Call for Papers: 2026 Japan Sakura Season Conferences (Tokyo & Osaka Academic Calendar)

For many academics, Spring 2026 presents the perfect opportunity to combine professional development with a bucket-list travel experience. By selecting a conference in Japan during March or April, you can present your Ei Compendex research paper while witnessing the world-famous Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Season.

However, the "Sakura Season" is the busiest time for tourism in Japan. To secure your visa, funding, and accommodation, you must submit your paper and register early. Below is the curated list of 2026 Sakura Season Conferences with stable indexing records.

1. ACESD 2026 - Environment & Sustainability (Tokyo)

The 11th Asia Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development is a staple event in Tokyo's academic calendar. Scheduled for early April, it usually coincides with the "Full Bloom" (Mankai) in Tokyo.

• Conference: 2026 11th Asia Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development

• Abbreviation: ACESD 2026

• Estimated Date: Early April 2026 (Likely April 3-5)

• Location: Tokyo, Japan

• Focus: Environmental Dynamics, Water Pollution, Meteorology, Ecological Restoration.

• Indexing: Scopus and Ei Compendex (Published by IOP Conference Series: EES).

• Sakura Tip: The venue is often near central Tokyo, making it easy to visit Ueno Park or Chidorigafuchi for evening hanami.

• Official Website: https://www.acesd.org/

2. ICMENS 2026 - Materials & Nano Sci (Osaka/Tokyo)

For researchers in Materials Science, ICMENS is a highly respected venue entering its 10th year. It often rotates between Tokyo and Osaka.

• Conference: 2026 10th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nano Sciences

• Abbreviation: ICMENS 2026

• Estimated Date: March/April 2026

• Location: Osaka or Tokyo, Japan

• Focus: Nanomaterials, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Bio-materials.

• Indexing: Ei Compendex and Scopus (Typically Scientific.Net or Springer).

• Sakura Tip: If held in Osaka, Osaka Castle Park is a must-visit for cherry blossoms.

• Official Website: http://www.icmens.org/

3. ICCAR 2026 - Robotics & Control (Nagoya)

Nagoya is the industrial heart of Japan and a convenient hub between Tokyo and Osaka. ICCAR is a flagship robotics conference sponsored by IEEE, ensuring high-quality publication.

• Conference: 2026 12th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics

• Abbreviation: ICCAR 2026

• Estimated Date: April 20-23, 2026

• Location: Nagoya, Japan

• Focus: Industrial Robotics, Intelligent Control, Human-Machine Interaction.

• Indexing: IEEE Xplore, Ei Compendex, and Scopus.

• Sakura Tip: Nagoya is less crowded than Kyoto. You can enjoy the "Late Blooming" varieties at Nagoya Castle or take a 35-minute Shinkansen to Kyoto.

• Official Website: https://www.iccar.org/


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4. ICMIP 2026 - Multimedia & Image (Sapporo)

If you want to escape the crowds of the main island, Hokkaido (Sapporo) is the best choice. The cherry blossoms here bloom later, usually in late April to early May.

• Conference: 2026 11th International Conference on Multimedia and Image Processing

• Abbreviation: ICMIP 2026

• Estimated Date: April 25-27, 2026

• Location: Sapporo, Japan

• Focus: Image Compression, Multimedia Communication, Video Surveillance.

• Indexing: SPIE Conference Proceedings (Very stable Ei Indexing).

• Sakura Tip: Sapporo in late April is crisp and beautiful. Visit Maruyama Park for the Jingisukan (BBQ) parties under the blossoms.

• Official Website: http://www.icmip.org/