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Everything you need to know about printing, design, and events in Japan — written for English speakers.
Certified Booth Creation, Installation & Removal at Every Exhibition Centre in Japan: The Complete 2026 Guide
Print Japan now offers a complete, certified booth creation, installation, and removal service at every major exhibition centre in Japan — design, printing, sticker and banner fixing, and teardown, all handled in English.
Glow-in-the-Dark Paper Wristbands: A Smart Solution for Night Events, Hotels & Parties
Discover how glow-in-the-dark and UV-reactive paper wristbands elevate guest experience, entry control, and visual impact for night events, hotel pool parties, and festivals in Japan.
Plantable Business Cards in Japan: How Seed Paper Can Make Your Brand Grow
Plantable business cards on seed paper let your brand grow — literally. Learn how eco-friendly seed paper cards work, what seeds to choose, and how Japanese companies are using them at trade shows and networking events.
Emergency & Same-Day Printing in Tokyo: 2026 Guide
Need business cards or banners printed urgently in Tokyo? How to get same-day and 24-hour emergency printing in English with hotel or venue delivery.
Booth Graphics, Installation & Removal at Japan's Exhibition Venues
Everything you need to know about booth graphic installation and removal at major Japanese exhibition venues — licensed installers, materials, pricing, timelines, and how to order the whole thing in English.
Opening a Restaurant in Japan: Your Print Checklist
From menus to signage: everything you need to print when opening a restaurant in Japan — tax-inclusive menus, legal notices, bilingual materials, takeout, and branding.
Tategaki Business Cards: A Guide to Vertical Layouts
Vertical (tategaki) business cards in Japan: the layout logic, how phone numbers work with tate-chu-yoko, when vertical beats horizontal, and the mistakes foreigners make.
Best Printing Services in Japan for Foreigners (2026)
Which print services in Japan actually work for English speakers? We compared English-friendly print shops, Japanese-only platforms, and online printers to find the best printing services in Japan for foreigners in 2026.
Vistaprint Japan Closed: Best Alternatives (2026)
Vistaprint has discontinued its Japan service. Here are the best Vistaprint Japan alternatives for business cards, banners, flyers, and more — and how to order printing in Japan in English.
How to Write a Bilingual Business Card That Actually Works in Japan
Bilingual business cards in Japan: formatting rules you can't ignore. Learn two-sided layouts, name order, furigana, title translation, paper stock, and presentation etiquette.
Hanko and Meishi Explained: Japan's Business Culture
Master Japan's two essential business tools: Hanko (personal/corporate seals) and Meishi (business cards). Learn etiquette, ordering tips, and mistakes foreign professionals must avoid.
The Foreign Founder's Print Checklist for Japan
Company seal and business card essentials every new business in Japan needs — what to order, what to register, and what mistakes to avoid.
Retail Signage in Japan: A Printing Guide
Opening a storefront in Japan? Here's how to get your signage printed right — from local regulations to materials, language, and installation.
Custom Event Wristbands in Japan: The 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about ordering disposable event wristbands in Japan — materials, prices from ¥16 per band, turnaround times, and how to order the whole thing in English without touching a Japanese order form.
Custom Rubber Coaster Printing in Japan: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about ordering UV-printed round rubber coasters in Japan — prices for 100 to 300 pieces, turnaround times, design tips, and how to order the whole thing in English without touching a Japanese order form.
Trade Show Printing at Tokyo Big Sight: 2026 Guide
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
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
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.
About this blog
Print Japan's blog exists for one reason: to make printing in Japan straightforward for foreign founders, overseas exhibitors, and international businesses. Every guide is written in English by people who work inside the Japanese print industry every day, so the advice covers the details that actually trip people up — not generic printing tips.
You will find practical guidance on Japanese business card etiquette and the 91×55 mm meishi standard, how company seals and hanko registration work, which paper sizes Japan uses, how to brief a Japanese printer from overseas, and what to print for the country's major exhibition venues. The event guides cover Tokyo Big Sight, Makuhari Messe, Pacifico Yokohama, Kyoto ICC, and Nagoya Congress Center, including their specific delivery procedures.
New guides are added as we learn what foreign customers ask us most. If there is a printing question about Japan you cannot find an answer to, message us on WhatsApp and we will write one — or simply answer it for you directly.
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