We warmly invite not only researchers but also practitioners working in a wide range of fields, including education, business, nonprofit organizations, and other professional contexts, to submit proposals and share insights gained through their practice with researchers, practitioners, and members interested in intercultural communication.

The Undergraduate Student Presentation Event will be held separately from the official conference presentations. This event aims to provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to share the outcomes of research and practical activities conducted through coursework and extracurricular activities. Further details will be announced separately.

If you wish to submit a presentation proposal, please refer to the links and information below, which include detailed submission guidelines. We warmly encourage all members to take this opportunity to share their research, educational practices, and professional experiences with the SIETAR Japan community.

[Conference Registration]

Members: How to register -

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eK3Ph0ZYuQiw_b9y4yjJxb6KKrblEZ80/view?usp=sharing

Early-bird Registration Period: June 15-October 23, 2026

Non-members: Peatix Registration Page:

peatix.com/event/5048110

International members: If you are a Global SIETAR member, please email jsietar@gmail.com to complete your registration. The registration fee should be paid at the registration desk on the day of the conference.

[Conference Registration Fee]

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Conference Committee.

jsietar@gmail.com

We sincerely look forward to receiving your submissions.

2026 SIETAR Japan Annual Conference Committee

[Conference Schedule]

Day 1:　11/14 (Sat.)

Registration:　Rm: 5103　08:30〜

Program starts : 09:00 - 17:00

Welcome Party : 17:00 〜 19:00 (Toyo University Hakusan Campus, Building 8 Cafeteria)

Day 2: 11/15 (Sun.)

Registration:　Rm: 5103　08:30〜

Program starts : 09:00 - 17:00

Networking Party : 17:00 〜 19:00 (Toyo University Hakusan Campus, Building 8 Cafeteria)

Please check the following PDF for the full schedule and timetable:

[SCHEDULE PDF]

[Conference Keynote]

[Conference Event]

Preconference Event:

Each year, LiDi members plan a SIETAR-Japan preconference event. This year, we hope you will join us to learn about Kurdish residents and other immigrants living in Saitama and their realities and struggles through a talk, discussion, and guided tour with Mr. Tatsuo Nukui, the representative director of "Together with Kurds in Japan," who will tell us about the serious challenges currently facing migrant community members.

Date & Time: Friday, Nov. 13, 13:00-17:00 (with optional dinner from 17:00)

Meeting Place: JR Warabi Station by the Events Station (outside the ticket gates near the

vending machines)

Cost: Free (participants will be responsible for bus and train fares)

Participants: Anyone interested in multiculturalism, migrants, non-Japanese people, etc.

Numbers: Limited to the first 15 participants to register

Language: Japanese (English assistance will be available)

Registration: Register using the following Google Forms link by Nov. 3 (Tue.) 17:00

Registration ☞ shorturl.at/pyHxQ

Inquiries: Lisa Rogers: lisafrog@gmail.com or

Michiko Tomioka: tomiokami@yahoo.co.jp

Young SIETAR Japan Event:

Everyday Intercultural Conflicts: Hearing from People Caught Between Cultures

Icebreaker & Panel Discussion

Have you ever felt caught between different cultures or values, or experienced confusion or conflict because of cultural differences?

In connection with the SIETAR JAPAN 2026 Annual Conference theme, “Crossing Boundaries,” Young SIETAR Japan will host an interactive session exploring everyday intercultural conflicts.

The session will begin with an icebreaker, providing an opportunity for participants to meet and connect.

This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring real-life experiences of navigating different cultures and values. Together, we will explore why misunderstandings and conflicts arise, how people respond to them, and how we can navigate cultural differences while staying true to ourselves.

Students and early-career participants are especially encouraged to join, but all conference participants interested in intercultural communication are warmly welcome. No prior expertise or conference experience is required.

Through sharing experiences and perspectives, we invite you to reflect on what it means to cross boundaries in everyday life.

Event Details

Date & Time: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:30–14:00
Venue: Room 5101 (Workshop Room)

Please note: Registration for the annual conference is required to attend this session.

We look forward to seeing you there!

[Conference Party]

Welcome Party

Date: Saturday, November 14

Time: 5:00–7:00 pm (Immediately after the keynote speech)

Venue: Cafeteria, Building 8, Toyo University Hakusan Campus

Fee: 5,000 yen

Welcome Party Registration Link: https://sietarjapan-41stconference-welcome.peatix.com

Networking Party

Date: Sunday, November 15

Time: 5:00–7:00 pm (Immediately after the keynote speech)

Venue: Cafeteria, Building 6, Toyo University Hakusan Campus

Fee: 3,500 yen (Students: 2,000 yen)

Networking Party Registration Link: https://peatix.com/event/5196364

Both parties are scheduled to take place shortly after the keynote address on each day.

We hope you will join us for both parties, but you are also very welcome to attend just one.

[Venue Information]

Toyo University Hakusan Campus

5-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8606

The campus is accessible by public transportation from the following stations:

Hakusan Station / Toei Mita Line: 5-minute walk
Hon-komagome Station / Tokyo Metro Namboku Line: 5-minute walk
Sengoku Station / Toei Mita Line: 8-minute walk
Sendagi Station / Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line: 15-minute walk

Link: https://www.toyo.ac.jp/nyushi/about/campus/access/

https://sites.google.com/toyo.jp/udm/home/h05_a00

https://www.toyo.ac.jp/about/introducing/access/#anc01 (Campus tour video link)

For those traveling from far off:

If you are coming by flight, Haneda is the closest airport. You can either take the airport bus to Shinjuku or transfer at Shinagawa by the Keikyu line. If you are taking the Tokaido Shinkansen, it is easier to get to from Shinagawa than Tokyo as you only have to transfer once on the Yamanote line.

Campus Map

Click here for the PDF version