Tokyo, Japan – April 28, 2026 – As Japan’s only professional exhibition focusing on the auto aftermarket and a benchmark event in the East Asian auto maintenance industry, the 23rd Tokyo International Auto Aftermarket Exhibition (IAAE 2026) will be grandly held at East Halls 7 & 8 of Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) from February 12 to 14, 2026. The three-day exhibition will be open from 10:00 to 17:00 daily (closing at 16:00 on the last day), building a high-end business docking and technical exchange platform for the global automotive repair equipment and aftermarket industry.
Exhibition Authority: Official Endorsement and Whole Industry Chain Linkage
Organized by the Japan International Aftermarket Executive Committee and co-hosted by 14 top Japanese automotive industry associations, IAAE is strongly supported by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and other government departments. It is the highest-standard and most professional officially certified exhibition in Japan’s auto aftermarket.
Since its founding in 1999, the exhibition has been successfully held for 22 sessions, focusing on the entire auto aftermarket industry chain and witnessing the transformation of East Asia’s auto maintenance industry from traditional repair to new energy, intelligence, and precision. It has become an annual must-attend event for global automakers, repair equipment manufacturers, distributors, and industry organizations.
Expanded Scale: Global Exhibitors Gather, Professional Buyers Converge
The scale of IAAE 2026 will hit a new high, with an exhibition area of 30,000 square meters. It is expected to attract more than 500 high-quality enterprises from more than 10 countries and regions including China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, the United States, and Thailand, gathering leading brands and emerging forces in the global auto maintenance field.
In terms of visitors, the exhibition accurately covers professional groups such as automotive 4S stores, repair shops, auto parts distributors, auto repair equipment purchasers, and new energy vehicle service providers. It is expected to receive more than 30,000 professional visitors, of which more than 30% are corporate decision-makers. It provides efficient face-to-face business negotiation opportunities for participating enterprises and helps accurately connect with orders in the East Asian and global markets.
Exhibition Focus: Repair Equipment as the Core, Full Category Coverage
As a precision overseas platform for automotive repair equipment enterprises, IAAE covers the core needs of the aftermarket, with a particular focus on high-precision, intelligent, and new energy-compatible repair equipment and technologies. The core exhibits include:
- ► Automotive Repair Equipment: Lifts, body alignment tools, wheel alignment machines, intelligent diagnostic instruments, new energy high-voltage testing equipment, tire mounting/dismounting and dynamic balancing equipment, spray booths, etc.;
- ► Auto Parts: Engines, transmissions, chassis parts, braking systems, new energy batteries and charging components, etc.;
- ► Maintenance Supplies and Tools: Lubricants, cleaning agents, special auto repair tools, testing instruments, etc.;
- ► New Energy Aftermarket Technologies: Electric vehicle repair solutions, battery repair and testing equipment, intelligent auto repair systems, etc.
Core Exhibition Value: A Springboard to the East Asian Market and a Tool for Brand Globalization
1 Precisely Match the Needs of the Japanese and East Asian Markets
Japan has a vehicle ownership of over 70 million units, and its auto aftermarket scale ranks among the top in the world. There is a strong demand for high-quality, high-precision, and high-safety repair equipment. In particular, the popularization of new energy vehicles has driven the explosive demand for high-voltage repair and intelligent diagnostic equipment. As the only professional auto maintenance exhibition in Japan, IAAE is the best channel for enterprises to directly reach Japanese terminal repair shops and distributors.
2 Radiate the Globe and Expand Diversified Trade Channels
The exhibition attracts global buyers from East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, America and other regions. It not only helps enterprises deepen their presence in the Japanese market, but also radiates Asia-Pacific and links Europe and America, expands overseas distributor networks, and preheats customer resources for international exhibitions such as Automechanika Frankfurt and AAPEX Las Vegas.
3 Technical Exchange to Grasp Cutting-Edge Industry Trends
During the exhibition, multiple high-end industry seminars and technology conferences will be held, focusing on hot topics such as new energy vehicle aftermarket technology, intelligent auto repair equipment innovation, and industry policy interpretation. It helps enterprises grasp industry trends, connect with cutting-edge technologies, and enhance product competitiveness.
4 Differentiated Competition to Build a Professional Brand Image
Currently, the recognition of high-end Chinese repair equipment in the Japanese auto maintenance market is continuously improving. As a professional exhibition, IAAE provides a stage for enterprises to conduct product testing, technical demonstrations, and brand displays, helping enterprises get rid of low-price competition and build an international brand image of “professionalism, high-end and reliability”.
Exhibition Information Summary
Post time: Apr-28-2026