Announcement of Schedule Change for the JCR 2026

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support of the activities of the Japan College of Rheumatology (JCR).

In late November, we became aware that large-scale concerts by highly popular Japanese artists (ARASHI and DREAMS COME TRUE) are scheduled to take place in Fukuoka during the same period as our annual meeting in April 2026. This situation is expected to have a considerable impact on the availability of accommodations and transportation in the area.

After careful deliberation, the Organizing Committee has concluded that advancing the meeting dates by one day is the most appropriate measure to ensure a comfortable and accessible environment for all participants.

Revised Meeting Dates: (Before / After)

JCR World Top Masterclass, etc.: April 22 (Wed) → April 21 (Tue)

Day 1: April 23 (Thu) → April 22 (Wed)

Day 2: April 24 (Fri) → April 23 (Thu)

Day 3: April 25 (Sat) → April 24 (Fri)

As this schedule change comes only four months before the annual meeting, we deeply regret the inconvenience it may cause and kindly ask for your understanding and gracious consideration.