The 15th International Conference on
Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Systems

EP2DS-15
 
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Social Program

The most of the social activities are held together with the MSS-11 Conference.

Get Together Party: Sunday, July 13, 2003
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.

Conference Banquet: Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Conference Banquet will be held jointly with MSS-11 on Wednesday, July 16, from 18:30 to 20:00 at Mitsui Garden Hotel. Banquet ticket is 5,000 yen.

Noh Play Peformance: Monday, July 14, 2003
On Monday, July 14, from 18:15 (after the Poster Session), Noh play will be performed on the Noh Stage. All participants and accompanying persons are cordially invited. Noh is a classical Japanese performance form which combines elements of dance, drama, music and poetry into one highly aesthetic stage art. It is performed by professional artists, mainly men, who have passed down the art among family members for numerous generations. There is also a wide following of both male and female amateurs who practice and perform its chant, dance, and instruments. Noh developed into its present form during the 14th and 15th centuries under the leadership of the distinguished performer playwrights Kanfami and his son Zeami. Zeami, in particular, wrote numerous plays which are still performed in today's classical repertory of some 250 plays. He also wrote a number of secret works which explain the aesthetic principles governing Noh and give details on how the art should be composed, acted, directed, taught, and produced.

Deer Calling Peformance: Tuesday, July 15, 2003
In early morning of Tuesday, July 15, Deer Calling will be performed in Nara Park by members of the local Society for Protection of Deer. Deer caller blows a horn to gather deer.

Conference Excursion: Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Course-A Excursion to World Heritage Sites
You will visit Ruins of Heijo Palace (1,000m x 800m)in Heijo-kyo city (5km x 6km), which was a capital city from 710 to 784 AD (Nara era). Eight Emperors in Nara-era lived through the era, and a few thousand bureaucrats worked in Heijo Palace. The front gate of Heijo Palace is called Suzaku-Mon. The gate having two stories and 18 red pillars with 700-mm diameter was rebuilt in 1998. After leaving Heijo Palace, you will visit Yakushi-ji temple, registered on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Yakushi-ji Temple was originally built in Fujiwara-kyo city in 680 AD by Emperor Temmu. However, with the transfer of the capital to the Heijo-kyo city, Yajishi-ji was rebuilt at the present location. The basic architectural style consisting of a central main hall flanked by two three-storied pagodas was established and gave rise to the architectural term "the Yakushi-ji style".
Itinerary
New Public Hall----Heijo Palace----Yakushi-ji Temple----Mitsui Garden Hotel
Excursion Time: 4 hours
Fee: 4,000 yen

Course-B Visit to Sharp Corporation and Horyu-ji Temple
Sharp Corporation is one of the most active electric companies in Japan. Sharp has pioneered Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), LCD ViewCams, and Color Zaurus Personal Information Tools, and so on. You can enjoy advanced technology and products. After leaving Sharp, you will visit Horyu-ji temple, registered on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Horyuji-Temple dates back to the 7th century, when construction was initiated by Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku. The temple is famous for its wooden buildings, the oldest in the world, located in a 130,000 sq.m. compound, which is divided into Eastern and Western Precincts.
Itinerary
New Public Hall----Sharp Corporation at Tenri----Horyu-ji Temple----Mitsui Garden Hotel
Excursion Time: 4 hours
Fee: 4,000 yen

Accompanying Personfs Program
Cultural activities will be arranged for accompanying persons during the conference period. They include walking tour to temples and other places of interest, flower arrangement and calligraphy. All activities are guided by English-speaking local volunteers. The actual program will be decided according to the number and interest of participants.