The first-ever Master Balloon Professional certification exam in Japan will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, starting at 13:00!
This exam will take place in the seminar room at Kishi's Co., Ltd. Balloon & Party Facility in Nishi-ku, Nagoya City, which is a 12-minute walk from the main venue, AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden. Advance reservations required. Why not take the next step toward becoming a balloon decoration professional recognized by Sempertex, the world’s leading latex balloon brand?
Master Balloon Professional Japan Official Page (External Link)
Paola Guarin
Sempertex / from Colombia
Valentina Rodriguez
Sempertex / from Colombia
Confirmed for June 11 (Wed) & 12 (Thu), 2026!
The latest hands-on seminars by domestic and international balloon professionals.
The instructors for the 2026 JBFES Seminar are confirmed
Paola Guarin Sempertex / from Colombia
Valentina Rodriguez Sempertex / from Colombia
Other instructors coming soon...
Works by Yuiko Watanabe and Junko Niiyama,
winners of the 2025 European Balloon Convention Contest, Nozzle Up 2025.
Contest Works Creation & Professional Judging Confirmed for June 10, 2026!
※Public voting will take place on June 13 (Sat) & 14 (Sun).
Voting results will be announced later via press release.
A contest where balloon professionals seriously compete. The works created based on the theme are art itself.
At the JBFES contest, winners will be determined separately by "Professional Judging" (judged by professionals in each category) and "Public Voting" (selected by general visitors).
For public voting, we anticipate gaining hundreds or thousands of votes by implementing measures that encourage all visitors to view all the works and want to upload them to social media.
Decorations from The Balloon Convention 2000
AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden will be transformed by stunning decorations created by professional balloon artists.
These large-scale venue installations will be designed by teams of skilled professionals and displayed together with the creators’ names, highlighting both the art and the artists behind it.
The eye-catching balloon displays are designed not only to impress visitors on site, but also to attract attention beyond the venue.
With dedicated photo spots and social media?friendly layouts, the beauty and impact of the decorations are expected to spread widely through photos and online sharing.
coming soon...
Events for visitors held over the two days of public opening on Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14. Various events will be held by balloon professionals.
June 11 (Thu) & 12 (Fri), 2026
The Product Showcase features exhibitions of the latest balloons, equipment, and materials for professionals. We offer many items available for purchase at better prices than usual.
Aeon Mall Nagoya Noritake Garden is a mixed-use commercial complex located within walking distance of Nagoya Station. Despite its central urban setting, the mall offers a verdant atmosphere where visitors can enjoy a sense of greenery.
3-1-17 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 451-0051, Japan
※Also accessible by an approximately 12-minute walk from Kishi's Co., Ltd.