We are delighted to announce the Italy-Japan Symposium dedicated to celebrating and revitalizing the historical collaboration between Italy and Japan in the fields of nuclear physics, nuclear astrophysics, and particle physics.
This meeting will serve as a platform to honor our shared past, showcase ongoing research, and, most importantly, discuss and plan future joint activities. It is an opportunity to strengthen existing bonds and forge new collaborations that will push the boundaries of fundamental physics.
The Symposium brings together key diplomatic, institutional, and scientific figures, highlighting the strong ties between our nations. The event sees the participation of Dr. Masahiro Nakade (First Secretary and Scientific Attaché) and Hiroshi Kubo (Culture and Press Office) from the Embassy of Japan in Italy, alongside academic and local leadership including Prof. Cataldo Salerno (President of Kore University of Enna), Prof. Francesco Castelli (Pro-rector of Kore University), Dr. Maurizio Dipietro (Mayor of Enna), Avv. Antonio Cammarata (Mayor of Piazza Armerina), and Dr. Carmelo Nicotra (Director of Villa Romana del Casale).
The scientific program is further enriched by senior leadership from INFN—including CSN3 President Dr. Paolo Giubellino, and Laboratori Nazionali del Sud Director Dr. Santo Gammino—with key contributions from Prof. Kouichi Hagino (Kyoto University) and Prof. Atsushi Tamii (RCNP, Osaka University). This collaborative environment provides an excellent opportunity to engage with the figures shaping bilateral cooperation in physics throughout the technical sessions.
Please be aware that the Symposium organization has not authorized any agency—such as Global Travel Team—to handle travel or accommodation bookings on behalf of participants.
The symposium is organized under the patronage of the Embassy of Japan in Italy, as a celebratory event marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan and with the patronage of Comune di Enna and Parco Archeologico della Villa Romana del Casale.
