"Interpets Osaka" Tickets on Sale from May 19

Western Japan's largest pet event, "The 4th Interpets Osaka ~A Fair for a Richer Life with People and Pets~," will begin selling general admission tickets from noon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Two types of tickets, "1-Day Admission Ticket" and "1 PM Admission Ticket," will be available through the official app "Intape," Eplus, and Ticket Pia. Prior to the sales launch, a "Ticket Present Campaign" is being held on the official app "Intape." By registering as a member and responding via the application form in the app's "News" section, 10 pairs (20 people) will be selected by lottery to win a "1-Day Admission Ticket." The application period closes on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

"Interpets Osaka" will be held from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Intex Osaka, as an international trade fair for the pet industry and a pet event, showcasing domestic and international pet-related products and services. In 2026, a refreshed cat zone called "Intercats" will be introduced. As an exclusive area where only "cats" and "humans" can enter, it will feature exhibits of products and services for cats, as well as seminars and hands-on workshops. In addition, as a collaborative project between "JR Tokai x Interpets Osaka," a plan including "Interpets Osaka" admission tickets will be available for the chartered Shinkansen "Wan Wan Express," which allows passengers to travel with their beloved dogs between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka.

Left: "Intercats" project offering an original photo frame by "Mamekichi Mamekico," Right: Scene from the previous Wan Wan Express

Cat Zone "Intercats"

This special area features corporate booths displaying cat-specific products and services, as well as cat-related seminars and hands-on workshops. The venue will also host the "Nekonist" cat photo exhibition, the "Intercats Lounge" where visitors can rest, and a "Present Lottery" for those who answer questionnaires. Furthermore, an original photo frame by "Mamekichi Mamekico" will be distributed, obtainable by visiting designated booths.

Intercats Seminars (partial list / titles omitted)

June 20 (Sat) / 21 (Sun) 11:30－12:00 Nekonist Workshop "Easy! Make Your Own Lookalike Goods!"

*Advance reservation required, fee applies

June 20 (Sat) / 21 (Sun) 13:00－13:30 Kenta Igarashi Workshop "Cat Model Photo Session with a Professional Photographer"

*Advance reservation required, fee applies

June 20 (Sat) 14:30－15:00 Extend Healthy Lifespan by Curing the Root Cause of Kidney Disease in Cats!

Toru Miyazaki (Representative Director and President, AIM Medical Research Institute)

Pickup Programs (partial list / titles omitted)

"Interpets Osaka" will host a total of 24 pet seminars and workshops over three days at the "Special Stage" and "Arena" within the venue. Experts will introduce knowledge and the latest information useful for living with pets.

June 20 (Sat) 11:00－11:40 【Arena】 Parent-child Craft Workshop: Make Cute Pet Chokers

Chitose Kunioka (designer at chikata・Luludoll.c)

*Advance reservation required, fee applies

June 20 (Sat) 12:10－12:50 【Special Stage】 Mocomichi Hayami & Junko Hirai's Family Pet Disaster Preparedness Master

Mocomichi Hayami (Actor)

Junko Hirai (Chairperson, NPO ANICE / Advisor, Tokyo Veterinary Medical Association)

June 20 (Sat) 14:30－15:10 【Special Stage】 Gentle Vet Visits in Senior Years: Transform into Family Time

Organizer: Japan Animal Nursing Association

June 21 (Sun) 11:00－11:40 【Special Stage】 Behind the Scenes of Wan Wan Express and Efforts for a Pet-Friendly Society

Tetsutaka Suda (Representative Director, Sopra Ginza Inc. / Representative Director, Japan Pet Life Co-creation Organization JPLC)

Noritada Watanabe (Head of Communication, Alison Baby & Pets Japan Inc. TAVO)

June 21 (Sun) 11:00－16:00 【Arena】 Kids Veterinarian Experience @interpets

Cooperation: Osaka Veterinary Medical Association

*Advance reservation required, free

Details for "Wan Wan Express" here:

https://jtb-entertainment.net/tour/2026/pet_to_shinkansen/

Application period: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Friday, June 5, 17:00

Contact: JTB Saitama Minami Branch

For the latest information on "Interpets,", please check the following:

Special Website: https://interpets.jp/public/

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com