Dear Colleagues -
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is a great honor for me to extend a cordial invitation to you for the Rare Sugar Congress 2023 (RSC2023) - the 8th International Symposium of International Society of Rare Sugars (ISRS). The RSC 2023 will be held from March 31 to April 2, 2023 at the Kagawa International Conference Hall (Takamatsu, Kagawa, JAPAN). Please enjoy the RSC2023 in a cozy spring in full blossom of cherry trees (Sakura). We look forward to your visit!
Ken IZUMORI (President of ISRS, Kagawa University)
Online registration started on November 1, 2022.
The regular registration closed on December 23, 2022.
The late registration is available now.
Abstract submission started on November 1, 2022 and closed on January 6, 2023.
Accepted poster and oral presentations are shown in linked page.
ISRS provides numerous sponsorship opportunities for the Rare Sugar Congress 2023 (RSC2023).
Rare Sugar Congress 2023 will be held in Kagawa International Conference Hall (Takamatsu, Kagawa, JAPAN) as the 8th International Symposium of ISRS (International Society of Rare Sugars). Please mark your calendar to secure the schedule for Rare Sugar Congress 2023 now!!
Online registration is available now
[Update] Overall Schedule
Special Keynote lecture / Special lecture / Special Program "Labeling of Rare Sugars"
[Update] Final Schedule is opend.
The program will be uploaded soon.
Reviewing process of submitted abstracts was completed:
Authors selected for an invited oral presentation were informed via email on January 20, 2023.
Abstract submission closed on January 6, 2023
Due date for Abstract submission was extended:
Extended due was January 6, 2023 (Fri)
Abstract submission started on November 1, 2022
Registration started on November 1, 2022
Third circulation on October 31, 2022
Second circulation on September 12, 2022
First circulation on July 12, 2022
Final program available for download will be uploaded soon
9:30-10:30
10:30-10:45
Keynote Address
(K. Izumori, Kagawa University, Japan)
10:45-12:30
(Chair: Y. Tani, Rare Sugar International Corporation, Japan)
13:30-15:00
(Chair: Y. Tani, Rare Sugar International Corporation, Japan)
15:30-16:30
Oral presentation preparation »
Session 1: Food-related properties of rare Sugars
18:00-20:00
at RIHGA Hotel Zest Takamatsu Kagawa
9:00-18:30
Oral presentation preparation »
Session 2: Rare sugar production
Session 3: Rare sugars for medical field
Session 4: Physicochemical properties of rare sugars
Session 5: Various usages of rare sugars
9:00-12:00
Odd numbered posters: 9:30–10:30
Even numbered posters: 10:30–11:30
13:00-14:00
Takamatsu is the largest city in Kagawa Prefecture, part of the Shikoku region of Japan. This scenic location is travel destination close to Osaka, Kyoto, and the Kansai area. In this season, cherry flowers are as beautiful as they are ephemeral, and the best period to see them in full bloom. Hanami (cherry blossoms viewing) is a centenary tradition that permeates the whole Japan and of couse there are many attractive spots to view them in Kagawa area. These links are the official tourism websites by public institutions which covers things to do and travel tips.