Application

Participation Fee: Free
Format: On-site (in-person)
Registration: No pre-registration required. Please register at reception on the day of the conference.

I. Application Information (Before Acceptance)

1. Abstract Submission Deadline

June 30, 11:59 PM (JST)

2. Conference Format

Format

On-site (in-person)

Availability Requirement

Presenters must be available for the entire two-day duration of the conference.
Requests for specific presentation dates or times cannot be accommodated.

3. Eligibility & Presentation Rules

• A presenter may submit only one paper.
• All submissions must be original work.
• Presentation language: English or Japanese.
• Presentations may be individual or pre-formed panels.
• An individual presentation may include up to 4 presenters.
• A pre-formed panel is limited to 4 presenters (100 minutes total).
• Master’s and undergraduate students will be assigned to student sessions.

4. Research Fields

Please select the most relevant research field to your topic:
A Anthropology / Cultural Studies / History
B Business / Management
C Economics / Finance / Development
D Education / Gender Studies / Sociology
E International Relations / Law / Political Sciences
F Language Education
G Environment / Sustainability / Tourism

5. Abstract Submission Guidelines

Submission Method

Submit your application via the online registration form on this website.

Abstract Requirements

• Submit in the language of presentation.
• Japanese: up to 400 words
• English: 150-200 words (APA style)
• The abstract must include:
  >Purpose of the research >Methodology and results >Conclusion and relevance

6. Important Notes

• Please submit early to avoid network congestion near the deadline.
• The secretariat assumes no responsibility for incomplete registrations due to internet issues.
• No modifications can be made after the submission deadline.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of submitted information.

7. Review & Notification

All submitted abstracts will be screened.

• Acceptance results: July
• Presentation schedule: October

II. Registration & Participation Fee (After Acceptance)

8. Participation Fee

Participation fees apply only to presenters whose abstracts have been accepted.
Non-presenting participants, including session chairs and discussants, will not be charged.

Non-APU general participants: ¥14,000
Non-APU students: ¥7,000
APU faculty members: ¥7,000
APU students: ¥0

• A separate payment processing fee may apply.
• The fee category is determined based on the applicant’s status as of June 30, 2026.
• The participation fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• If multiple presenters submit the same paper, each presenter must pay the participation fee.
• Registration will be confirmed only after payment has been received.

9. Payment

Successful applicants will receive payment instructions together with the acceptance notification.

Only for those whose abstract passed the screening. Audience members who will not be presenting at this conference will not be charged.

Non-APU participants (excluding students): ¥14,000

Non-APU participants (Students) : ¥7,000

APU participants (excluding students): ¥7,000

APU Students: ¥0

• Payment fee is separately required.
• Once paid, the registration fee cannot be refunded for any reason.
• If multiple presenters are presenting the same paper (abstract), all presenters are required to pay the participation fee.
• The fee is decided based on information as of June 30 2025.

Successful applicants will receive information on how to pay the registration fee with their acceptance notice.