For the first time, Japan will take part in MIP CANCUN with a dedicated showcase of Japanese drama series aimed at the Latin American market.
The session, titled JAPAN SESSION 2026: The Next Latam Hit Series from Japan, will take place on November 18, marking a new step in Japan's efforts to expand its television content business across Latin America.
Organized by BEAJ as part of the broader All
Japan initiative, the 30-minute presentation will introduce nine Japanese
drama series from nine different broadcasters, highlighting their potential for
local adaptations, finished-programme acquisitions and international
co-productions. The session will be presented entirely in Spanish by Nicolás
Smirnoff of Prensario, a leading expert on the Latin American television
market.
The showcase reflects Japan's growing
interest in Latin America as a strategic market for scripted content,
particularly at a time when broadcasters and streaming platforms are
increasingly looking for original stories and intellectual properties that can
travel across borders.
To engage directly with Latin American buyers and producers, the entire session will be conducted in Spanish by Nicolás Smirnoff of Prensario, a well-known specialist in the region's television industry.
