The
Tokyo International Anime Fair also known as was one of the largest
anime trade fairs in the world, held annually in
Tokyo,
Japan. The first event was held in 2002 as "Tokyo International Anime Fair 21". The event was held at
Tokyo Big Sight, a convention and exhibition center in
Tokyo Bay, in late March. Usually, the first one or two days of the fair were weekdays and the entrance was open only to industry members and the press; the last two days were scheduled on the weekend and the fair was open to the public.