Message from the President
| Ichiro Hashimoto, MD, PhD President, Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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Greetings
The Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (JSPRS) has a proud history spanning nearly 70 years. In 2025, we successfully held our 68th Annual Meeting—a significant milestone that reflects the growth and dedication of our community.
Our Society has established Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with several international partners, including the United States, South Korea, Taiwan, and Pakistan. Through these partnerships, we are committed to advancing plastic and reconstructive surgery globally via academic exchange and collaborative activities.
We are also honored to be a founding member of the Asian Federation of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Societies (APRAS), which was established in January 2023. APRAS unites the official plastic surgery societies across Asia and currently includes:
InaPRAS (Indonesia), JSPRS (Japan), KSPRS (Korea), MSPRS (Malaysia), PAPRAS (Philippines), PAPS (Pakistan), SAPS (Singapore), ThPRS (Thailand), TSPS (Taiwan)
This growing federation embodies our shared commitment to regional cooperation, professional education, and the advancement of plastic surgery throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The JSPRS also publishes an official English-language journal, The Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This peer-reviewed, open-access journal welcomes high-quality submissions from authors around the world. We invite you to visit our website for submission guidelines and look forward to receiving your contributions.
Each year, during our Annual Meeting in April, we host dedicated English-language sessions and warmly welcome international presenters. We strongly encourage your participation and look forward to meaningful academic exchange.
Our Society will continue to actively promote international collaboration and contribute to the global progress of our field. Thank you very much for your continued support.