ISS2026 Banquet Information
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The ISS2026 Banquet will be held on Wednesday, December 2, starting at 18:30, at the Toyama Denki Building
(Address: 3-1 Sakurabashi-dōri, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0004, Japan). The venue is approximately a 15-minute walk from the Toyama International Conference Center.
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‍The Toyama Denki Building is a historic landmark that has played an important role in the region’s cultural and economic development. Completed in 1936, the building is renowned for its stately tile-clad exterior and early Shōwa-era architectural style. Together with the former Toyama Prefectural Office, it is considered one of Toyama’s representative pre-war architectural structures.

Originally constructed as the headquarters of Nihonkai Electric, the building also housed the prestigious Toyama Denki Building Hotel, which once welcomed distinguished guests such as Emperor Shōwa. Its robust steel-reinforced concrete structure survived the 1945 Toyama air raid with limited damage, and much of its original appearance remains intact today. In recognition of its historical and architectural significance, the building was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan in 2018. Today, it serves as a major venue for events and community activities, offering halls, meeting rooms, offices, and restaurants.

Registration
Participants registered for ISS2026 are eligible to attend the banquet, provided they complete banquet registration in advance.
Invited Speakers and Plenary Speakers are also kindly requested to register for the banquet in advance.

Highlight: Traditional Performance
A special highlight of the banquet will be a traditional performance of “Etchu Owara-bushi,” a folk dance and music tradition of Toyama. Local performers will present an authentic dance accompanied by traditional live music. We hope you will enjoy this cultural experience.

Program Schedule (Tentative)
18:30 – Opening remarks and toast
Prof. Hiroyuki Osaki, Chair of the ISS-Board
Dinner will be served featuring a variety of Toyama’s local cuisine.
-A half-buffet style will be offered: meals will be served at each table, along with additional food stations.
-Featured dishes include:
1. Himi udon noodles
2.Fried white shrimp
3.Tempura
4.Toyama Black ramen
5. Fresh seafood platters from Toyama Bay
6. Local sake tasting
7. Selection of masu sushi
Note: Vegetarian participants will have access to a salad bar. A special menu will be provided for vegetarian participants. Please inform the ISS-Secretariat in advance.
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Around 19:40 – Traditional performance: Etchu Owara-bushi (approx. 20 minutes)
After the performance, participants will have the opportunity to take commemorative photos with the performers.

Around 20:15 – Closing remarks
Prof. Akira Fujimaki, General Chair of ISS2026 After the closing remarks, the banquet will move to a free-dispersal format.

Additional Information
The venue is available until 21:00, and participants are welcome to continue enjoying the event after the formal closing.
Please enjoy your meals while seated.
A sufficient quantity of food and beverages will be prepared for all participants. We kindly ask for your cooperation in not taking excessive portions at once, so that all attendees may enjoy the offerings.
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Walking route:
The walking route from Toyama International Conference Center to Toyama Denki Building (banquet venue) takes approximately 15 minutes.

‍By tram:
Take the Toyama City Tram from Kokusai-Kaigijo-mae and get off at Denki-Biru-mae (about 10 minutes).
You may take Lines 1, 2, 4, or 5 heading toward Toyama Station / Nishimachi.
‍The Loop Line (Line 3) can be taken in either direction.
Please note that taking Lines 1, 2, 4, or 5 in the opposite direction will result in a longer detour.
‍Fare: The tram fare is a flat rate of 240 yen for adults (120 yen for children).
‍Payment: Cash (240 yen) or IC cards (such as Suica or ICOCA) can be used.
 Credit cards (including VISA/Master ) are not accepted on board.
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