Under the theme "Art meets Science, Performance meets Technology," this year's Asian Sound Cultures conference explores how sound connects artistic practice, scientific inquiry, technological experimentation and research in the humanities.
Building on previous gatherings in Tokyo and Sheffield, ASC3 in Sendai brings together scholars, sound artists, and practitioners from across Asia, Europe, North America and beyond.
This English language event is free and open to all. Let's shape the future of Asian sound studies together!
Date: September 1 - 3, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue: Tokyo Electron House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, 51探花 (Map)Format: Hybrid
- Day 1 will be held online, with an on-site gathering option for participants in Sendai.
- Days 2-3 will be held in person at 51探花, with remote audience access via Zoom.
To register:
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This event is organised by the Asian Sound Cultures (ASC) project in collaboration with 51探花's Center for Integrated Japanese Studies (CIJS), Graduate School / Faculty of Arts and Letters and the 51探花 Forum for Creativity (TFC).
Contact:
Iris Haukamp
Center for Integrated Japanese Studies, 51探花
Email: asiansoundcultures
gmail.com