Overview
The Physical Society of Japan will hold an anniversary international symposium to commemorate its milestone years in 2026 and 2027. This symposium aims to disseminate cutting-edge physics research internationally and contribute to the future development of science, technology, and society through dialogue with industry and society.
Physics is a fundamental science that explores the basic principles of nature. Simultaneously, it has served as the foundation for numerous technologies underpinning modern society, including semiconductors, materials, quantum technology, radiation utilization, energy, space science, and disaster prevention. Theoretical achievements, such as those brought about by quantum mechanics, are now being implemented in society as new technological fields like quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. Consequently, the role of physics is growing increasingly important.
The Physical Society of Japan has long contributed to the advancement of physics research worldwide as an academic hub alongside international academic organizations.Currently, with approximately 15,000 members (as of December 2025) primarily consisting of researchers, educators, engineers, and students, and about 1,000 supporting members, the Society engages in diverse activities. These include promoting research exchange, disseminating research findings, fostering talent, and communicating information to society.These activities are supported by collaboration with society and industry, and the Society has always placed great importance on working together with society.
In 2026, the Society will celebrate its 80th anniversary, and in 2027, it will mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of its predecessor, Tokyo Mathematics Society ( Tokyo Mathematico-Physical Society ), representing significant milestones in academic history.The commemorative international symposium held for this occasion will feature lectures by leading researchers from Japan and abroad. It will also provide opportunities for interaction with young researchers and students, aiming to survey the past, present, and future of physics while discussing the interface between academia and society.
Event Summary
The Physical Society of Japan 80th Anniversary International Symposium
Date: September 13, 2026
Satellite Symposium: September 14-17, 2026 (during The Physical Society of Japan )
Venue: The University of Tokyo Komaba Campus
Official Website: https://cp-entry.com/jps/80th_anniversary/ (External site. Updated regularly)
Invited Speakers (Titles Omitted):
- Young-Kee Kim
- Hitoshi Murayama
- Atsuko Ichikawa
- Hugues Chaté
- Kunihiko Kaneko
- Takahiro Sagawa
- Libor Šmejkal
- Yasunobu Nakamura
- Mikito Koshino
- Yuji Matsuda
- Takuji Okamoto
Organizational Structure:
Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the 80th Anniversary International Symposium: Takaaki Kajita, Yoshinori Tokura
Chairman of the Executive Committee for the 80th Anniversary International Symposium: Takashi Nakano
The Physical Society of Japan 150th Anniversary Commemorative Event (Tentative)
Date: Late August 2027 (tentative)
Location: Kyoto (tentative)
Organizing Structure: Joint Working Group for the 150th Anniversary Commemorative Events The Physical Society of Japan and The Physical Society of Japan Chair: Tomohiro Sasamoto
Request for Sponsorship Regarding the Anniversary International Symposium
The Physical Society of Japan will hold an anniversary international symposium to commemorate its milestone years in 2026 and 2027. This symposium aims to disseminate cutting-edge physics research internationally and contribute to the future development of science, technology, and society through dialogue with industry and society.
Physics is a fundamental science that explores the basic principles of nature. Simultaneously, it has served as the foundation for numerous technologies underpinning modern society, including semiconductors, materials, quantum technology, radiation utilization, energy, space science, and disaster prevention. Theoretical achievements, such as those brought about by quantum mechanics, are now being implemented in society as new technological fields like quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. Consequently, the role of physics is growing increasingly important.
The Physical Society of Japan has long contributed to the advancement of physics research worldwide as an academic hub alongside international academic organizations.Currently, with approximately 15,000 members (as of December 2025) primarily consisting of researchers, educators, engineers, and students, and about 1,000 supporting members, the Society engages in diverse activities. These include promoting research exchange, disseminating research findings, fostering talent, and communicating information to society.These activities are supported by collaboration with society and industry, and the Society has always placed great importance on working together with society.
In 2026, the Society will celebrate its 80th anniversary, and in 2027, it will mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of its predecessor, Tokyo Mathematics Society ( Tokyo Mathematico-Physical Society ), representing significant milestones in academic history.The commemorative international symposium held for this occasion will feature lectures by leading researchers from Japan and abroad, alongside opportunities for interaction with young researchers and students. It aims to provide an overview of the past, present, and future of physics, while also fostering discussion on the interface between academia and society.
Sponsorship of this symposium is positioned not as direct support for specific technologies or products, but as participation in a public initiative supporting the entire academic community. It represents involvement in the foundational research infrastructure that underpins future science, technology, and human resource development. Demonstrating a commitment to supporting knowledge creation from a long-term perspective sends an important message regarding the sustainable development of science and technology-based society and industry.
We sincerely hope that through this international symposium held at this milestone anniversary, you will demonstrate to society your commitment as a company or organization supporting academic advancement. We also hope you will view this as an initiative supporting an academic forum where the next generation of researchers and students gather.
For any requests or questions regarding procedural documents, please feel free to contact us at the following inquiry point.
We will continue to strive for the advancement and development of physics. We sincerely ask for your continued understanding and support.
Sponsorship Fee: 1 Share: ¥55,000 (including 10% consumption tax) (multiple shares possible)
Society Website: https://www.jps.or.jp/
Commemorative Project Website: https://150th.jps.or.jp/
[Contact Information]
The Physical Society of Japan Secretariat
E-mail: anniv-sponsor@jps.or.jp