Dealer’s Room

The Dealer’s Room is the place for all furry/animal creators and fans. Dealers can display and sell all original furry/animal-themed creations such as art, books, goods, accessories, and fursuits. Admission is free for JMoF attendees, so come and join us and have a great time!

Event Outline

Date and Time

January 12th (Sun./Day 3), 2025

• Setup the day before: January 11th (Sat./Day 2), 2025, 21:00 - 22:30
• Setup: 9:30 – 11:00
• Open: 11:00 – 15:00

Place

1F Holiday Hall A, B

How to Apply for a Booth

This page is for artists who would like to deal with their creations in the The Dealer’s Room at JMoF 2025. You may display or sell any furry or animal-themed creations such as pictures, illustrations, photographs, books, handicrafts, and fursuits. You can also take commissions there.

Entry Information

Booth Types

Choose one of the three types of booths: Table Booth (Single or Double) or Square Booth.

Note: No additional chair option for any type.

Table Booth

You can display your items on the long table already arranged.

• Single: Half of the long table (90 x 90 cm) with one chair
• Double: One long table (180 x 90 cm) with two chairs

Note: If we receive too many applications, we may choose the booths by lottery.

Square Booth

You can display items as you like inside the square space.

• A square area (250 x 250 cm) with one long table (180cm x 90 cm) and two chairs
• The “no table” option is available.

Guidelines

• The walls of the venue cannot be used.
• You cannot sell or handle any adult materials in the Dealer’s Room.
• Please note that you will be responsible for everything you bring to your booth at any time. JMoF Executive Committee will not be responsible for any theft or damage.
• Bring home your own garbage.
• Inside your own booth, you will be able to bring along and drink beverages that have a lid attached (eating and drinking are prohibited for the general participants).

Photography Guildlines

Photography is allowed in the Dealer’s Room.

Note: If you post photos on social media, please be considerate of those who may appear in the pictures. Also, please be aware that both exhibitors and attendees might be unintentionally photographed.

How to Apply for a Booth

To apply for a booth in the Dealer’s Room, you need your “Reception Number”, issued after completing pre-registration.

Fill out the Dealer’s Room Application Form and send it to us by the deadline. Before you apply, please confirm all the information on the form.

You can access the form from the link described in the confirmation email sent after completing your pre-registration, or from the button “Apply for Your Booth at the Dealer’s Room” published on this page.

Note: For details about pre-registration and payment methods, see the “Registration Information” page.

Note: For information on canceling your exhibition in the Dealer’s Room, please refer to the “Policies for Payment, Cancellations, and Refunds”.

Application Period

September 21st (Sat.), 2024 - October 20th (Sun.), 2024

Exhibition Fee

• Table Booth (Single): 3,500 JPY
• Table Booth (Double): 7,000 JPY
• Square Booth: 10,000 JPY

Dealer’s Ribbons

Dealer’s Ribbons certify you are a dealer. We will give you the prescribed number of ribbons (depending on your booth type) along with your con-badge.

• Table Booth (Single): 2 dealer’s ribbons
• Table Booth (Double): 3 dealer’s ribbons
• Square Booth: 4 dealer’s ribbons

Please attach the ribbons to the con-badge(s) of those who are involved in the on-site setup and operation of your booth.

Booth Banner

We will ask you to submit a booth banner when you apply to exhibit in the Dealer’s Room. It will be posted on the website and in the conbook along with the registered booth information.

Booth Banner Guideline

• Use our official templates (download: PSD/PNG).
• Color mode: CMYK
• Size: 70 x 50 mm (resolution: 300 dpi)
• Submission file format: PSD/PNG (Opacity property included)
• Submission file name: Use the same name for your booth and the banner file upon your application.

Booth Banner Rules

• Leave the border around your banner (Layer “Frame” for PSD file) as is. Note that we will trim the outside of the border.
• Put your booth name on the banner clearly. You are free to choose how and where to put the name.
• When you put text on your banner, we recommend you keep the size 6 pt or above.
• If you submit your banner in PSD format, flatten it (merge all the layers) in advance.
• We will reject banners that don’t match our guidelines. In that case, follow our instructions and re-submit the correct one.

Note: In order to publish the booth information on our website and conbook, please be advised that this may cause some changes (i.e. color changes) in the original data of your booth banner.

Liability Waiver

• Under no circumstances shall JMoF Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as “we”) be responsible for any physical injuries or property damage caused to dealers or others concerned.
• (September 29th (Sun.), 2024, update) We are organizing our convention for non-profit purposes and are providing the Dealer’s Room as a space for attendees to sell items.
  • We do not provide any assistance or advice regarding legal obligations or necessary applications related to conducting sales.
  • We kindly ask you to consult with your local embassy or relevant authorities, and decide to exhibit in the Dealer’s Room at your own responsibility.
• We do not take any responsibility for disputes between dealers and their customers over merchandise or services provided by the dealers. Dealers must pay for the damage and take responsibility for such disputes without involving us.
• In the event of a lottery due to a large number of applications, any errors in your submission (including form inputs or banners) will result in immediate disqualification. Please review your submission carefully before applying.