| The 15th International Conference on Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Systems EP2DS-15 |
General Information
Venue
Tourist information is available from the following websites;
Nara City is situated in the central west of the Japanese mainland.
About Nara
Nara is one of the most historically important cities in Japan, located about 35 kilometers east of Osaka or south of Kyoto. It was the location of the capital of Japan in ancient times, 710-784A.D. Many important designated Cultural Assets and National Treasures can be found there, as well as temples, shrines, statues, carvings and paintings. In Nara Park, nature and history are beautifully preserved as they are, which include Todai-ji Temple, Koufuku-ji Temple, and Kasuga Grand Shrine. Nara park is also famous for its hundreds of tame deer that roam freely.
・Japan National Tourist Organization
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/RTG/RI/kansai/nara/nara/nara.html
http://www.pref.nara.jp/nara-e/ssnara/
・Nara City Tourist Information Center
http://www1.sphere.ne.jp/naracity/
・Nara Prefecture home page
http://www.pref.nara.jp/
Access to Nara from Airports
(a) From Kansai International Airport (Kanku)
(a-1) Limousine Bus to Nara (Terminal #9) on the Arrival Terminal for International Flights (1st floor)
(a-2) Japan Railway (JR) Kansai-Kuko Line, Kansai-Kuko Station to Tennoji Station --> change to JR Yamatoji Line to Nara (JR Nara Station)
(b) From Narita International Airport
(b-1) Fly to Kansai International Airport, and then follow (a-1) or (a-2)
(b-2) Fly to Osaka Itami Airport --> Limousine Bus to Nara
(b-3) Fly to Osaka Itami Airport --> Japan Railway (JR) to Nara
(b-4) Limousine bus to Tokyo Station --> Sinkansen (JR bullet train) to Kyoto
--> change to JR Nara Line to Nara (JR Nara Station)
(b-5) Limousine bus to Tokyo Station --> Sinkansen (JR bullet train) to Kyoto
--> change to Kintetsu Line to Nara (Kintetsu Nara Station)
Conference Site
The conference site is Nara New Public Hall (Shin-Kokaido) located in Nara park.
Nara New Public Hall (Shin-Kokaido)
Some of the oral presentations will be made in Noh Theater.
(Noh is traditional theatrical performing art.)
Floor Plan of the New Public Hall
Registration at the New Public Hall
Registration Desk at the Conference Site (New Public Hall) will be open on Sunday, July 13, from 15:00 to 18:00. All participants and accompanying persons are cordially invited to an informal Get-together Party to be held on Sunday, July 13, from 16:00 to 18:00 in the garden of the New Public Hall.
Registration Desk will be open from 8:30 to 18:00 on Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th, and from 8:30 to 12:00 on Wednesday 16th and Friday 18th.
Participants and accompanying persons are requested to wear the conference badge at all time for the events of the Conference.
Climate and Clothing
The conference is held during the end of rainy season, beginning of humid Japanese summer. The average temperature is around 26℃ in the day and 22℃ at night. Be sure to bring an umbrella or rain wear. No formal wear is required.
Currency
The latest exchange rates between Japanese yen and foreign currencies can be checked at, for example, http://www.xe.com/ucc/. Currency exchange can be done at banks in airports and cities.
Insurance
The Conference Organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries, loss or damage to properties of participants and their accompanies, either during or as a result of the Conference. Participants are advised to check the terms and validity of their travel insurance.
Electricity
Standard electrical outlet supplies 100volt a.c. The power line frequency is 60Hz in the western half of Japan including Nara. (It is 50Hz in the eastern half including Tokyo.)
Internet
Several ethernet port will be available. Since the number of computers available will be limited, those who wish to use the internet are advised to bring their own computers equipped with a 10BASE-T compatible ethernet interface.
Travel Desk
Travel desk will be set up in the lobby of the conference site for your assistance.
Passport and Visa
All persons entering Japan must have a valid passport. In addition, persons coming from certain countries must have a visa issued by a Japanese consul in their country. For details, please inquire at your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate. The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan is;
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
