MEDICAL-EXPO 2008 in APLAR's World
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REGISTRATION
The main reception is stationed in Conference Center (Pacifico Yokohama 2F).
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Date
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Main reception area
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Open hours
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| 23 September (Tuesday) | Conference Center, 2F | 7:00-18:00 |
| 24 September (Wednesday) | Conference Center, 2F | 7:30-16:30 |
| 25 September (Thursday) | Conference Center, 2F | 7:30-16:30 |
| 26 September (Friday) | Conference Center, 2F | 7:30-16:30 |
| 27 September (Saturday) | Conference Center, 2F | 7:30-10:00 |
NAME BADGE
Please wear your name badge at all times during the Congress.
| EXPOLAND | |
| 23 September (Tuesday) | OPEN 8:00-CLOSE 16:30 |
| 24 September (Wednesday) | OPEN 8:00-CLOSE 18:00 |
| 25 September (Thursday) | OPEN 8:00-CLOSE 18:00 |
| 26 September (Friday) | OPEN 8:00-CLOSE 18:00 |
MESSAGE BOARD
Please pay attention to the Message Board. All changes in the programs (time or contents of sessions) are posted on this Message Board.
| Message board location | : | Conference Center2F | |
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INTERNET CAFE
Two places where guests can access the internet have been set up in EXPOLAND. The internet may be used free of charge.
MEALS
Guests can purchase lunch in the Foodcourt in EXPOLAND over the four-day period from 23 September (Tuesday) and 26 September (Friday); both Japanese bento (lunchboxes) and a variety of international meals are on sale, including vegetarian lunchboxes and beverages. Light snacks (sandwiches, donuts etc.) will also be on sale in the Internet Cafe in EXPOLAND.
DUTY FREE IMPORT
Personal effects and professional equipment can be brought into Japan duty free as long as the customs officer deems their contents and quantities reasonable. You can also bring in 400 cigarettes, 500 grams of tobacco or 100 cigars; 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages; 2 ounces of perfume; and gifts and souvenirs whose total market price is less than 200,000 yen or its equivalent. There is no allowance for tobacco or alcoholic beverages for persons aged 19 years or younger Firearms and other types of weapons, and narcotics are strictly prohibited.
TELEPHONE
The international dialing code for Japan is +81, and the area code for Yokohama is 45. To dial internationally from Japan, dial 001-010 then the relevant country code, area code and telephone number. The national dialing code for Yokohama is 045.
INSURANCE
The organizer cannot accept responsibility for accidents that might occur. Participants are encouraged to purchase travel insurance before leaving their home country. Insurance plans typically cover accidental loss of belongings, medical costs in case of injury or illness, and other possible risks of international travel.
CLIMATE
The temperature in Yokohama during the period of the conference ranges between 20 - 26 degrees Celsius.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Only Japanese yen (¥) is acceptable at regular stores and restaurants. Certain foreign currencies may be accepted at a limited number of hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. You can buy yen at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers on presentation of your passport. Please be reminded that the Registration Secretariat accepts Japanese yen in cash only.
TRAVELER'S CHECKS AND CREDIT CARDS
Traveler's checks are accepted only by leading banks and major hotels in principal cities, and the use of traveler's checks in Japan is not as popular as in some other countries. VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, and American Express are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
TIPPING
In Japan, tips are not necessary anywhere, even at hotels and restaurants. Instead, a 10 to 15% service change is added to the bill at hotels and some restaurants.
ELECTRICITY
Electric current is uniformly 100 volts, AC, throughout Japan, but with two different cycles: 50 in eastern Japan including Yokohama and Tokyo, and 60 in western Japan including Kyoto and Osaka. Leading hotels in major cities have two outlets of 100 and 220 volts but their sockets usually accept a two-leg plug only and the number is limited.
SHOPPING
Shops and other sales outlets in Japan are generally open on Saturday, Sunday 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. 5% consumption tax is included in the cost of goods and services.
TRAVEL INFORAMATION DESK
JTB is appointed as the official Travel Agency of the congress. Travel Information desk is located at the basement floor of the Conference Center.
SIGHTSEEING IN YOKOHAMA AREA
Please refer to the following URL who is interested in Yokohama area for visiting.
http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eng/tourism/