ISO/IEC JTC1 SC22 WG14 Meeting

10-14 April 2000, Tokyo, Japan

　

Japan’s national body welcomes the WG14 Plenary Meeting in Tokyo Japan.
The meeting will be held at the Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg.
The Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg. is located near by the “Tokyo Tower” in the center of Tokyo.

　

　

MEETING INFORMATION

　

Host Organization (on behalf of JISC)

Information Processing Society of Japan / Information Technology Standards Commission of Japan (IPSJ/ITSCJ)

　

Host Contact

Mayumi Mita
Secretary General
IPSJ/ITSCJ

Room 308-3 Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg.
3-5-8, Shiba-koen, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
E-mail: mailto:mita@itscj.ipsj.or.jp
Fax: + 81 3 3431 6493
Phone: + 81 3 3431 2808

　

Location of Meeting Place

Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg.
3-5-8, Shiba-koen, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

Contact: IPSJ/ITSCJ
Fax: + 81 3 3431 6493
Phone: + 81 3 3431 2808
IPSJ/ITSCJ is on the third floor of Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg.

　

Meeting

The meetings will be held at 68 meeting room on the 6th floor in the Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg..  The schedule and the agenda will be imformed by the convener of WG14, Mr. John C. Benito.

The map around the Hotel and the Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan is presented separately as annex B.

　

Transport

  1. From Narita to Hotels (see Annex A)

Airport Limousine (for Tokyo Prince Hotel) and Airport Shuttle Buses (for Shiba Park Hotel) are available. Please apply for the ticket at the bus counter located each exit. As for the details, please ask at the counter. (about 2 hours, 3,000yen or so)
(see web site http://www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e/access_e/access_index.html)

  1. From Narita Airport to Tokyo Station (see Annex A)

The Narita Express is convenient when you move from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station.
(about 1 hour, 2,940yen)
(see web site http://www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e/access_e/access_index.html)
(see web site http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html)

  1. From Tokyo Station to Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg..
  • Taxi
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    Taxi is convenient when you move from Tokyo Station to Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg..
    (about 20 munites, 1,800yen)

  • JR Line and Subway (you have to change the line and take subway)
    •
    JR (Yamanote Line) Tokyo Station - - Yurakucho (130yen)
    Subway (Toei-Mita Line) Hibiya  - - - - - - Onarimon (200yen)
    on foot 10-munite walk 　

    (see web site http://www.tokyometro.go.jp/e-home/index-e.html)

  • JR Line
    •
    JR (Yamanote Line) Tokyo Station - - Hamamatsu-cho (150yen)
    on foot  15-munite walk 　

    (see web site http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html)

  • Alternative
    •

    See web site http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/accesse/index.htm.

    NOTE:
    The taxis and subway may not accept credit cards. You should prepare necessary amount of cash. The best way to reach your destination without mistake is to show the hotel name to the taxi driver. He will have pleasure to help you. You do not have to pay tips.

    　

    Departure from Tokyo

    Outward bound reservations should be confirmed with the relevant airline at least 72 hours before departure.

    　

    Travel Documents

    All foreign visitors entering Japan must have a valid passport. Visa may need to be obtained before arrival by country. If your country request a "Invitation Letter" for you to come to the meeting, please request Ms. Haruhana, IPSJ/ITSCJ, sending a cc to Mr. Noda, no later than January 17th, 2000

    Tomomi Haruhana
    IPSJ/ITSCJ

    Room 308-3, Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg.
    3-5-8, Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
    E-mail: mailto:haruhana@itscj.jpsj.or.jp
    Fax: + 81 3 3431 6493
    Phone: + 81 3 3431 2808

    　

    Cc to: Makoto Noda
    The chair of Japan’s SC22/C WG
    E-mail: mailto:v-makon@msn.com

    　

    Accommodation

    The organizer recommends all the participants to stay at the Tokyo Prince Hotel during the meeting period for taking meeting discount. We believe the Tokyo Prince Hotel is one of the best choice to stay in Tokyo considering cost-performance and location.

    Tokyo Prince Hotel

    3-3-1, Shiba-koen, Minato-ku
    Tokyo 105-8560, Japan
    Fax: + 81 3 3434 5551
    Phone: + 81 3 3432 1111
    Credit cards: VISA, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club

    5-minutes walk to the Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan

    　

    Alternative hotel:

    Shiba Park Hotel

    1-5-10, Shiba-koen, Minato-ku
    Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
    Fax: + 81 3 5470 7515
    Phone: + 81 3 3433 4141
    Credit cards: VISA, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club

    10-minutes walk to the Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan

    Delegates are required to use the official registration form to book their accommodation at the special rate. Otherwise the special rate will not be applied. The confirmation will be sent by e-mail or fax.

  • FORM A for Tokyo Prince Hotel
  • FORM B for SHiba Park Hotel

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    Any changes by the delegate to accommodation as booked must be negotiated with the Tokyo Prince Hotel. Accommodation cannot be guaranteed for delegates registering after March 15th 2000.

    　

    NOTE: THE HOTEL IS IN GREAT DEMAND AND WILL THEREFORE NOT KEEP ACCOMMODATION AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF MARCH 15th 2000

    　

    Delegates are responsible for all financial obligations arising from reservations made on their behalf, including charges for cancellation or non-arrival.

    　

    See web site http://www.hotelstravel.com/japan.html - tok for other hotels.

    　

    Insurance

    Ordinary Japan’s cities are safe, but the organizers cannot accept any responsibility for any accidents, losses and/or damages which may occur. Delegates are advised to obtain travel, medical, personal accident and luggage insurance in their home country, prior to departure.

    　

    Communication to the delegates

    For the duration of the meeting, fax or e-mail can be sent to:

    　

    Delegate's name

    ISO/IEC JTC1 SC22 WG14 Meeting
    E-mail: mailto:haruhana@itscj.jpsj.or.jp
    Fax: + 81 3 3431 6493

    　

    Queries about the meeting and emergency

    Mr.Makoto Noda
    E-mail: mailto:v-makon@msn.com

    　

    E-mail Service

    Two networked PCs equipped with Windows 95 and Office 97 and a printer will be available for use by delegates. E-mail and internet connection will be available on the PCs.

    　

    April Weather in Tokyo

    TemperatureI
    Average: 14.1 Celsius
    Deviations: 10.0 - 18.3 Celsius

    Humidity: 63%

    Notes: Mornings and evenings tend to be, on average, a little chilly. Light jackets and sweaters are recommended. It tends to be clear in this month. April is flower season in Tokyo.

    　

    General information on Tokyo

    Useful Web sites—

    Narita Airport:       http://www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e/access_e/access_index.html
    Tokyo Subway:     http://www.tokyometro.go.jp/e-home/index-e.html
    Keisei Line:           http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/accesse/index.htm
    JR East:                 http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html
    Travel Information: http://www.media-japan.co.jp/emenu.htm , http://www.mytrip.net/en/
    Japan Air Line:      http://www.jal.co.jp/english/index_e.html
    Japan Travel Bureau:  http://www.jtb.co.jp/eng/index.html
    Nihon Travel Agency: http://www.nta.co.jp/english/index.htm
    Japan National Tourist Organization: http://www.jnto.go.jp/
    Travel guide:         http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/CITY.GUIDES/WTR/internat.profiles/ip.tokyo.html
    Hotels:                  http://www.hotelstravel.com/japan.html - tok
    Tokyo Prince Hotel:    http://www.hotelstravel.com/cgi-bin/tnsite.cgi?id=151278
    Shiba Park Hotel:        http://www.hotelstravel.com/cgi-bin/tnsite.cgi?id=113908
    Restaurants in Tokyo:  http://www2.gol.com/users/frank/
    Restaurant Guide by Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Japan/Prefectures/Tokyo/Entertainment_and_Arts/Restaurants/Reviews/
    Bars and Pubs by Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Japan/Prefectures/Tokyo/Entertainment_and_Arts/Bars__Pubs__and_Clubs/

    　

    Currency— Yen. Notes are in denominations of 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000Yen. Coins are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500Yen.

    　

    Currency exchange—Exchange services can be provided at Narita Airport, hotels, and banks, but all the hotels and banks do not provide the services.

    　

    Credit cards— Visa and Mastercard are accepted throughout Japan, but Diners Club and American Express tend to be unavailable. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Visitors are advised to carry at least one major credit card, as it is common to request prepayment for hotels rooms. Taxis and small restaurants usually do not accept the payment by credit card.

    　

    National Holidays—Only 29th, Greenery day, is a city holiday in April 2000.

    　

    Sales or Use Tax—Consumption tax on purchases (goods and services): 5%.

    　

    Emergency Number—Dial 110 to call the police, and dial 119 to call an ambulance or a fire engine.

    　

    Time Zone— Japan has single time zone.

    　

    Electricity supply—100 V, 50 Hz in Tokyo

    　

    City Guide— See web sites

    Restaurants in Tokyo:      http://www2.gol.com/users/frank/
    Restaurant Guide by Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Japan/Prefectures/Tokyo/Entertainment_and_Arts/Restaurants/Reviews/
    Bars and Pubs by Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Japan/Prefectures/Tokyo/Entertainment_and_Arts/Bars__Pubs__and_Clubs/
    　

    Sightseeing—See web sites

    Japan Travel Bureau:   http://www.jtb.co.jp/eng/index.html
    Nihon Travel Agency:  http://www.nta.co.jp/english/index.htm
    Japan National Tourist Organization: http://www.jnto.go.jp/
    Travel guide:                http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/CITY.GUIDES/WTR/internat.profiles/ip.tokyo.html

    　

    Contact Persons

    Makoto Noda
    E-mail: mailto:v-makon@msn.com