MEDICAL JAPAN 2026 TOKYO will bring together more than 650 exhibitors and 17,000 industry professionals at Makuhari Messe from 7 to 9 October 2026, highlighting developments in artificial intelligence, digital health, healthcare robotics and smart hospital technologies.
The event is supported by more than 100 medical and healthcare organisations, including the Japan Hospital Association and Japan Care Association.
A major focus of the 2026 edition will be the increasing use of AI and automation across hospital operations.
Healthcare providers in Japan are integrating AI into areas ranging from diagnostic support and patient scheduling to real-time hospital management systems.
These technologies are being used to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burdens and support more efficient care delivery.
At the exhibition, hospital directors, administrators and healthcare professionals will be able to explore medical devices, healthcare robotics, digital health technologies and hospital management systems in one venue.
Pharmacy digitalisation will also feature prominently.
Pharmacy automation and medication management technologies are increasingly being used to improve efficiency, accuracy and patient support.
The event will include dedicated pharmacy exhibits and live demonstrations, giving pharmacy professionals and healthcare administrators opportunities to compare technologies and engage directly with solution developers.
MEDICAL JAPAN 2026 TOKYO will also feature a Pharmacy Solutions Area in collaboration with the Pharmacy DX Promotion Consortium, focusing on the future of pharmacy operations in Japan.
Data-driven healthcare will be another major theme.
Electronic health records, patient monitoring systems and wearable devices are providing healthcare organisations with data to support clinical decision-making and operational performance.
Through Digital Health Expo TOKYO, the event will showcase solutions for preventive care, personalised treatment and resource management.
The exhibition is also positioning itself as a platform connecting Japan and Asia with the wider global healthcare industry.
International pavilions will highlight emerging healthcare technologies and opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
The Korean Pavilion, for example, will showcase developments in medical aesthetics while providing networking and business exchange opportunities.
Special programmes will also focus on healthcare digital transformation and innovation.
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The Open Pitch Seminar within Digital Health Expo TOKYO will feature startups and technology providers presenting new healthcare solutions.
MEDICAL JAPAN 2026 TOKYO will comprise several specialised exhibitions, including Hospital Expo, Clinics Expo, Pharmacy Solutions Expo, Elderly Care & Welfare Expo, Wellness & Preventive Healthcare Expo, Health Screening & Diagnostics Expo and Digital Health Expo TOKYO.
Together, these exhibitions are intended to provide healthcare professionals with a broader view of developments across the healthcare ecosystem, from diagnostics and preventive care to hospital operations, elderly care and digital health.
The event will take place at Makuhari Messe from 7 to 9 October 2026.
