Food Studies Research Network

Excursion Day: Yamamoto Noh Theater

The Sixteenth International Conference on Food Studies is pleased to invite you to the Excursion Day on 12 October 2026.

Yamamoto Noh Theater is a Noh theater nestled like a small forest within Osaka’s business district. Dedicated to sharing Noh and other traditional cultural arts rooted in Osaka, it undertakes a wide range of activities both in Japan and internationally, inviting diverse audiences to experience and enjoy these living traditions.

Participants will enjoy a performance featuring the traditional Japanese ohayashi (the Noh musical ensemble) on the Noh stage, followed by a hands-on experience that includes trying on Noh costumes and taking part in an interactive Noh performance workshop.

Date: 12 October 2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM (10:00)
Meeting Location: TBD
Cost: 70 US$

Booking: The registration button will be activated soon. Please note, spots are limited and only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place on the excursion.

Conference Dinner and Welcome Party at Ganko Ikeda Ishibashien

Please join us the evening of 10 October 2026 for the Conference Dinner at Ganko Ikeda Ishibashien restaurant.

Join us for a memorable dinner at Ganko Ishibashien, a 100-year-old Japanese house surrounded by a beautiful traditional garden. Enjoy exquisite tempura, soba, and sushi in a serene and historic setting, with overflow seating on the second floor for a relaxed and comfortable evening. Conveniently located, Ganko Ishibashien offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delight.

Date: 10 October 2026
Start Time: 6:00 PM (18:00)
Location: Ganko Ishibashi, Japón, 〒563-0032 Osaka, Ikeda, Ishibashi, 3 Chome ３番１８
Cost: $40 USD

Booking: The registration button will be activated soon. Please note, spots are limited and only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place for the dinner.

Conference Closing Reception

The Sixteenth International Conference on Food Studies is pleased to announce the Conference Closing Reception on 11 October 2026.

Common Ground Research Networks will hold a Closing Reception and Farewell Party. Join other delegates and plenary speakers to enjoy drinks and light hors d'oeuvres.

Date: 11 October 2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM (19:00)
Meeting Location: TBD
Cost: Free to all fully registered in person delegates of the conference.

Online Special Events


Online Welcome and Training Session

Join other delegates for a pre-conference welcome reception and training session.

We are excited to announce the online conference will be delivered on the CGScholar platform – developed by the Common Ground Media Lab, the research and technology arm of Common Ground Research Networks.

This special event will walk you through the CGScholar Event Microsite so you have a rich online experience by learning how to comment and participate online. It will also teach delegates how to update their profile and Presenter Pages in order to add digital media: video, sound, and other files.

9 October 2026 - 10:00AM (Central Standard Time USA)
Online Talking Circle

Talking Circles are a distinctive feature of our in-person conference, and this year we are also taking them online. Talking Circles offer an opportunity to meet other delegates face-to-face, and engage in extended discussion about the issues and concerns they feel are of utmost importance to that segment of the Research Network. Participation is open, encouraged, and supported.

12 October 2026 - 10:00AM (Central Standard Time USA)
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