Social Event

Welcome Reception

A welcome reception will be held on Sunday evening, September 27 in PACIFICO YOKOHAMA North. This is a good opportunity to obtain conference materials, as well as to get acquainted with other participants.

Banquet

A conference banquet will be held on Thursday evening, October 1, in the Osanbashi Yokohama International Terminal. Boasting a history of more than 130 years as the "gateway to the sea" since the opening of the Port of Yokohama, Osanbashi has long been a symbol of the port in leading Japan's trade and transportation. Let’s enjoy the fantastic night view and atmosphere of the port of Yokohama, together.

Accompanying Persons Program（Optional）

●Overview for Accompanying Persons Program

【Y-1】 Kamakura and Noh Experience Tour

on 28 September, 2026 (Monday) - Duration: approx. 8 hours

Great Buddha

Komachi-dori Street

Noh experience

Discover Kamakura’s must see highlights in one day, combining popular sights with a taste of traditional performing arts. Start at Kotoku-in Temple to see the Great Buddha, then Experience of Noh which has a 650-year-old theatrical art. A professional Noh master will reveal its charms, followed by a rare hands-on experience with authentic props. After lunch, enjoy free time along Komachi-dori street, where you can enjoy souvenir shopping and food hopping. The day concludes at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of Kamakura’s best-known sacred landmark, where the marvel at the grand Main Shrine.

【Y-2】 Silk Museum & Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum Tour

on 29 September, 2026 (Tuesday) - Duration: approx. 6 hours

Example of ramen dishes served at the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (availability may vary)

Explore two sides of Yokohama—its craftsmanship and its food culture—in one easy-to-enjoy tour. Start at the Silk Museum to learn how silk supported the city’s history and to see the beauty of traditional Japanese textiles up close. Then visit the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, a retro-themed “ramen village,” where you can take part in a ramen-making experience. This tour combines local history, a hands-on activity, and a fun introduction to Japan’s ramen culture.

【Y-3】 Jōrakuji Temple, Yokosuka Naval Port Cruise & Sankeien Garden Tour

on 30 September, 2026 (Wednesday) - Duration: approx. 7 hours

©Yokohama City
Visitors Bureau

Sankeien Garden

©Yokosuka City

Yokosuka Harbor View

Enjoy a full day of scenic views and quiet cultural discovery, combining coastal Yokosuka with the classic beauty of a Japanese garden. Begin at Jorakuji Temple, a peaceful local temple known for its calm atmosphere and historic Buddhist statues. Next, take a Yokosuka naval port cruise to view the harbor from the water and learn about the area’s maritime background. The day concludes at Sankeien Garden, a spacious traditional landscape garden with seasonal scenery and historic architecture—an ideal place for a relaxed stroll.