Japan’s biggest international cooperation event, Global Festa Japan 2019 will be held on September 28 (Sat) and 29 (Sun) at Odaiba Center Promenade. As the onlyonly institution in Japan that comprehensively conducts research in agriculture, forestry and fisheries in developing regions, JIRCAS is joining this event and setting up a booth with exhibits on various research programs undertaken worldwide. In addition, brochures and pamphlets will be available for distribution and mini-lectures will be organized to disseminate JIRCAS activities to the general public. We look forward to welcoming everyone.