JSSO was established in December 2006 at the 10th Annual Japanese Occupational Science Seminar (JOSS), a seminar that has been held annually since 1995. It was through such venues as the annual occupational science seminar where ideas could be discussed and the impetus for a society was born out of the growing interest for a national community of like-minded people.　

 

Aims of the Society

The Japanese Society for the Study of Occupation (JSSO) aims to promote (1) current topics in occupational science research and education, (2) interdisciplinary research focusing on human occupation, and (3) the national and international exchange of ideas surrounding research, education, and policy trends grounded in occupational science.

 

Meeting the Aims

Mechanisms by which to meet aims (2006-2008):
1) Formal creation of a society (JSSO) with a governing board and membership
2) Hosting of an annual conference to share knowledge and networks
3) Development and maintenance of a bi-lingual website dedicated to the promotion of Occupational science and JSSO membership interests
4) Publication of a bi-annual membership newsletter
5) Publication of an annual Japanese Journal of Occupational Science
6) Dissemination of translated abstracts from the Journal of Occupational Science to raise an interest in international bodies of literature

 

JSSO Executive Board

President	Miyuki Minato
Vice President	Tomoko Kondo
Vice President	Mayumi Murai
Secretary/Treasurer	Mari Sakaue
Board Member	Mami Aoyama
Board Member	Etsuko Odawara
Board Member	Chikako Koyama
Board Member	Hitomi Sakai
Board Member	Ayumi Nishino
Board Member	Hirokazu Nishikata
Auditor	Sawako Saito
Auditor	Tadaomi Nishigami