Exhibitor registration is in full swing for Interior Lifestyle Tokyo, to be held from 14 – 16 June 2023 in the West Halls of Tokyo Big Sight. Launched in 1991, the show is internationally renowned for showcasing the latest lifestyle trends for the Japanese interior design market. The 2023 fair will feature a wide variety of furnishings and home décor as well as food, garments and jewellery, with a renewed focus on the environment, up-cycling and fair trade.
The last edition in 2022, held for the first time after a three-year break due to the pandemic, was bustling with business discussions and gave exhibitors the opportunity to connect with a wide range of buyers including not only retailers but also trade buyers from the contract sectors such as hoteliers, architects, interior designers, and home
builders. The show welcomed 515 exhibitors as well as 16,542 visitors from 12 countries and regions, receiving much positive feedback for its increased focus on contract business. The largest portion of visitors (32%) were retailers including major department and speciality stores, while 18% were contractors. Meanwhile, an impressive 71% of visitors had influence on purchasing decisions, which translated into plenty of sales negotiations and on-site orders.
Ethical library’ spotlights sustainability
For many interior designers and end users, ethical and sustainable design ideas rank high on the must-have list. For years, Interior Lifestyle Tokyo’s special showcase located in the atrium has been one of the most important stops at the fairground for the industry’s purchasing managers. For 2023, the area will incorporate a library theme, providing a space where visitors can source ethical products as if they are looking for their favourite book. Directed by the prominent Japanese architect Mr Keiji Ashizawa, the Ethical Zone will focus on the environment, up- cycling and fair trade while helping to facilitate business meetings between exhibitors, retail buyers and contractors.
New Creative Resources Zone
For many buyers, the fair’s coverage of the entire supply chain from finished products to raw materials is indispensable. A new Creative Resources Zone will be devoted to innovative interior materials, as well as parts and services for interior design and home remodelling. This includes wallpaper, floor coverings, paints and related materials, with the organisers inviting architects, designers and developers to exhibit at the zone.
