ABOUT
About WOF & the organizer
Learn about the purpose and history of the Tokyo Optical Wholesalers Cooperative and WORLD OPTICAL FAIR, and read a message from the chairman.
TOKYO OPTICAL WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION
About the Tokyo Optical Wholesalers Cooperative
Founded in 1925, the cooperative brings together optical wholesalers in Tokyo. We work to advance eyewear distribution and strengthen the foundations of the market.
We organize WORLD OPTICAL FAIR, one of Japan's leading eyewear exhibitions, contributing to the industry by showcasing the latest eyewear and creating opportunities for business.
ABOUT WOF
About WOF
01 / PURPOSE
Our purpose
We bring together optical retailers, brands, and companies from Japan and overseas. Through business meetings and the exchange of ideas, we create opportunities for discovery and growth, offering valuable connections for the future of your store.
02 / HISTORY
Our history
Since its launch in 1969, WOF has evolved with the times for more than half a century. Its story continues today thanks to the support of countless brands, optical retailers, and industry professionals.
03 / FUTURE
Looking ahead
As the world of eyewear changes, we embrace new ideas and possibilities to create an exhibition that serves the industry's future needs.
MESSAGE
Message from the chairman
Thank you for your continued support and patronage.
For a century, our cooperative has contributed to the development of the industry.
WORLD OPTICAL FAIR is one example of this work and is the longest-running comprehensive exhibition in the eyewear industry.
Our members built this exhibition step by step, finding their way forward while anticipating changes in the times.
We intend to continue this challenge for the further development of our industry.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone in the industry who has supported the exhibition throughout its history, and ask for your continued support and guidance.
Tokyo Optical Wholesalers Cooperative
Kazumi Yabushita, Chairman
GALLERY
WOF gallery
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WOF 1980
HISTORICAL ARCHIVE
MEMBERS
Cooperative members
- AAraoka Optical Co., Ltd.
- KHisatsune Shoten Co., Ltd.Official website ↗
- KClear Vision Co., Ltd.Official website ↗
- SJapan Optical Co., Ltd.Official website ↗
- SShinto Optical Co., Ltd.
- SSudo Co., Ltd.Official website ↗
- SSeki Optical
- TTomita Optical Co., Ltd.
- NNakayama Optical
- NNippon Optical Instruments
- MMaruto Optical Co., Ltd.Official website ↗
- YYabushita Co., Ltd.Official website ↗
- YYabushita Optical
- YKenji Yoshida Shoten
ORGANIZATION
Cooperative overview
- Event name
- Tokyo Optical Wholesalers Cooperative
- Location
- 2-13-21 Shitaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0004, Japan
- Phone
- 03-3874-8656
- Fax
- 03-3874-8657