REUSE BUSINESS EXPO

Apr 8-10, 2026 | Oct 7-9, 2026

Tokyo Big Sight

About

REUSE BUSINESS EXPO is a B2B trade show focusing on reuse-related solutions — from business support and inventory clearance to the trading of vintage and used fashion items.

*Source: 'Estimated Market Size of the Reuse Industry 2024 (2023 Edition)' published by THE REUSE ECONOMIC JOURNAL.

Japan’s reuse market is expanding rapidly and is projected to reach 4 trillion JPY by 2030.

In 2023, the market reached 3.1 trillion JPY, with fashion-related items accounting for about 1 trillion JPY.Discover new opportunities in the fast-growing fashion reuse business.

Exhibitor Profile

Support for Entering the Reuse Business

-Purchasing/ Sales support

-Cross-border e-commerce / Inbound supports

-Marketing services

Quality and Restoration Support

-Authentication / AI-based appraisal

-Washing/ Cleaning/ Deodorization

-Repair / Maintenance

Inventory Disposal and Distribution Support

-Inventory purchasing services

-Inventory management / Logistics optimization

-BPO / Operational efficiency solutions

Sourcing and Wholesale of Used Goods

-Secondhand clothing / General Merchandise

etc.

Visitor Profile

Apparel and lifestyle professionals interested in reuse business

-Manufacturers / SPA (apparel, lifestyle goods, interior, etc.)

-Select shops

-Department stores / Boutiques

-General merchandise stores / Mass retailers

-Trading companies / Wholesalers

-Companies specializing in reuse

-Secondhand clothing stores / Vintage shops

-Global / Trade (International Buyers and Exporters etc.)

etc.

Event Highlights
from the 1st REUSE BUSINESS EXPO (Oct. 1–3, 2025)

1. Exhibitor Highlights

The event featured leading companies providing solutions to drive the reuse business, including secondhand product trading and cross-border e-commerce, quality maintenance services such as inspection and repair, and advanced cloud and DX systems.

RECORE

Komehyo Holdings

BOOKOFF

TIN PAN ALLEY

ZenGroup

ECOMMIT

BuySell Technologies

K.I. Corporation

K.I.
Corporation

Gordon Brothers Japan

SAKATA Brand Solutions

FASHION CLOTH FURUSHIMA

Leather Art

2. Reuse Meetup

A networking event was held for apparel and lifestyle brands exploring reuse opportunities.

105 exhibitors and visitors participated.

Networking was organized by discussion themes.

The toast was given by Mr. Yoshifumi Nagatani, Head of Internal Audit at BOOKOFF Group Holdings.

3. Success Stories

See real examples of how exhibitors turned opportunities into success, driving growth in the reuse business and expanding their market reach.

Komehyo Holdings

Products : Apparel purchasing, B2B brand auctions, authentication programs, Booth size: 1 booth (6m × 2.7m)

Goals :
Promote reuse in the apparel industry,
secure inventory-buying partners

Results :
300+ leads,
4 B2B auction deals,
partnership with apparel makers

Feedback :
Extremely satisfied with the unexpected success; multiple deals closed within a month; planning to exhibit again.

ZenGroup

Products : Cross-border e-commerce service, Booth size: 1 booth (6m × 2.7m)

Goals :
Acquire new clients starting cross-border EC,
expand recognition in the fashion industry

Results :
750+ leads,
40 post-show meeting appointments

Feedback :
High-quality visitors and faster deal conversion compared to other shows; secured many serious prospects; very satisfied.
Booth size will be doubled for the next exhibition.

FASHION CLOTH FURUSHIMA

Products : Inspection, repair, and pressing, Booth size: 1 booth (6m × 2.7m)

Goals :
Develop new channels with secondary distribution companies (reuse retailers, etc.)

Results :
500+ leads,
100+ attendees at open-pitch seminar

Feedback :
Secured many reuse retail leads and new projects from existing clients; seminar attendees visited the booth, leading to high-quality negotiations. Next exhibition already booked.

RECORE

Products : Cloud-based core system for reuse, Booth size: 1 booth (6m × 2.7m)

Goals :
Acquire new leads from retailers entering the reuse business

Results :
270 leads;
11 service contracts signed within one month after the show

Feedback :
Visitor quantity and quality exceeded expectations; booth was constantly busy; most visitors were new clients—looking forward to follow-ups.
Next exhibition already booked.

K.I. Corporation

Products : Repair equipment (stain removal), Booth size: 0.5 booth (3m × 2.7m)

Goals :
New client acquisition, brand awareness, additional orders from existing clients

Results :
130 leads (380 booth visitors),
30 high-quality business meetings during the show

Feedback :
Engaged with major apparel companies and other industries; strong interest in reuse confirmed; many visitors led to concrete negotiations. Next exhibition already booked.

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FaW TOKYO – Sub Shows

REUSE BUSINESS EXPO

Japan’s exclusive fashion trade show dedicated to reuse and circular fashion—featuring vintage, rewear, and sustainable business models.

BRANDS & DESIGNERS EXPO

Japanese and international fashion brands dealing with apparel, bags, shoes, accessories, lifestyle goods, and more.

MADE in JAPAN EXPORT FAIR

Made in Japan manufacturers aiming to export overseas, including apparel, fashion items, textiles/fabrics, traditional technologies, and OEM/ODM factories.