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- Dates
- Venue
- Tokyo Big Sight
- City
- Tokyo, Japan
- Industry
- Semiconductor
- Official website
- www.semiconjapan.org
SEMICON Japan takes place at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo from 9 December to 11 December 2026. Exhibition for the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing supply chain covering equipment, materials, components, testing and smart applications.
What the fair covers
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment, materials and process technology are the subject. Exhibition for the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing supply chain covering equipment, materials, components, testing and smart applications. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 9 December to 11 December 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Check the venue location against your accommodation before booking, since exhibition grounds are often outside the city centre. Where a rail or metro connection exists it is usually more predictable than road transport during fair weeks.
Planning your visit
Machinery fairs justify the trip because equipment can be seen running. A machine on a stand tells you about cycle time, noise, footprint and build quality in a way that a specification sheet does not. Buyers usually come with a production requirement and compare how different suppliers propose to meet it. For SEMICON Japan, that means preparing ahead of the December dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
English coverage among exhibitors varies, and is often stronger among sales staff than among the engineers who can answer detailed technical questions. For technical sourcing in particular, arranging language support in advance is worth the effort. An interpreter already working in Tokyo saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Buying production equipment is a longer commitment than buying goods. Installation, operator training, spare parts and service response all affect the real cost of ownership, and they are easier to negotiate before the order than after it. Factory visits are common before committing, since seeing the manufacturer build the machine tells you more than seeing it on a stand.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does SEMICON Japan take place?
It runs from 9 December to 11 December 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment, materials and process technology are the subject. Exhibition for the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing supply chain covering equipment, materials, components, testing and smart applications.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
English coverage among exhibitors varies, and is often stronger among sales staff than among the engineers who can answer detailed technical questions. For technical sourcing in particular, arranging language support in advance is worth the effort.
What happens after the fair?
Buying production equipment is a longer commitment than buying goods. Installation, operator training, spare parts and service response all affect the real cost of ownership, and they are easier to negotiate before the order than after it. Factory visits are common before committing, since seeing the manufacturer build the machine tells you more than seeing it on a stand.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.semiconjapan.org) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.