Overview

It has been 130 years since Japan established its pearl cultivation techniques.
Constantly at the forefront, Japan’s pearl industry continues to adapt to market shifts and environmental changes. This session will cover various topics including the current state of Akoya pearl production and distribution, genome research, sustainability initiatives, and the new Pearl Museum.

About the Seminar

Seminar Title	Panel Discussion: “Trends in Japan’s Pearl Industry”
Time	Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location	Seminar Hall of Kobe International Exhibition Hall 3 * No online participation; archived recordings will be available later.
Capacity	70 participants
Fee	Free
Language	Japanese (AI simultaneous interpretation available)

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Overview

The environment surrounding the pearl industry is constantly evolving. Japan, a global leader in the pearl sector, has significantly revised its 2020 Pearl Guidelines to reflect current trends and environmental changes.
This seminar will highlight key updates, including processing, treatment, and sustainability-related information.

About the Seminar

Seminar Title	Key Updates to the Pearl Guidelines 2025
Time	Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location	Seminar Hall of Kobe International Exhibition Hall 3 * No online participation; archived recordings will be available later.
Capacity	70 participants
Fee	Free
Language	Japanese (AI simultaneous interpretation available)

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Overview

Pearl evaluation is said to be a skill of discernment. Buyers must assess the quality and value of each unique pearl. This mini lecture will cover the correlation between nacre thickness and luster, rare pearls, and how to evaluate strand matching. The session will be led by one of only nine certified Pearl Specialists (SP) ^* in Japan.

*SP: A title awarded by the Japan Pearl Promotion Society after completing rigorous training and passing a difficult exam.

About the Seminar

Seminar Title	Pearl Certification Mini Seminar: The Right Way to Evaluate Pearls
Time	Tuesday, Nov 12, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location	Seminar Hall of Kobe International Exhibition Hall 3 * No online participation; archived recordings will be available later.
Capacity	25 participants
Fee	Free
Language	Japanese (AI simultaneous interpretation available) (Consecutive interpretation: Chinese, English)

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Overview

Participants of the Japan Pearl Tour (organized by JPEA), which includes visits to pearl farms in Nagasaki and processing sites in Kobe, will share their impressions and discuss the beauty of Japanese pearls.

About the Seminar

Seminar Title	Insights into the Beauty of Akoya Pearls
Time	Tuesday, Nov 12, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location	Seminar Hall of Kobe International Exhibition Hall 3 * No online participation; archived recordings will be available later.
Capacity	70 participants
Fee	Free
Language	Japanese (AI simultaneous interpretation available)

Join the seminar here!
Until the day of the event