JP
Symposium VisionWelcome Partyウェルカムパーティー
BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK - ROYAL GARDEN CAFE OHORI PARK
Welcome party for all participants
The Pride of Fukuoka Why Fukuoka Is the Ideal Host City
Geographical
Advantage and
Internationality
Compact City and
Cost of Living
Livability and Ease
of Living
Business and
Startup Support
Rich Nature and
Food Culture
ABOUT What is the International Symposium of America-Japan Societies?
To promote mutual understanding and friendly relations between Japan and the United States, the 27 America-Japan Societies across Japan and the 37 Japan-America Societies in the United States jointly hold a biennial international symposium. This year, the symposium will be held in Fukuoka under the theme "Deepening Japan-U.S. Relations in the New International Order" —The Future of Japan-U.S. Relations as Seen from Fukuoka, a Regional Hub in East Asia—.(the 2024 meeting was held in Portland, Oregon)
MESSAGE Welcome Messages
HIGHLIGHTS What's On in Fukuoka — Key Programs & Experiences at the Symposium
All within easy walking distance in vibrant Tenjin: conference, hotel, and reception
Keynote by prominent speakers from Japan and the U.S.
Young voices on stage - Japan-U.S. youth talks
Fukuoka Innovates: Creative Industries & Global Impact — From Fukuoka to the World
Ride, Roam, Remember—Unique Train Trips and Fukuoka History Tours
Taste Fukuoka — Food you can't miss!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
10月22日(木)Thursday, October 22, 2026
17:30 - 19:00
10月23日(金)Friday, October 23, 2026
10:00 - 10:30
General Meeting of NAAJS (Japan)全国日米協会連合会総会
ACROS Fukuoka International Conference Hall
10:30 - 11:30
Joing Meeting of NAJAS (USA) / NAAJS日米両国の日米協会代表者会議
12:30 - 12:40
Opening Ceremony開会式
Opening remarks by President Takasaki
Program explanation by secretariat
12:40 - 13:00
Messages from Organizers日米協会(主催者)からのメッセージ
Ms. Emma
President Fujisaki
13:00 - 13:50
Keynote Speeches基調講演
13:50 - 14:00
Breakブレイク
14:00 - 15:00
Student Presentations日米学生プレゼンテーション
"The Future of US-Japan Relations from Student Perspectives"
Introduction by moderator (supervising professor) Japanese
students / American students Q&A and comments by presidents
15:00 - 15:15
Coffee Breakコーヒーブレイク
15:15 - 16:55
Panel Discussionパネルディスカッション
"Formation of Innovation Hubs and Possibilities of Creative Industries "
1 moderator, 5 panelists (3 Japanese, 2 American)
16:55 - 17:00
Closing Ceremony閉会式
Administrative announcements by secretariat
17:00 - 18:25
Transfer移動
ACROS Fukuoka → Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
18:25 - 18:30
Excursion Guidanceエクスカーション案内
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
18:30 - 20:00
Receptionレセプション
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Greetings (President Fujisaki, Ambassador Glass, President Emma)
Fukuoka Declaration (Managing Director Okamoto)
Entertainment Closing remarks (President Takasaki)
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 -
Excursionエクスカーション
Dazaifu & Yanagawa tour by Rail Kitchen Chikugo
※The program is subject to change without prior notice.
VENUE INFORMATION
BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK - ROYAL GARDEN CAFE OHORI PARK
October 22 (Thu) - Welcome Party
Address1-3 Ohori Park, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 810-0051
Access8-min walk from Ohori-koen Station Exit 3 (Airport Line)
From Fukuoka Airport:About 15 minutes from Fukuoka Airport by subway
ACROS Fukuoka International Conference Hall
October 23 (Fri) - Symposium
Address1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 810-0001
AccessDirect access from Tenjin Station Exit 16 (Airport Line)
From Fukuoka Airport:About 11 minutes from Fukuoka Airport by subway
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
October 23 (Fri) - Official Reception
Address2-6-60 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 810-0041
Access5-min walk from Tenjin Station (Airport Line)
From Fukuoka Airport:About 15 minutes from Fukuoka Airport by subway
HOTEL
One Fukuoka Hotel
1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-0001
Direct access from Tenjin Station Exit 16 (Airport Line)
Nishitetsu Grand HotelTraditional hotel located in the heart of Tenjin
2-6-60 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-0041
5-min walk from Tenjin Station (Airport Line)
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel FukuokaModern hotel ensuring a comfortable stay
2-2-43 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-0001
3-min walk from Tenjin Station (Airport Line)
The Ritz-Carlton, FukuokaFive-star hotel offering the finest service and comfort
2-1-1 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-0001
8-min walk from Tenjin Station (Airport Line)
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata GionYour home away from home.
6-30 Gionmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, 812-0038
1-min walk from Kushida Shrine-mae Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom HakataYour home away from home.
1-17-6 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, 812-0011
4-min walk from JR Hakata Station (Hakata Exit)
Nishitetsu Inn FukuokaA hotel right in front of the symposium venue, ACROS Fukuoka
1-16-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-0001
3-min walk from Tenjin Station / Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line
Detailed pricing and booking methods will be announced once confirmed.
HISTORY History of International Symposium of America-Japan Societies
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the postwar period, the first symposium was held with the aim of promoting better exchanges between Japan and the United States, based on the premise of alternating host locations.
2026
FukuokaUpcoming
2024
Portland
2022
Kyoto
2020
Philadelphia
2018
Kumamoto
2016
Atlanta
2014
Sapporo
2012
Dallas-Fort Worth
2010
Akita
2008
Kentucky
2006
Kyoto
2003
Kanazawa
2001
San Francisco
1998
Fukuoka
1995
Hawaii
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