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Dear IAP Friends,
It is a great honor and pleasure for us, the Japanese Division of theInternational Academy of Pathology (JDIAP), to propose Fukuoka as a
candidate city for the XXXVI International Congress of theInternational Academy of Pathology (IAP) to be held in 2026.
IAP is the energetic party for reform, improvement and progress inglobalization of pathology, and when I was serving as an Executive Board
Member starting in 2010, it was an honor for me to work together withesteemed colleagues on global issues.
JDIAP and I sincerely sympathize with IAP's vision and goals, and decided to bid for the IAP
International Congress 2026 to promote IAP's activities to people from nearby Asian countries
and from all over the world, which would also lead to expansion of IAP's membership in theregion. JDIAP has experienced a unique history since its establishment in 1961. We believe ourhistory could provide some suggestions to the countries that are in various developing stages.
We are delighted to say that rich resources to hold this huge conference are available in Fukuoka,
which cover every aspect from scientific and educational to experiencing the traditional, high-techand pop culture of Japan, to satisfy all attendees.
Fukuoka is renowned for being safe and clean. With community spirit, citizens take the initiative toclean up their own neighborhoods and cooperate in community recycling efforts. People in Japanare conscious of "Mottainai," a feeling of regret toward wasting anything.
Also lost items are often returned safely and as a general rule, you will be safe walking around in
most districts even at night.
All of the over one thousand pathologists who are members of JDIAP are keen to hostthis congress with heartfelt hospitality "0-MO-TE-NA-SHI," and with our theme for the
Fukuoka Congress, "Love and Peace with Pathology." These thoughts will attract a lot of ourcolleagues worldwide, including young pathologists to whom we intend to offer a reduced
registration fee and travel support to those from developing countries to enable many juniorpathologists to attend, which would in turn benefit IAP both scientifically and financially.
In the program, we will especially focus on the globalization of diagnostic pathology in all fields,
as well as the education of young pathologists.
JDIAP and I sincerely wish that our dearest IAP friends will accept our proposal. We look forward
to having the great opportunity to welcome a large number of attendees to Fukuoka, Japan in
2026.
Warmest regards,���Voshinao Oda, M.D., Ph.D.
Proposed President, IAP2026

President-elect, Japanese Division of IAP
Chairman and Director, Department of Anatomic Pathology
Kyushu University

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FUKUOKA, JAPANDear fellow IAP members,
It is a great honor and pleasure for us, the Japanese Division of theInternational Academy of Pathology (JDIAP), to propose to host theXX.XVI International Congress of the International Academy of
Pathology in Fukuoka, Japan.
We are proud that JDIAP is an active and well-organized division. During its
59-year history, JDIAP has continued to be a leading pathology organizationin Japan. In all times, it has dedicated itself to delivering constant medical education to allpractitioners, promoting translational research, and producing a significant number of competent
pathologists. In that process, JDIAP has also developed close friendships with IAP divisions abroad
as well as pathology communities from all over the world through international meetings. We
have ample experience, resources, commitment and eagerness to host the Fukuoka Congress,
supporting the theme "Love and Peace with Pathology."
Fukuoka, the proposed host city, has many special qualities that we believe will greatly contributeto the success of the IAP Congress. Fukuoka is the largest city of Kyushu, one of the four mainislands of Japan, and known for its abundant culture and history unique to the region. Facing the
Sea of Japan, with its sunny climate and beauty of surrounding nature, it is one of the best-kept­
secret destinations in our country. Regarding access, Fukuoka is well connected internationally.
The city is compact and its public transportation is perfectly efficient. The city center is directly
linked from the Fukuoka international airport via the subway, which is only a ten-minute ride. Our
venue, the Fukuoka International Congress Center (FICC) complex is also planned to be renovatedand expanded in 2021.
For the above reasons, we have every confidence in JDIAP to serve as hosts of a successful
Fukuoka Congress in 2026. We sincerely ask for your endorsement and support for this proposal.
Your support for convening the congress in Fukuoka will strengthen our members' initiatives andefforts, as well as give great opportunities to fellow colleagues in neighboring Asian countries towitness and contribute to this highly esteemed international academy, all of which will steadily
contribute to the IAP's legacy and future endeavors. The XX.XVI International Congress of
the International Academy of Pathology to be held in Fukuoka, Japan, will promise you
educational growth and expansion in all areas of the world. All members of JDIAP are greatly
looking forward to the opportunity to welcome you in Fukuoka in 2026.
Sincerely,

Takako Kiyokawa
Proposed Vice President, IAP2026
Chair, Education Committee, Japanese Division of IAP
Professor, Department of Pathology
The Jikei University School of Medicine

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Dear All IAP Colleagues,
It is a great honor and pleasure for us, the Japanese Division of theInternational Academy of Pathology (JDIAP), to present this proposal toinvite the XXXVI International Congress of the International Academyof Pathology to Japan. We are sincerely hoping to welcome you toFukuoka, Japan in 2026. Our main theme for the Fukuoka Congress 2026 is"Love and Peace with Pathology."
We pathologists strive for "L ove and Peace" for all human beings. We would like to create afantastic International Congress in a style that has never been seen before, and which will lead us
to the world of "Love and Peace with Pathology."」DIAP is an active and vibrant division. Since its establishment in 1961,」DIAP has been making
continued efforts to offer education in surgical pathology for younger pathologists in Japan andmany other countries. During these 59 years, we have also been maintaining a close working
relationship with other divisions of IAP and many local societies around the world. In this sense,
we keenly desire to invite the International Congress of the IAP to Japan in 2026, considering not
only our recent advances but also our breadth of experience gained through all stages overthose 59 years that we hope would be beneficial references for the countries striving at every
stage. JDIAP will be pleased to provide the scientists and practitioners for various topics from thehighest level of science to basic educational lectures in our pathology field.
To enable all participants to appreciate and enjoy our rich culture from traditional to ultra­
modern, we intend to plan enjoyable and unique social activities for both attendees andaccompanying persons.
We are confident that our proposal is fully aligned with the mission of IAP, which is the leadingorganization for pathology in the world. We would be most grateful for your consideration of
our proposal to hold the XXXVI International Congress of the IAP in 2026 in Fukuoka, Japan.
Kind Regards,

Tadashi Yoshino, M.D., Ph.D.
President, Japanese Division of IAP
Professor and Chairman, Department of Pathology
Okayama University

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What is the message that we desire to transmit to our young pathologists, to our next generation?
We would like to say"Love and Peace with Pathology"
This is our principal theme for the Fukuoka Congress.

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.
if you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
if you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
by Mother Teresa

We pathologists aim to treat all human beings with "Love and Peace," without discrimination with regard to race, color,
gender, religion or socioeconomic status. We would like to create a fantastic International Congress in a style that has
never been seen before, and which will lead us to the world of "Love and Peace with Pathology."
On behalf of the Japanese Division of the International Acad emy of Pathology (JDIAP), we are honored to raise ourhand for consid eration for the opportunity to host the XXXVI International Congress of the International Acad emyof Pathology in Fukuoka, Japan. We look forward to d emonstrating that our JDIAP, in cooperation with theJapanese Society of Pathology and Fukuoka City, have the most attractive stage to host an outstanding Congress in
2026.
Japan has experienced large-scale disasters, including the2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, and the2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes, and received a lot of
support from all over the world. We Japanese sincerely
appreciate the great kindness and heartfelt "love andpeace."

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overseas, we would like to host the IAP Congress
2026 and welcome guests from all over the world toextend our gratitude and show our accomplishments in
the recovery.

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Fukuoka is ready to welcome IAP
Following the immense successes of the IAP
International

Congressesincitiesworldwide,

Fukuoka, Japan would be an excellent choice city forthe next Congress. Fukuoka, the capital of theprefecture with a population of 1.5 million, is thelargest city in Kyushu and offers rich traditions and ahistory of 2,000 years as an international gateway to
the world with great hospitality.
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Tokyo

hotelsguarantee you a comfortable stay. Experiencing
delicious regional cuisine, excursions to historicalkyushuIsites, festivals or unique seasonal events such as
Hakata Dontaku or the 770-year-old Hakata Gian
Yamakasa, to name a few, will allow you to create
your own beautiful memories to take home.
Hakata Dontaku Port Festival

Kyushu University with Many Contributions to Medical Science
In terms of medical science, Kyushu University is one of the majororganizations that promote the highest levels of research in the fieldof medicine. Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, who discovered Hashimoto's
disease (chronic thyroiditis), Dr. Masahiro Kikuchi, the discoverer ofKikuchi's disease (histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis), Dr. Sunao
Tahara, who discovered the Tahara node (atrioventricular node: AVnode), and others did their research at this university. From Professor
Munetomo Enjoji through to the present head of the department,
Professor Yoshinao Oda, the Pathology Department has been focusing
on research of the molecular pathology of soft tissue sarcoma.

cDNA microarray in Myxoid/Round Cell.. . . .

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FUKUOKA, JAPANJapanese Division

The Japanese Division of the International Academy of
Pathology (JDIAP) was established in 1961, comprised of 40
Japanese pathologists, to contribute to the operations of theInternational Academy of Pathology (!AP) and to promote theobjectives of the !AP in Japan. The JDIAP has flourished undera succession of committed Presidents, officers and a growing
membership. The membership of the JDIAP is now over nine
hundred.
The JDIAP has had the honor of having its Past Presidents, Dr.
S. U shigome as International President (2003-2004, Brisbane),Dr. R. Y. Osamura (2018-) as International President-elect,President John F. Kennedy and Professor Tomizo Yoshida,in the White House in 1959

and Dr. 0. Matsubara (2014- ) as Vice President of the !AP.
In 2000, the JDIAP hosted the International Congress of the !AP in Nagoya. The JDIAP also has held regular Conjoint
Slide Conferences with the Korean Division and Taiwan Division.

Activities:
1. Slide seminars and symposia
2. Publications: News Bulletins, published quarterly
Newsletter, published monthly
3. International cooperation with the IAP and other Divisions
4. Activities oriented to the objectives

Divisional Members: 1043
Regular Member:
Senior Member:
Junior Member:
Honorary Member:
Sustaining Member:

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The Japanese Division marked its golden anniversary in November 2011. The delegates from the !AP Divisions of Korea,
Taiwan, Australasia, Thailand, Germany and other countries, and Professor Steven G. Silverberg, Honorary Member of
JDIAP, kindly joined us to celebrate our golden jubilee.
The JDIAP has been growing every year. This is evidenced by the continuous increase in membership, which has today
reached over 1,000 members. We hold a yearly educational seminar in fall, which contributes to educating
younger pathologists in surgical pathology.
The Japanese Division offers its strong commitment to the IAP's vision throughout the whole world and a longstanding
and reliable partnership in the Asia-Pacific region.

Many delegates from the divisions of Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Thai, German, Italy and USA joined the 50th Anniversary of JDIAP in 2011

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Reliable and Friendly Division
Our Division has hosted very successful International
Congresses of the IAP twice, one in Kyoto in 1966
and the other in Nagoya in 2000.
Many members of our Division have contributed asorganizer, conveners and speakers at many meetings,
such as the International Congress of !AP, the Annual
Meeting of United States and Canadian Academy of
Pathology (USCAP), the Asia-Pacific !AP Congress (APIAP),
the Asia-Pacific Society for Molecular Immunohistology(APSMI), the Asia-Australasia Pulmonary Pathology Society(AAPPS) and other societies.
Our Division has continued to hold the Conjoint Slide
Conferences with the Korean Division for 28 years andwith the Taiwan Division for 10 years, respectively.

XXIII International Congress of the IAP, Nagoya, Oct. 2000

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Local Organizing Committee

Officers and Councilors of JD/AP and Local Organizing Committee
Officers of the JDIAP sincerely hope to hold the XX.XVI International Congress of the !AP 2026 i n
Fukuoka, and will be committed to the success of the congress.
The Local Organi zi ng Commi ttee (LOC) i s experi enced and well organi zed. The LOC i ncludes past andpresent Presidents of the Japanese Division of !AP, past and present Vice Presi dents (Asi a) of !AP, and pastand current Counci lor offi cers, along wi th current counci lor members of the Japanese Soci ety of
Pathology.

Robert Y. Osamura

President-elect, IAP
Past President, JDIAP
Past President, JSP

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Vice President (Asia), IAP
Past President, JDIAP
Past Director, JSP

Tadashi Yoshino
President, JDIAP
Auditor, JSP
Okayama University

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Ryohei Katoh
Past President, JDIAP
Ito Hospital

Takuya Moriya
Chair, Public Relations Committee,
JDIAP Kawasaki Medical University

Hironori Haga
Councilor, JDIAP
Kyoto University

Yoji Nagashima
Councilor, JDIAPTokyo Women's Medical University

Toyonori Tsuzuki
Secretary-Treasurer, JDIAP
Aichi Medical University

Toshitaka Nagao
Chair, Young Investigator Award
Nomination Committee, JDIAPTokyo Medical University

Naoya Nakamura
Councilor, JDIAP
Takai University

Mako Otani
Tokyo Office, JDIAP

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Akinori Iwashita
Chair, Finance Committee,
JDIAP Fukuoka University

Masanori Hisaoka
Councilor, JDIAP
University of Occupational andEnvironmental Health

Ryoji Kushima
Councilor, JDIAP
Shiga University of Medical Sience

Tomoko Suzuki
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FUKUOKA, JAPANProposed Dates and Venues.. ·October 10-15, 2026
Fukuoka International Congress Center (FICCJ
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall

October is one of the best season to visit Japan. The weather is comfortably mild and the clear autumn air
highlights the beauty of the surrounding natural environment.

Scientific Program and Educational Program
The scientific program will include various pathological overviews, state of the art lectures, debates on a wide range ofcontroversial issues, workshops, interactive education sessions, plenary lectures, symposia, slide seminars, long andshort courses, oral/poster presentation sessions for abstract and challenging cases, and educational committee (!APcentral) programs. The Congress aims to provide expert insight into recent advances in surgical and human pathology,
and the global standard of pathological diagnosis. We are committed to putting our best efforts into this endeavor, toprovide a stimulating and memorable scientific and educational program. We sincerely hope that the blend of pleasantweather, warm hospitality and revitalizing social evenings will make the scientific environment richer. We are confident
that all participants will benefit from the high quality scientific and educational programs. The program will include 24
different core fields as follows:

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Breast Pathology

Molecular Pathology

Cardiovascular Pathology

Nephropathology

Cytopathology

Neuropathology

Dermatopathology

Ophthalmic Pathology

Digestive Diseases Pathology

Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology

Electron Microscopy

Pathology in favor of Developing Countries

Endocrine Pathology

Pulmonary Pathology

Gynecological Pathology

Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology

Haematopathology

Telepathology and IT in Pathology

Head and Neck Pathology

Thymic and Mediastinal Pathology

History of Pathology

Uropathology

Infectious Diseases

Digital Pathology and AI

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Educational Session

8:00
Hot Topics in Diagnostic Pathology
9:00
Breast Pathology
CardiovascularPathology
History of
Pathology

12:00

Digestive Diseases
Pathology
Nephropathology
Uropathology
Electron Microscopy

Pathology in Favor
of Developing
Countries

Digital Pathology
and AI

Educational
Program for Young
Pathologists*

Educational
Program for Young
Pathologists*

Registration

Lung Pathology

Haematopathology

Cytopathology

Dermatopathology

Endocrine
Pathology

Paediatric &Perinatal Pathology

Head & Neck
Pathology

Soft Tissue & Bone
Pathology

Thymic &Mediastinal
Pathology

Tele pathology

Molecular
Pathology
Ophthalmic
Pathology
Gynecological
Pathology
Educational
Program for Young
Pathologists*

Educational
Program for Young
Pathologists*

Educational
Program for Young
Pathologists*

Keynote Lecture

13:00

Luncheon

14:00
Breast Pathology
Neuropathology
CardiovascularPathology

Digestive Diseases
Pathology
Nephropathology
Uropathology

Lung Pathology

Haematopathology

Dermatopathology

Endocrine
Pathology

Gynecological
Pathology

Closing Ceremony

Infectious Diseases

16:00
Poster Session

17:00
Neuropathology
Breast Pathology

19:00

Molecular
Pathology

Digestive Diseases
Pathology
Uropathology

Lung Pathology

Haematopathology

Molecular
Pathology

Infectious Diseases

Cytopathology

Digital Pathology
and AI

Special Evening Lecture

Opening Ceremony
20:00 and Reception
Cultural Program

Congress Dinner

For Young Pathologists
Special Registration Rate and Bursaries
We will encourage as many young pathologists as possible to attend the Congress and intend to study the
introduction of a less expensive junior pathologists' registration fee. Additionally, we will provide Bursaries forpartial travel expense for young pathologists of developing countries, in line with the Education Committee of the
IAP's central guidelines.

* Educational Program for Young Pathologists
Numerous educational programs geared especially for young pathologists are being designed, to inspire active andcreative discussions of ideals or suggestions to shape the future direction of the field and the Congress.

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FUKUOKA, JAPANPotential Private Sector Support
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These organizations have granted their cooperation in support of IAP2026 in Fukuoka.

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FUKUOKA, JAPANFukuoka Convention Zone

Fukuoka is a city where visitors from all over the world come and exchange information, debate issues andexperience culture in the MICE venues. Fittingly, its "convention zone" offers 4 facilities, soon to be 5 in
2021, when the new exhibit hall will be completed, facing Hakata Bay. A compact, yet extensive
multipurpose facilities area - combining these facilities gives you the freedom and options to achieve yourdesired purposes and requirements, whether large or intimate. Fukuoka is proud of the "convention zone"
and the facilities will ensure a well-organized IAP Congress.

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Fukuoka Kokusai Center

Fukuoka Sun alace
Hotel & Hall

- Opening Ceremony- Reception

Fukuoka International
Congress Center- Registration- Breakout 1-9

New Exhibit Hall

- Exhibition & Posters- Food & Beverage

Proposed Venues: Fukuoka International Congress Center (FICC)
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
FICC and Sunpalace are adjacent to each other and connected by a skywalk.
For exhibits, the new exhibit hall is scheduled to open in 2021.

Fukuoka International Congress Center (FICC)
Fukuoka International Congress Center (FICC) is equipped with sliding walls toadjust to the style and scale of each convention, as well as an organizer's office.
Simultaneous interpreter booths and audio/visual equipment are also available
to respond to the high demands in this information age, making it a state-of­
the-art facility in a waterfront location.

Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall has the dual functionality of a hall and hotel.
The hall, which is the main area, is known for having one of the greatest natural
acoustic environments in Japan, which is why so many events such as concerts,
operas, ballets, and plays are held here. It is also frequently used as aconvention hall for international academic conventions and meetings.

New Exhibit Hall
To offer better and more efficient operations of MICE programs, Fukuoka City'splan to build the second exhibit hall is already in progress. The new hall, when
it is completed in the spring of 2021, will feature exhibit space of 5,000 m2 andtwo 500 m2 meeting rooms.

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FUKUOKA, JAPANFloor Plan
Opening ceremony

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Main Hall, Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall

Council Meeting

Banquet room, Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
1F Entrance hall, FICC

Registration area

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Venue Options for Social Events■

Opening Ceremony and Reception
Fukuoka Sunpalace

Following the Opening Ceremony in the Main Hall of Sunpalace, the Reception will be held in the Lobby and the Party
Room, the same level as the Main Hall. Fukuoka Sunplalace has hosted numerous distinctive international ceremonies.

Main Hall■

2F Party room & Lobby

Congress Dinner
The Hotel Luigans Spa & Resort

The Hotel Luigans Spa & Resort is a resort facility located in the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, only 15 minutes awayfrom the convention area by ferry. Utilizing the resort's expansive grounds, the delegates will enjoy a garden party withstunning views of Fukuoka's nightscape. Fireworks would give the delegates a memory they'll never forget.

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Other Venue Options
The following are options for other social functions.

Private Shopping Arcade Party

Kawabata shopping arcade is a 400-meter long avenue ofshops. There are many stores here selling traditional
crafts and Japanese-style confectionaries, as well as
various types of eateries. Delegates can enjoy a street
party using the shopping street as a venue, with food anddrink provided by stores along the arcade andperformances through which delegates can experience
the Japanese traditional arts.

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Cruise DinnerHakata Bay Cruise "Mariera"
Conveniently departing from the wharf next to theconference venue, this dinner cruise will give you
spectacular night views of Hakata while enjoying French
cuisine.
River Cruise "Yakatabune"
More intimate dinner cruise on Nakagawa River will not
only give you great night views of the center city but also
an unique experience of an old-fashioned Japanesedinner cruise.

■"Yakatabune""Mariera""Sankoen" Japanese Restaurant

Opened in 1926, Sankoen is a long-established Japaneserestaurant with a history of hosting VI P's over the generations
on special occasions with authentic Kaiseki course meals using
carefully selected ingredients that can only be found in Hakata.
Enhancing the dinner experience can be the eye-beholding
performance by Geigi (geisha) of Hakata Kenban taking you
back to bygone days of Japan and its parties.

Entertainment
A wide variety of entertainment, featuring either Japanese cultural performers or more international genres
can be booked to enliven any kind of hospitality gathering or ceremonial occasion.

Japanese "Taiko" Drum

Kagami Biraki

Traditional breaking open of a sake cask

ShamisenThree-stringed traditional Japanesemusical instrument

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FUKUOKA, JAPANCultural Program
While attending the conference, special programs will be offered for delegates toexperience Japanese culture. At Sunpalace, in a traditional Japanese style room, learn
how to get dressed in kimono or arrange flowers (ikebana) designed for beginners.
Kabuki performance or Zen meditation are available at nearby locations, within 5-10
minutes' ride from the venue.

Dress in Kimono- Traditional Japanese attire

Try on a real, traditional kimono. The kimono is an internationallyrecognized symbol of Japan with a distinctive T-shape, wide sleeves,and a sash called an obi that secures the gown around the body.
Kimono are traditionally made of silk fabric that has been dyed or
woven from different color threads, in any color you could imagine.
They often feature designs using motifs from nature, history,
traditional games or artistic pursuits. The finest kimono have
handpainted designs and embroidery.

Experience lkebana- Japanese art of flower arrangement
Try your hand at the art of kado, "the way of flowers," which
originated from early Buddhist floral offerings in the sixth century.
While being uniquely creative, the Japanese art of flower
arrangement observes three important elements to be expressed; ofheaven, of earth and of mankind in a balanced composition. It is far
more philosophical than merely placing flowers in a vase as ikebanais considered a true art form that embodies beauty and healing;
power of nature and frail humanity.

Traditional Performing Art "Kabukr'
at Hakataza Theater
The best known Kabuki theater in the Kyushu region is very
popular and its calendar is filled with multi-genre performers andplays every month. If there should be a Kabuki performance during
IAP, we will definitely include this in our Cultural Program.
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Experience the Spirit of Zen
through Meditation

Zen meditation experience, through which you will truly see yourself,is held at a Zen temple. A Zen monk will guide you step by step on
Zen meditation and prepare you to meditate. Leave your busy day
behind when entering the temple of tranquility that helps you to becalm and relaxed, leading to a total state of focus.

Zen temple

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Major Conventions Held in Fukuoka Convention Zone--

Invitation..

Fukuoka Convention Zone has a great deal of experience in hosting large conferences such as thefollowing:
Meeting / Convention / Event

2018

May

The 16th ITS Asia Pacific Forum FUKUOKA 2018

2017

Nov.

Japan Digestive Disease Week (JDDW)

20,0002016

Jun.

99th Lions Club International Convention

38,0002015

Feb.

Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies (APRICOT 2015)

1,000

2014

Jul.

Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery International Congress and Exhibition (CARS 2014)

1,000

2013

Apr.

The 113th Annual Congress of the Japan Surgical Society

13,0002012

Nov.

51st Orient and SouthEast Asian Lions (OSEAL) FORUM in FUKUOKA

17,4002012

Oct.

The 32 nd Congress of the Societe Internationale d'Urologie (SIU)

3,200

2012

Mar.

The 76th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society

18,0002011

Nov.

Japan Digestive Disease Week (JDDW)

20,0002010

Jul.

Joint Meeting of International Association of Pancreatology and the Japan Pancreas Society

1,000

2010

Jun.

The 13th Asian Australasian Congress of Anaesthesiologists (AACA)

6,200

2009

May

The 82 nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association

7,000

2009

Apr.

The 109th Annual Congress of the Japan Surgical Society

13,0002008

Apr.

The 72 nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society

16,0002006

Dec.

The 10th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Disease

3,000

2006

Oct.

The 20th International Political Science Association World Congress Fukuoka

2,000

2006

Apr.

The 94th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Urological Association

8,000

3,000

FINA World Aquatics Championships will be held in Fukuoka in 2021. Most of the competitions will be held at
the Marine Messe which is located next to FICC.

The 113th Annual Congress of the Japan Surgical Society

Joint Meeting of International Association of Pancreatology
and the Japan Pancreas Society

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FUKUOKA, JAPANQuality of Experience
Traditional Japanese hospitality is rooted in the culture of courtesy and consideration for others, especiallytowards visitors. Hospitality remains a key part of Japanese culture today, and certainly applies to the meetingsand events industry. We constantly receive fantastic feedback from conference organizers and delegates for ourhigh quality of service which they experience during their time in Japan. In fact, satisfaction surveys of visitors toJapan show that 92.8% of respondents are either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their trip, and a massive

93.9% want to visit again. (2017 Japanese Tourism Agency Consumption Trend Survey)

Satisfaction with your visit to Japan

Would you like to come to Japan again?

2017 JTA Consumption Trend Survey

Affordability
Prices in Japan can be classed as reasonable in comparison to

(USDJ

6.76

Switzerland

other industrialized nations and global cities. According to2

Norway6.24"Global Prices for a Big Mac," a study by The Economist in

3

Sweden6.12

4

Finland5

United States

18

Australia

21

Britain

22

Singapore

4.39

23

Chile

4.29

South Korea

4.12

2018, Japan ranks 36th in the world, way below many of theEuropean and North American countries, and even below
Asia-Pacific countries such as Australia, Singapore or South
Korea. (See chart)
Visitors from overseas are now also benefiting from theincreasing number of tax-free goods. Since October 1, 2014,
more products have been added to the tax-free scheme suchas sweets, snacks and cosmetics at participating stores. In
addition, tipping is not practiced in Japan.

4.71

m Japan24

The Economist, January 2018

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Cool Japan - Fusion with Tradition
One of Japan's unique charms is its dynamic blend of old andnew. Travelers from abroad can experience ancient temples,
gardens and cultural traditions at the same time as enjoying•

some of the world's most futuristic and technologicallyadvanced cities.
Japan values its cultivated traditions and practices as much as
it values keeping in touch with the future. Japanese artisans
are dedicated to preserving traditional skills. Some maintaintraditional

practices,while

others,likethesamuraiswordsmiths that now make world renowned kitchen knives,
have adapted their skills to modern life.

Overseas-tourist-friendly
It is certain that the year 2026 will be the perfect timing to welcome overseas !AP delegates to Japan. The Tokyo

Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021 will make Japan an even more visitor-friendly and fascinating country
for people from all over the world. The Japanese government has laid out ambitious plans to turn Japan into oneof the top global tourist destinations in time for 2021. There have been ongoing efforts to create a morefriendly environment for overseas visitors, such as relaxing visa requirements, creating easy-to-understandroad signs, maps symbols and multilingual-signage, and increasing the availability of Muslim-friendly services
and facilities, etc. In addition, the World Aquatics Championships will be held in Fukuoka in 2021. It will be thesecond time for Fukuoka to host this event, 20 years after the 2001 World Aquatics Championships.

Cleanliness and Safety
Japanese cities are renowned for being safe and clean. The community spirit encourages people to clean up
their own neighborhoods and cooperate in community recycling efforts. Also, after outings at parks, sightseeing
spots and beaches, everyone tries to be conscious of responsibly disposing of their own garbage.
Lost items are often returned safely and as a general rule, you will be safe walking around in most districts evenat night. The surprising total amount of 34.1 million USD (1USD=100.47JPY) in cash was returned to the Lost &Found desks in Tokyo in 2015. Part of the reason for the safeness is the network of more than 6,600 KOBAN(police b oxes) scattered around the nation. According to the level of peacefulness calculated b y Global Peace

Index 2018, Japan has been ranked 6th in the societal safety and security domain.
TABLEC.2

Societal safety and security domain, most peaceful to least

GLOBALPEACE
INDEX

COUNTRY

SCORE

Iceland

1.168

Norway1.254

Denmark

1.289

Singapore

MtASURlNGPUM:t
IN A COMPUX WORLD............ ...................................................................................................

1.296

New Zealand

1.312

Japan

1.318

Switzerland

1.348

Sweden1.367............ ...................................................................................................

Global Peace Index 2018,
Institute for Economics & Peace

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Number of flights
to Fukuoka

17

/day

66

/day

248

/week

116

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Domestic Hub Airport Fukuoka

eSapporo

One of the busiest domestic airports, Fukuoka(FUK) connects 26 Japanese airports with direct

Hakodate

services. 132 daily flights operate to/from Haneda
and Narita Airports, serving Tokyo.
Iwate Hanamaki---

Domestic Flight---ShinkansensaKumamoto Kochi• Mlya2a 1

Kagoshima

Shinkansen
On-time Performance with Convenience• Y'akushima

Amamioshlma

Fukuoka's land connection with major Japanese tourist cities
famous for UNESCO World
Hiroshima,••Okinawa

KumamotoorHeritage Sites,

Kagoshimaissuch asShinkansen (bullet train) .

lshigaki (Seasonal Flights)

Access to Fukuoka
International Flights
City

Travel Time*per w e e k
Number of

Major Domestic Flights
City

Trips*

Travel Ti me*per day
Number of
Trips*

l h 20m

121

Haneda (Tokyo)

l h 30m

54

Busan

55m

63

Narita (Chiba)l h 45m

12Daegu

l h 05m

14

Kansai lnt'I (Osaka)l h 10m

5

Shanghail h 40m

21

ltami (Osaka)l h lSm10

Wuhan (via Shanghai) 4h 30m (lh 40m)

7

Chubu Centrair lnt'I (Aichi)l h lSm

11

Beijing (via Dalian)

4h 25m (2h 00m)

7

Komaki (Aichi)

l h 20m

5

Beijing (via Qingdao)

5lncheon (Seoul)

4h 25m (2h 20m)

7

New Chitose (Sapporo)

2h 20mTaipei2h40m

38Sendai (Miyagi)l h 4Sm

7

Kaohsiung

3h 00m10

Naha (Okinawa)l h 4Sm

20

Hong Kong

3h55m

32

Macau

3h SSm3

Shinkansen (250/day)

Manila3h 3Sm10

City

Travel Time*per day
Number of
Trips*

Bangkok

Sh SSm

7

Tokyo

ShlOm

32

Hanoi

4h SSm4

Nagoya3h 2Sm34

Ho Chi Minh

Sh 2Sm3

Kyoto

2h 4Sm34

Singapore

6h 3Sm7

Shin-Osaka

2h 30m69

Guam

3h 45m7

Hiroshimal h osm81

Honolulu

7h S0ms

HelsinkilOh 30m

3

Kyoto,

incredibly easy

Central Station "JR Hakata Station"byNishikoen

Nishi Park

MomochiThis is one of the major cities in the world with the best access from theairport to the city center. It takes only 5 minutes by metro from Fukuoka
Airport to the city's central station, JR Hakata Station, while it takes 10
minutes to Tenjin, the city center. The airport, conference facilities,
hotels and the downtown area are all located within a 2.5 radius.

FukuokaYahuoku! Dome
Fukuoka
Tower

Hawkstown

Ohori Park
Tojinmachi

seaside resort and the latest shopping facilities are also concentrated in
the downtown area, making Fukuoka a delightfully compact yet

Ruins of
Fukuoka
CatsleOhori Park
Fukuoka City
Art Museum

NishijinNHK

Ropponmatsu

Here are a few examples.

Fukuoka City
ScienceMuseum

VIP ClassA c ommercial c omplex directly
connected to the passenger terminal

Business ClassA sophisticated multi-functional complex
for shopping, dining and culture, adjacentto the Hotel Okura and directly accessible
from Nakasu Kawabata Station.

The first art museum in the worldthat systematically collects anddisplays the modern art of Asia.

Price: A room per night on weekdays, as of July 2018

Hakozaki
StationYusu
StationHigashihama
Hakozaki
ShrineMaidashi
Kyudai
Byoin-maeMarine Messe
Fukuoka

Yoshizuka
StationNew
Exhibit Hall

Higashi Park

ChikkoFukuoka
Kokusai Center
BaysideFukuoka
Place
Sunpalace
HakataGofukumachi

Chiyo
Kenchoguchi
Chiyo

Tenjinkita

Kukodori

Gofukumachi
Domestic
Terminal
NakasuKawabata

Gion

Hakataekihigashi

EnokidaTenjinHigashi-Hie
TenjinMinamiAkasaka

HeiwadaiAthletics StadiumInternational
Terminal

d
eab
at
W

Maizuru Parki
or

Hanmichibashi

YakuinOdori

YakuinWatanabedori

GokokuShrineSakurazaka

Fukuoka City Zoologicaland Botanical Gardens

Hirao

VIP Class HotelBusiness Class Hotel

The best known Kabuki theater inthe Kyushu region that also hosts
multi-genre performers and plays.

Replicas of Meiji/Taisho era (1880sthrough 1920s) merchant row
hous es show the daily life andculture of Fukuoka City.

Shopping street where old fashioned
Japanese shops remain, stretchingfrom Nakasu-Kawabata Station to
Kushida Shrine.

Called a "city within the city," thislarge shopping and entertainment
complex includes almost anythingimaginable, including 2 hotels.

757AD, the tutelary Shinto shrine is afamous power spot and Hakata Gion

Though it is best known for a 30-ton
Buddha, the temple was founded byhistory of Japan.

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Wide Selection of Accommodation
Fukuoka offers a wide range of accommodation with over 150 hotels. The city's total of over
24,000 rooms can meet the various needs of delegates, from five-star to budget hotels.

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka(A,B) / Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk(C,D) / Hotel Nikko Fukuoka(E,F,G) / Hotel Okura Fukuoka(H)Upcoming soon to Fukuoka,
The Ritz Carlton"The Ritz-Carlton," Marriott's top class hotel will open its
doors in 2022!
It was recently announced that the hotel will be built in
the center of Tenjin. The hotel will feature 147 rooms, allover 50 m' on 24 floors, with a lounge bar on the 18th
floor and shops on the street level.
Hotel image courtesy of Fukuoka City

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KyushuFamous Ceramic Ware - Saga
The names Arita and lmari,t o w n s in S a g a , a r e
synonymous with gorgeous
porcelain. Having a long
history and known to haveinfluenced the outside world
with its beauty, the towns holdgrand porcelain fairs annually.

Peace City - Nagasaki
Commemorating the atomic
bombing of the city on August
9, 1945, the park north of the
hypocenter calls for world
peace and is also home toassociated museums.

Magnificient Nature of Kyushu - Kumamoto
Mt. Asa, a National Park, isJapan's largest active valcano,with a caldera ranking among
the world's largest. Everyseason offers beautifuls c e n e r y and a t r a n q u i lenvironment for visitors.

Beppu Hot Springs - Oita
The city is blessed with as
many as 8 hot springs making
the city literally one of the"hottest" resort spots. Situatedon hilly slopes overlooking thesea, Beppu is worth a trip.

Kyushu��
Local Train
�Kumamoto II

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FUKUOKA, JAPANJDIAP is confident to organize a financially sound and successful IAP International Congress in 2026, withstrong participation from the regional and global pathology communities as well as significant industry andgovernment support.
Note: $1= ¥110.46

Revenue
Unit priceI.

Quantity

Fees (JPY)

Registration (2,500 participants expected)
IAP/JSP Member

Non-Member

Resident

Accompanying Person(of an IAP/JSP Member)

Accompanying Person

Early Registration

50,000X

1,500

75,000,000

Regular Registration

65,000X

300

19,500,000

On-site75,000X

100

7,500,000

Early Registration

70,000X

200

14,000,000

Regular Registration

85,000X

50

4,250,000

On-site95,000X

50

4,750,000

Early Registration

24,000X

210

5,040,000

Regular Registration

30,000X

60

1,800,000

On-site40,000X

10400,000

Early Registration

7,000

X

10

70,000Regular Registration

7,000

X

10

70,000On-site

7,000

X

0

0

Early Registration

7,000

X

0

0

7,000

X

0

0

On-site

7,000

X

0

0

Member

5,000

X

300

1,500,000

Non-Member

10,000X

50

500,000(of an IAP/JSP Non-Member) Regular Registration

Congress Dinner

TOTAL Registration Revenue (JPY)TOTAL Registration Revenue (USD)

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Quantity

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Fees (JPY)

II. Sponsorship
Sponsorship

Platinum Sponsor

8,000,000

X

0 companies

0Gold Sponsor

6,000,000

X

0 companies

0

TOTAL Sponsorship Revenue (JPY)0

TOTAL Sponsorship Revenue (USD)0

Ⅲ. Sponsored (Slide) seminar
Sponsored (Slide) seminar

Luncheon seminar

1,100,000X

20 seminars

22,000,000

TOTAL Sponsored (Slide) seminar Revenue (JPY)22,000,000

TOTAL Sponsored (Slide) seminar Revenue (USD)

199,167

IV. Exhibition
Type A (Booth space)

220,000X

30 booths

6,600,000

Type B (Package booth)

275,000

X

40 booths

11,000,000

TOTAL Exhibition Revenue (JPY)17,600,000

TOTAL Exhibition Revenue (USD)

159,334

V. Advertising in Program Book
Back cover one page (color)

275,000

X

1

275,000

Black and white one page

132,000

X

2

264,000

Black and white one-half page

88,000X

6

528,000

TOTAL Advertising in Program Book Revenue (JPY)

1,067,000

TOTAL Advertising in Program Book Revenue (USD)

9,660

VI. Donation and Subsidies
The Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Associations of Japan

4,000,000

Fukuoka Convention Bureau

4,000,000

TOTAL Donation and Subsidies Revenue (JPY)8,000,000

TOTAL Donation and Subsidies Revenue (USD)

72,424TOTAL Revenue (JPY)TOTAL Revenue (USD)¥183,047,000$1,657,134

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Note: $1= ¥110.46

ExpensesFees (JPY)I.

Pre-conference Preparation

1) Local coordination including manpower
2) Abstract management
3) Pre-Registration handling
4) Printing5) Congress kits, name badges, certificates6) Advertising
7) Committee meeting and Promotion8) Site visit
9) Miscellaneous services

Note: Mailing expenditures are included in above items.

5,400,000
2,254,000
9,514,000
8,395,000
6,325,000
2,500,000
8,160,000
2,926,000
2,200,000

TOTAL Pre-conference Preparation Expenses (JPY)

47,674,000

TOTAL Pre-conference Preparation Expenses (USD)

431,595

II. On-site Operation

1) Conference venues rental cost
2) Facilities equipment
3) Audio-visual equipment
4) Signs and Decoration
5) Poster Exhibits6) Exhibition
7) On-site personnel
8) Operation expenses

9) Travel/Accommodation for selected council executives10) Travel/Accommodation/Honorarium for invited speakers11) Social Events
12) Coffee breaks
13) Tours for accompanying persons

18,153,000
4,415,000
10,350,000
4,662,000
1,830,000
5,205,000
8,299,500
7,268,000
6,000,000
24,690,000
20,775,000
1,500,000
500,000

TOTAL On-site Operation Expenses (JPY)113,647,500

TOTAL On-site Operation Expenses (USD)

1,028,857

Ⅲ . Follow up costs
Follow up costs
TOTAL Follow up costs (JPY)TOTAL Follow up costs (USD)

IV. Management fee
Management fee

1,660,000
1,660,000
15,0284,408,000

TOTAL Management fee (JPY)

4,408,000

TOTAL Management fee (USD)

39,906

V. Capitation fee: 5.5% of registration income
5.5% of registration income

7,390,900

TOTAL 5.5% of registration income (JPY)

7,390,900

TOTAL 5.5% of registration income (USD)

66,910Available Balance (JPY)

8,266,600

Available Balance (USD)

74,838TOTAL Expenses (JPY)TOTAL Expenses (USD)¥183,047,000$1,657,134
Including 10% consumption tax

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XXXVI International Congress of
the International Academy of Pathology

FUKUOKA, JAPANThe Japanese Division o f IAP
Tokyo Office

Nagoya OfficeE-mail: tokyo.office@iapjapan.org

Email: nagoya.office@iapjapan.org