JAPAN TRADE EXHIBITION in DUBAI 2025 was a B2B trade show showcasing Japan’s latest technologies and traditional culture, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 10 to 12, 2025. The first edition in 2024 featured 95 exhibitors and attracted approximately 12,000 visitors. This year, Japanese companies from various industries, including robotics, AI, space, metaverse, gaming, anime, healthcare, beauty, food, and art, participated in the exhibition. With support from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the exhibition facilitates new business negotiations and investment opportunities between Japanese companies and partners in the Middle East and North Africa. This event serves as an excellent opportunity for Japanese businesses to expand into the Middle Eastern market.
JAPAN TRADE EXHIBITION in DUBAI 2025
Holiday Show in New York
Hisakazu Suzuki
Designer & Sculptor,
Representative of Spazio Works
Profile
Additionally, under the direction of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and ODA (Official Development Assistance), I am working on branding that connects Japan with other countries, laying the groundwork for expansion into foreign markets. If successful, I hope to open these pathways to others as well.
I am also involved in branding sacred items that use old materials and offerings from the restoration of shrines and temples, such as Nara’s Yakushiji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kashihara Shrine, and Shimogamo Shrine.
My strength lies in developing strategies for market entry and branding, as well as creating presentation and expansion methods. Since I am also a creator myself, I work closely with other creators to foster new collaborative projects. I emphasize the importance of logo and name development for new brands. I also advocate for intellectual property management and work closely with experts in that field, promoting IP integration, including patents, designs, and trademarks (as recommended by the Japan Patent Office).
In my personal work, I focus on the theme of “Nature and Law of the Universe,” crafting products that reflect this philosophy, blending technology and tradition to create originality. Recently, I have been actively exploring new material development, incorporating textiles, leather, and Japanese paper, developing various products centered around the theme of the “Moon.”
Connections are treasures!