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Tokyo Game Show 2027
Japan's leading annual video game event, bringing together developers, publishers, platform holders and players to explore new titles, technology and industry trends.
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About the Event
Tokyo Game Show 2027 is the next edition of Japan's largest annual video game exhibition, organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA). The 2027 show is scheduled to run from September 16 to September 20 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, continuing the five-day format used in recent years.
The program is divided into two business days and three public days. Business days are set for September 16 and 17, when the venue is open to industry professionals, exhibitors, buyers and media. Public days run from September 18 to September 20, opening the show to general visitors, families and game fans.
Visitors on public days can explore large exhibition halls where game companies present playable demos, new title announcements, stage programs and merchandise. The event has traditionally featured dedicated community areas for cosplay and family-oriented entertainment, alongside publisher and developer booths spread across the venue.
Business days focus on licensing, publishing, distribution and partnership discussions, reflecting the show's role as a bridge between Japanese game companies and international markets. Media briefings, business matching and networking sessions give professionals a concentrated opportunity to meet partners and discover new projects.
Recent editions illustrate the event's international scale. The 2026 show reported 1,138 exhibitors from 53 countries and regions and 257,642 visitors over four days.
Held annually since 1996, Tokyo Game Show has become one of the world's leading showcases for console, PC, mobile and emerging game technology. For international visitors, it offers a close-up view of Japanese game culture and the latest directions in the global games industry.
Key Highlights
- Business days for industry professionals, media and exhibitors
- Public days open to general visitors, families and game fans
- Large-scale exhibition halls at Makuhari Messe
- Playable game demos and new title announcements
- Stage programs and presentations from leading publishers and developers
- Cosplay area and family-friendly entertainment
Venue
Makuhari Messe
Makuhari Messe, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-0023, Japan
Makuhari Messe is a major convention complex in Chiba's Makuhari district, comprising international exhibition halls, a conference hall with 22 meeting rooms and a large event hall. It is about five minutes on foot from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station and roughly 30 minutes by rapid train from Tokyo Station, with direct airport bus connections to Narita and Haneda airports.
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