The Scientific Vision of the RIKEN-ISM Tokyo Meeting

The RIKEN-ISM Tokyo Meeting aims to advance a new phase of microbiota science, moving beyond the description of microbial communities toward a deeper understanding of how microbial ecosystems regulate human physiology. Researchers from multiple disciplines will gather in Tokyo to explore how microbiota influence metabolism, immunity, and cellular function through the production of microbial metabolites.…

The University of Tokyo will host the Second Conjoint RIKEN – ISM 2026 Meeting

The University of Tokyo will serve as host city for the Second Conjoint Meeting between the International Society of Microbiota (ISM) and RIKEN, scheduled for September 24–25, 2026. Building on the momentum of the inaugural RIKEN-ISM meeting, which drew researchers, clinicians, and innovators from dozens of countries, this second edition promises to be an even…

Tokyo Microbiota 2025 Recognizes Excellence in Science, Health Impact, and Innovation

Tokyo Microbiota 2025 celebrated outstanding contributions to microbiota research through its Scientific Awards, Healthy Impact Awards, and Innovation Awards, highlighting progress from fundamental science to clinical and industrial innovation. Scientific Awards The Scientific Awards honored academic excellence and scientific rigor across diverse areas of microbiota research, including host–microbe interactions, immune regulation, metabolism, and translational microbiology:…

Tokyo Microbiota 2025 Concluding Remarks: Advancing Microbiota Research into Medicine – Japan’s Contributions to Mechanism, Translation, and Clinical Impact

Over the course of this meeting, one message has emerged with clarity: microbiota research in Japan has reached a level of scientific maturity characterized by mechanistic depth and growing clinical relevance. The work presented here reflects not only technical excellence, but also a sustained effort to connect fundamental microbiology with medical application. Japanese research groups…

Innovation Award Gala Dinner

Join us for an elegant Gala Dinner on October 8th at the prestigious HAPPO-EN Restaurant, one of Tokyo’s most renowned venues. This exclusive evening presents an excellent opportunity to network in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere with our distinguished speakers and generous sponsors. Over exquisite cuisine and fine beverages, you’ll have the chance to: Engage…

Japan Takes Center Stage in Microbiota Innovation

  Tokyo to Host Global Summit Showcasing the Nation’s Leadership in Fermentation Science and Microbiome Medicine Japan is reinforcing its position as a global powerhouse in microbiota research and fermentation science, as the country prepares to host the First Conjoint Meeting ISM–RIKEN – Targeting Microbiota this October in Tokyo. Long recognized for its centuries-old Fermentation…