Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan2026-01-09 to 2026-01-11
About This Event
Japan's biggest aftermarket and tuning show, held in eleven indoor halls and an outdoor arena at Makuhari Messe since 1983. Modified cars, concept vehicles and performance parts from Japanese tuners and international brands, with demo runs and direct booth sales across three days.
What to Expect
Exhibition spans eleven indoor halls, international conference hall, event hall, and outdoor arena
Outdoor demo runs feature GR GT and rally cars driven in public
Saturday outdoor demonstration area hosts free drift show for venue ticket holders
No food stalls inside exhibition halls; dining at Makuhari Messe cafés or nearby Aeon Mall
Best Way to Experience It
Hall 11 first avoids crowds as Japanese guests typically visit halls in numerical order
Saturday captures the highlight day when outdoor demonstration area hosts drift show
VIP ticket grants business-day access plus three-day pass for relaxed booth viewing before public opening
Good to Know
Children aged 12 and under enter free when accompanied by adult
Digital tickets sold online only with no on-site sales available
JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station to Kaihin Makuhari Station takes 30 minutes
Pets not permitted inside event space
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy aftermarket culture — 44th edition draws 272,383 enthusiasts to one of world's three major custom car shows alongside SEMA and Essen, 11 International Exhibition Halls occupying 75,000 square metres showcase modified builds.
Best fit if you value automotive customization — Direct product sales from exhibitor booths, outdoor racing car demonstration runs, performance parts and tuning technology displays emphasize hands-on aftermarket innovation rather than showroom stock vehicles.
Best fit if you like festival environments — Makuhari Messe convention center sits 5-minute walk from accommodation base in Chiba, indoor climate-controlled venue handles January weather, three-day format balances industry professionals with public enthusiasts.
Not ideal if you prefer OEM production showcases — Focus on modified and tuned builds, aftermarket parts and customization technology rather than OEM production vehicles, emphasizes tuner culture over manufacturer reveals.
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