To all members of the Zoological Society of Japan, Public Interest Incorporated Association
The 97th Annual Meeting of the Zoological Society of Japan will be held as follows:Thursday, September 3 to Saturday, September 5, 2026 (3 days), will be held at the Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus. In this conference, general presentations will be oral presentations only.The application deadlines for various events are scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, for public symposia and related meetings; Friday, May 29, 2026, for general presentations; and Monday, June 8, 2026, for the Zoology Plaza.
The conference venue, Hokkaido University's Sapporo Campus, is located close to the city center of Sapporo yet is blessed with lush greenery. It features the famous poplar avenue and numerous historical buildings, and is beloved by students, faculty, staff, citizens, and tourists alike. For access from New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido's aviation gateway, take the JR Hokkaido Airport Rapid train, get off at JR Sapporo Station, and arrive at the main gate after about a 7-minute walk from the North Exit. Alternatively, airport buses are also available. It takes about 15 minutes on foot from the main gate to the Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, where general presentations will be held. If using the subway, get off at Kita 12-jo Station on the Namboku Line for about a 15-minute walk, or get off at Kita 18-jo Station for about a 10-minute walk.
Sapporo, the central city of Hokkaido, is a major metropolis with a population of over 1.9 million. Blessed with abundant nature, it serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of Hokkaido. The culinary culture, which makes use of ingredients produced in Hokkaido, is another one of Sapporo's appeals. It is packed with delicious foods such as fresh seafood, a wealth of fruits, and stylish sweets. In addition, the former Hokkaido Government Office building (Akarenga Chosha), one of the famous sightseeing spots, completed large-scale renovations and reopened in July 2025.
We hope that you will take this opportunity to visit Sapporo City, enjoy academic exchanges among our members, and fully experience Hokkaido and Sapporo.
97th Tournament Organizing Committee Chairperson, Hokkaido University, Yoshinao Masaru
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1. Dates: Three days from Thursday, September 3, Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5, 2026
2. Venue: Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus (https://www.hokudai.ac.jp）
3. Program Overview
1) General presentations will be oral presentations and are scheduled to take place on the first and third days.
2) The call for public symposia, related meetings, and general presentations, as well as an overview of the program including special projects such as various committees, the Zoology Plaza, and high school presentations, will be communicated by email from time to time, and will also be posted on the conference website.
https://www.zoology.or.jp/annual-meeting/3/ I will inform you as soon as it is ready (to be posted as soon as it is ready).
3) The headquarters planning symposium, general meeting, award winner lectures, and banquet will be held on the second day.
4) The social gathering will be held on the second day of the conference at the Northern Cafeteria on the Sapporo Campus of Hokkaido University.
5) We will use a digital web program and distribute program booklets at the venue.
6) Corporate exhibitions, the establishment of a nursery, and other activities will be held in accordance with past conventions of this conference.
4. Participation fee, banquet fee
The conference registration fee is set in three stages (Early Bird: until May 10th, Mid-term Advance Registration: until May 29th, Late Advance Registration: from May 30th to August 16th). Earlier registration will offer lower fees, so we encourage you to register early. Details will be posted on the "Participation & Abstract Submission" page of the conference website in due course.
5. Miscellaneous
1) There are many accommodations in Sapporo city, but the tournament dates overlap with the autumn leisure season, which is a time with many tourists from both home and abroad. We recommend booking your accommodation early.
2) Registration is free for undergraduate and graduate students who are not presenting an abstract.
3) We will send out the application guidelines for public symposia and related meetings in January. The deadline is scheduled for Friday, March 27, so please start preparing if you are planning to organize a symposium or related meeting. Please be aware in advance that we may not be able to accommodate your proposals or requests (such as room size or preferred date and time), and we may ask you to merge multiple symposia or change a symposium into a related meeting.
4) If you have any questions or requests regarding this tournament, please contact us at the address below.
zsj97sapporo@googlegroups.com
