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
Traveling
Hiroshima airport has domestic connections from major international airports: New Tokyo International airport (Narita) and Kansai airport (Osaka). Some international flights (Asian airlines) fly directly to Hiroshima airport.
Local transportation
Airport limousines run from the airport to JR Hiroshima station or the Bus Center. From Hiroshima station or the Bus Center you can reach your Hotel by tram or taxi. The conference site, the International Conference Center (ICC), Hiroshima, has a good tram and bus service. Please refer to the local map in this booklet.
After arrival
All participants should register at the conference desk on the B2 floor of the ICC on Tuesday, August 20, between 15:00 and 17:00. The registration desk opens between 9:00 and 19:00 during the conference period.
Participants and accompanying people should wear the conference badge in the ICC during the conference.
All participants and accompanying people are invited to the informal welcome reception party in the ICC on Tuesday, August 20, from 17:00 to 19:00.
Opening session
The opening session will be held on Wednesday, August 21 from 9:00.