We are pleased to announce the winners of the eleventh JCHAT Award. Best paper: Chuxin Liu (Tohoku University), Jessie Wanner Kawahara (Tohoku University), Mariko Nakayama (Tohoku University) Visual Word Recognition in L2 Japanese for Chinese-Japanese Bilinguals: Does Phonological Similarity Modulate Cognate Priming Effects in a Naming Task? The paper was presented at the previous conference, JSLS2019. Best paper utilizing JCHAT/CHILDES: None We plan to have the award ceremony at JSLS2021 ( June 5-6, 2021), online virtual conference, Okinawa International University. Congratulations! Harumi Kobayashi, Chairperson of Japanese Society for Language Sciences

Expanding Japanese Cognitive/Learning Research: What Does Eye Movement Reveal? ◆Date & Time: Friday, 13 March 2026, 13:00–17:30 ◆Venue: Room 105, Japanese Language Education Centre for International Students, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ◆Free Admission (Registration Required) ◆Programme 13:00–14:00　Lecture 1: Kazunori Suzuki (Josai International University) “Trends in L2 Cognitive Research – Potential Applications in Eye-Tracking Experiments” 14:15–15:15　Lecture 2: Daichi Yanagimoto (Gakushuin University) “Unravelling Japanese Learners’ Cognitive Processing of Kanji Vocabulary through Eye Movements” 15:30–17:30　 Lecture 3: Tomohito Okumura (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University) “Developmental Perspectives on Reading through Eye Movement Measurement – Insights from Supporting Children with Dyslexia (Professor Okumura’s presentation will be delivered online) ◆ Registration Form https://forms.gle/XyD7oaiJAhT56bjf7 ◆ Contact:…

cms.hum.nagoya-u.ac.jp/ele/2026/02/316vocabulary-symposium-in-nagoya.html The Vocabulary Symposium in Nagoya will be held at Nagoya University on Monday, 16 March 2026. Registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2XjT2aFQyb_9zy6egT39quQIceWG259TRUZB926Q8HH5mKA/viewform This symposium will feature research presentations on second language vocabulary acquisition and vocabulary processing, encompassing both theoretical research and educational practice. The programme is designed to provide an overview of current trends in vocabulary research, appealing not only to specialists in the field but also to those interested in speaking, task-based research, CALL, and educational practice. The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Stuart Webb (University of Western Ontario), a leading figure in vocabulary acquisition research. Additionally, presentations by Professor Webb’s Japanese colleagues will cover diverse topics employing different methodologies…

Japanese Society for Language Sciences Public Announcement Regarding Elections June 29, 2022 Takaaki Suzuki Elections Committee Chairperson As the current officers will complete their 3-year terms in June, 2022, according to Article 4 of the “Detailed Rules regarding the Election of Officers of the Japanese Society for Language Sciences,” we will conduct elections for the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and Steering Committee officer positions as follows: We would like to ask for your cooperation in this matter. 1. Positions open for election Chairperson (3-year term: July, 2022-June, 2025)…1 person Vice Chairperson (3-year term: July, 2022-June, 2025)…1 person Steering committee members (3-year term: July, 2022-June, 2025)…23 persons Internal auditor (3-year term: July, 2022-June,…