Free webinar on May 31st for Hawaii businesses interested in participating in 2023 Tokyo International Gift Show

Hawaii businesses interested in participating in the 95th Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) are invited to a FREE informational webinar presented by the Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC) on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

TIGS is the largest trade show in Japan attracting approximately­­ 3,000 exhibitors and nearly 200,000 wholesalers, dealers, and manufacturers from around the world. This year’s event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, on September 6-8, 2023.

The Hawaii State Department of Business and Economic Development (DBEDT) will sponsor the Hawaii Pavilion at TIGS. Types of products featured at TIGS are home decoration, crafts, clocks and watches, clothing and textiles, party, decorations, handbags, jewelry, food, and more.

MFTC, with the support of the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, is also seeking interested and qualified Maui companies to participate in the show. While your onsite presence is encouraged during TIGS, it is not a requirement. MFTC will handle logistics, including booth design, setup, staffing, and dismantling. MFTC will also provide a translator. 

The May 31st webinar will cover what to expect at TIGS, requirements for participating businesses, and the forms companies will need to complete. Submission of questions prior to the webinar is also encouraged.

Neal Arakaki, Jaxie Corporation president, will be the webinar’s featured speaker.  Arakaki is an experienced contractor handling promotional projects for DBEDT and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) domestically and internationally. He has assisted over 40 Hawaii companies in developing export systems to Japan.

To register for the free May 31st TIGS webinar, visit www.mauifoodtechnology.org/webinars.  

For inquiries, please contact Maui Food Technology Center at info@mauifoodtechnology.org or call 888-948-MFTC (6382).

The May 31st webinar is supported by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development.

MFTC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides multi-faceted services to Maui County residents seeking to start and/or grow a business founded on local agriculture and value-added food production. Throughout the year, they organize events, conduct workshops, and provide one-on-one consultations to fulfill their organization’s mission. www.mauifoodtechnology.org