Greetings from the Congress President

We are honored to be holding the 28th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Osteoporosis Society over three days, from Friday, September 11th to Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at the Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center in Niigata City. This meeting in Niigata City marks the first time in 14 years, since the 14th conference in 2012 (convened by Dr. Naoto Endo).

The two chairpersons of this academic conference both graduated from Niigata University School of Medicine in 1985. Dr. Noriaki Yamamoto has a long history of involvement in osteoporosis research and treatment, working in the field of orthopedic geriatrics, focusing on nationwide secondary fracture prevention measures, while Dr. Takumi Kurabayashi has worked in the field of Women's Health focusing on weight loss in young women and bone density screening and treatment during lactation. Building on this experience, the 28th annual conference will feature a theme, "Multifaceted Approaches to Osteoporosis Treatment: Women's Health and Orthopedic Geriatrics," and will offer a program designed to transcend medical specialties and foster mutual understanding and learning while enhancing the expertise of various medical professionals.

Two Main Themes ●Single Point Breakthrough/Full-Scale Expansion : A forum for expanding regional and interprofessional collaboration through osteoporosis. One of the important goals of this face-to-face conference is to foster free discussion across medical specialties and professions, and to build relationships of mutual understanding and respect. ●From Bones to Healthy Longevity, for Men and Women of All Ages : A forum for considering lifelong bone health management, from childhood to old age. This will be an opportunity for experts involved in various aspects of life, from underweight and malnutrition in youth, and sex hormone abnormalities, to frailty and sarcopenia, to consider osteoporosis and well-being.

We hope that you will have the opportunity to interact with many colleagues while gazing at the Shinano River, the longest in Japan, which flows beside the venue, and the sunset over Sado, and to think about the lifelong health of not only your patients, but also yourself and your family.