The Yamada Science Foundation organizes The Yamada Symposium. In contrast to the Yamada Conferences which aims at presentation and discussion of the most advanced aspects of current research activities. The Yamada Symposium aims at giving new perspectives for the younger researchers who are going to play central role in research activities of the next generation.

The activities of the symposia are developed on an international basis in the following formats:

(1) Review of current status of research, with reference to the future perspectives, by senior scientists.
(2) Presentation of recent research by younger scientists.
(3) Forum for participants with regard to future perspectives on research.

The symposia particularly encourage discussions among the younger researchers to help create new friendships and connections.