Congress in Kyoto

The IHA (International Federation of Hardware and Housewares Associations) is organising its 47th international hardware and housewares congress in Kyoto from 4 to 9 April. The IHA was founded in 1909, originally by certain European associations. Now 19 associations from 18 countries have joined the organisation. These include the Japan DIY Industry Association, which is inviting congress participants to the DIY Show in Osaka, which will be open for business from 5 to 7 April.