Registration Now Open: MLIT Lunchtime Session 2026 for International Students and Researchers

To International Students, Exchange Students, Researchers, and Visiting Researchers in Japan,

We are pleased to announce the MLIT Lunchtime Session 2026, organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in collaboration with the Civil Engineering International Students Support Group Japan (CEIS by JSCE).

This special opportunity is designed for international students and researchers to meet MLIT professionals, learn about Japan's infrastructure development, and gain first-hand insight into public sector engineering and policymaking. Participants will have the chance to engage directly with technical officials, discuss current infrastructure projects, explore emerging technologies and research initiatives, and participate in an open Q&A session with senior government representatives.

A guided visit to the National Diet Building is also included, providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn about Japan's legislative system and the relationship between public policy and infrastructure development.

Through professional exchanges and networking opportunities, attendees can broaden their understanding of Japan's civil engineering and infrastructure sectors while building valuable connections for future career development.

We sincerely look forward to your participation.

Event Overview

■ Date & Time
19 October 2026 (Monday)
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

■ Venue
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
(Tokyo, Japan)

Details regarding access and meeting arrangements will be provided after registration.

■ Target Participants
International students, exchange students, researchers, and visiting researchers interested in Japan's infrastructure, transportation, urban development, and public administration sectors.

■ Registration
Registration is now open.

Click here for registration. Or please register through the QR code provided in the event flyer.

Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program Highlights

🔹 Meet & Discuss
Engage with technical officials from MLIT and learn about ongoing projects, infrastructure policies, technological innovations, and research activities.

🔹 Q&A Session
Participate in an interactive discussion session and gain valuable insights from senior government representatives.

🔹 National Diet Building Visit
Explore one of Japan's most important governmental institutions and learn about the legislative processes that shape national infrastructure and development policies.

Language

• English
• Japanese (where applicable)

Participation Fee

FREE OF CHARGE

Organizer

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)

Civil Engineering International Students Support Group Japan (CEIS by JSCE)

Why Join?

✅ Learn directly from Japan's infrastructure policymakers and technical experts
✅ Understand current infrastructure challenges and future development plans
✅ Expand your professional network in Japan
✅ Gain valuable career insights for working in the engineering and infrastructure sectors
✅ Experience a guided visit to the National Diet Building

We look forward to welcoming you to MLIT Lunchtime Session 2026!

Contact Information/Further Inquiries

JSCE International Center Secretariat: iad@jsce.or.jp,Tel: +81-3-3355-3452

CEIS Team: intlstudentsjp@gmail.com