Celebrating the #TAKUMI spirit founded upon Wisdom, Drive and Compassion @TIF2026_Japan
Dates: 5-13 September 2026
Opening hours: 10am – 10pm on weekends, 4pm – 10pm on weekdays
Venue: Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, Pavilion 13
Join us for a week-long celebration of the bilateral relationship between Greece and Japan, featuring a vibrant programme of industrial exhibitions, music, food, education, and cultural performances.
Day 1 (Saturday, 5 September) – Opening Day
Theme: Welcome & Celebration of Bilateral Economic Ties
11:00-12:00 Exhibitors’ Networking Reception organized by Greece-Japan Business Group and the Embassy of Japan (by invitation only)
11:50 – 12:00 Taiko (Japanese drums) Performance by Taikoist Takuya
12:00 – 12:30 Pavilion Opening Ceremony (by invitation only
13:00 – 13:15 Taiko Performance by Taikoist Takuya 13:15 – 13:40 Introduction of Pavilion Theme, Zones and Exhibitors
14:00 – 14:30 DRIVE - Open interview
14:50 – 15:40 WISDOM - Pharmaceutical Panel Discussion: “Defining Success Before Reform: Reimagining Health Policy in Greece”
16:00 – 17:15 DRIVE - Automobile Industry Panel Discussion: “Mobility 2035: Japan–Europe Alliances for a Carbon-Neutral Automotive Industry"
Day 2 (Sunday, 6 September)– For the Sustainable Future
10:30 – 11:40 COMPASSION - Disaster Early Warning and Preparedness (TBC)
12:00 – 13:00 DRIVE – Toyota: Mobility for All
13:30 – 14:00 Shamisen Music Performance by Kazama Mitsune Duo
14:00-14:20 Master Chef: Culinary Journey by Mr. Sotiris Kontizas
14:30-15:00 Tourism of Japan – How to Find your TAKUMI Journey
15:30-16:20 COMPASSION – Panel Discussion: “From Innovation to Impact: Building a Sustainable World”
16:40 – 17:25 Greece-Japan Business Group Event (TBC)
17:45 – 18:30 MEXT Alumni: “Study in Japan: Unlocking Opportunities through MEXT”
19:00 – 19:30 Taiko Performance by Taikoist Takuya
20:00 – 20:30 Shamisen Music Performance by Kazama Mitsune Duo
Day 3 (Monday, 7 September) – Education
16:30 - 17:00 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: “Connecting Minds: AUTH-Japan University Partnership for the Future”
19:00 – 20:00 Japanese Language Trial Lesson – Katakana Writing
Day 4 (Tuesday, 8 September) – Maritime Ties
16:00 – 16:30 SWY Alumni: “Youth as Cultural Ambassadors: Lessons from Ship for World Youth”
19:00 – 20:00 Japanese Language Trial Lesson – Everyday Greetings
Day 5 (Wednesday, 9 September)– Pop Culture: Anime and Manga
18:30 – 19:00 Mangatellers: “The Art and Industry of Manga and Anime in the Global Market”
19:00 – 20:00 Cosplay Parade
20:00 – 21:00 Otaku Store: Otaku Party with Anime Songs DJ
Day 6 (Thursday, 10 September) – Sports
16:30 – 17:00 Pontic Cultural Association of Kalamaria: Presentation: “From Pontus to Japan: A Cultural Dialogue Through Music and Tradition”
17:30 – 18:00 Hellenic Sumo Federation: Presentation: “From Ancient Ritual to Global Sport”
18:30 – 19:00 Hellenic Karate Federation, Hellenic Kendo-Iaido-Naginata Federation: Presentation/Demonstration: “Takumi and Budō: A Timeless Bond”
Day 7 (Friday, 11 September) – Business Mindset
16:30 – 17:00 “Takumi: Leadership Insights from a Japanese Mindset”
Day 8 (Saturday, 12 September) – TAKUMI Way
11:30 – 12:30 WISDOM – Sysmex: Japanese Excellence and Strategic Growth in Modern Diagnostics
13:00 – 15:00 Calligraphy Demonstration (Gifts by Mizuki Imamura @Consulate Booth)
15:30 – 16:30 WISDOM – Weathernews
17:00 – 18:00 Presentation: 21 PROJECTIONS
OF EGO Artist Book “DREAMEATER” / An Act of Cultural Mediation and Interpretation Panel:
Panel Coordination:
19:30 – 20:30 Japanese Traditional Dance by Ms. Chihoko Yanagi
Day 9 (Sunday, 13 September) – TAKUMI Way
11:30 – 12:30 COMPASSION – DAIKIN: “Designing the Home of Tomorrow: Integrated Cooling, Heating, and Hot Water Solutions Powered by Innovation and
Sustainability.”
13:00 – 13:30 Kimono Presentation by Ms. Yanagi Chihoco
14:00-14:30 Calligraphy Demonstration (followed by Gifts by Mizuki Imamura @Consulate booth)
17:00 – 17:30 Hellenic Bonsai Club: Presentation/ Discussion: Bonsai: Where Nature Meets Takumi Craftsmanship
18:00 – 18:30 TIIF: “Cultural Exchange in Focus:
Japanese Cinema at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival”
20:30 – 21:00 Japanese Traditional Dance by Ms. Chihoko Yanagi
21:00 – 22:00 Closing Ceremony
Throughout the Week
Astellas Pharmaceuticals A.E.B.E.
Daiichi Sankyo Greece Single Member S.A. Daikin Greece S.A.
Fujifilm Hellas S.A.
H.I.S. Dream Travel Business Group Ltd Interwater S.M.P.C (Toray)
JTI Hellas
EFTHYMIADIS AGROTECHNOLOGIES
HADO (in Pavilion 16)
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Greece S.A. Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.
Moro Technology Corporation (MTC)
Nic. J. Theocarakis S.A. (Nissan / Suzuki Marine) Otaku Store
Petros Petropoulos Group (ISUZU) Saracakis Group of Companies (Honda) Syngelidis Group – Autoone S.A. (Mazda) Takeda Hellas S.A.
Toyota Hellas (Toyota / Lexus) Weathernews Inc.
Honorary Consulate of Japan in Thessaloniki – ABC Construction
Japan Greece Society in Tokyo – MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Japan National Tourism Organization
Visitor Information
Venue: Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre Pavilion 13
Contact: emb-japan@at.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_el/index.html
Social Media: @japan_in_greece #tif2026_japan #takumi #japan_in_greece
We look forward to celebrating TAKUMI with you through our culture, innovation, and community spirit.