/p><p>Hospitality, restaurants and catering: the gateway to the Japanese HORECA sector for wine, olive oil and gourmet food.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hcj.jma.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">April 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>13<\/b>Apr<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Olive oil \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">FABEX<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">13\u201315 April<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tokyo Big Sight<\/p><p>Trade fair for ready meals and catering: ingredients and products for kitchens and food service.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabex.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>21<\/b>Apr<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Pharmacy, health and supplements \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">CPHI Japan<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">21\u201323 April<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cphi.com\/japan\/book-your-stand-27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For exhibitors<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tokyo Big Sight<\/p><p>Pharmaceutical industry: active ingredients, contract manufacturing and services.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cphi.com\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">May 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>19<\/b>May<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Olive oil \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">ifia JAPAN<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">19 to 21 May<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tokyo Big Sight<\/p><p>Ingredients, additives and functional foods for the food industry.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifiajapan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">September 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>29<\/b>Sep<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Footwear \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">FaW TOKYO (Fashion World Tokyo)<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">from 29 September to 1 October<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fashion-tokyo.jp\/autumn\/ja-jp\/gbs\/sales\/ex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For exhibitors<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tokyo Big Sight<\/p><p>Fashion, footwear, handbags and accessories: buyers from shops and department stores.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fashion-tokyo.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">October 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>6<\/b>Oct<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Cosmetics and personal care \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">JAPAN PACK<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">6\u20138 October<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\">Own stand <span>\u00b7 contact the organiser<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japanpack.jp\/.\/exhibit\/entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For exhibitors<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tokyo Big Sight<\/p><p>Packaging: machinery, materials and solutions, including for the food industry.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__enlaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japanpack.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/japopedia.com\/en\/matching\/\">Partners in this sector \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"jp-cal__bloque\" id=\"jp-cal-icex\">\n            <h2>ICEX\u2019s activities relating to Japan<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"jp-cal__sub\">ICEX organises the following: conferences, seminars, trade missions and exhibitions<\/p>\n            <ul class=\"jp-cal__lista\"><li class=\"jp-cal__fila\"><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>25<\/b>Nov<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Exhibition \u00b7 Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Spanish Design Exhibition at the Embassy in Tokyo<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">25\u201327 November<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__how\"><span class=\"jp-cal__como\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icex.es\/es\/agenda\/exposicion-diseno-espanol-tokio-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See on ICEX<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/section>\n        \n        <\/div><aside class=\"jp-cal__lado\">\n        <section class=\"jp-cal__bloque\" id=\"jp-cal-ritmo\">\n            <h2>When to work with Japan<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"jp-cal__sub\">Public holidays, closures and good times for writing over the next twelve months<\/p>\n            <ul class=\"jp-cal__lista\"><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">November 2026<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila\"><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>3<\/b>Nov<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Public holiday<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Culture Day<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tuesday 3 November<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>21<\/b>Nov<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Long weekend<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Labour Day<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">21\u201323 November \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Three consecutive days off work in Japan: expect slower responses both before and after.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Long weekend<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>25<\/b>Nov<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Opportunity<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">The festive gift-giving season<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">from 25 November to 20 December<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>The other major season for corporate gifts (gourmet food, wine, cured meats). As in the summer, the catalogues are prepared months in advance.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Year-end gifts<\/span> \u00b7 Usual dates, not a public holiday<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">December 2026<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>29<\/b>Dec<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Closure<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">The end of the year and New Year\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">29 December to 3 January 2027 \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>General closure of businesses, banks and government offices. Shipments arriving on those days will be held up at customs: allow plenty of time when planning your Christmas and New Year deliveries.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Year-end and New Year period<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">January 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>9<\/b>Jan<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Long weekend<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Coming of Age Day<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">9\u201311 January \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Three consecutive days off work in Japan: expect slower responses both before and after.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Long weekend<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">February 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila\"><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>11<\/b>Feb<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Public holiday<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">National Foundation Day<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">Thursday 11 February<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila\"><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>23<\/b>Feb<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Public holiday<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">The Emperor\u2019s Birthday<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">Tuesday 23 February<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">March 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>1<\/b>sea<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">End of the financial year<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Spring Equinox and Substitute Public Holiday<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">1\u201331 March \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Most Japanese companies end their financial year on 31 March: it can be difficult to arrange meetings and secure new decisions, but it is a good time to get included in the following year\u2019s budgets if discussions are already underway.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Financial year-end<\/span> \u00b7 Usual dates, not a public holiday<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>20<\/b>sea<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Long weekend<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Spring Equinox and Substitute Public Holiday<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">20\u201322 March \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Three consecutive days off work in Japan: expect slower responses both before and after.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Long weekend<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">April 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>1<\/b>Apr<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Opportunity<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">New financial year<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">1 to 15 April<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>New budgets and teams are being finalised (in April, many people change roles): a good time to introduce yourself, after checking who the new manager is.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">New financial year<\/span> \u00b7 Usual dates, not a public holiday<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>29<\/b>Apr<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Closure<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Golden Week<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">29 April to 5 May \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Many companies are closing or operating at reduced capacity, and it\u2019s the peak travel season: don\u2019t schedule visits or product launches, and expect delays in replies and at customs.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Golden Week<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">July 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--accion\"><b>1<\/b>Jul<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Opportunity<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Summer gift-giving season<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">from 1 July to 15 August<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Businesses and families give each other high-quality food and drink as gifts: the catalogues are finalised months in advance (in spring). To be included in the next season\u2019s catalogue, contact importers at the start of the year.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">O-chugen<\/span> \u00b7 Usual dates, not a public holiday<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>17<\/b>Jul<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Long weekend<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Ocean Day<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">17\u201319 July \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Three consecutive days off work in Japan: expect slower responses both before and after.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Long weekend<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">August 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>13<\/b>Aug<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Closure<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Obon<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">13\u201316 August \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>It isn\u2019t an official bank holiday, but many companies and factories close for a few days so staff can visit their families: avoid setting deadlines and scheduling meetings during this time.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Obon<\/span> \u00b7 Usual dates, not a public holiday<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">September 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>18<\/b>Sep<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Long weekend<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Respect for the Elderly Day<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">18\u201320 September \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Three consecutive days off work in Japan: expect slower responses both before and after.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Long weekend<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila\"><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>23<\/b>Sep<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Public holiday<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Autumnal equinox<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">Thursday 23 September<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__mes-cab\">October 2027<\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--det\"><details><summary><span class=\"jp-cal__d jp-cal__d--cierre\"><b>9<\/b>Oct<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__c\"><span class=\"jp-cal__k\">Long weekend<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">Sports Day<\/span><span class=\"jp-cal__m\">9\u201311 October \u00b7 offices closed<\/span><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"jp-cal__det\"><p>Three consecutive days off work in Japan: expect slower responses both before and after.<\/p><p class=\"jp-cal__m\"><span lang=\"ja\">Long weekend<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/section>\n\n                <details class=\"jp-cal__bloque jp-cal__programas\">\n            <summary><span class=\"jp-cal__t\">ICEX programmes throughout the year<\/span> <span class=\"jp-cal__m\">ORDERWIZZ B2B digital platform, JOOR 2026 B2B online platform \u2013 Fashion sector, New Spanish Books Japan 2026 \u2013 Rights sales\u2026<\/span><\/summary>\n            <ul class=\"jp-cal__lista\">\n                <li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--simple\"><a class=\"jp-cal__t\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icex.es\/es\/agenda\/plataforma-digital-orderwizz-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ORDERWIZZ B2B digital platform<\/a> <span class=\"jp-cal__m\">from 1 January to 31 December<\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--simple\"><a class=\"jp-cal__t\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icex.es\/es\/agenda\/plataforma-online-b2b-joor-2026-sector-moda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOOR 2026 B2B online platform \u2013 Fashion sector<\/a> <span class=\"jp-cal__m\">from 1 January to 31 December<\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--simple\"><a class=\"jp-cal__t\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icex.es\/es\/agenda\/portal-new-spanish-books-japon-2026-venta-derechos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Spanish Books Japan 2026 \u2013 Rights sales<\/a> <span class=\"jp-cal__m\">from 1 January to 31 December<\/span><\/li><li class=\"jp-cal__fila jp-cal__fila--simple\"><a class=\"jp-cal__t\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icex.es\/es\/agenda\/plataforma-digital-orderwizz-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ORDERWIZZ B2B digital platform<\/a> <span class=\"jp-cal__m\">from 1 January to 31 December<\/span><\/li>            <\/ul>\n        <\/details>\n                <\/aside><\/div>\n\n        <p class=\"jp-cal__fuente\">Public holidays: <a href=\"https:\/\/www8.cao.go.jp\/chosei\/shukujitsu\/gaiyou.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabinet Office of Japan (\u5185\u95a3\u5e9c)<\/a>, accessed on 16 October 2026. Obon, gift-giving seasons and the financial year are common dates, not official public holidays: each company has its own calendar. Trade fairs: dates verified on each fair\u2019s official website; ICEX activities and pavilions, sourced from icex.es (ICEX Spain \u2013 Export and Investment and the Spanish Economic and Commercial Office in Tokyo). 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