Society Overview
Name The Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons
Founded June 28, 1964
Registration of Establishment 2003: Incorporated as an NPO
2019: General Incorporated Association
Objectives The purpose of the Society is to conduct academic research, educational activities, and exchange of knowledge in pediatric surgery, and to contribute to the advancement and dissemination of pediatric surgery in Japan, thereby contributing to the advancement of science and the promotion of medical welfare.
Projects In order to achieve the purpose of the preceding article, we shall carry out the following activities.

  • 1.Academic research on pediatric surgery by holding research presentations, etc. and publishing journals, etc.
  • 2.Public relations on pediatric surgery through our website and by holding public lectures, etc.
  • 3.Certification of pediatric surgery.
  • 4.Research and study of educational and medical systems related to pediatric surgery.
  • 5.Liaison and cooperation with related academic organizations in Japan and abroad.
  • 6.Other activities necessary to achieve the purpose of this organization.
President Satoshi Ieiri (Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagoshima University)
Vice President Tomoro Hishiki (Department of Pediatric Surgery,Chiba University)
Number of Members* 2,018
Number of Board Members Directors (including the president and vice president): 11
Auditors: 2
Councilors: 271
Journals The Journal of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons (Japanese, issued 7 times a year)
Pediatric Surgery International (English, issued 12 times a year)
Accreditation* Surgeons: 783
Medical Advisors: 300
Certified Registered Doctors: 62
Surgeon Training Facilities: 92
Relevant Facilities: 120
Annual Membership Fee Councilors: 30,000 yen (tax exempted)
Member: 15,000 yen (tax exempted)
Associate Member: 5,000 yen (tax exempted)
Address 5-3-13 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0012, Japan
E-mail jsps@asas-mail.jp
Secretary General Ms. Akiko Shibata

(*: as of March 1, 2026)