MICE Hubs Why Tokyo
One of the largest ever-evolving metropolises where traditions and modernity intertwine, Tokyo is the ideal city for MICE* events.
It is home to many conference, exhibition, and accommodation facilities that meet the changing needs of organizers and planners, including hybrid events, which have recently gained traction.
*MICE is an acronym for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions
MICE Hubs - Prime Areas for Business Events
In this section, we introduce nine distinct Hubs.
They include highly convenient locations with numerous venues ranging from luxury hotels to unique venues and areas with a high concentration of universities as well as abundant nature.
Marunouchi
01 Refined City
An international business Hub playing a key role in urban MICE events with excellent transportation and plenty of unique venue resources.
Roppongi
02 Global City
An area with numerous convention facilities to match a variety of needs. A one-stop destination for conventions large and small.
Waterfront
03 Affluent City
With its easy accessibility and abundance of facilities, it is ideal for small business events. Disaster-resilient infrastructure also makes this area safe and secure.
Nihonbashi
04 Fusion City
This area flourished as the center of Edo (old Tokyo), where old and new cultures blend. Thanks to its historic and cultural resources, it can offer various experiences to meet multiple needs.
Shinagawa
05 Accesible City
As a highly accessible area with an assortment of banquet facilities and constantly developing unique venues, it is excellent for post-event functions.
Hachioji
06 Soothing City
An area surrounded by lush nature and represented by the world's most climbed mountain, Mt. Takao. It is also one of the nation's leading academic cities with a large student population and a congregation of highly advanced industries.
Tachikawa
07 Discoverable City
An area that fosters various cultures, from academics to the arts, subcultures, and sports. Its vast sky and lush green environment provide a healing refuge where one forgets the hustle and bustle of the city.
Shibuya
08 Entertainment City
An area constantly giving rise to new cultures and entertainment. In addition to its commercial facilities, this area is home to many startups and creative companies.
SHIBA, Tokyo Bay
09 Smart City
Facing Tokyo Bay Waterfront, this vibrant area, complete with temples, shrines, and gardens unites three districts and is perfect to meet the needs of various business events.
SDGs Initiatives
Sustainability has become a significant focus for MICE events in recent years.
This section introduces the environmental, economic, and social harmony initiatives and SDGs initiatives of the nine Hubs.
Case Studies
Conference
Sustainable Brands (SB)’23 Tokyo-Marunouchi
Conference / Convention
Together, Go Big. Startup Innovation Summit 2022
Meeting / Incentive
The 29th International Cartographic Conference (ICC2019)
Event
ECOEDO
Meeting
Event for supporting female entrepreneurs from foreign companies
Sports Event
Bouldering World Cup (2days)
Excursion
Team building tour in Showa Kinen Park
Meetings / events / receptions
This is Quebec / MUTEC.jp
Event
Kyu Shiba rikyu Yakai
Conference
i-Urban Exchange Conference
Exhibition
Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF)
Meeting / Incentive
Familiarization trips
Event
SAKURA FES NIHONBASHI
Incentive
Open Stack Summit [Innovation at Happo-en]
Familiarization Trip
Sightseeing at Mt. Takao
Excursion
Protecting Tokyo’s Water Sources!
SDGs Experience Tour
Meeting
National Area Management Network Symposium
Conference
FINTECH SUMMIT (FIN/SUM) WEEK
Meeting / Incentive
Global Meeting of European Temporary Employment Agency
Exhibition
Exhibitions, international conferences, and events held at Tokyo Big Sight
Event
AG/SUM2019
Meeting / Event
Presidents Forum
International conference
International conference
Excursion
Tachikawa MICE excursion tour (half day)
Articles
Marunouchi MICE Writer Article
Marunouchi - An area that continues to flourish as
an economic and cultural center
Waterfront MICE Writer Article
Tokyo Waterfront Area - A MICE Hub along the water, brimming with new Tokyo appeal
Shinagawa MICE Writer Article
Shinagawa - A new MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) site for international exchange with superb access
Hachioji MICE Writer Article
Hachioji - A MICE-oriented city rich with nature,
where industry and academia work together
