ON-SITE INFO
Conference Outline
| Date: |
November 27 (Tue.) - December 1 (Sat.), 2007 |
| Venue: |
Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto)
Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001, Japan
Phone: +81-75-705-1234 Fax: +81-75-705-1100 |
| Language: |
The official language of the Conference is English. |
Registration
* On-site registration is available
Please pay in JPY cash or by credit cards.
| 27 Nov. |
16:00 - 18:30 |
| 28 Nov. |
8:00 - 18:30 |
| 29 Nov. |
8:00 - 17:00 |
| 30 Nov. |
8:00 - 17:00 |
| 1 Dec. |
8:00 - 11:00 |
<On-site registration fee>
| Conference Registration: |
50,000JPY (Students: 20,000JPY) |
| Accompanying Persons: |
10,000JPY |
Lunch Service
Lunchboxes will be served for attendees at each Invited Lecture Session
room.
Please note that the quantity is limited.
Social Program
Welcome Reception (Buffet style)
| Date: |
17:30-19:00 on Tuesday 27 Nov., 2007 |
| Place: |
Room Swan, Kyoto International Conference Center |
| Dress Code: |
Casual |
Banquet (Buffet style)
| Date: |
18:30-21:00 on Thursday 29 Nov., 2007 |
| Place: |
Room Swan, Kyoto International Conference Center |
| Dress Code: |
Casual |
Awarding Ceremony - Wine Tasting Party -
| Date: |
18:30-20:30 on Friday 30 Nov., 2007 |
| Place: |
Room Swan, Kyoto International Conference Center |
| Dress Code: |
Casual |
Weather
Visitors to Kyoto in November should expect temperatures in the range of
approximately
15C(high) and 5C(low).
Yahoo Weather (Kyoto)
Autumn is the most beautiful season for viewing the deep red foilage of
the Japanese Maple.
Power
* The Kyoto area uses 100V AC/60Hz.
* Devices that take 110V AC will work fine.
* The shape of power outlets http://kropla.com/!ab.htm is identical those used in the United States
(two blades in parallel) except most outlets do not
have third hole for a ground pin.
those used in the United States (two blades in parallel) except most outlets do not have third hole for a ground pin.
Shopping/Dining/Currency
* Most small shops, taxicabs and train stations do not accept credit cards.
It is advised to carry some JPY cash.
* There is no tipping habit in Japan.
* VAT of 5% will be added to every purchase you make.
* 1USD = 110JPY ; 1EUR = 160JPY (roughly)
Yahoo currency converter
* Citibank ATMs are located in Kansai International Airport (KIX). Open 24 hrs.
List of Citibank branches in Kyoto area.
* Foreign credit, debit and cash cards can be used at Post Office ATMs.
Cellphones
The Japanese cellphone network is not compatible with GSM, but it IS compatible
with 3G technology.
CDMA is in service, however, if you need a cellphone,
(1) rent it at the airport
Kansai Airport: Shop location
Narita Airport: Shop location
(2) buy prepaid-card phones at a convenience store.
Show ID to shop staff to buy. The
cost is about 10,000 JPY - 20,000 JPY for the phone itself
and have to get phone card as well.
If your stay is short, a rental phone is much cheaper
than prepaid phone.
Emergency calls: Fire department/Ambulance: 119, Police: 110
Links
Japan National Tourist
Organization (JNTO)
Japan
Information and Culture Center
Discover
Japan (General Information)
Kyoto Convention Bureau
Kyoto City Tourism
and Cultural Information
KYOTO VISITOR'S GUIDE
wikitravel Japan
about Japan (wikipedia)
Onsen, Japanese hot springs (wikipedia)
Kyoto light up bus tour (Japanese site only)
