Other practical points
Insurance
The conference organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries, loss or damage to property belonging to conference participants (or their accompanees), either during or as a result of the conference. Please check the terms and validity of your travel insurance.
Visa
Participants who need a visa to enter Japan are strongly advised to make their application in their home country at least three months before the intended date of travel. For more information, please visit http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
To prepare the visa application form, please visit our Visa Application page
Currency
The Japanese currency is Japanese Yen (JPY). One USD equals 131 JPY and one EURO, 115 JPY (as of December 2001). The most recent exchange rate can be checked at http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Foreign currencies can be exchanged for Japanese Yen at banks in the airport and many places in the city center.
Climate and clothing
Expected daytime temperatures in August vary, but usually exceed 30 degrees Celsius (24 degrees at night). It is recommended a hat is worn outside to avoid heatstroke. Since the possibility of rain cannot be ruled out, delegates are advised to pack an umbrella. All hotels and the International Conference Center are well air-conditioned.
Internet
Several ethernet ports will be available in the International Conference Center. Because the number of computers available will be limited, participants wishing to use the internet are advised to bring their own computers equiped with the 10BASE-T compatible ethernet interface.
Accommodation
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A block reservation for Conference delegates has been made at several hotels in Hiroshima. Please make your reservation through the official travel agent, "JTB Corp."
JTB Corp.
International Travel Division
Convention Center (CD 100739-126)
2-3-11
Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku
Tokyo 140-8604 Japan
Tel: +81-3-5796-5445
Fax: +81-3-5495-0685
URL: https://www.jtbcorp.jp/en/