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Everything you need to know about printing, design, and events in Japan — written for English speakers.
Trade Show Printing at Tokyo Big Sight: The Complete 2026 Guide for Exhibitors
If you're exhibiting at Tokyo Big Sight and organising your printing from overseas, this guide covers what to print, what sizes work, which banner type to choose, how far ahead to order, and how to get everything delivered to your booth.
How to Arrange Printing in Japan Before You Arrive: A 2026 Guide for Overseas Exhibitors
Sorting out printing in Japan from overseas can feel impossible before you arrive. This guide walks you through exactly how to get your printing done from anywhere in the world, in plain English, so it is ready and waiting when you land.
How to Print Business Cards in Japan: A Guide for Foreigners
Getting business cards printed in Japan as a foreigner can feel daunting. Here is everything you need to know — formats, etiquette, bilingual layouts, and how to order without speaking Japanese.
Complete Guide to Exhibition & Trade Show Printing in Japan
Preparing for Tokyo Big Sight, Makuhari Messe, or Intex Osaka? This is the definitive checklist for all the printed materials you need — and how to get them delivered on time.
Printing Restaurant Menus in Japan: What Foreign Owners Need to Know
Opening a restaurant in Japan? Menu design and printing in Japan has its own conventions. Here is what foreign restaurant owners need to know before going to print.
Japan Paper Sizes Explained: A4, B5, and Why Your Files Might Be Wrong
Japan uses a mix of ISO A-series and JIS B-series paper sizes — and the B-series in Japan is not the same as the ISO B-series used in Europe. Here is the full explanation.
Starting a Business in Japan? The Print Checklist Every Foreign Entrepreneur Needs
Launching a business in Japan as a foreigner involves a lot of paperwork — and a lot of printing. Here is a complete checklist of every printed item you need in your first 90 days.
5 Paper Finishes Every Business in Japan Should Know
Gloss, matt, silk, soft-touch, uncoated — each finish changes how your printed materials look and feel. Here is how to choose the right one for your brand.
How We Ship Banners to Tokyo Big Sight in Under 48 Hours
Tokyo Big Sight runs back-to-back exhibitions every week. Here is how Print Japan has built a same-week banner delivery system that works for last-minute exhibitors.
Print Japan Partners with Osaka Local Printers
We have partnered with two established printing facilities in Osaka to extend our reach and improve delivery times for clients in the Kansai region.
Menu Book Trends for Tokyo Restaurants in 2026
Tokyo restaurants are raising the bar on menu design and production. Here are the trends we are seeing in menu books for 2026 — and what foreign-owned restaurants can learn from them.
The Foreign Founder's Guide to Business Cards in Japan
As a foreign founder in Japan, your business card does more work than you might expect. Here is how to get it right — from format and language to the ritual of exchange.
Inside a Premium Design Service Brief: A Day in Tokyo
What actually happens when you use our Premium Design Service? We walk through a real client brief — from initial WhatsApp message to approved artwork — for a Tokyo fintech startup.
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