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Are you ready to explore the wonders of Japan? Join us in 2025 for the 54th FIAT-IFTA I.C.D. Meeting, taking place from Monday, June 2, to Thursday, June 5, at the prestigious Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu and Pacifico Yokohama. This remarkable event is proudly organized by the All Japan Funeral Directors Co-Operation (ZENSOREN), the esteemed national member of FIAT-IFTA.
The meeting in the beautiful city of Yokohama, one of Japan’s most iconic international cities, offers an exceptional opportunity to foster global networks within the funeral industry. Participants can engage in meaningful exchanges of information, uncover new insights through inspiring lectures, and attend a comprehensive exhibition and symposium designed for funeral and related service providers. Above all, it serves as a platform to build enduring business relationships.
By attending the FIAT-IFTA Annual Meeting 2025, you will also have the chance to experience the unique charm of Yokohama - a city where historical architecture meets modern urban landscapes. Savor the distinctive flavors of Japanese cuisine, and immerse yourself in a place where history and future converge, and tradition and innovation harmoniously coexist.
All details and registration information available at https://www.zensoren.events/
Seize this opportunity to be part of an extraordinary event
and shape the future of the funeral industry!
What’s on the agenda?
The agenda for the FIAT-IFTA Annual Meeting 2025 promises a dynamic and enriching experience, including: warm welcome cocktail reception, board and ICD meetings, committees meetings, prestigious gala dinner, vibrant funeral industry fair, showcasing service providers from across Japan, special lectures by industry experts and optional tour for an immersive cultural experience. This diverse lineup ensures a perfect blend of professional networking, insightful discussions, and memorable moments.
Registration deadline
Please remember that the application deadline is April 30, 2025.
Early Birds offer ends on February 28!
You can choose a ticket with or without the Optional Tourist Program. Each participant must register individually. Payments can be made via direct bank transfer or credit card.
Registration is possible on the official website of the event https://www.zensoren.events/
Remember to book your hotel
There are two hotels recommended: The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu and Yokohama Tokyu REI Hotel. Each of them has prepared a special limited-time offer for convention attendees.
All details are available on the website: https://www.zensoren.events/fiatifta2025-hotels
About Yokohama
Yokohama is a city of vibrant contrasts, blending business and leisure, skyscrapers and serene gardens, mountain landscapes, and ocean views. With its rich history, dynamic culture, and countless attractions, Yokohama promises an unforgettable experience for every visitor.
As Japan’s first harbor city to open its doors to the world, Yokohama has long been a gateway for new cultures and innovations. From the moment its port was established, the city has embraced foreign influences, introducing Japan to its first-ever experiences in cuisine, art, and a wide range of cultural expressions. This rich history has earned Yokohama the title of the birthplace of Japan’s modern culture.
The Yokohama, referred to as “Hamakko” in Japanese, has been very cheerful at enjoying life and willing to adopt whatever is good. Such a tradition of the “Hamakkos” cultivated long ago has been incorporated into the present fashionable and sophisticated streetscape. With a population of 3.7 million, Yokohama is Japan’s second-largest city after Tokyo.
During FIAT-IFTA Annual Meeting 2025 delegates will spend much of their time in the Minato Mirai district, meaning “Harbor of the Future.” This vibrant area in central Yokohama is brimming with attractions, hotels, shopping malls, museums, and parks, making it a great starting point for your Yokohama adventure. Here you will find the Landmark Tower, Japan’s second tallest building, offering breathtaking views from its observation deck, Cup Noodles Museum - a fun and interactive museum where you can learn about the history of instant noodles and even create your own custom cup noodles, Yokohama Cosmo World, which is an amusement park featuring a giant Ferris wheel with stunning nighttime views of the bay. If you are an art lover, you should visit Yokohama Museum of Art showcasing an impressive collection of modern and contemporary works.
About Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four main islands - Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu - along and thousands of smaller islands, covering a total area of 377,975 square kilometres (145,937 sq mi).
Japan has a population of nearly 124 million, making it the world’s eleventh-most populous country. Its capital and largest city, Tokyo, anchors the Greater Tokyo Area, the largest metropolitan region globally, with over 37 million inhabitants.
Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures across eight traditional regions. Approximately 75% of its land is mountainous and heavily forested, which concentrates both agriculture and urbanization along its eastern coastal plains. Situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is prone to natural disasters, including earthquakes and tsunamis.
Human habitation of Japan dates back to the Upper Paleolithic era, with the earliest Japanese Paleolithic culture beginning around 36,000 BC. Today, Japan is a unitary state and constitutional monarchy, where the Emperor serves a ceremonial role. The nation’s executive power lies with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, under a system where sovereignty rests with the Japanese people. Japan boasts the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP.
Contemporary Japanese culture combines influences from Asia, Europe, and North America. Many Japanese people practice both Shinto and Buddhism; they can identify with both religions or describe themselves as non-religious or spiritual.The level of participation in religious ceremonies as a cultural tradition remains high, especially during festivals and occasions such as the first shrine visit of the New Year. Taoism and Confucianism from China have also influenced Japanese beliefs and customs. Throughout the latest century, Western customs originally related to Christianity (including Western style weddings, Valentine's Day and Christmas) have become popular as secular customs among many Japanese.
Japan’s unique blend of ancient traditions and modern influences makes it a captivating destination and a vital player on the global stage.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Yokohama in June!
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