The Chromosome Society of Japan publishes a calendar every year featuring photographs of chromosomes and their respective biological species, submitted by society members.
Photographs of diverse animal and plant species and chromosomes have been very well received and are also popular among foreign researchers.
Please check the sample image of the 2026 calendar, which is posted on the order form (Google Form) below.

■ Chromosome Calendar 2026 Featured Chromosomes and Their Species
Cover: Spiny stick insect (Phasmatidae)
January: Mondo grass (Asparagaceae)
February: Emu (Cassowary family)
March: Vanda christensoniana (Orchidaceae)
April: Pinecone fish (Monocentridae)
May: Ozesou (Petrosaviaceae)
June: Rice and wheat (Poaceae)
July: Japanese eel (Anguillidae)
August: Aponogeton satalensis (Aponogetonaceae)
September: Red spider lily (Amaryllidaceae)
October: Hagfish (Myxinidae)
November: Miyako bitterling (Cyprinidae)
December: Japanese gecko (Gekkonidae)

■ Calendar Application Link
If you wish to purchase, please apply using the Google form below.
Order form: https://forms.gle/BvHnt33NpLfsFd4f9
The Chromosome Society Foundation website ( https://chromosome.sakura.ne.jp/ ) We also have sales information posted there.

■Price and Shipping Fee
・1 calendar: 500 yen
Shipping fee
Up to 2 copies: 150 yen, up to 6 copies: 200 yen, up to 12 copies: 400 yen
Up to 18 copies: 600 yen, up to 24 copies: 800 yen
For orders of 25 or more, a representative will contact you separately regarding shipping costs.

■Payment Method
After receiving the calendar, please pay the total amount (calendar price plus shipping fee) via postal transfer.
Please note that the transfer fee is to be paid by the customer.
Account number: 01390-3-23060
Subscriber Name: Secretariat of the Chromosome Society

■ About Back Issues
Past calendars are also available for purchase as back issues.
For details such as photo content and prices, please contact the editorial department.

If you have any questions regarding your application or anything else, please contact the person in charge below.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Editorial board member of the Chromosome Society calendar
Kazusumi Matsubara, mbara(AT)fsc.chubu.ac.jp
Yoshinobu Uno, unoy(AT)tokushima-u.ac.jp
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