Shizuoka Hobby Show

The Shizuoka Hobby Show is one of the biggest in Japan: a showcase for a wealth of different products from static models to railroad models, radio-controlled models and more, from many of the top Japanese brands: a great opportunity to catch up on the very latest market trends.The Show has two trade days (May 14th and 15th) for buyers and trade professionals, a students’ day (May 16th) for children at elementary, junior high and high schools in Shizuoka Prefecture, and two public days on May 17th and 18th, during which members of the general public can enter for free.Public days will also host the 34th Modelers’ Club Exhibition, with modeler clubs from Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan and ASEAN combining to show more than 12,000 of their creations.

Dates: Wednesday, May 14th to Sunday, May 18th 2025
Venue：twinmesse SHIZUOKA
Organaizer:Shizuoka Model & Educational material Cooperative Association

Shizuoka Hobby Square

Shizuoka’s hobby manufacturers have not only collectively achieved a dominant share of the domestic Japanese hobby market, but their high-quality products have also helped them become world-famous brands and turn Shizuoka into “The World Capital of Models”. The Shizuoka Hobby Square aspires to showcase the proud tradition of this industry as well as introduce even more people to the enjoyment offered by Shizuoka’s hobby products. The Permanent Exhibition Area features examples of Shizuoka’s historically-significant crafts culture as well as displays of the latest products from the various Shizuoka-based hobby manufacturers. The Event Area will host a variety of different hobby-related events which visitors of all ages can enjoy.