Registration 2026
Registration closed on May 22, and we received more than 320 registrations.
Thank you very much for your interest.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you and seeing you at ICW 2026.
Visa Information
As of September 2025, Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions listed on the following website.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html#section2
Once you are accepted as a presenter or participant, and if you need to apply for a visa, please contact ICW2026 secretariat at icw2026@keikoren.or.jp.
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| 8th June 2026 | Social Program for Accompanying Persons |
| 09:30 |
Meet at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center or JR Kokura Station |
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Move by car | |
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09:50 |
Arrival at the Kitakyushu Municipal General Agricultural Center |
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Enjoy a hands-on Indigo-Dyed T-shirt Experience, offering a unique opportunity to explore traditional Japanese craftsmanship. A boxed lunch will be provided. (The program is scheduled to conclude around 13:30–14:00.) |
| 14:00 |
Sightseeing tour |
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Visit to Kokura Castle (planned) https://kokura-castle.jp/english/ |
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15:30 |
Tour concludes |
| Participants will be dismissed at JR Kokura Station or the Kitakyushu International Conference Center |
Social Events
Welcome Reception / Monday, June 8
Start time: 19:00
Dress code: Casual
Venue: 5th Floor, JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura is directly connected to Kokura Station.
Gala Dinner / Tuesday, June 9
*A ticket is required to attend the gala dinner.
Start time: 19:30
Dress code: Formal
Venue: Room Hana, ART HOTEL Kokura New Tagawa
The venue is approximately a 15-minute walk from Kokura Station. Alternatively, you may take the monorail from Kokura Station to Tanga Station, followed by a 2-minute walk.
Microbus from Rihga Royal Hotel:
18:30
19:00
The bus departure location will be announced on the day.
