AA Japan
50th Anniversary
Convention
Hands that connect, hearts that connect, the future that lies ahead.
At “Omiya Sonic City” – Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
Grateful for AA:
Celebrating 50 Years of Connection and Hope in Japan
Event Overview:
Please join us for the AA Japan 50th Anniversary Convention to be held in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture from March 28th to 30th, 2025. Our theme, “Hands that connect, hearts that connect, the future that lies ahead.”, emphasizes the importance of camaraderie, experience, strength and hope in overcoming alcoholism. Various events are held at this convention. All of these focus on promoting sobriety and supporting those on the road to recovery.
Please help spread the word!
Participation fee is free:
Anyone can participate for free. We are looking forward to seeing many of our fellows and friends join us.
Hotel Information and Transportation Access:
We recommend staying at a hotel near the venue, Omiya Sonic City. For details on transportation access, please refer to the English page of Sonic City Hall.
Contact Information:
For any inquiries or feedback regarding the AA Japan 50th Anniversary Commemorative Convention, please contact the AA Japan 50th Anniversary Executive Committee at 50thConv@aajapan.org. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing this special event with the AA community in Japan.
AA Japan 50th Anniversary
Program Overview
The AA Japan 50th Anniversary event will feature a variety of programs over three days.
Below is a summary of the scheduled programs:
Day 1March 28 (Fri)Sonic City Main Hall |
12:00 - | Registration starts at the Lobby (Foyer) |
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| 13:15 - 14:45 |
Open Sharing by Any Participant (three minutes per each speaker). Themes: My Last Drink/Hope. |
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| 15:00 - 16:50 |
Main (Big) Meeting Part 1 Speakers from Different Areas of Japan on the Topic of "50 Years of Gratitude" |
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| 18:00 - 21:00 |
Opening Ceremony ・Flag March with Representatives from All the Districts of Japan ・Opening Declaration by the Executive Committee Chairperson ・Greetings from the Trustee in Charge of Planning ・Retirement Address by the Former JSO Director ・Inaugural Address by the New JSO Director ・On 50th Anniversary of AA Japan by a Guest Speaker from GSO ・Information about the Revision of Publications from the Trustee in Charge ・Guidance for Day 2 |
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| 21:15 |
End of Day 1 Please leave the facility promptly. |
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Day 2March 29 (Sat)[10:00-16:30] Meeting Rooms[17:30] Sonic City Main Hall |
10:00 - 11:30 13:00 - 14:30 15:00 - 16:30 |
Meetings! Meetings! Meetings! Please refer to the details below for the full program schedule. JSO will have a collection box in each meeting room. The Executive Committee is in charge of the management and calculation of these funds. Each participating party is also collecting funds for self-support according to the 7th tradition. Please do not confuse collection boxes. |
| 17:30 - 19:00 | Sober Countdown in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary. | |
| 19:00 - 21:00 |
Main (Big) Meeting Part 2 "Hands that Connect, Hearts that Connect and the Future that Lies Ahead" ・Guest Speaker from GSO ・Speakers from Different Areas of Japan |
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| 21:15 |
End of Day 2 Please leave the facility promptly. |
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Day 3March 30 (Sun) |
10:00 - 12:00 |
Main (Big) Meeting Part 3 "What We Pass on to the Future" ・Speakers from Different Areas of Japan ・AA Information |
| 13:00 - 15:00 |
Farewell Ceremony ・Dr. Bob's Speech (Audio and Video) ・Guest Speaker from GSO ・Speeches by Class A Trustees: Ms. Eiko Oshima, Recovery (a non-profit corporation) and Dr. Naoki Suganuma, Director of the Addiction Center of Kariya Hospital, Kariya, Japan ・Introduction of the 50th Anniversary Executive Committee Members ・Closing Remarks |
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| 15:15 | Grand Finale/See You at the 55th Anniversary! |
We look forward to the participation of many.
Let us celebrate this special occasion of the AA 50th Anniversary together and strengthen our connections.
Omiya Sonic City
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