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Animal Welfare Symposium 2026 in Miyagi

On November 25, 2026, the Animal Welfare Symposium will take place at the Kahoku Shimpō Company Hall in Sendai, Japan. This important event aims to promote understanding and discussion about sustainable livestock management and consumption of domestic livestock products.

Organized by the Japan Livestock Technology Association, the symposium is designed to address global concerns regarding Animal Welfare (AW) in livestock production and aims to raise awareness among a diverse audience, including not only those directly involved with livestock but also retailers, food processors, and consumers.

Purpose of the Symposium

The symposium aims to share fundamental concepts of Animal Welfare and outline the current initiatives in Japan. It ultimately seeks to foster greater understanding of sustainable livestock management practices, thereby increasing the consumption of domestically produced livestock products such as milk, meat, and eggs.

Event Details

• - Date: November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 13:00 to 15:55 (Doors open at 12:30)
• - Location: Kahoku Shimpō Company Main Hall, 1-2-28 Gobashi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City
• - Capacity: 100 on-site participants (first-come, first-served), unlimited live streaming participants. Pre-registration is required for both options.

Registration Information

Those interested can apply through the registration portal available at the Japan Livestock Technology Association website, with applications accepted until November 20, 2026, at 16:00. Please note that participants can register for either on-site attendance or live streaming, but not both. Personal information submitted will be used for organizational purposes related to the Japan Livestock Technology Association activities.

Program Schedule

• - 13:00: Opening remarks by the organizers and guests.
• - 13:15: Keynote speech on “The Importance of Animal Welfare Today” by Professor Mitsuru Fukazawa from Miyagi University.
• - 13:55: Report by Hiroki Kusue, Farm Manager at Hokuriyou Co., Ltd.
• - 14:15: Break
• - 14:25: Panel discussion titled “Diverse Perspectives of Animal Welfare and Future Communication,” featuring panelists such as:

- Hiroki Kusue (Hokuriyou Co., Ltd.)
- Dai Hatakeyama (Cooperative Association, Tohoku San’netsu Division)
- Satoko Endo (Animal Welfare Promotion Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Mika Abe (Owner, Animal Welfare Restaurant “MUKU”)
- Coordinator: Professor Mitsuru Fukazawa

• - 15:55: Closing remarks

Please be aware that program details, times, and speakers are subject to change, and the titles used reflect the status as of October 1, 2026.

Related Information

For more about the Japan Livestock Technology Association and future events, visit their website.

Important Notices

• - Recording or photographing the event (except for media personnel) is strictly prohibited.
• - The proceedings of this symposium may be shared with media outlets, and participants' images may be used in promotional materials.

Additionally, the next Animal Welfare Symposium will be held in Osaka on January 20, 2027. Stay tuned for further information on the Japan Livestock Technology Association’s website.