“WATCH.SWISS Exhibition” holds in Tokyo

August 5 - 18, 2026, WATCH.SWISS, an interactive exhibition introducing the fascination of the Swiss watch industry to visitors of all generations, will be held at the main venue of the29th Mitsukoshi World Watch Fairat Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store

Launched by FH in 2016, WATCH.SWISS is an educational and experiential program presented around the world. Through seven themes—Swiss,Swiss Made,Design,History,Precision,Manufacturing,and Complicated Watches—visitors can explore more than 400 years of Swiss watchmaking heritage, craftsmanship, innovation, and artistry.

The exhibition features interactive totems equipped with iPads and a digital touchscreen workbench, where visitors can virtually assemble the movement of a mechanical watch while discovering the remarkable precision and craftsmanship behind Swiss watchmaking.

For this special edition, held with the cooperation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan and Switzerland Tourism, visitors will also experience Swiss culture and lifestyle in a welcoming salon inspired by a traditional Swiss chalet. The space includes a library of books dedicated to watches, displays recreating a watchmaker's workshop, and hands-on coloring activities using art materials provided by Caran d'Ache

Weekend programs will further enrich the experience with alphorn performances, a talk session featuring Mr.Paolo Lunardi, Director of Switzerland Tourism Japan, and Ayako Nakano, Director of the FH Tokyo Office, as well as live painting demonstrations by pen artist tanochi. Guests visiting on weekends will also be invited to enjoy Nespresso coffee and Swiss wines, offering an opportunity to experience Switzerland through all five senses.

More than an exhibition dedicated to watches, WATCH.SWISS celebrates Switzerland's traditions, craftsmanship, aesthetics, and hospitality. Visitors are warmly invited to discover the world of Switzerland through the lens of its world-renowned watchmaking culture

  • WATCH.SWISS Exhibition Information:
    Dates & Hours : August 5 (Wed.) – August 18 (Tue.), 2026, 10:00 – 19:30
    Venue:Central Hall, 1st Floor, Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store 1-4-1 Nihombashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
    TEL:03-3241-3311(Rep.)

    Nominal Support / In cooperation with
    Embassy of Switzerland/ Switzerland Tourism / Swiss Business Hub Japan / Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan/ Japan Watch Importers’ Association / Caran d’Ache Japan Co., Ltd. / Nestlé Nespresso K.K.

  • Alphorn Performances
    Date & Hours :August 8(Sat.) ① 12:30-/②16:00-  (Approximately 20 minutes each)

  • Talk Session
    Mr. Paolo Lunardi, Director of Switzerland Tourism Japan X Ayako Nakano, Director, Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH Tokyo Office
    Date & Hours : August 8(Sat.) 13:00

  • Sponsored by Caran d'Ache Japan Co., Ltd.
    Live Painting by Pen Artist tanochi
    Date & Hours : August 9Sun11:00-13:0014:00-16:00

watch.swiss official website
Website: http://www.watch.swiss/jpn/index.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watch.swiss.japan/
Swiss Watch Maphttps://www.swisswatchmap.com

About FH (Fédération de l'industrie horlogère suisse FH)
Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH is a leading association to protect and develop the Swiss watch industry,and we have offices in Biel/Bienne in Switzerland (head office), Hong Kong, Tokyo. The FH currently represents around 500 members, or more than 90 % of Swiss firms active in the production and sale of watches, clocks and components. Our objective is to uphold our members’ interests generally. FH Tokyo mainly assumes an important responsibility as an information centre


Contact:
Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, Ayako Nakano, Director, Tokyo Centre
TEL:03-3221-9678 FAX:03-6272-9678 E-mail:info@fhs.jp Website:www.watch.swiss










July 28, 2026