"Fashion World Tokyo 2015 [Spring]," one of Japan's largest comprehensive fashion exhibitions, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 1st to 3rd. This exhibition, which brings together fashion items from all genres from around the world, has been held twice a year since April 2014, in the spring and fall. This year's event will be twice as large as the previous one, with a total of 410 exhibitors. In addition to the "International Apparel Expo," "International Bag Expo," "International Shoes Expo," and "MEN'S TOKYO International Men's Fashion," the event will also feature "Designer's Gate," showcasing up-and-coming fashion designers. Seminars aimed at revitalizing the industry and supporting young talent will also be held at the venue. On April 1st, Chika Tsuzuki, editor-in-chief of "WWD Japan" and "WWD Beauty," will predict AW15 fashion trends based on the latest collections from around the world. Designer Keita Maruyama will also discuss his vision for the future of the fashion industry.

Also scheduled for the 2nd are lectures such as "What kind of innovation is needed in the fashion industry?" by Taiyo Onishi, Representative Director of Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, and "The PAL Group, which continues to sell well, discusses the secret to its rapid growth" by Hidetaka Inoue, Representative Director and Chairman of PAL, which manages numerous brands. On the final day, the 3rd, Hirotake Mine, President of SAZABY LEAGUE Little Company, which manages numerous brands, will talk about "Ron Herman's style, which continues to transmit cutting-edge trends."

In addition, there will be seminars where representatives from companies that operate select shops and provide training for retail store managers will talk about know-how that directly leads to increased sales.