In the summer of 2027, the Japan Oil Chemists’ Society (JOCS) will host the 3rd World Congress on Oleo Science (WCOS 2027) in Hakodate, a historic international port city in southern Hokkaido renowned for its refreshingly cool summer climate and scenic blend of nature and architecture.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hakodate—the coolest city in Japan, where tradition meets the sea—in the summer of 2027.
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