First names sign up for Licensing Expo Japan

UBM reveals initial line-up of exhibitors for inaugural event due to be held in April 2017.

UBM has confirmed the initial line-up of exhibitors for its new trade show in Japan next year.

Sponsored by LIMA, Licensing Expo Japan will take place from April 26-28, 2017 at Tokyo Big Sight, co-located with IFF Magic.

Brands that will be represented so far include Angel Blue, Atelier LZC, Candy Crush Saga, Cherokee Global Brands, Chevrolet, Cleto Reyes, Corvette, Cynthia Rowley, Daisy Lovers, Everyday California, Fear of The Walking Dead, FIG&VIPER, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Haori, Hi!myZOO, Hummer, K-Factory, Keith Haring, Live Nation Merchandise, Lovers House, Macho Dragon, Mini-K, Modern Capsule, Super Lovers, Tony Hawk and The Walking Dead.

The exhibitor line-up so far includes Ingram, Gaia, Person’s Design Studio, Futaba, Crown Creative, itochu fashion system, G-angle, Capsubeans, Kinton Japan, MAUI and Sons and Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo.

Jessica Blue, svp licensing at UBM, said: “The response to the launch of Licensing Expo Japan has been phenomenal.

“I would like to thank the industry for their support and commitment to making this much-needed event a reflection of the important and dynamic licensing industry in Japan.”

You can find out more about Licensing Expo Japan by clicking on this link.

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