Major Ending Industry Exhibition 2025 Set to Address Challenges in End-of-Life Services

The Largest Event in the Ending Industry: ENDEX 2025

The Ending Industry Exhibition 2025, organized by Tokyo Hakuzen Co., Ltd., is set to take place on September 10 and 11, 2025, at the Ariake GYM-EX in Tokyo. This event is the largest of its kind in Japan, bringing together approximately 200 exhibitors focused on solutions for the end-of-life services sector, including funerals, burials, memorials, and inheritance.

Highlights of the Exhibition

1. Diverse Exhibitor Booths and Business Matching

The ENDEX is the biggest specialized exhibition that showcases all aspects of the end-of-life industry. The event aims to facilitate business matching between industry participants and exhibitors. The exhibition will feature a rich tapestry of around 200 companies, from long-established businesses to innovative new enterprises, each bringing unique offerings to the table.

2. Expert Seminars on Various Themes

Throughout the two-day event, a series of seminars focusing on contemporary challenges and trends within the end-of-life sector will take place. Industry experts will present about 40 different programs, providing valuable insights and discussions on pressing matters concerning the industry's future.

3. Unique Event Concepts to Garner Attention

Attendees can look forward to a variety of distinct events related to end-of-life services at the exhibition venue. Notable activities planned include a joint memorial service involving different Buddhist sects, a pre-funeral event featuring celebrities, and the announcement of the Ending Senryu Grand Award. These events aim to effectively convey the importance of end-of-life planning in a captivating manner, drawing greater attention to the sector.

About the Ending Industry Exhibition (ENDEX)

The Ending Industry Exhibition, or ENDEX, stands as Japan’s premier specialized exhibition for everything related to end-of-life services, including funerals, burial, memorials, and inheritance services. The exhibition not only seeks to improve pricing for funeral services, operational efficiency, and customer acquisition but also addresses manpower challenges and environmental considerations within the sector.

Tokyo Hakuzen, established in 1921, has gained experience and expertise in the management of crematories and funeral homes. Through their role as the host of the ENDEX, they aim to collaborate with industry stakeholders to enhance revenue streams, redesign business models for price improvement, and develop and secure human resources.

The 10th event, ENDEX 2024, scheduled for August 28-29, 2024, welcomed 172 exhibitors and drew a record attendance of approximately 13,000 visitors, along with over 120 media representatives. The exhibition featured trending topics such as digital transformation in the funeral services sector, boosting revenue, and workforce development, resulting in participation from over 1,500 attendees in its 34 specialized seminars.

The upcoming 11th edition of the ENDEX will take place on September 10 and 11, 2025, at Ariake GYM-EX, with a focus on intriguing events like a joint memorial service with nine Buddhist sects and pre-funeral ceremonies featuring well-known personalities. The exhibition aims to be a compelling venue for business matching, appealing to both exhibitors and attendees alike.