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Greeting
The East Asian Sport Sociology Forum 2027, also known as the 2nd East Asian Forum for the Sociology of Sport, will be held at Meiji University Surugadai Campus on February 27–28, 2027 for the main forum and research presentations, followed by the JSSS Annual Conference on March 1, 2027.
The 1st East Asian Sport Sociology Forum was held in Taiwan in 2024, bringing together researchers and graduate students, mainly from East Asia, and providing a valuable opportunity for active academic exchange. Building on the success of the first forum, the second forum will be held in Tokyo. The aim of this forum is to further strengthen academic exchange among researchers and graduate students in the field of sport sociology, not only from East Asia but also from around the world. It will provide an important opportunity to share the latest research findings, discuss emerging issues, and deepen collaborative networks in the field of sport sociology.
We warmly welcome the participation of researchers, graduate students, and practitioners not only in sport sociology but also in related fields. In particular, we strongly encourage the active participation of early-career researchers and graduate students. We are confident that this forum will serve as a valuable platform for the next generation of sport sociology researchers in East Asia. Further details regarding the forum theme, call for presentations, registration, program, and other information will be announced in due course.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo in 2027.
Tetsuo Nishiyama
President, Japan Society of Sport Sociology
Theme
“The Role of Sport in Tackling Social Issues: Lessons from East Asia”
※Under this theme, we are planning to organize two panel sessions as well as a networking event for early-career researchers. Further details will be announced in due course.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Call for Abstracts Opens | July 1, 2026 |
| Call for Abstracts Closes | September 30, 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration Opens | July 1, 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration Closes | December 27, 2026 |
| Regular Registration Opens | December 28, 2026 |
The conference website is now live. Updates will also be posted on the JSSS website.
Call for Paper
※*Registration is available through the EASSF2027 website.
１．General Rules:
Abstracts of a maximum of 300 words can be submitted in English for either an oral or a poster presentation. Presentations (both oral and poster) have to be conducted in English. Each author can present only one paper as the lead author.
- Abstract submissions must be completed online through the EASSF2027 website.
- An abstract must include title, author(s) and affiliation(s).
- Authors should indicate a sub-theme of the forum that they feel most closely represents the topic covered and provide keywords.
- Abstracts will be reviewed by the members of the Conference Scientific Committee. Notification of the acceptance of abstracts will be provided by 30th November, 2026.
２．Notes:
Being the first of its kind, this forum encourages participants to interact with scholars from other countries in any possible form. While English is the “official” language of the forum, proficiency is not the sole determinant of research or presentation quality. Scholars are especially encouraged to form panels composed of different nationalities and diverse backgrounds.
３．The sub-themes of the forum include, but not limited to:
- Sport in Japan/ Korea/ Taiwan/ East Asia
- E-Sport
- Olympics and Mega Events
- Sport and Class
- Sport and Environmental Sustainability
- Sport and Gender
- Sport and Globalization
- Sport and Community / Regional Revitalization
- Sport and Nationalism
- Sport and (Social) Media
- Sport and Race
- Sport for the Disabled (Parasports)
- Sport Organizations and Governance
- Sport Tourism
- Theories of Sport Sociology in East Asia
- Other Sport-related Research
We look forward to welcoming you to the forum and to engaging in fruitful discussions on the
role of sport in addressing contemporary social challenges across East Asia.
The Organizing Committee
East Asian Forum for the Sociology of Sport 2027