Tokyo Game Show 2020 physical event cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, digital event planned

The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association has cancelled Tokyo Game Show 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It would have run from September 24 to 27 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

However, in place of the cancelled physical event, the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association plans to hold Tokyo Game Show 2020 online. More information will be announced starting late May.

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Tokyo Game Show 2020 Cancelled A Physical Event Format to Prevent COVID-19 Spread but Planned to Be Held Online

Tokyo Game Show 2020, scheduled to be held from September 24 (Thurusday) to 27 (Sunday), 2020, is now planned to take place online. Tokyo Game Show 2020, which is usually held at Makuhari Messe, is cancelled. Tokyo Game Show 2020 is organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA, Chairman: Hideki Hayakawa) and co-organized by Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. (President & CEO: Naoto Yoshida) and Dentsu Inc. (Representative Director: Hiroshi Igarashi).

Due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on a global scale and the situation remains unpredictable in Japan as well, the organizer and the co-organizers have reached this decision after a long consideration to place the utmost priority on the health and safety of visitors, exhibitors and stakeholders. We ask for your kind understanding and cooperation.

More information will be announced as needed on the official website and press releases from late May.