Auto Aftermarket Kansai 2027 exhibition announced for Osaka

The Auto Aftermarket Kansai 2027 (AA Kansai 2027) exhibition has been announced to take place at Intex Osaka on September 4–5, 2027. This marks the first time the regional B2B event, modeled after the International Auto Aftermarket EXPO (IAAE), will be held in the Kansai area, following similar successful events in Tohoku and Kyushu.

A distinguishing feature of this exhibition is the collaborative structure of its executive committee. Unlike previous regional iterations, AA Kansai 2027 will bring together both local parts distributors and manufacturer-affiliated parts wholesalers. Participating entities include Toyota Mobility Parts, Honda Parts Kansai, Nissan Parts Kinki Sales, Osaka Daihatsu Sales, and Mazda Parts, alongside local distributors such as Shiga Parts and Wakayama Jidosha.

Shunichi Kimura, head of the Kinki area for Toyota Mobility Parts, will serve as the committee chairman. The event aims to foster information exchange and business solutions across the automotive sector, bridging the gap between genuine manufacturer parts and high-quality aftermarket components to support the industry during a period of significant technological transformation.