14th International Conference on Open Magnetic Systems for Plasma Confinement

September 22-26, 2025, Tsukuba, Japan


OS2025 will present the latest experimental, numerical, and theoretical studies on plasma physics and fusion science, including plasma confinement, plasma heating and stability, transport phenomena, direct energy conversion, plasma diagnostics, plasma-wall interactions, applications of mirror plasmas, mirror-based 14-MeV neutron sources, and prospects for mirror-based reactors.

News

2025.03.26

Conference website opens!

OS2025 website has been launched. In this year, OS2025 will be held at Tsukuba, Japan. We look forward to seeing you at Tsukuba.

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Important Dates

Abstract deadline: May 10

Notification of Acceptance: before May 31

Early registration deadline: July 31

VISA form deadline: July 31

Accommodation deadline: August 4

Registration

Abstract submission

Download template

Those who cannot access the above Google Forms, please send your abstract via the bottom email link.

Registration fee

Registration and payment

The registration page is currently under construction and will be shown here. Note that payment of registration fee can only be made by credit cards.

Programs

Timetable

TBD

Oral presentation

HDMI connections are available.

Poster presentation

A typical A0 poster fits the poster board.

Banquet

TBD

Machine tour

A machine tour at Plasma Research Center is planned. Participants can see cutting-edge experimental machines, including GAMMA 10/PDX and Pilot GAMMA PDX-SC.
Route to Plasma Research Center
Watch video about Plasma Research Center

Excursion

TBD

Accommodation

Participants and their accompanying persons can stay at Hotel JAL City Tsukuba, which is the closest hotel to the conference venue. Details and the application form will open when the registration starts.
Route to Hotel JAL City Tsukuba

About Tsukuba, Japan

Travel information in Japan is summarized by Japan National Tourism Organization, which is one of the Japanese government offices.
Learn about Tsukuba

VISA

VISA information is summarized here. A request page of an invitation letter for VISA application is currently under construction and will be shown here.

Flight to Japan

Most participants are recommended to use Narita International Airport, which is the largest international airport in Japan. Haneda Airport is also a good option, which is the largest domestic airport in Japan. Note that Ibaraki Airport is not recommended for accessing Tsukuba.

Immigration and customs

When entering Japan, it is convenient to use Visit Japan Web. A part of the immigration and customs procedures can be completed in advance.

Airport to Tsukuba

Whether Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport, taking a bus is the easiest way to Tsukuba. You need to buy a bus ticket at the airport.

Cellular networks in Tsukuba

5G and 4G cellular networks are available countrywide. eSIMs and SIM cards can be obtained online and at airports, respectively. Note that after arriving in Tsukuba it is difficult to buy SIM cards.

Payments in Tsukuba

Credit cards are available countrywide, but cash is also frequently used in Tsukuba. The easiest way to get cash is to use an ATM at a convenience store.

Emergency alert

In case of emergencies, e.g., great earthquake, your smartphone will sound an alert. In that case, please ensure your safety and follow the instructions of staffs.
Safety tips for travelers

Tsukuba to airport

The easiest way to airports is to take a bus from platform 8 at Tsukuba Center. The bus ticket to Narita International Airport can be reserved online or at the bus ticket office using your credit card. You can also board the bus without a reservation, if there are available seats. In this case, you need to pay the fare in cash or with an IC travel card when boarding the bus.
Route to Tsukuba Center

Pilot

Committees

International program committee

  • M. Sakamoto (Chairperson, Japan)
  • P. Bagryansky (Russia)
  • C. Forest (United States)
  • Y. C. Ghim (South Korea)
  • H. Gota (United States)
  • H. Guo (China)
  • K. Lee (South Korea)
  • N. Ohno (Japan)
  • S. Putvinski (United States)
  • X. Sun (China)
  • C. Sung (South Korea)
  • B. Unterberg (Germany)
  • M. Yoshikawa (Japan)

Local organizing committee

  • M. Sakamoto (Chairperson)
  • T. Kariya
  • M. Yoshikawa
  • R. Minami
  • N. Ezumi
  • M. Hirata
  • T. Numakura
  • J. Kohagura
  • D. Hwangbo
  • S. Togo
  • K. Emoto

Venue

Tsukuba International Congress Center

Takezono 2-20-3, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0032, Japan

Access to conference venue