International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT): Inside Japan's Largest Jewellery Trade Show
620 exhibitors, 1.25 million pieces, one hall — what buyers and manufacturers need to know about sourcing at Makuhari Messe.
International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT) is, by its own organiser's description, Japan's largest international jewellery trade show — and the numbers back that up. A wide variety of products from across the jewellery industry gather under one roof in Tokyo, a city that has long set trends for the wider region, drawing jewellery wholesalers and manufacturers who exhibit alongside buyers from Japan, China, and other Asian markets looking to stock up and introduce new brands.
IJT is organised by RX Japan GK, the country's largest trade show organiser, running over 100 exhibitions a year across 38 industry fields. That scale shows in how IJT is run — a tightly organised, high-volume event built specifically around sourcing efficiency. Here's a full breakdown of what the show offers, who exhibits, and what buyers and manufacturers should know before attending.
Why IJT Is Worth the Trip
IJT's headline draw is scale: the show brings together 620 exhibitors and around 1.25 million jewellery pieces, spanning everything from luxury masterpieces to trend-setting contemporary designs. For buyers, that density means the show functions as a genuine one-stop sourcing destination — the organisers position it as a premium sourcing venue trusted by professionals across Japan and Asia for discovering new suppliers and products.
For exhibitors, the appeal is straightforward: IJT offers a chance to meet a large number of buyers from around the world in one place, promote products and build new relationships with overseas buyers, and conduct on-site negotiations and sales directly with visiting jewellery buyers.
What's on Show at IJT
IJT covers the breadth of the jewellery industry, organised into clearly mapped exhibition zones so buyers can move efficiently between categories. Typical exhibits include:
- Fine jewellery in gold, platinum, and silver
- Diamond and gemstone jewellery, including coloured stones and pearls
- Loose diamonds and gemstones for manufacturers and designers
- Jewellery findings, mountings, and production components
- Watches and fashion accessories
- Packaging, display, and jewellery-making machinery
A detailed zone map and a searchable product directory are published ahead of each edition, letting buyers plan their route through the hall before they even land in Tokyo — a practical touch for an event of this size.
Who Attends
IJT's buyer base is regionally anchored but internationally minded: buyers travel in from across Japan, China, and other Asian countries specifically to stock up on new collections and scout emerging brands. Exhibitors range from established Japanese manufacturers to overseas jewellery businesses looking to enter or expand within the Japanese and broader Asian market.
| Show | Venue | Typical Dates |
|---|---|---|
| International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT) | Makuhari Messe | Late January |
| International Jewellery Autumn | Pacifico Yokohama | Late October |
| International Jewellery Kobe (IJK) | Kobe International Exhibition Hall | Mid-to-late May |
Buyer & Exhibitor Tools Worth Using
IJT's organisers put real infrastructure behind the show, including a free visitor registration option, a separate VIP registration track for managers and above, a downloadable floor map, and both product and exhibitor directories published online ahead of the event. Interpretation services are also available on-site — a genuinely useful detail for international buyers navigating a Japanese-language exhibition floor.
For buyers: Register early using the free visitor or VIP registration links, and use the product directory beforehand to shortlist exhibitors — with 620 booths on the floor, an unplanned walk-through will only get you so far.
Why a B2B Marketplace Still Matters After the Show
With 1.25 million pieces on display, IJT is built for discovery — but no buyer walks away from a show that size having fully explored every relevant supplier. The relationships that start on the IJT floor, whether with a new Japanese manufacturer or an overseas exhibitor entering the Asian market, need somewhere to continue once the show closes.
That's where a B2B jewellery marketplace like Jewelslly comes in. Buyers can revisit suppliers they met at IJT, request updated catalogs, compare pricing across manufacturers, and place repeat orders — all without waiting for the next Tokyo, Yokohama, or Kobe edition to roll around.
