5 Lessons to Improve your Booth at LIFESTYLE Tokyo 2025
Want to make the most of Lifestyle Week Tokyo 2025? Here are 5 key lessons we learned from 2024 to help you stand out, attract buyers, and maximize ROI.
About LIFESTYLE Week. Lifestyle Week is happening July 2-4 2025, in Tokyo Big Sit is a comprehensive B2B trade fair consisting of 11 specialized shows related to lifestyle Products.
100,000 attendees, 700+ exhibitors, 45,000 buyers, and 10,000+ business meetings annually.
Japanese Expos are always tough, the language barrier and the communication buyers look for isn’t what you’re used to. Let us share the ways you can participate which will help you stand out.
Expos
Gifts, interior goods, and household products.
Special Trade Fair in GIFTEX.
Ceramics, kitchen appliances, cutlery, and more
Beauty appliances, health goods, and wellness products
Children’s clothing, educational toys, childcare goods, and more
Bags, accessories, leather goods, and other fashion items
Lessons from Lifestyle Week Tokyo 2024 to Help
You Grow in 2025
Lesson 1: Let Your Booth Show Off Your Product Vertically
It’s easy to focus on making your brand name visible, but if buyers can’t easily see your products and understand what makes them unique, your efforts will fall flat.
KEY INSIGHT: Japanese view advertisements with more Vertical focus and Block focus compared to westerners. Use this to your advantage with taller booth walls and vertical information throughout the displays
- Key Takeaway: Design your booth to highlight your products first with Japanese eye in mind. Use clear displays, interactive elements, and strategic lighting to draw attention to your offerings.
- Pro Tip: Don’t avoid clutter. Clutter can convey more honesty and openness, and it’s on the shoulders of the viewer to determine which information is critical.
Lesson 2: Match Your Booth to Your Price Point
Your booth should reflect your brand’s positioning. A premium product demands a premium booth, while lower-priced items need to emphasize value through clean, professional displays.
- For Premium Brands: Invest in high-quality materials, elegant designs, and sophisticated branding to align with your product’s image.
For Value Brands: Focus on simplicity and clarity. Showcase affordability and quality without overcomplicating the design.
- Customization is Key: Highlight your flexibility in MOQ (minimum order quantity), product design, and delivery speed. Buyers want to know why your company deserves their business.
Lesson 3: Approach Interested Buyers Correctly
Generally a Japanese buyer will want to do more research on their own before serious conversations about purchasing. With this in mind be sure to only offer relevant promotional materials which would better assist the buyer in determining the relevancy of your products.
- Key Takeaway: A pushy seller approach does not work well in Japan, instead be more willing to share information and allow them time to ask and develop their own questions.
- Pro Tip: Bring 名刺 (Meishi) or business cards, as they are an important part of business. They allow the buyer to determine who you are in the relationship and what level to address you by quickly. Them asking to exchange cards is a great way to see they are interested in a more serious conversation.
Lesson 4: Set Up Meetings in Advance
The busiest booths aren’t always the biggest—they’re the ones with a plan.
KEY INSIGHT: More and more SDR’s are available in Japan. These are contractors who will call specific businesses are request meetings on your behalf. This saves you the headache of trying to cold call into a Japanese company who might not offer anyone English speaking to discuss. Contact Divadeo to assist in setting up meetings in advance of your arrival
- Key Takeaway: Reach out to potential buyers before the event and schedule meetings. Use the event app or your sales team to secure hot leads.
- Pro Tip: Consider hiring a sales development representative to generate leads and set up meetings for you. A small investment upfront can lead to big returns.
Lesson 5: Break the Language Barrier
In Japan, language and cultural nuances matter. A little effort goes a long way in building trust and securing deals.
- Key Takeaway: Have someone on your team who speaks Japanese, or hire a translator. Bring bilingual business cards and translated marketing materials.
- Pro Tip: Spend time understanding Japanese business etiquette. Small gestures, like exchanging business cards with both hands, can make a big impression.
Bonus Tip: Prepare for Peak Times
Timing is everything. In Japan, expo traffic follows predictable patterns:
- Peak Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM and 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
- Slow Periods: 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM (lunchtime) and 5:00 PM onwards
- Key Takeaway: Plan your engagement strategies around peak hours. Use freebies, demos, or special offers to attract maximum traffic during these times.
- Pro Tip: Avoid scheduling breaks during peak hours. Always have someone available to engage with visitors.
Why Choose Divadeo?
At Divadeo, we specialize in creating booths that align with your brand’s goals and price point. Whether you’re a premium brand or a value-driven business, we’ll help you design a booth that attracts buyers, facilitates networking, and maximizes your ROI.
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