Although the standard cosmological model now appears to be established, we are still far from a complete understanding of the early Universe: the actual mechanism of inflation is still unknown, we do not know how the Universe has evolved after inflation in the early Universe either, and several issues/tensions raised from observational data are now under debate. In this mini-workshop, we gather to discuss future directions towards the understanding of the early Universe, related fundamental issues and even more. To have in-depth discussions and stimulate collaborations, the workshop is organized such that the participants can interact with each other and have ample time for discussion. 

The third EU mini-workshop will be held on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa prefecture, Japan. Ishigaki is a subtropical island located at the southwestern tip of Japan. There you can enjoy idyllic nature, deep blue sea and sky, and unique island culture. There are many inexpensive direct flights from Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka for convenient access. The workshop venue will be Ohama memorial hall near the city center of Ishigaki Island where you can find many accommodation options and good restaurants.