General Assembly and Annual Conference
The Japanese Political Science Association’s Annual Conference is primarily open to association members only, except when presentations are requested or approved by the Planning Committee, International Exchange Committee, or other relevant bodies. Non-members planning to present at the conference must become members before the event.
Only members can view and download the abstracts and papers. Members should log in to the designated page using the password provided in the Japanese Political Science Association Newsletter, which is sent individually to members.
For the 2026 conference, non-members are allowed to attend as audience members. No prior registration is required. Please pay the participation fee of 1,000 yen at the reception desk. Please note that non-members will not have access to view or download the abstracts or papers published on the conference homepage.
JPSA 2026 General Assembly & Annual Conference
The Theme of the Plenary Session
The theme of the 2026 plenary session is The Essence of Contemporary Crises. The aim is to reexamine the turning points and choices in world politics in the first quarter of the 21st century. In today’s world, we observe a diverse array of events that undermine the very basis of liberal democracies, such as political polarization, the decline of mainstream political parties, the fall of “liberal” politics, the rise of authoritarianism, and the destabilization of the postwar international order. The session seeks to offer perspectives from which to reconsider the nature of crises before us— or even the very question of what is in crisis— in thinking about how to rebuild the domestic foundations of liberal democracy and the international order. By revisiting the core features of the problems we face today with a longer analytical horizon and situating them in a historical context, we hope to deepen the discussion and explore a path forward for democracy at home and abroad.
Date & Venue
Date: Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: Osaka Metropolitan University (Morinomiya Campus)
This year’s General Assembly and Annual Conference will be held at Osaka Metropolitan University’s Morinomiya Campus (City of Osaka, Osaka). Both will take place in rooms inside the building that constitutes Morinomiya Campus. A reception is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, October 3, starting at 18:45, in the same building.
Any changes to the event format or details will be announced via the association’s website and mailing list.
Transportation Access
- 13 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Osaka Metro Morinomiya Station (N20, Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line; C19, Chuo Line) or North Exit of JR Morinomiya Station (O06, Osaka Loop Line).
- 15 minutes walk from South Exit of JR Kyobashi Station (O08, Osaka Loop Line; H41, Tozai Line and Gakkentoshi Line) or Katamachi Exit of Kyobashi Station (Keihan Line).
- 20 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Osaka Metro Kyobashi Station (N22, Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line).
- 15 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Osaka Metro Midoribashi Station (C20, Chuo Line; I20, Imazatosuji Line).
- 13 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Osaka Metro Shigino Station (I19, Imazatosuji Line) or East Exit of JR Shigino Station (H40, Gakkentoshi Line; F07, Osaka Higashi Line).
- For access from other locations, please refer to the following website:
https://www.omu.ac.jp/en/about/access/. - For a campus map (in Japanese), please refer to the link below:
https://www.omu.ac.jp/about/campus/morinomiya/.
Internet Access at the Conference Venue (Wi-Fi)
Internet access will be available via the “eduroam” service.
Meals
All dining options on campus are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Nearby convenience stores are Daily Yamazaki and Seven Eleven along the street in front of the campus. Also, there is Lawson along the street that runs east from the south side of the Morinomiya Hospital, which is located along the street in front of the campus. There are no other dining options nearby: the next closest dining options are located around Morinomiya station. We recommend you to bring your own lunch.
Childcare
We are currently in the process of setting up an on-site childcare service for JPSA members. Details will be provided soon.
Participation for Non-Members
Non-members are welcome to attend as audience members. No prior registration is required. On the day of the event, please pay the 1,000 yen participation fee at the reception desk. You will be provided with a name badge at the reception desk, which must be worn while at the venue. Note that non-members cannot view and download the conference papers.