Tokyo Big Sight marks its 30th anniversary since opening
30 Years of Progress Connecting to the Future
Tokyo Big Sight opened
JIMTOF was held
Time 24 Building/
TFT Building opened
1996
Tokyo International Fire and Disaster Prevention Exhibition was held
Ariake Park Building opened
2000
RISCON (Risk Management Industry Exhibition) was held
Special Equipment Exhibition for Counter-Terrorism (SEECAT) was held
Visitor count surpassed 100 million
Tokyo Motor Show was held
※Renamed to Japan Mobility Show in 2023
Visitor count surpassed 200 million
2015
East New Exhibition Hall (East Halls 7 & 8)
was completed and opened commencement of operations
International Aerospace Exhibition was held
Aomi Exhibition Halls were completed.
(Closed in December 2021)
South Exhibition Halls(South Halls 1-4)
were completed.
Opened in July.
2020
Business Chance EXPO in TOKYO was held
※Name as of 2025
Ariake GYM-EX opened
This facility is an exhibition hall renovated from the Ariake Arena, which was used during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games as part of the Games' legacy.
Visitor count surpassed 300 million
Tokyo Big Sight 30th Anniversary
Message
Greetings on the 30th Anniversary of Tokyo Big Sight’s Opening
On April 1, 2026, Tokyo Big Sight will mark the significant milestone of its 30th anniversary.Since its opening in 1996, the venue has served as a stage for a wide variety of exhibitions, events, and international conferences from Japan and around the world, contributing to industrial development and the advancement of international exchange.We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all organizers, exhibitors, and partner companies who have supported us throughout these years.Over the past three decades, we have faced many challenges, including the global financial crisis, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the spread of COVID-19.With the support of so many stakeholders, we have hosted approximately 7,800 events in total and welcomed more than 300 million visitors.
As a first step toward the next 30 years, we have established a new branding concept:
“Shaping the future with what only we can do.”
Even in an era of rapid digitalization, experiences that engage the five senses and face-to-face communication continue to grow in importance.By combining the value of real-world interaction with cutting-edge technologies, we will continue to pursue new forms of industrial exchange.Looking ahead, our key initiatives will focus on the following areas, based on a foundation of safe, secure, and comfortable facility operations:Creating higher-quality visitor experiences through the integration of digital and real environmentsPromoting the appeal of the Ariake area and enhancing its regional valueStrengthening sustainable venue managementTokyo Big Sight will continue to be a place where challenges are embraced and dreams are realized for the next 30 years.We remain committed to creating new value that only we can deliver, and we sincerely appreciate your continued support and cooperation.
Tokyo Big Sight Inc.
President and CEO
Hideo Kuga
Goods
30th Anniversary Original Fool's Day Special
This is an original cookie confection commemorating our 30th anniversary. How about taking one home as a memento of your visit?
※These items are available at the Service Coener within Tokyo Big Sight.