Registration Fees / Visa Requirements

Registration Fees

The participation fees for the 2nd International Sociohydrology Conference, scheduled from July 19–21, 2025, at the University of Tokyo, are as follows. The fees cover access to all conference sessions, keynote lectures, materials, and refreshments during the event.
Please refer to the table in the following page for the classification of high-income and low-income countries.

Classification of countries

Academic and Non Academic
YWP(student/PhD)
High Income Country
On-site
JPY 53,000
JPY 35,000
Online
JPY 45,000
JPY 23,000
Low income Country
On-site
JPY 30,000
JPY 20,000
Online
JPY 23,000
JPY 8,000

Abstract submission is free of charge and does not require any upfront payment.

Additionally, we are pleased to offer an optional Site Visit on 18th July, 2025 (the day before the conference begins). This visit provides an opportunity to explore Tone River basin and gain deeper insights into local sociohydrological aspects and challenges.

Participation Fee for the Site Visit: JPY 12,000


Visa Requirements / Invitation letter

Please check the list of countries that have a visa exemption agreement with Japan. If your country is on the list, you usually do not need to apply for a visa to enter Japan. If your country is NOT included in the list, you need to obtain a visa at a Japanese embassy in your country. Please read the Japanese visa guidelines provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JAPAN.

To apply for a visa, you will need to prepare and bring the required documents to a Japanese embassy. We strongly suggest that you start the process as soon as possible in case of unpredictable incidents that may delay the issuance of a visa.

International Participants who need an invitation letter, please request in the registration system.

*Please note that we can only provide an invitation letter for those who have completed the registration and payment.

*Please kindly note that the organizing committee cannot guarantee the approval of your visa applications.


Additional details regarding payment methods, cancellation policies, and visa requirements, are shared in the registration system.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact us at ishc.tokyo.2025[at]gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo in 2025!