EVENTS – Japan Sanitation Consortium

Announcement of the 14th MOEJ International Workshop on Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Asia (9 November 2026)

JECES poster — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:38:48 +0000

The 14th International Workshop on Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Asia

Current Status and Importance of Desludging for Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment System

Monday, 9 November 2026｜13:00–17:00 (JST)｜Hybrid: Tokyo & Online｜Free

The Sanitation Value Chain: desludging is the link that keeps the whole chain working

The Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan (MOEJ) will hold the 14th International Workshop on Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Asia. This year, the workshop focuses on desludging – the link that keeps the whole sanitation value chain working.

Experts from Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Thailand and India will share institutional frameworks, current practices, service delivery models and occupational health and safety measures for desludging, followed by a panel discussion. Everyone interested in sanitation and decentralized wastewater management is welcome to join.

Event Overview

Date　Monday, 9 November 2026, 13:00–17:00 (Japan Standard Time)

Format　Hybrid
On-site: Meeting Room (2F), Japan Education Center of Environmental Sanitation (JECES), 2-23-3 Kikukawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Online: Zoom Webinar

Language　English / Japanese (simultaneous interpretation)

Participation Fee　Free

Organized by　Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan (MOEJ)

Secretariat　Japan Education Center of Environmental Sanitation (JECES)

Please register in advance via the registration form. The Zoom Webinar URL will be sent later to the registered e-mail address. Advance registration is also required for on-site participation.

For the programme and presentation materials, please visit the workshop website: https://www.jeces.or.jp/en/pages/488/

JSC Advisor joined IWA International Conference on Non-Sewered Sanitation Systems (ICNSS 2026) held at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, KeraLa, India on 09-12 July 2026

JSC Advisor — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:14:32 +0000

IWA International Conference on Non-Sewered Sanitation Systems (ICNSS 2026) held at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala, India on 09-12 July 2026

https://www.iwa-network.org/events/the-2nd-iwa-conference-on-non-sewered-sanitation-nss-systems-1

JSC Advisor made the following presentations.

-Professionalization of Onsite Sanitation & Wastewater Management

Professionalization of Onsite Sanitation & Wastewater Management (unedited draft)Download

-Johkasou Act (1983) – Comprehensive Reform of Onsite Sanitation & Wastewater Management in Japan –

Johkasou Act (1983) Comprehensive Reform of Onsite Sanitation & Wastewater Management in Japan Download

JSC joined ADBI-JICA Workshop ‘Experts Dialogue on Challenges in Designing and Implementing City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Projects’ on Oct. 14-15

JSC Advisor — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:40:34 +0000

ADBI-JICA Workshop ‘Experts Dialogue on Challenges in Designing and Implementing City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Projects
https://www.adb.org/adbi/events/experts-dialogue-on-challenges-in-designing-and-implementing-city-wide-inclusive-sanitation-cwis-projects

The followings are the presentations made in the Workshop by the JSC members.
-Challenges of Fecal Sludge Management ーFinancing FSMー

Session-II Hashimoto Challenges of FSM Financing Download

-Subsidized pit latrine emptying, LWSC, Zambia

Session-II Sudo Subsidized pit latrine emptying LWSC, Zambia Download

-Challenges of Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) in 3 CWIS Model Cases

Session-II Hashimoto FSM Challenge in 3 model cases Download

-Japan’s On-site Sanitation/Wastewater Management System

Session-III Hashimoto Japan’s On-site Sanitation Wastewater Management System Download

-Ensuring the continuity of fecal sludge collection services in Japan

Session-III Sudo Ensuring continuity of FS collection service in Japan (Final)Download

-Activities of ISO TC224 on Management of On-site Domestic Wastewater Services

Session-IV Kumokawa Activities of ISO TC224 on Management of On-site Domestic Wastewater Services (Final)Download

The SEWAGE WORKS EXHIBITION ’26 TOKYO Was Successfully Held

JSC Secretariat — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:37 +0000

The SEWAGE WORKS EXHIBITION ’26 TOKYO was successfully held at Tokyo Big Sight. The exhibition showcased the latest technologies, equipment, and solutions in the sewerage sector, with participation from companies, local governments, and related organizations across Japan. It also provided an opportunity for visitors to deepen their understanding of sewerage systems and their importance in ... Read more

Announcement of the SEWAGE WORKS EXHIBITION ’26 TOKYO

JSC Secretariat — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:55 +0000

The SEWAGE WORKS EXHIBITION is Japan’s largest annual exhibition dedicated to sewage systems. The event showcases the latest technologies, equipment, and solutions developed by Japanese companies, local governments, and organizations involved in sewerage management. It also serves as an opportunity for the general public to deepen their understanding and interest in sewage systems.

Event Overview

Event Name SEWAGE WORKS EXHIBITION ’26 TOKYO

Dates August 4 (Tue.) – 7 (Fri.), 2026 10:00–17:00 (Opening at 10:30 on the first day; closing at 16:00 on the final day)

Venue TOKYO BIG SIGHT (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), West Hall 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Organized by Japan Sewage Works Association (JSWA)

For more details, please visit the official website: https://www.gesuidouten.jp/en/