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    "data": {
        "id": 1675720,
        "msgid": "indonesian-handicraft-exhibition-boosts-sme-exports-to-japan-1776135061",
        "date": "2026-04-14 09:28:00",
        "title": "Indonesian Handicraft Exhibition Boosts SME Exports to Japan",
        "author": "Friska Yolandha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "The third Indonesian Handicraft Exhibition will take place on 5-6 September 2026 at Tokyo Dome, following its success in 2025, featuring 24 SMEs showcasing high-value traditional crafts such as batik, woven fabrics, natural material products, and artworks. Organised to promote Indonesian culture and expand international market access, the event offers low deposit fees of Rp1 million to encourage broader SME participation, with expectations of 500,000 visitors and increased sales transactions. This initiative underscores Japan's strong interest in Indonesian crafts and aims to strengthen their position in the Japanese market, fostering export opportunities for the creative industry.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, TOKYO \u2014 Following its success in 2025 at Tokyo Dome,\nJapan, the third Indonesian Handicraft Exhibition will be held again on\n5\u20136 September 2026 at Tokyo Dome. A total of 24 SMEs will participate to\nshowcase their flagship products.<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman of the Indonesian Handicraft Exhibition Organising\nCommittee, Richard Susilo, stated that the exhibition will feature a\nvariety of distinctive Indonesian crafts with high economic value,\nranging from traditional fabrics such as batik and ikat, natural\nmaterial-based products, to artworks from domestic artisans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event is not only a platform for promoting Indonesian culture\nin Japan but also opens up business opportunities and expands\ninternational market access for creative industry players,\u201d Richard said\nin a statement on Tuesday (14\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He added that the low deposit fee aims to broaden SME participation\nin penetrating the export market. The organisers have set the\nparticipant deposit at Rp1 million.<\/p>\n<p>The success of the previous edition demonstrated the high interest\nfrom the Japanese market in Indonesian craft products.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf course, only high-quality products can participate in this\nexhibition. It is estimated that around 500,000 visitors will attend\nover the two days,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibition is expected to boost sales transactions while\nstrengthening the position of Indonesian craft products in the Japanese\nmarket.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-handicraft-exhibition-boosts-sme-exports-to-japan-1776135061",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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