ITF2026 Taipei: Visit Aichi Tokoname, Japan’s Lucky Cat Town

2026.11.05

To all of you in Taiwan who love traveling to Japan! Tokoname City , Aichi Prefecture , will be exhibiting at "ITF2026 Taiwan International Travel Fair," which will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center 1 from November 6th (Fri) to 9th (Mon), 2026. Please come and visit the Tokoname City booth in the Japan Zone, "K2411"!

Written by

Tokoname Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)

We are promoting tourism with the keyword "Happy Come On TOKONAME," which embodies our wish that "everyone who visits Tokoname City will experience its various attractions, feel happy and joyful, and take home the 'power of happiness' that will energize them for tomorrow."

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Table of Contents
Tokoname is known as the "town of Beckoning Cat "!
A raffle to win Beckoning Cat merchandise!
Tokotan will also make an appearance! Stage event to be held
Visit the booth after seeing it on Instagram and receive a gift!
Tokoname attention as a setting for movies and anime.
From Taiwan to Japan. My next trip is to Tokoname!
ITF2026 Taiwan International Travel Fair

Tokoname is known as the "town of Beckoning Cat "!

Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture is known for producing Beckoning Cat) figurines.

The popular tourist spot "Pottery Footpath " (Pottery Walking Path) features many photogenic spots, including "Tokoname Beckoning Cat Street," where Beckoning Cat with various expressions are lined up, and " Tokonyan, " a giant Beckoning Cat .

At the Tokoname City booth at ITF2026, we will be showcasing the many charms of Tokoname , the "town of Beckoning Cat ."

A raffle to win Beckoning Cat merchandise!

At the Tokoname City booth, we will be holding a raffle where you can win Beckoning Cat merchandise.

We offer a Tokoname of items unique to Tokoname, including colorful Beckoning Cat figurines and Beckoning Cat goods created in collaboration with Hello Kitty.

You'll have to come to the venue to find out what kind of Beckoning Cat you'll encounter!

Tokotan will also make an appearance! Stage event to be held

Tokoname City will be featured on two stages at ITF2026.

In addition to showcasing the attractions of Tokoname, there will also be a rock-paper-scissors tournament where you can have fun with Tokoname City official character, "Tokotan"!

We have a special gift from Tokoname for the person who remains until the end.

Time: 16:30-16:55 Location: Japan Zone Event Stage

Time: 17:30-18:00 Location: ITF Main Stage

Please come and meet Tokotan!

Visit the booth after seeing it on Instagram and receive a gift!

Those who visit the Tokoname City booth after watching the video featured on the Tokoname Tourism Association's Instagram will receive a cute "Tokonyan" candy as a gift.

Before you go to ITF, be sure to check out the Tokoname Tourism Association's Instagram page.

The video URL is here.

Tokoname attention as a setting for movies and anime.

Tokoname is not just about pottery and Beckoning Cat.

The film "Swans and Bats," released in 2026, was filmed in Tokoname City, including the "Pottery Footpath" and the port town.

Location information for the movie "Swans and Bats" can be found here.

It is also known as the setting for the popular anime film "A Whisker Away."

Here is the location information for the movie "A Whisker Away".

I also recommend taking a walk around Tokoname while looking for the scenery that appeared in the film.

From Taiwan to Japan. My next trip is to Tokoname!

Tokoname is very close to Chubu Centrair International Airport.

You can easily enjoy a typical Japanese town stroll by walking through historic pottery-making streets, searching for Tokoname ware, and taking photos with Beckoning Cat.

Why not start by finding some inspiration for your next trip to Japan at the Tokoname City booth at ITF2026?

All of our staff are waiting for you in the Japan Zone, booth "K2411"!