The 18th International Jewellery Kobe Fair (IJK) will be held during May 14th (Wed) - 16th (Fri), 2014 at the Kobe International Exhibition Hall. Over the past 17 years since its start, IJK has firmly established itself as the largest international jewellery trade fair in western Japan and the most important sourcing venue for mid-year sales.
Exquisite Jewellery, Diamond, Gem Stones, Pearls, Estate jewellery
This year, IJK is expected to feature 450 exhibitors, an increase of 50 companies from last year. Like its sister show - International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT), IJK is a highly international event. Close to 100 international companies from countries that include Italy, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Poland, India, Iran and more, will be exhibiting their best collections of diamonds in all sizes, cuts, and colours, together with a great variety of other gemstones and jewellery.
Japanese suppliers of jewellery and gemstones from around the country also take the opportunity at IJK to launch their latest summer collections and boost their mid-year sales. Japanese sophisticated designs and trendy jewellery are very popular with overseas buyers, especially from Asia. At IJK, rich collections of new and hot Japanese trendy jewellery and a rich array of jewellery manufactured by Japanese cutting-edge technology will be displayed.
And with Kobe being a well-established distribution center in the world for quality pearls, pearls remain a prominent sector at IJK. Over 50 Japan based pearl suppliers will be exhibiting at this year's fair. Furthermore there is a significant presence of good valued estate jewellery which is of extremely high quality and at unbeatable special prices. Altogether, the exhibitors bring over 540,000 pieces of exhibit, the largest collection in western Japan and the most comprehensive sourcing venue for buyers.
Sizzling Hot Buys!
Apart from the wide array of exhibits at IJK, the majority of the exhibitors at IJK will be displaying items that are offered at special discounted prices exclusively during the Fair period. Some will be made available in limited quantities on the 2nd day onward during the Fair. Buyers from overseas will find the huge selection of quality pearls at very attractive prices simply irresistible. And for Asian buyers, they will be thrilled to see the high quality coral, jade and estate jewellery among other hot items.
Robust Business Anticipated
With that much going on, IJK is anticipated to draw eager buyers from all over Japan and Asia. A total of 16,000 professional buyers are anticipated at this year's IJK. Buyers in the western part of the country, such as Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and Kyushu, etc., who consider IJK a must-see have always come to source at IJK. In recent years, the organiser has stepped up further its visitor promotion efforts to attract even more overseas buyers. The "Overseas Premium Buyers Hosting Program" is well established to recruit big buyers from Asian countries including China, Taiwan, India, Korea, and Hong Kong, whereby free hotel accommodation is offered on a selective basis according to their purchasing budget.
Comprehensive support service
To make your time and IJK more efficient, the organizer produces the e-guidebook that will be posted online some two months before the fair. You will be able to find out who exhibits at the fair and the products they will be exhibiting, in order to get yourself prepared prior to the fair. The organizer provides numerous special support services for overseas buyers including free use of overseas lounge, free Wi-Fi service, concierge service to find the targeted products etc. Also to make your stay at IJK more enjoyable, the organizer has negotiated special rates at nearby hotels; please check them out at the fair website. Kobe is a beautiful tourist city with great culinary choices. Book your air ticket today, because a productive and enjoyable visit is awaiting you.
Please Mark IJK show dates (14-16 May 2014) on your calendar NOW!!
IJK is organised by Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd., the largest trade show organiser in Japan.
Contact Person: Janet Or (Ms.)
Email: or@reedexpo.co.jp
Telephone: +81-3-3349-8519
Website: http://www.ijk-fair.jp
Organization: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd.