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Congress Information

Dates

June 2 (Fri) – 4 (Sun), 2017

Venue

Tokyo International Forum
3 Chome-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tōkyō

Language

Japanese

Chair

Hidetsugu Saito, MD, PhD
Professor, Keio University Faculty of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Host Organization

Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine

Congress Secretariat

MediProduce, Inc.
2-26-35 8F, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Japan
Phone: +81-3-5775-2075   Fax: +81-3-5775-2076
E-mail: 17jaam@mediproduce.com

General Information

Climate

The temperature in Tokyo during the period of the Congress ranges between 18 – 25℃.

Local Time

Japan Standard Time is GMT+9. The time difference for major cities is shown below (decreased by 1 hour during Daylight Saving Time):

Electricity

Electric current is uniformly 100 volts AC throughout Japan, but with two different cycles: 50 in eastern Japan including Tokyo and Yokohama, and 60 in western Japan including Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. Leading hotels in major cities have two outlets of 100 and 230 volts, but the sockets usually only accept two-leg plugs.

Passport and Visa

To visit Japan, you must have a valid passport. A visa is required for citizens of countries that do not have visa exemption agreements with Japan. Please contact the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate for visa requirements.

Insurance

The Organizing Committee can accept no responsibility for accidents or damage to private property of participants. Please make your own arrangements for health insurance and any other necessary insurances.

Currency

Currency in Japan is the yen (JPY). Notes are available in denominations of 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000 yen. Coins are minted in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 10, and 1 yen. Exchange at the airport is recommended for your convenience. Most foreign currencies and travelers' checks can be exchanged at authorized foreign exchange banks and hotels. However, we highly recommend purchasing travelers' checks or cash in yen before leaving your home country. A passport may be required for currency exchange services.

Japanese notes are: 10,000 / 5,000 / 2,000 / 1,000
Coins are: 500 / 100 / 50 / 10 / 5 / 1

Credit Cards

American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops and restaurants.

Banks

Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 15:00, and you can exchange money at foreign exchange banks, but there are not many of them. Instead, you can withdraw JPY cash from ATM machines in convenience stores such as Seven-Eleven.

Tipping

There is no custom of tipping in Japan. Instead, at high class restaurants, bars and hotels, a 10% service charge is usually added to your bill.

Shopping

Shops and malls in Japan are generally open on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays as well as weekdays from 10:00 to 20:00. Department stores, however, are closed on one weekday differing by store, and certain specialty shops may not open on Sundays and national holidays.

Cell Phones

Cell phone rental is recommended, as most foreign phones are not compatible with Japan's network. Cell phone rental shops are conveniently located at Narita and other international airports. Please check with your network provider prior to your departure.

Public Transportation

For general transport, taxis are plentiful but also the most expensive. JR trains have easy access to and from Tokyo station.

About Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan's largest and capital city. Tokyo consists of 23 different “neighborhoods” and tourists can enjoy tasting the flavor of each one: from the young shoppers’ paradise of Harajuku, to the technological hub of Akihabara, to the luxurious Ginza, Tokyo offers limitless opportunities. Tokyo's traditional hospitality combined with modern facilities makes it a popular site for international conventions. Its proximity other tourist locations in Japan makes it a perfect jump-off point.

Tokyo Visitors' Guide

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Tokyo Highlights

Tokyo Skytree The Tokyo Skytree was recently opened in 2010 making it the tallest building in Japan standing 634m high (antenna spire). The Skytree lights up purple and blue rotating each day, and it boats incredible views of metropolitan Tokyo. There are also many shops and restaurants inside that you can check out.
Imperial Palace No visit to Tokyo is complete without stopping by the Imperial Palace – the primary residence of the current Emperor of Japan. It is filled with several beautiful gardens. Why not take a stroll around the Imperial Palace and reminisce about historical Tokyo?
Ghibli Museum The Ghibli Musuem hosts great artifacts from the anime works of Studio Ghibli. This museum is a must for all Hayao Miyazaki fans.
Asakusa Asakusa is home to one of Tokyo’s most famous temples, known as Sensōji. The stark red color is iconic and complemented by its neighboring pagoda: a great combination for taking incredible pictures. There are also many local souvenir shops located near the temple.

Nearby Tourism Opportunities

Yokohama (30 min. away) Only 30 minutes away from Tokyo is the must-visit city, Yokohama. Enjoy this exciting, historical port city - stroll around the Sankeien Garden and enjoy lunch at China Town. You can also ride the huge ferris wheel that lights up Yokohama’s night sky or take a cruise down Tokyo Bay.
Kamakura (50 min. away) A half-hour train journey will take you to the ancient Japanese capital of Kamakura. It is home to thousand-year-old temples and The Great Buddha, a bronze statue 11.4 meters (37.4 ft.) in height depicting Buddha in a seated meditative pose.
Mt. Fuji and Hakone (90-120 min. away) 90 minutes away lies one of the most famous tourist resorts in Japan. Surrounded by scenic mountains, Hakone offers the unique scenery of placid Lake Ashi (Ashi-no-ko) at the foot of Mt. Fuji. It also boasts an abundance of hot-springs scattered along its streams and rivers, as well as many museums and amusement facilities.