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JIMTOF 2026 Tokyo: Machine Tool Fair Guide and Attendee List

By Ilyas Kerbal,

Tokyo Big Sight, the International Exhibition Center in Tokyo where JIMTOF is held
Photo: 先従隗始, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

JIMTOF, the Japan International Machine Tool Fair, ranks with EMO, IMTS and CIMT as one of the four biggest machine tool shows in the world. Japan’s precision machining leaders, including DMG Mori, Mazak, Okuma, Makino, Fanuc and Brother, launch new CNC machines here, surrounded by toolmakers, metrology specialists and CAD/CAM vendors. The 2026 edition runs from 26 to 31 October at Tokyo Big Sight. If you sell to manufacturers, the JIMTOF attendee list connects you with a senior engineering audience.

JIMTOF at a glance
Industry Machine tools
City Tokyo, Japan
Venue Tokyo Big Sight (East, West, South halls), Tokyo
Dates Late October / November, biennial (even years), 2026: 26–31 Oct
Frequency Biennial (even years)
Moves between cities? No, always Tokyo
Typical scale ~130,000 attendees · ~1,200 exhibitors
Visitor ticket ¥1,000 advance / ¥3,000 on-site
App / platform Exhibitor Online Channel + visitor website
Official website jimtof.org

Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official JIMTOF website before you book travel.

What is JIMTOF?

JIMTOF is organised by the Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association (JMTBA) and Tokyo Big Sight. It covers:

  • Metal-cutting and metal-forming machine tools
  • Cutting tools, diamond and CBN tools, abrasives
  • Precision measuring and testing instruments
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • CNC controls, CAD/CAM and software
  • Additive manufacturing and automation

Additive manufacturing, automation and digital twins are growing themes.

CNC machine tool products displayed at an international machine tool fair

Japanese machine tool leaders launch new CNC models at JIMTOF every two years. Photo: NearEMPTiness, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Venue and the 2026 floor plan

JIMTOF is held every two years at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake. For 2026, East Halls 4–6 are closed for renovation, so floor space drops to about 92,850 m². Expect busier halls and tighter booth space. After 2026, the next edition is in 2028.

Who attends JIMTOF

Attendee Interest Who should target them
Manufacturing engineers and plant managers Machines, tooling, automation Machine tool and tooling makers
Automotive, aerospace, semiconductor and die/mould makers Precision capability CNC, metrology and CAM vendors
Machine tool dealers and distributors Lines to represent Japanese and international builders
Procurement managers Suppliers and pricing Tooling and consumables suppliers
International buyers (Asia, US, Europe) Japanese machines Builders, export agents
Students and researchers Technology Universities, training providers

Want to know who will be at JIMTOF before you book flights? Tell me the event and the profile you sell to, and I’ll send back an enriched, CRM-ready list of attendees and exhibitors. Get in touch

Tickets

Ticket Price
Advance online ticket ¥1,000 (tax included)
On-site ticket ¥3,000
Students Free

Every visitor must register.

Exhibitor Online Channel

The Exhibitor Online Channel lets visitors search exhibitors by name, category and booth layout, and a visitor website handles registration with an FAQ chatbot. It’s well built for finding booths. For a sales team, though, the needed data is the people: the production engineering managers and buyers at manufacturers, sorted by industry and region, in a file you can work from.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Top Japanese machine tool launches
  • Senior engineering audience
  • Strong supply chain coverage (tools, measurement, CAD/CAM)
  • Cheap advance tickets
  • Excellent organisation

Cons

  • Biennial; after 2026 the next is 2028
  • Reduced floor space in 2026
  • Mostly Japanese-language
  • Expensive Tokyo accommodation
  • Very technical, less relevant for non-manufacturing sellers

Want to see which competitors are at JIMTOF? The exhibitor list tells you, and I can enrich it with company size, industry and contacts so you know where to focus. Ask for the JIMTOF exhibitor list

Preparing for JIMTOF 2026

  1. Buy the ¥1,000 advance ticket to avoid paying ¥3,000 on site.
  2. Expect crowding with East Halls 4–6 closed.
  3. Segment targets by industry: automotive, aerospace, semiconductor and die/mould buy differently.
  4. Book meetings now. The show starts in late October.
  5. Bring application engineers who can talk cycle times and tolerances.
  6. Follow up with machining test proposals after the show.

FAQ

When is JIMTOF 2026?

From 26 to 31 October 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight.

How much is a JIMTOF ticket?

¥1,000 in advance online, ¥3,000 on site. Students are free.

Why is JIMTOF 2026 smaller?

East Halls 4–6 at Tokyo Big Sight are closed for renovation, reducing floor space to about 92,850 m².

Can I get the JIMTOF attendee list?

The online channel lists exhibitors only. I can build an enriched JIMTOF list of exhibitors and visitor profiles.

Need JIMTOF leads ready for your CRM?

If JIMTOF is on your calendar, the time to build your target list is now, not on the plane. Send me the event and your ideal customer profile and I’ll put together an enriched list of the people and companies that will be there, ready for your CRM and your outreach sequences.

Ask for your JIMTOF attendee list

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