Experience the forefront of the space industry, in the heart of Tokyo
“NIHONBASHI SPACE WEEK” is one of Asia’s premier space business events, hosted by cross U and Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
The event takes place in Nihonbashi, a district that once flourished as the starting point of Japan’s five major highways and is now home to a growing cluster of space-related companies. With the support of major government agencies, it launched in 2021 alongside strong partners from industry, government, and academia.
During the event, government officials and key figures from major corporations gather alongside leading startup executives, investors, and space agencies, embassies, and companies from around the world. Through a multifaceted approach—including conferences, exhibitions, pitch sessions, and networking events—it serves as a vital platform for generating new co-creative action.
Built on the collaborative foundation that cross U provides, this is a place where a diverse range of players intersect. From here, we drive open innovation that transcends both industry boundaries and national borders, leading the way toward the future of the space business.
The primary mission of this event is to spark new business opportunities and open innovation that go beyond the boundaries of the traditional space community. Leading space-focused startups and major corporations come together alongside key decision-makers from industries not yet engaged in the space sector, C-suite executives from large enterprises, and research institutions across industry, government, and academia. Backed by exceptional media visibility and sustained press attention, the event creates concrete opportunities to combine your company’s technologies and assets with the expanding world of space business.
Space agencies and embassies from around the world will be in attendance, joined by a strong lineup of overseas companies backed by those public institutions. The event generates numerous business-matching opportunities for direct dialogue between Japanese and international companies, offering exposure to global market trends and the space policies of nations worldwide. It serves as a gateway to building world-class partnerships without leaving Japan — an ideal platform for laying and expanding the foundations for overseas expansion and international collaboration.
Nihonbashi is home to approximately 60 space-related companies, forming one of Japan’s premier space business hubs where startups, large corporations, investors, research institutions, and government bodies connect and collaborate throughout the year. This event serves as the culmination of that community’s ongoing activities. Far more than a trade show, it offers a place within a living ecosystem where real business and co-creation take shape — providing opportunities for sustained relationship-building and new venture development.
