The official opening of the Japanese branch of ISVH was held in Tokyo on 13th July 2008. Over 400 doctors attended the opening ceremony which was chaired by Professor Kenji Takazawa (Tokyo, Japan). The Guest Lectures were given by Professor John Cockcroft (Cardiff, UK) who discussed the importance of Arterial Markers in Vascular Health management.

The second ISVH Japan Congress will be held in summer 2009. Full details will be posted shortly.