NEWS&EVENTS



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  • 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

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


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

    ADBI-JICA Workshop ‘Experts Dialogue on Challenges in Designing and Implementing City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Projectshttps://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 -Subsidized pit latrine emptying, LWSC, Zambia -Challenges of Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) in 3 CWIS Model Cases -Japan’s On-site Sanitation/Wastewater Management…


  • September 10 is Sewerage Day!

    “Sewerage Day” originated in 1961 as the “National Sewerage Promotion Day.” It was established through consultations between the Ministry of Construction (now the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism), the Ministry of Health and Welfare (whose wastewater-related jurisdiction was later transferred to the Ministry of the Environment), and the predecessor to the Japan Sewage…


  • Report on the 21st Meeting of the Japan Sanitation Consortium Steering Committee

    The 21st Meeting of the Japan Sanitation Consortium (JSC) Steering Committee was held on June 10, 2026. The agenda items deliberated at the meeting are published on the JSC website and can be accessed at the following link: Fiscal year goals and Activities


  • Announcement of the 21th Meeting of the Japan Sanitation Consortium Steering Committee

    The 21th Meeting of the Japan Sanitation Consortium (JSC) Steering Committee (Chair: Dr. Keisuke Hanaki, Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo; Professor Emeritus, Toyo University) will be convened as follows: Date and Time Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:30–12:00 Venue Fureai Furusato Hall, 2nd Floor Tokyo Niigata Kenjinkai Building 1-13-6 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005 The following…


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

    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 Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan (MOEJ) will hold the 14th International Workshop on Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Asia. This year,…


  • 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

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


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

    ADBI-JICA Workshop ‘Experts Dialogue on Challenges in Designing and Implementing City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Projectshttps://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 -Subsidized pit latrine emptying, LWSC, Zambia -Challenges of Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) in 3 CWIS Model Cases -Japan’s On-site Sanitation/Wastewater Management…


  • The SEWAGE WORKS EXHIBITION ’26 TOKYO Was Successfully Held

    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…


  • Announcement of the SEWAGE WORKS EXHIBITION ’26 TOKYO

    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…