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2-6 Nov 2026
In Atami city, Japan
Important Notice
Important Notice
✨ New!
Registration Closing Soon Due to Venue Capacity
We express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming response and numerous registrations received. Due to limited venue capacity, registration will close automatically once the number of participants reaches 450. We highly appreciate your kind understanding.
Apology and Correction Regarding the Early-Bird Registration Payment Deadline
We recently found that two different dates were shown for the early-bird payment deadline in the conference registration system: one on the first screen displayed after login, and another in the pop-up window explaining the payment methods. The correct payment deadline was Thursday, April 9, as shown on the first screen displayed after login. The date shown in the pop-up window was incorrect and has now been corrected.
We sincerely apologize to all participants for the concern and inconvenience this may have caused. Nippon Travel Agency, which manages the registration system, has already contacted by email the participants who completed early-bird registration but have not yet completed their payment. Once again, we deeply apologize for the confusion caused by the incorrect information. We will strengthen our confirmation procedures and make every effort to prevent this from happening again. Thank you for your continued support of Island Biology 2026.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact “ntfks_taikai[at]nta.co.jp”
(Please replace [at] with @)
Sincerely,
Haruko Ando
Conference Chair of Island Biology 2026
Conference Chair of Island Biology 2026
Deadlines for Presentations
The deadline for presentation registration is May 7, 23:59 (JST).
The deadline for abstract submission is June 4, 23:59 (JST).
The presentation and abstract registration site can be accessed via the Google Form link provided in the registration confirmation email, which will be sent after completing participant registration from ntfks_taikai[atmark]nta.co.jp.
Tentative reservation for hotel accommodation with the conference discount is now available from this link. You will need the registration number from your conference registration.
Please note that the New Fujiya Hotel is fully booked and single rooms in the Korakuen Hotel are no longer available. Ocean-view twin rooms in the Korakuen Hotel are still available and we recommend them.
Why Japan?
Why Japan?
1. Diversity of Island Formation
Japan consists of approximately 14,000 islands, making it the largest island nation in East Asia. The country’s geographical formation has been shaped by dynamic processes such as plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and earthquakes. These forces have contributed to Japan’s rich biodiversity and geological diversity.
2. Climatic Diversity
Japan stretches approximately 3,200 kilometers from north to south, encompassing a wide range of climate zones from subtropical to subarctic. This vast climatic variation creates diverse habitats for plants and animals, fostering rich ecosystems across the nation.
３.Ecological and Evolutionary Significance
Japan’s unique biota has been shaped not only by migrations from diverse origins, but also through repeated processes of population isolation and reconnection. Recent studies have revealed Japan’s important role in “reverse colonization,” where species originating in Japan expand once again into continental regions.
4. Diverse Endemic Species
Japan is home to a great number of endemic species.
For example:
- Birds: 22 taxa
- Vascular plants: 2,544 taxa
- Insects: 1,720 taxa
- Mammals: 50 taxa
Venue: Atami City
Venue: Atami City
Atami, located at the gateway to the Izu Peninsula, is a traditional hot spring resort and a popular tourist destination known for its fresh seafood, relaxing hot springs, and beautiful coastline. The city offers a wide variety of accommodations as well as many restaurants where visitors can enjoy meals at reasonable prices.
About the Izu Peninsula
About the Izu Peninsula
The Izu Peninsula is said to have been formed when volcanic islands collided with the Japanese mainland. This process of collision occurred repeatedly, each time creating opportunities for the migration of species, adaptive evolution to island environments, and reunions with ancestral species.
Access to Atami
Access to Atami
Atami is conveniently accessible by Shinkansen or limited express trains. It takes about 40 minutes from Tokyo on the Tokaido Shinkansen, and about 30 minutes from Yokohama. From the Kansai region, the journey from Shin-Osaka by Shinkansen takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. In addition, Atami can be reached in about 1 hour and 30 minutes by train from Haneda Airport, about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Narita Airport, and about 4 hours and 30 minutes from Kansai International Airport.
Venue
Venue
New Fujiya Hotel
1-16 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0013, Japan
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