The 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Food Microbiology【Tokyo】
The 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Food Microbiology will take place September 30–October 1, 2027, at Tower Hall Funabori in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. Organized by the Japanese Society of Food Microbiology (JSFM), the meeting will be chaired by Dr. Tetsuya Mori of Tokyo Kenbikyo-in. Relevant scientific fields include food microbiology, detection and control of foodborne pathogens, food hygiene, microbial testing, fermentation, beneficial microorganisms and quality control. The preliminary program includes special lectures, award lectures, symposia, luncheon seminars, oral and poster presentations, and a scientific networking event.
Meeting Theme and Objectives
The Japanese Society of Food Microbiology advances scientific research and promotes the sharing of findings to improve food safety and functionality. Established in 1980 as the Research Group of Food Microorganism, it adopted its current name in 1990.
The annual meeting provides a forum for exchanging scientific knowledge on food-associated microorganisms, prevention of foodborne illness and microbial contamination, development of testing methods, hygiene management in food production, fermented foods and beneficial microorganisms. Relevant participants include researchers and technical professionals from universities, public research institutions, government agencies, food manufacturers and testing laboratories.
As of November 13, 2026, the official theme and meeting chair’s message for the 48th annual meeting have not been confirmed.
Official information: Japanese Society of Food Microbiology (English)
48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Food Microbiology: Event Information
- Official Japanese Name: 第48回日本食品微生物学会学術総会
- English Name: The 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Food Microbiology (English rendering based on the society’s official English name).
- Dates: September 30–October 1, 2027 (Thursday–Friday).
- Venue: Tower Hall Funabori.
- Address: 4-1-1 Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 134-0091, Japan.
- Organizer: Japanese Society of Food Microbiology (JSFM).
- Meeting Format: A physical venue has been announced. Online streaming and hybrid participation arrangements have not been confirmed.
- Participation: Open to both members and nonmembers.
Official information: 48th JSFM Annual Meeting Announcement (Japanese)
Meeting Organization
Meeting Chair: Dr. Tetsuya Mori (Tokyo Kenbikyo-in)
The official JSFM meeting announcement identifies the meeting chair and the contact details of the organizing committee secretariat.
- Meeting Secretariat: Organizing Committee Secretariat of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Food Microbiology.
- Contact Persons: Yuki Kamata (鎌田 有希) and Yoichi Baba (馬場 洋一).
- Email: jsfm48-2027@kenko-kenbi.or.jp
- Inquiries: Please contact the meeting secretariat by email.
Official information: Meeting Secretariat and Contact Information (Japanese)
Key Research Areas and Highlights
The following are representative research areas in food microbiology and related JSFM scientific activities. They do not constitute a confirmed list of sessions at the 48th annual meeting.
- Foodborne Illness and Infections: Research on foodborne pathogens, including Salmonella, enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli, Campylobacter and Listeria.
- Food Microbiology and Rapid Testing: Microbial isolation, cultivation, enumeration, identification, molecular testing including PCR, and rapid and automated testing methods.
- Food Hygiene and Microbial Control: Hygiene management in food production, prevention of microbial contamination, heat treatment, microbial inactivation, storage conditions and control of microbial growth.
- HACCP and Food Safety Management: Hazard analysis, critical control points, environmental monitoring in production facilities and microbiological risk assessment.
- Quality Control and Laboratory Quality Assurance: Method validation, standardization, reproducibility of analytical results and laboratory quality management.
- Food Spoilage and Deterioration: Quality deterioration caused by bacteria, yeasts and molds, and approaches to its prevention.
- Fermentation and Beneficial Microorganisms: Lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, fermented foods, microbial functionality and food applications.
Pharma Nexus highlights: Relevant technologies include culture media for food microbiology, incubators, colony counters, nucleic acid extraction systems, PCR instruments, automated liquid handling, mass spectrometry for microbial identification, environmental microbiological testing and laboratory information management systems. Particular attention can be given to automated workflows that accelerate testing, reduce manual workloads and improve reproducibility. ATP measurement is also relevant to cleanliness assessment but does not directly replace pathogen-specific detection or viable microbial counts. These are related technologies, not confirmed products to be exhibited at the 48th annual meeting.
Official information: Japanese Society of Food Microbiology: Research and Scientific Activities
Call for Abstracts and Research Presentations
Oral and poster presentations are planned for the 48th annual meeting. The official announcement lists general presentation registration, abstract submission and presentation PDF file submission as separate procedures, with specific dates to be announced.
- General Presentation Registration Period: Under preparation.
- Abstract Submission Period: Under preparation.
- Presentation PDF File Submission Period: Under preparation.
- Presentation Formats: Oral and poster presentations are planned.
- Eligibility, Abstract Requirements and Acceptance Notifications: Details not confirmed.
General presentation registration, abstract submission and presentation material submission are listed as separate procedures. Prospective presenters should check the respective deadlines and presenter registration requirements once announced. Submission dates and requirements from previous meetings have not been applied.
Official information: Abstract Submission and Research Presentation Updates (Japanese)
Scientific Program and Schedule
The official meeting announcement provides the following preliminary program structure.
- Special Lectures and Award Lectures
- Symposia
- Luncheon Seminars
- General Scientific Presentations: Oral and poster presentations.
- Scientific Networking Event: Scheduled for September 30, 2027 (Thursday), with details being finalized.
The detailed program, including lecture topics, speakers, session structures, presentation times and venue assignments, is under preparation. The preliminary program structure is subject to change.
Official information: Scientific Program and Meeting Updates (Japanese)
Registration and Fees (Tentative)
Tentative registration fees for the 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Food Microbiology have been published. Both members and nonmembers may attend.
| Registration Category | Tentative Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular Member – Advance Registration | JPY 8,000 |
| Regular Member – On-Site Registration | JPY 10,000 |
| Nonmember – Advance Registration | JPY 14,000 |
| Nonmember – On-Site Registration | JPY 15,000 |
| Student Member (Without Abstract Book) | JPY 1,000 |
| Student Member (With Abstract Book) | JPY 2,000 |
| Abstract Book Only | JPY 4,000 |
Registration fees generally include the abstract book, except for the student member category without the abstract book. All listed fees are tentative and subject to change. The registration period, payment procedures and networking event fees have not yet been announced.
Accommodation: The meeting organizers will not arrange accommodation. Participants must make their own hotel reservations.
Official information: Registration, Fees and Accommodation Information (Japanese)
Corporate Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Luncheon seminars are included in the preliminary program for the 48th annual meeting. However, as of November 13, 2026, official application guidelines for corporate exhibitions, co-sponsored seminars and advertising have not been confirmed.
- Luncheon Seminars: Planned. Corporate sponsorship application requirements have not been confirmed.
- Exhibitor and Sponsorship Applications: Under preparation.
- Exhibitor Application Deadline: Under preparation.
- Exhibition Fees and Booth Specifications: Under preparation.
- Exhibition Dates and Move-in/Move-out Schedule: Details not confirmed.
Relevant Industries: Culture media for food microbiological testing, cultivation equipment, microbial identification systems, PCR and rapid testing, colony counters, sample preparation, liquid handling, food hygiene management and contract laboratory testing services.
The meeting is relevant to companies providing rapid testing and automation technologies for food manufacturers’ quality control departments and testing laboratories. These are related industry sectors identified by Pharma Nexus, not an official list of eligible exhibitors. Please consult the meeting secretariat for confirmation of exhibition arrangements and sponsorship requirements.
Inquiries: jsfm48-2027@kenko-kenbi.or.jp (Meeting Organizing Committee Secretariat).
Official information: 48th Annual Meeting Updates (Japanese)
Venue and Access
Tower Hall Funabori
4-1-1 Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 134-0091, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5676-2211 (Venue main number)
- Funabori Station, Toei Shinjuku Line: Approximately one minute on foot from the North Exit.
- From Shinjuku Station: Approximately 30 minutes to Funabori Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line toward Motoyawata.
- From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Sobu Rapid Line to Bakurocho Station, transfer at Bakuroyokoyama Station to the Toei Shinjuku Line, and get off at Funabori Station.
Consult the official meeting program for the specific halls, meeting rooms, registration areas and exhibition locations. Travel times are estimates based on the official venue access guide.
Official information: Tower Hall Funabori Access Guide (Japanese)
Official Websites
48th JSFM Annual Meeting Official Announcement (Japanese)
Japanese Society of Food Microbiology (English)
Japanese Society of Food Microbiology (Japanese)
Past Annual Meetings (Japanese)
Tower Hall Funabori Venue Access (Japanese)
Information checked November 13, 2026. This page is based on the official JSFM meeting announcement updated October 1, 2026. Registration fees and the program structure are tentative. Please consult forthcoming official announcements for abstract submissions, registration periods, the detailed scientific program and corporate sponsorship opportunities.
