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Additional Information
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Passports
and Visas
Persons coming from certain countries must have a visa issued by a Japanese consulate in their country. In some cases, it takes more than one month to obtain a visa. For details, please inquire at your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate. Useful web site: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html Currency Exchange Only Japanese yen is acceptable at stores and restaurants in Japan. You can exchange money at the airport, foreign exchange banks, and other authorized exchanges upon presentation of your passport. We encourage you to exchange your money at the airport upon arrival. Credit Cards and Traveler's Checks Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club and JCB are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops and restaurants. Only major banks and hotels in principal cities can accept traveler's checks, but their use in Japan is not as common as in some other countries. Banking Most banks are available for foreign currency exchange transactions from 9:00 to 15:00 on weekdays. (24hr ATM is not available in Tsukuba city) Tipping There is no custom of tipping in Japan. Instead, at places such as restaurants, bars and hotels, a 10% service charge is usually added to your bill. Insurance Participants are advised to procure their own travel insurance, as the Organizing Committee will assume no responsibility for personal accidents, sickness, theft or property damage. Climate The conference will be held at summer season of the year. The average temperature is around 31 °C in the daytime and 22 °C at night. Electrical Appliances Japan operates on 100 volts for electrical appliances. The frequency is 50 Hz in eastern Japan. Tax 5% consumption tax will be included in your bill. Useful websites for travel in Japan *Japan Travel Updates : http://www.jnto.go.jp/ At this site, you may find useful information for travel plans, accommodation and shopping in Japan. Several regional maps are also available on this site. |
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