From February 18 to 20, 2026, the 60th Japan Supermarket Trade Show (SMTS - SUPER MARKET TRADE SHOW 2026) will be held at the Makuhari Messe - Nippon Convention Center in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As Japan's leading professional exhibition for the supermarket industry, SMTS focuses on providing the latest information for the food distribution industry, particularly in the supermarket sector. The exhibition covers a wide range of areas, including fresh food, processed food, beverages, store operation solutions, and data analysis, attracting leaders from the retail, wholesale, ready-to-eat food, and food service industries. Organized by the Japan National Supermarket Association, SMTS serves as a key barometer for Japan's retail sector, offering exhibitors a prime opportunity to engage in procurement negotiations with major Japanese supermarkets and department stores.