Tokyo

Overview

• Greater Tokyo has ~37 million residents and one of the world’s highest metropolitan GDPs, concentrated in finance, IT, media, and creative sectors.
• Two international airports—Haneda and Narita—handle 100 million+ annual passengers; rail/bus transfers take 30–60 min.
• A 24-hour rail network (13 JR + 13 subway lines) supports late-night transport and meetings.
• 180,000+ hotel rooms span luxury, business, and extended-stay options.
• Humid-subtropical climate; spring and autumn deliver clear skies and photogenic cherry blossoms or foliage.

Why it’s ideal for MICE

• Tokyo Big Sight: 115,420 m² of exhibit space (16 halls + 24 meeting rooms).
• Ten city hotels each offer ballrooms for 6,000+ guests, enabling plenaries, breakouts, networking, and gala dinners under one roof.
• Event suppliers specialize in 5G, generative AI, and XR production.
• Grants via the “Tokyo MICE Hubs & Spokes” program and the Tokyo accommodation tax.
• 200+ unique venues (e.g., private nights at teamLab Borderless, Kabuki-za backstage tours).

Highlights

• Sensō-ji Temple & Sumida River, Imperial Palace Gardens run, Shibuya Sky, Tsukiji–Toyosu Market tours, Ginza shopping.

Flagship Events

• Tokyo Marathon (Mar), Kanda Festival (odd years, May), Sumida River Fireworks (July), Comic Market (Aug & Dec).

Local Character

• Contrasts of “tradition × innovation,” dynamic night-time economy, and the world’s highest count of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Best Season Mar–Apr (sakura), Oct–Nov (foliage, dry weather)

Times to Avoid Golden Week (Apr 29–May 5), midsummer heat/humidity (Jul–Aug), year-end holidays (Dec 29–Jan 3)