Three major Japanese product fair operators jointly held Currency History × Regional Products fairs at department stores, shopping malls, and station complexes across all 47 prefectures in May 2026. The new event format combines local ancient coin and modern currency exhibitions with regional product sales, surpassing one million cumulative visitors for the series. Walk-in traffic to the ancient coin industry exceeded five times the prior year, establishing product fair channels as a major route for acquiring new collectors.
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May 2026: Major Japanese Product Fair Operators Launch Coin History × Regional Products Fairs Across All 47 Prefectures — Held at Department Stores and Station Complexes Nationwide, Cumulative Visitors Surpass One Million
Source: 全国百貨店物産フェア連合|Published: May 23, 202612d ago
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