General Information
Conference Information
Date & VenueDate: March 9-11, 2018
Venue: Shibaura Institute of Technology, Toyosu Campus
| 3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8548 Japan |
| ACCESS : Shibaura Institute of Technology |
Official Language
The official language of the conference is English.
All presentation including discussions shall be made in English.
Badges
All the participants are kindly asked to wear their name badges all the time in order to enter the session rooms and to take part in the social programs.
PC Check
We strongly recommend that the presenter should check the connection or compatibility of your PC with the video projector in the session room during break time before presentation.
Photography
Photography / Recording sessions are strictly prohibited.
Local Information
Calling for HelpPolice 110
Fire Brigade / Ambulance 119
Electricity
The voltage used throughout Japan is uniformly 100 volts, A.C. There are two kinds of frequencies in use: 50 Hz in Eastern Japan (Tokyo, Yokohama, etc.) and 60 Hz in Western Japan (Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, etc.).
Currency Exchange/ATM
Only Japanese yen is accepted in regular stores and restaurants. You can buy yen at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers on presentation of your passport. Banks normally open on weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm. The ATMs placed in the post offices and at 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout Japan will accept withdrawals on credit card issued abroad. On or around such machines, a notice "International ATM Service" and stickers showing VISA, VISA Electron, PLUS, MASTERCARD, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express, Diners Club International, JCB, etc., logos are displayed.
Credit Cards
VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club and American Express credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
Shopping
Shops and other sales outlets in Japan are generally open on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays as well as weekdays from 10 am to 8 pm.
Tipping
Tips are not required anywhere in Japan, even at hotels, restaurants, or in taxis.
Weather
The temperature in Tokyo during the period of the Conference ranges between 6-15 degrees Celsius.