IRT Tokyo, Japan 2009
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April 7-9, 2009
Tokyo, Japan
Hosted by: KDDI
THEME: Impact of Data Roaming Growth
For the current participation list, as of 2009-03-31 click HERE
Click CURRENT AGENDA
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For the current participation list, as of 2009-03-31 click HERE
[edit] IRT Tokyo Agenda
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[edit] Hotel Information
Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo
Address: 2-11 Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba 279-8522, Japan
Telephone: +81-47-305-1111
To visit hotel website click HERE
To make a hotel reservation please email Karen Delanty
Click HERE for map of transportation around hotel
[edit] Hotel Access from Airport
Limousine bus is highly recommended from Narita and Haneda International Airport
Please find the time table and departure points for Limousine bus from the Airports as follows:
- Narita Airport(about 60-85min): Click Time TableDeparture points
- Haneda Airport(about 50min): Click Time TableDeparture points
Please check these time tables ahead of time, the limo busses DO NOT run all day.
For a printable version of the Hotel location in English and Japanese click HERE
[edit] Airport
Almost all international services fly into Narita Airport (NRT), located nearly 70 kilometers northeast of Tokyo in the city of Narita CLICK HERE
The airport has two terminals.
Airlines for Terminal 1 HERE
Airlines for Terminal 2 HERE
Each terminal has its own train station, and there is a free shuttle bus between them.
See also Tokyo International Airport - Haneda which handles several international flights from Asia CLICK HERE
[edit] Passports/ Visas
Please find countries and regions that have Visa exemption arrangements with Japan as follows:
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For other countries and regions, VISA is required.
Those people who need VISA application, please contact the following agency to prepare VISA application documents:
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Upon emailing to start this process, the agency will email you back a questionnaire with the following questions:
1. The location of the embassy/consulate you will be making visa application
2. Full Name (Kindly provide us with the information of your name written in Chinese characters if any)
3. Affiliation/ Your Position at the Affiliation
4. Date of birth (Current Age)
5. Male or Female
6. Nationality
7. Mailing Address for the Documents to be Sent (Telephone Number)
8. Address (Office)
9. Arrival date, airport (departing from / arriving at (Narita airport)), airline and flight number(transit airport, airline, and flight number in Japan should also be indicated, if any)
10. Daily schedule (names of hotels as well as their addresses and telephone numbers should also be indicated.)
11. Departure date, airport (departing from (Narita airport) / arriving at ), airline and flight number(transit airport, airline, and flight number in Japan should also be indicated, if any)
In case the details on the flight numbers and your itinerary in Japan are not fixed yet, please supply the information on your tentative itinerary. (These should not be kept blank!)? Please note, however, that you should send the complete details on your itinerary to us when they are fixed.?
The agency will prepare all the documents required by Japanese embassy in your country/region:
- letter of invitation
- letter of guarantee
- letter of reason for invitation
- schedule of stay needed for Japanese visa application
The applicants must have a passport for obtaining the visa but do not need to send it in. However you may be required to hand in the passport at the respective embassies and consulates during their period of visa application.
You can contact Karen Delanty if you need assistance or have any questions, too. EMAIL +(858)658-4444
[edit] Currency
The cost of living in Tokyo is not as astronomical as it once was. Deflation and market pressures have helped to make costs in Tokyo comparable to most other large cities. Visitors from San Francisco, New York or London will not be at all surprised. Travelers should budget a similar amount of money for their stay in Tokyo as they would for any other great city in Europe or North America. Locals will know the bargains, but experienced cheapskates from anywhere in the world can get by with a little ingenuity.
- Currency Converter CLICK HERE
Live rates at 2009.03.12 19:41:09 UTC
1.00 USD = 97.8261 JPY
1.00 HKD = 12.6166 JPY
1.00 KRW = 0.0659084 JPY
1.00 CNY = 14.2944 JPY
[edit] Weather
Besides November, April is considered the best time to visit Japan, because in most regions of the country, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and the weather is pleasantly mild. Domestic travel activity is increasing due to spring school holidays and the cherry blossom season.
Fahrenheit- low 60s in the day, high 40s at night
[edit] Communication Services
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KDDI has launched CDMA 1x inbound roaming service on standard 800MHz for their inbound roaming partners. Please check with your cellular phone companies if Japan is included in their CDMA roaming coverage.
If not covered yet, you can pursue a rental cellular phone service or use WCDMA phone if you owns.
For information on how to call out of Japan Click HERE
[edit] Electric Plugs, Sockets, Voltages and Frequencies
Click HERE for description
The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North America (110V), Central Europe (220V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs have two, non-polarized pins, as shown in link above. They fit into North American outlets.
Japanese power outlets are identical to ungrounded (2-pin) North American outlets. While most Japanese outlets these days are polarized (one slot is slightly wider than the other), it is possible to encounter non-polarized outlets in some places.
Some North American equipment will work fine in Japan without adapter and vice versa, however, some sensitive equipment may not work properly or even get damaged. If you intend to purchase electronic appliances in Japan for use outside of Japan, you are advised to look for equipment specifically made for oversea tourists.
The frequency of electric current is 50 Hertz in Eastern Japan (including Tokyo, Yokohama, Tohoku, Hokkaido) and 60 Hertz in Western Japan (including Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Shikoku, Kyushu), however this frequency difference affects only sensitive equipment.
[edit] About Chiba (just outside of Tokyo), Japan
Tokyo Disney Resort is a theme park and vacation resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, just east of Tokyo. For information on Chiba's Attractions, History and Transportation
CLICK HERE
[edit] Places of Interest
Tokyo Information on concierge.com
Touristy Places to Visit (Besides Disneyland:)
1. Harajuku:
Known for its street youth sporting out-of-this world costumes, its great shopping and its proximity to the famous Meiji Shrine, Harajuku is eye candy for the intrepid traveler of any age. Walk around, shop a bit, or have lunch while you people watch. Directions: Take the Yama-no-te line and get off at Harajuku station.
2. Kamakura:
Okay, technically Kamakura is not in Tokyo at all and is actually about an hour outside of the city. But, as my absolutely favorite place to visit in Eastern Japan, I could not resist including it here. Kamakura is the place to go if you are hankering for a taste of old Japan – Buddhist temples and traditional food - but do not have time to go all the way to Kyoto or Nara in Western Japan. Visiting here feels like you are stepping back in time. Directions: Take the Shonan-Shinjuku line and get off at Kita Kamakura station.
3. Ginza:
For those who like flashy clothes, impressive architecture, clubs, and upscale shopping, Ginza is a fun place to spend time. Directions: Take the Tokyo Subway line and exit at Ginza station.
4. Tokyo Tower:
The Tokyo Tower was built in 1958, is red and white and is actually 13 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. Its base and surrounding areas also offer fun activities for kids. Directions: Take the Mita line and exit at Onarimon or take the Oedo line and exit at Akabanebashi station.
5. Imperial Palace:
If you are in the mood for a look at the site of the famous ruling place of the Tokugawa Shoguns of the Edo period (lasting until about 140 years ago), visit the beautiful Imperial Palace. The place has a regal serenity which fires the imagination while pleasing architecture buffs. Directions: Take the Toei Mita line to Hibiya station.
6. Chinatown in Yokohama:
Chinatown in Yokoyama, like Kamakura, is technically not in Tokyo, but do not let that stop you from paying a visit. Stepping into China Town is like stepping into another world. From any of the ornate and colorful gates that greet you to the throngs of people and authentic Chinese food, China Town is a spectacle worth seeing. Directions: Take the Minato-Mirai line and get off at Motomachi-Chukagai station.HERE
7: Shinjuku National Gardens:
Shinjuku National Garden, or Shinjuku Gyoen, was completed in 1906 on the site of a private mansion belonging to a Lord Naito. It was later designated as a national garden at the end of World War II. It covers 144 acres and features gardens of Formal French, Formal English, and Japanese styles. Directions: Take the Maru-no-uchi line and get off at Shinjuku Gyoen Mae station.
For those people who would like to visit places by yourself, you can find train/subway route map in Tokyo for your convenience.
JR Train Route MapHERE
Tokyo Subway Route Map
EnglishHERE ChineseHERE KoreanHERE
If you would like to visit/enjoy many places in Tokyo, bus tour could be one of the options. You can find the following bus tour for your convenience.
HATOBUS tour HERE
If you are planning to visit places other than Tokyo before/after meeting, you can find travel agency as follows for your convenience. They offer Chinese and Spanish service as well as English for some of their tours.
Sunrise Tour HERE
[edit] Maps
For a map of the area around our hotel CLICK HERE
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