SYMPOSIUMS
The 6th INFOM International Seminar & Workshop 2026 in Japan
International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine (INFOM) will hold its 6th international seminar and workshop in English on October 23-25, 2026 in Chiba prefecture, Japan.
If you complete this seminar and workshop, doctors can obtain an INFOM-certified international forest medicine specialist certificate.
Non-doctor participants can obtain an INFOM-certified international Shinrin-Yoku instructor certificate.
The certificate will be double-signed by President, Dr. Michiko Imai and Co-president and Secretary General, Dr. Qing Li.
Participants who have obtained a certificate at this seminar can conditionally apply to establish an INFOM chapter in their own country.
| Date | October 23 (Fri), 24 (Sat), 25 (Sun), 2026 |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of participants | 50 people Doctors, Ayurveda Physicians and Chinese medicine doctors who would like to be qualified as INFOM-certified doctors. Participants who are not doctors will be issued a certificate of completion as well. |
| The detailed information Seminar & workshop | |
| Location | Accommodation (October 23rd & 24th) and Seminar (October 24th)
Resol no Mori 521-4 Ueno, Nagara-machi, Chosei-gun, Chiba 297-0201, Japan The cottages at Resol no Mori are of the type with multiple rooms in one building. Each room is independent and has its own private bathroom and toilet. Therefore, even while staying in the same building as other participants, your private space is well-maintained. Generally, each cottage is used by 2-4 people. (See pictures in PDF) Forest for Workshop (Shinrin-Yoku Practice) (October 25th) Gongenmori Nature Park 529 Rokujizo, Nagara-machi, Chosei-gun, Chiba 297-0233, Japan |
| Participation fee | ¥ 240,000 (Japanese Yen) (Tax included) The fee includes the followings: 1. Accommodation, transportation expenses, travel insurance and meals for participants. 2. Conference room fees 3. Seminar and Shinrin-yoku practice participate fees 4. The membership fee of INFOM (6,000 Japanese Yen) For those who have already paid the membership fee (6,000 Japanese Yen) for this year, the annual membership fee will be subtracted. 5. Fees for INFOM-certified international forest medicine specialist certificate (doctor) and INFOM-certified international Shinrin-Yoku instructor certificate (non-doctor participants). |
| Shinrin-Yoku Experience fees after the seminar and workshop | Post-Seminar Forest Bathing Experience (Optional) ¥242,000 (tax included) Single Room: + ¥24,000 (¥266,000) |
| Start of application | June 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | September 22, 2026 |
Inquiries, application and further more information, please contact the Secretariat.
infom.shinrinyoku2026@gmail.com
Schedule overview (subject to change)
Day 1- October 23 (Frid), 2026
Check-in after 15:00
HOTEL: RESOL NO MORI (RESOL FOREST)
https://www.resol-no-mori.com/
〒297-0201 521-4 Ueno, Nagara-cho, Nagagara-gun, Chiba Prefecture
18:00~ Dinner
Day 2- October 24 (Sat), 2026
Location: RESOL NO MORI (RESOL FOREST)
Timetable
7: 00 ~ breakfast
08:30~17:30 INFOM Seminar in the hotel conference room
18:30-20:30 Dinner at the hotel: RESOL NO MORI (RESOL FOREST)
Academic Seminar Program (08:30-17:30)
Chairperson: Prof. Qing Li, MD, PhD (Nippon Medical School, Co-president of INFOM)
- Introduction of INFOM
Michiko Imai, MD, PhD (President of INFOM) 8:30-8:50 - The effects of forest therapy (forest bathing/shinrin-yoku) on the human psycho-neuro-endocrino-immune network
Qing Li, MD, PhD (Nippon Medical School, President of INFOM) 8:50-9:50 - The activities of forest therapy (forest bathing/shinrin-yoku) in the birthplace of forest bathing in Japan (Akasawa Forests)
Kumeda, MD, Ph.D. (Kiso Hospital) 09:50-10:20
Short Break 10:20-10:30 - The effects of forest therapy (forest bathing/shinrin-yoku) on the human mental health
Norimasa, Takayama, Ph.D. (Faculty of Tourism and Community Development,Kokugakuin University) 10:30-11:00 - Air Pollution and the Rising Burden of Respiratory Disease: The Healing Role of Forest Breath
Hao Chen, MD, PhD (Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University) 11:00-11:30 - 6. Introduction of forest therapy bases, forest therapists in Japan and in the world
Qing Li, MD, PhD (Nippon Medical School, President of INFOM) 11:30-12:30<Lunch break at the Hotel> 12:30-13:30
Chairperson: Michiko Imai, MD, PhD (President of INFOM)
- Shinrin-yoku and Human Health: Global Evidence from Forest Medicine Research
Prof. Hiroko Ochiai, MD (International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, School of Medicine 13:30-14:20 - Practical Lecture on 「Forest Therapy® with Doctors」 by INFOM certified forest medicine specialist
Shinobu Ooba, MD (Director, Musashi Clinic Urology & Internal Medicine) 14:20-15:05
Short Break 15:05-15:20 - Practical Lecture on 「Forest Therapy® with Doctors」 by INFOM certified forest medicine specialist 15:20-16:05
Kiyoko Takayanagi, MD (Respiratory and Occupational Physician, Tokyo) - Practical Lecture on 「Forest Therapy® with Doctors」 by INFOM certified forest medicine specialist 16:10-17:00
Atsuhiko Fukuoka, MD (Medical Corporation Oushoukai Nakatsuji Clinic)
Q & A 17:00-17:3018:30-20:30 Welcome dinner party at the hotel
Day 3- October 24 (Sun), 2026
Location: Gongenmori Nature Park
Dr. Michiko Imai, Dr. Qing Li, Dr. Takayama and Dr. Chen and other staff will be in charge.
Time table
7:00 Breakfast at the hotel
7:30-08:00 Check out from the hotel
08:00-08:30 Measuring blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature and SPO2 and taking questionnaire at the hotel
（Before forest bathing）
08:30 Depart from the hotel by private bus
09:30-13:00 Forest Therapy Practical Training (including lunch)
13:00 Return to hotel
14:00 Measurements (blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature and SPO2 and taking questionnaire)
（After forest bathing）
15:30 Certificate presentation and closing ceremony
16:00 Dismissal, bus transfer to Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station
(Participants of the SHINRIN-YOKU EXPERIENCE will stay at the hotel.)
Post-Seminar SHINRIN-YOKU EXPERIENCE (October 25th - October 28th)
Forest therapy experience and waterfall tour in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
In addition, we will visit other famous tourist spots in Chiba. We will also stay at a hot spring resort.
Chairman Imai will accompany the entire trip.
The price is 242,000 yen for double occupancy; an additional 26,000 yen will be charged for single occupancy.
For details on the forest bathing experience, please see below.
Application Form
https://forms.gle/fdZ7Ro9kjiN2J23v6
EXPERIENCE Itinerary
You can find the information of the previous INFOM International Seminar & Workshop in Japan from the following websites.
The 1st Seminar & workshop in 2018
https://www.infom.org/symposiums/symposium_2018.html
We certified 17 international forest therapists and forest medicine doctors the whole world.
The 2nd Seminar & workshop in 2019
https://www.infom.org/symposiums/workshop_2019.html
We certified 38 international forest therapists and forest medicine doctors from the whole world.
The 3rd seminar & workshop in 2023
https://www.infom.org/news/2024/01/19.html
We certified 26 international Shinrin-yoku instructors and forest medicine doctors from around the world.
The 4th seminar & workshop in 2024
https://www.infom.org/news/2024/11/18-4.html
We certified 31 international Shinrin-yoku instructors and forest medicine doctors from around the world.
The 5th seminar & workshop in 2025
https://www.infom.org/news/2025/11/17_1.html
