{"id":16133,"date":"2025-12-08T18:06:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokyoartbookfair.com\/guideline_week2\/16133\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T15:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:45:17","slug":"11348-2","status":"publish","type":"guideline_week2","link":"https:\/\/tokyoartbookfair.com\/en\/guideline_week2\/16133\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Exhibitor Gatherings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TABF is a special opportunity where creators involved in publishing activities from across the world come together in one place.<\/p>\n<p>For Week 2, we expect participants from approximately 25 countries and around 280 exhibitors.<\/p>\n<p>To further support exchange among participants, we are pleased to announce that TABF 2025 will host two networking gatherings for exhibitors and staff.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>\u2460 GATHERING NIGHT\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3000Date: Saturday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, December 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 18:30\u201320:30\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3000Location: All TABF venues, except the OUTDOOR LOUNGE and SUNKEN LOUNGE<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&lt; Participation Requirements &gt;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u30fbThe gathering will begin only after all visitors have fully exited the venue, following the 18:00 closing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u30fbOnly those wearing an <\/span><b>Exhibitor Pass<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Gathering Pass<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may attend. No entry for those not listed above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u30fbGathering Pass distribution starts from 18:15 at the Exhibitor Check-in desk (Main Entrance).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&lt; TABF Card Game &gt;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1. Pick up your cards<br \/>\nYou will find eight cards of the same type (T \/ A \/ B \/ F) placed on your table.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Write your exhibitor name<br \/>\nPlease write your exhibitor name on the cards you receive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Trade and collect all four types<br \/>\nExchange cards with other exhibitors and staff members to complete the full set of four!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. Claim your drink ticket<br \/>\nOnce you collect all four types, go to 1F INFO to exchange them for a drink ticket.<br \/>\nThen head to Sandwich on the Second Floor and enjoy your drink! \ud83c\udf77<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&lt; Food and Drinks &gt;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u30fbIf you complete the game, you can enjoy a free glass of wine or a soft drink at \u201cSANDWICH UPSTAIRS.\u201d If you prefer not to join the game, drinks will be available for 500 yen. Please note that the offer will end once we\u2019ve handed out all 700 servings. Meals will not be provided.<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbYou can enjoy food and drinks only in the following areas: the indoor\/outdoor areas of \"SANDWICH UPSTAIRS\u201d and the outdoor COURTYARD on 1F, by the Museum Shop. Eating and drinking are not allowed in any other areas.<br \/>\n\u30fbPlease note that during the gathering, the OUTDOOR LOUNGE and SUNKEN LOUNGE will be closed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&lt; Important Notes &gt;<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is not an event for sales - it is a special time dedicated for exhibitors to meet and interact with one another.<br \/>\nPlease take responsibility for your valuables.<br \/>\nIf leaving your booth, please secure your items (e.g., cover the booth with cloth).<br \/>\nLockers cannot be used overnight.<br \/>\nThe entire venue is non-smoking.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\n<strong>\u2461 COFFEE GATHERING<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: Sunday, December 21, 10:30\u201311:00<br \/>\nLocation: SUNKEN LOUNGE (B2F, outdoor plaza)<br \/>\nCoffee provided by: L Pack.<\/p>\n<p>\nPlease join us for a cup of complimentary coffee offered by the TABF team on the morning of Day 3!<br \/>\nThis is our third year hosting the COFFEE GATHERING. We hope it gives you a moment to step away from your booth and relax with fellow exhibitors over delicious coffee from L Pack.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\nAlthough we all usually work in different places, we sincerely hope that the connections formed at these gatherings will spark new friendships, ideas, and collaborations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-16133","guideline_week2","type-guideline_week2","status-publish","hentry","modified-post"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tokyoartbookfair.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guideline_week2\/16133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tokyoartbookfair.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guideline_week2"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tokyoartbookfair.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guideline_week2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tokyoartbookfair.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}