The Laser Society of Japan (LSJ)

The Laser Society of Japan (一般社団法人レーザー学会) is a non‑profit professional society established in 1979 (with roots in the 1973 Laser Conference) that serves researchers, engineers, and industry professionals in laser technology and photonics. Headquartered at the Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, the Society promotes academic exchange, technical discussion, and publication, including its scientific journal The Review of Laser Engineering. It organizes annual conferences, workshops, technical committees, and awards like the Laser Society of Japan Industrial Award to recognize contributions to laser technology. LSJ fosters collaboration between academia and industry, advances laser research and applications, and supports knowledge dissemination and networking among professionals in Japan and internationally.