Yokohama, Japan is celebrating the return of the World Congress of Nephrology
2026 (WCN’26) after 36 years.
The World Congress of Nephrology 2026 (WCN’26), the flagship
event of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), is set to take place in
Yokohama from March 28 to 31, 2026.
The WCN
will bring together leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals
dedicated to advancing kidney health worldwide.
The Yokohama City Visitors Bureau (YCVB) and PACIFICO
Yokohama, in collaboration with the City of Yokohama, supported the bid led by
Professor Masaomi Nangaku, president of the Japanese Society of Nephrology.
Conference chair, professor Masaomi Nangaku said, “With Yokohama's excellent accessibility and
convenient hotels, shopping, and conference facilities, Yokohama is the perfect
location to promote global collaboration in nephrology research and clinical
practices, while further elevating the international presence of the Japanese
Society of Nephrology.”
New delegate experience initiatives
The Yokohama City Visitors Bureau (YCVB) has also recently introduced a series of sustainable and cultural programmes tailored for conference attendees.
The five programmes are designed to be meaningful and eco-conscious, with each one incorporating sustainable elements, such as optional carbon offsets and measures to mitigate food waste to minimise environmental impact, all while preserving cultural heritage.
- Learn all about Japan’s disaster preparedness on the Disaster Prevention Experience Tour. The tour includes interactive training
in earthquake and fire response at the Yokohama Citizens Disaster Prevention Centre.
Acalming Zen meditation session at Yokoin Temple, a historic sanctuary with a
300-year legacy—which also serves as an important evacuation hub.
- Strengthen team bonds in an Inclusive Social
Circus Programme. This programme offers a team-building experience that is
officially certified by Cirque du Soleil, encourages collaboration through
interactive activities, such as ball passing, plate spinning, and human
puzzles— open to all levels of ability.
- Take a deep dive into Japan’s culinary
traditions and geisha culture on the Japanese Culture & Kaiseki Dining
Tour.
- Discover locally sourced food and sustainable
practices on the Yokohama Central Wholesale Market Early Morning Tour.
- Jump aboard a mobile beer bar and explore the
city on the Craft-Beer Bike Experience Tour, a fun and unusual way to learn
about Yokohama’s beer legacy.
