Date

May 30 (Wed.) - June 2 (Sat.), 2018

Venue

PACIFICO Yokohama
1-1-1, Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012, JAPAN

Congress Language

Japanese

President

Tatsuya Yamasoba, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo

Secretariat

Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo

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: jibika119@mediproduce.com

Links

The Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Society of Japan, Inc

Climate

The temperature in Yokohama during the period of the Congress ranges between 18 - 25 degrees Celsius.

Local Time

Japan Standard time is 9 hours ahead of G.M.T. The time difference for major cities is shown below (decrease by 1 hour during Daylight Saving Time period):

Beijing: -1 hour Los Angeles: -17 hours London: +9 hours New Delhi: -3.5 hours New York: -14 hours Seoul: 0 (same) Singapore: -1 hour Sydney: +1 hour

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 their sockets usually accept a two-leg plug only.

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 exempt 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 the private property of participants. Please make your own arrangements for health insurance and any other necessary insurance.

Currency

Currency in Japan is the Yen (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 where you stay. However we highly recommend purchasing travelers' checks or cash in Yen, U.S. dollars or Euros before leaving your home countries. 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 Card

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. Instead, you can withdraw JPY cash from ATM machines in convenience stores like Seven-Eleven.

Tipping

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

Shopping

Shops and other sales outlets 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.

Mobile Telephone

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

Public Transportation

For general transport, taxis are plentiful but cost most. JR railroad has easy access to and from Yokohama station.

Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city. The port of Yokohama had historically served as a gateway between the West and Japan. The result is a harmonious blend of influences from both East and West that is still evident today. Yokohama's traditional hospitality combined with modern facilities makes it a popular site for international conventions. Its proximity to Tokyo and other tourist locations makes it a perfect jump-off point.

Yokohama Visitors' Guide

English
Japanese
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Korean

Yokohama Highlights

Sankeien Garden Sankeien is an authentic Japanese garden with an area of 175,000 sq. meters. A Japanese style reception hall, "Kakushokaku", has been renovated for overseas visitors to feel a taste of Japan, and colorful seasonal events as well as Japanese cultural programs (tea ceremony, flower arrangement, etc.) can be enjoyed there.

Cruising on Yokohama Bay The best way to enjoy the beautiful view of Yokohama is by cruising on Yokohama Bay. Lunch, afternoon, and dinner cruises are available.

Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden Enjoy a panoramic view sweeping 360 degrees from the heart of Tokyo to Mt. Fuji from an observatory on the 69th floor of the Landmark Tower Building, Japan's tallest skyscraper soaring 296 meters. Situated in the lower levels are a 600-room hotel and a shopping mall with over 200 shops.

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise The "Aqua Museum", one of the largest aquariums in Japan, houses 100,000 fish, polar bears, and sea otters. Also situated in "Pleasure Land", inside the park, are rides with an oceanic theme. The wide man-made island is so large that more than a single day is needed to enjoy everything.

Nearby Tourism Opportunities

Tokyo (30 min. away) Enjoy a panoramic view sweeping 360 degrees from the heart of Tokyo to Mt. Fuji from an observatory on the 69th floor of the Landmark Tower Building, Japan's tallest skyscraper soaring 296 meters. Situated in the lower levels are a 600-room hotel and a shopping mall with over 200 shops.

Kamakura (30 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 image 11.4 meters (37.4 ft.) in height depicting Buddha in a seated meditative pose.

Mt. Fuji and Hakone (90 min. away) 90 minutes away lays 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 bottom 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.