• Date: November 23 (Sun), 2008
• Venue: University of Fukui
• Organized by: International Student Center, University of Fukui, Association of Chinese Students in University of Fukui, Fukui City Japan-China Friendship Association
• URL: http://acsuf.zhan.cn.yahoo.com/,
  http://acsuf.zhan.cn.yahoo.com/apps/ncpcontent/?module_id=17300000000233&action=read&articleid=83

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• Date: November 23 (Sun), 2008
• Venue: Hotel HIMALAYA, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Organized by: Japanese Universities Alumni Association, Nepal (JUAAN), Ehime University, Ehime University Satellite Office Kathmandu (EUSO)
• URL: http://www.jasso.go.jp/exchange/documents/symposium_nepal_japan.pdf (PDF:29KB)

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• Date: December 9 (Tue) - 12 (Fri), 2008
• Venue: Fukui Institute for Fundamental Chemistry Kyoto University (Kyoto, Japan)
• Organized by: The Japanese Society for Non-Destructive Inspection (JSNDI)
• URL: http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsndi/english_pages_web/, http://www.19iaes-kyoto.com/

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• Date: Jan. 19 (Mon) -22 (Thu), 2009
• Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
• Organized by: IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, ACM / SIGDA, IEICE ESS, IPSJ SIGSLDM
• URL: http://www.aspdac.com/aspdac2009/

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• Date: May 12 (Tue) - 17 (Sun), 2009
• Venue: Kobe International Conference Center, Kobe Portopia Hotel
• Organized by: IEEE, The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, The Science Council of Japan, The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Robotics Society of Japan, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers
• URL: http://www.icra2009.org/
  

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• Date: July 5 (Sun) -12 (Sun), 2009
• Venue: EPOCHAL TSUKUBA
• Organized by: 27th ISTS Organizing Committee, The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences
• URL: http://www.ists.or.jp/
  

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• Date: November 8 (Sun) - 13 (Fri), 2009
• Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama-city, Japan
• Organized by: The Japanese Society for Non-Destructive Inspection (JSNDI)
• URL: http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsndi/english_pages_web/, http://www.apcndt2009.com/

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• Date: October 22 - 24, 2008
• Venue: West Japan General Exhibiton Center (Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan)
• Organized by: City of Kitakyushu, West Japan Industry and Trade Convention Association
• URL: http://www.eco-t.net/

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• Date: June 15 - 18, 2009
• Venue: Tsukuba International Congress Center (Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan)
• Organized by: Technical Committee 4 of ISSMGE, Japanese Geotechnical Society
• URL: http://www.comp.tmu.ac.jp/IS-Tokyo/
  

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Digital content technology, such as computer graphics and virtual reality is expected to be utilized further in medicine, biotechnology, education, art and other various fields. Especially, it greatly helps us understand things and phenomena that we cannot actually observe, such as those related to environmental issues and space exploration. DIGITAL CONTENT EXPO is launched as an international event that can be enjoyed by everyone including experts and children where they can learn about digital content technology by watching and experiencing the most recent research results and artworks in its various programs.

• Dates: Thursday, October 23 - Sunday, October 26, 2008
• Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), Tokyo, Japan /  Tokyo International Exchange Center, Tokyo, Japan
• Organizers: Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) / Digital Content Association of Japan (DCAJ)
• Admission: Free *Some programs require cost for the text. *The permanent exhibit area of Miraikan requires an admission.
• URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/

Prior receiving applications of “ international symposium “ will begin on the DIGITAL CONTENT EXPO WEB site on September 18.

- ASIAGRAPH 2008 in Tokyo
ASIAGRAPH is a joint event of science, art and exhibition where Asian researchers and creators active on the front line globally gather together, present most advanced technology and exhibit their works in order to further develop the Asian diverse and unique cultures and the Asian excellent and unique digital content created through combination of art and technology.
URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/asiagraph2008/

- Division V: JAIF Symbol Logo Competition - Guideline for Application

*Logo Submission Period :From August 18 to September 18, 2008
URL: http://www.asiagraph.jp/invite2008/en/division05/index.html

- ConTEX (Content Technology Exhibits) 2008
Event to clarify what is Content Technology Map in an easy-to-understand language. Futuristic technologies that we think of in our daily life and their related technologies will be introduced, aiming to create new content-related industry and realize safe, present and worthwhile life environment.
URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/contex/

- International 3D Fair 2008
International event to exhibit all the possibilities for 3D or stereoscopic view, aiming to create rich living environment and new industry and culture through utilization of 3D content. As 3D visual content and 3D-related technology receive a great deal of attention world wide, an excellent opportunity for experts and other people related to 3D from all over the world to gather together will be provided through the collaboration among all the industry sectors in Japan related to 3D (manufacturers, system integrators, visual content production companies, game production companies, broadcasting companies, movie distributing/screening companies, content creators, etc.).
URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/3d-fair/

- 23rd Digital Content Grand Prix
Annual announcement and presentation of awards to those products which contributed to the content industry. Awarded products will be introduced, screened and presented. Also, DCG includes the following competitions and events:
URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/dcg/

- Talent Development Seminar
Digital Creators Competition (DCC)’s award winners or other visual content creators nominated by professors of colleges and vocational schools and selected by the selection committee receive training according to individually planned programs for visual content creative training. As part of the training programs, seminars and symposiums will be held at DC EXPO to provide the trainees with necessary information about visual content and its industry.
URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/td-seminar/

- Job Guidance
Job and industry information is given to students aiming to become digital content creators.
URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/job-guidance/

- Electronic Sports (e-Sports) Festival
“e-sports” is a new competitive sport born in the digital society which uses video games.
The Japan final of “World Cyber Games 2008”, one of the largest competitions worldwide is planned to be held at DC EXPO 2008. Also, the most recent trends and perspective as business of e-sports will be clarified through panel discussion between experts.
URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/e-sports/

- DIGITAL ART FESTIVAL TOKYO 2008
This is a festival to enjoy the most recent digital art such as audio/visual performances, exhibits of digital art by renowned artists from Japan and overseas in addition to excellent works introduced in “Digital Stadium” (being broadcasted on NHK BS-2).
URL: http://www.dcexpo.jp/en/daf/

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The aim of this international forum is to provide a platform for people renowned for their artistic and cultural achievements from different parts of the world to exchange information and views on the latest cultural issues, and thus to strengthen Japan's image as a nexus for world cultures.

• Theme: "Cultural Diversity: The Power of Culture connects the world"
• Organized by : Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan, Nikkei Inc., NHK and others
• URL: http://www.bunka.go.jp/culturalforum/english/index.html

-Opening Keynote Speech, Performance, Session1

Theme: "Cultural Diversity: The Power of Culture connects the world"
Date: October 11, 2008 (13:30-17:30)
Venue: International Conference Hall, Plaza HEISEI, Tokyo International Exchange Center (Tokyo)
Program:
·Opening Keynote Speech "Cultural Diversity: The Power of Culture connects the world"
·Commemorative Performance for the Japan-Brazil Year of Exchange “Brazilian Music”
·Music and Culture in Contemporary Japan- The Power of Music fostered through embracing diverse genres-

-Session2
Theme: Live with the Classics The Tale of Genji - A Literary Classic that continues to captivate people -
Date: November 9, 2008 (13:30 - 17:30)
Venue: Uji City Cultural Center (Main Hall) ( Kyoto)

-Session3
Theme: Nara and Silk Road - Towards the Future of the Asian Gateway -
Date: November 30, 2008 (13:30 - 17:00)
Venue: Kohfukuji Convention Hall (Nara)

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• Subject: The Present and Perspective of Epidemic Measures against New Influenza in Japan and China
• Date: 22 October, 2008
• Venue: 3F, Nihon Ishikaikan (Bunkyoku, Tokyo, Japan)
• Organized by : Japan China Medical Association, The Japan Medical Association (JMA)
• URL: http://www.jpcnma.or.jp/news/20080715.html (In Japanese only)
  
  

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• Date &Venue : September 26, 2008   Yanbian University / September 28, 2008 Peking University
• Organized by : Sekiguchi Global Research Association
• URL: http://www.aisf.or.jp/sgra/active/schedule/post_259.php, http://www.aisf.or.jp/sgrachina/

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71st Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society (METSOC 2008)

• Date: July 28 - August 1, 2008
• Venue: Kunibiki Messe (Matsue-city, Shimane, Japan)
• Organized by: The Meteoritical Society
• URL: http://www.metsoc2008.jp/, http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/metsoc2008/

Workshop on Antarctic Meteorites: Search, Recovery, and Classification

• Date: July 26 -27, 2008
• Venue: Kunibiki Messe (Matsue-city, Shimane, Japan)
• Organized by: The Meteoritical Society
• URL: http://www.metsoc2008.jp/workshop/

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• Date: September 11 - 13, 2008
• Venue: Kyoto Terrsa (Kyoto, Japan)
• Organized by: The Research Association of Micro Chemical Process Technology
• URL: http://www.mcpt.jp/eindex.html
  Note) The Research Association of Micro Chemical Process Technology does not provide help to students with procedures for coming to Japan, such as acquisition of a visa.

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FeedForth (FF) is an international conference organized by Nagoya University graduate students, created to explore opportunities for academic dialogue among researchers operating in diverse fields.

• Date : October 30 - 31, 2008
• Venue: Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
• Organized by: Feedforth Planning Committee, Nagoya University
• URL: http://www.feedforth.org/FeedForth08/FFHome.html

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• Date: November 11 - 14, 2008
• Venue: Tokyo International Exchange Center, Tokyo, Japan
• Organized by: Organization Commitee of International Symposium on GPS/GNSS 2008
• URL: http://gnss2008.jp/

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• Date: November 23-24, 2008
• Venue: Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
• Organized by: The Japan Sociological Society
• URL: http://www.gakkai.ne.jp/jss/index-e.shtml
  
  Fellowship
  * Travel Grant for Non-Japanese Young Scholars from Overseas
  The Japan Sociological Society will offer travel grants to up to 6 young scholars from overseas who plan to present papers at regular sessions. Please refer to the “Call for Papers for Travel Grant” in the following page for details.
  http://www.gakkai.ne.jp/jss/index-e.shtml
  
  

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• Date: July 4 - 6, 2009
• Venue: Nagoya Institute of Technology (Nagoya, Aichi, Japan)
• Sponsered by: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers. Manufacturing Systems Division Scheduling Society of Japan
• URL: http://fujimoto.mech.nitech.ac.jp/iss2009/

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This symposium has already finished.

• Date & Time: May 23, 2008, Friday 13:30 - 17:30
• Venue: Kobe International Conference Center, Kobe, Japan
• Organized by: GLOBE Japan; Ministry of the Environment, Japan; Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES); Japan Water Forum 
• URL: http://www.iges.or.jp/G8/index_e.html

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• Date & Time: 10:30-19:30 October 15, 2008
• Venue: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Sodegaura Center (Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan)
• Organized by: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
• URL: http://www.mitsuichem.com/techno/symposium/lehn/index.htm

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• Date & Time: October 20-24, 2008
• Venue: Pacifico Yokohama (Yokohama, Japan)
• Organized by: World Council of Fisheries Societies (WCFS), The Japanese Society of Fisheries Science (JSFS), Fisheries Research Agency (FRA), Science Council of Japan
• URL: http://www.5thwfc2008.com/

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• Date & Time: January 27(Tue)-30(Fri), 2009
• Venue: Shizukuishi Prince Hotel, Iwate, JAPAN
• Organized by: the Japan Society of Applied Physics
• URL: http://ssns09.surf.nuqe.nagoya-u.ac.jp/index-e.html

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• Date: May 28 - 31, 2008
• Venue: Hotel Nikko Tokyo, JAPAN
• Organized by: Japanese Society of Child Neurology
• URL: http://www.jscn50.umin.ne.jp/en/

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• Date: 27th (Wed) - 29th (Fri) August, 2008
• Venue: Troy Culture Centre, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey
• Organized by: The Association of Japanese Language Teachers in Europe (AJE), Turkiye Japon Dili Egitimcileri Dernegi
• URL: http://www.eaje.eu/

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• Date: September 22 (Mon.) - 26 (Fri.), 2008
• Venue: Tower-Hall Funabori, Tokyo, Japan
• Organized by: International Society of Biometeorology (ISB)
• URL: http://www.icb2008.com/

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• Date : October 1 (Wed) - 3 (Fri), 2008
• Venue: Kyoto Garden Palace, Kyoto, Japan
• Co-sponsored: Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) / International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) / Global water system project (GWSP)
• URL: http://www.chikyu.ac.jp/HC_2008/

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• Date: December 15 - 20, 2010
• Venue: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
• Co-sponsored: American Chemical Society (ACS), Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC), Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ), New Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC), Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), Korean Chemical Society (KCS), Chinese Chemical Society (CCS)
• URL: http://www.pacifichem.org/

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• Date: November 26 (Wed.) - 28 (Fri.), 2008
• Venue: INTEX Osaka, Japan
• Organized by: Osaka International Trade Fair Commission (OITFC), The Japan Society of Industrial Machinery Manufacturers (JSIM), Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE)
• URL: http://www.fair.or.jp/earth/

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• Date: March 10-11, 2008
• Venue: Tsukuba NORIN (Bioscience) Hall, Tsukuba, Japan
• Organized by: National Institute of Crop Science, NARO
• URL: http://nics.naro.affrc.go.jp/proteomics/top_e.html

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• Date: May 30(Fri)-31(Sat), 2008
• Venue: "Kagawa International Conference Hall" in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
• Organized by: Institute of Complex Medical Engineering: ICME
• URL: http://frontier.eng.kagawa-u.ac.jp/SCME2008/top_eng.html

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• Duration: 13 September - 30 November 2008 (79 days)
• Venue: Central and Waterfront Sites in Yokohama ( New Exhibition Hall for the Yokohama Triennale 2008 at the Shinko Pier, Red Brick Warehouse No.1, NYK Waterfront Warehouse "BankART Studio NYK")
• Organized by: The Japan Foundation, City of Yokohama, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Asahi Shimbun, The Organizing Committee for the Yokohama Triennale
• URL: http://www.yokohamatriennale.jp/

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