Social Program
Japanese Culture Experience for Accompanying Persons (May 24)
Date & Time: 24 May (Mon.) 15:00-16:30
Venue: Tea Ceremony House, 4F, Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center
Meeting place (time): Registration counter, 2F, (14:50)
Contents: Tea ceremony (introduction to the tea ceremony and its facility is available here), Flower arrangement, and Origami (traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding)
If accompanying persons would like to join the Japanese Culture Experience (registration as an accompanying person is required), please let us know by e-mail according to the following procedure.
Venue: Tea Ceremony House, 4F, Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center
Meeting place (time): Registration counter, 2F, (14:50)
Contents: Tea ceremony (introduction to the tea ceremony and its facility is available here), Flower arrangement, and Origami (traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding)
If accompanying persons would like to join the Japanese Culture Experience (registration as an accompanying person is required), please let us know by e-mail according to the following procedure.
| 1. | Click on the button below to launch your mailer (Please read steps 2 and 3, before clicking the button). |
| 2. | Input the necessary items in the message body. |
| • | Name of participant to the Japanese Culture Experience |
| • | E-mail address |
| • | Requests or questions |
| 3. | Send the e-mail to the FOA10 conference secretariat after replacing the [at mark] in the e-mail address with the symbol @. If your mailer does not launch, please fill out the form here and send it to the FOA10 conference secretariat. |
Important Notes
You should express intentions of participating in this event by May 17 (JST).
Conference Excursion (May 26, Awaji Island and Kobe)
All registered FOA10 participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the Hokudan-Town Earthquake Memorial Park, the whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, and the beautiful city of Kobe on May 26.
The Hokudan-Town Earthquake Memorial Park was constructed in commemoration of the "Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Disaster" (Magnitude 6.9, January 17, 1995). You can see photos and documents of the devastation caused by the earthquake, and the fault scarp exposed at the site after the earthquake. The Naruto Whirlpool, one of the world's largest whirlpools, is caused by the difference in the ebb and flow of the tides between the Seto Island Sea and the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy the great view from a sightseeing ship. Then, we will arrange transportation to and from the Kobe Harborland. The Kobe Harborland is a shopping and entertainment complex along the oceanfront of the beautiful seaport, offering many cafes, restaurants, shopping malls, etc. You are welcome to enjoy the wonderful night views of Kobe and have dinner on the harborland. (Dinner is not part of the tour, so please feel free to have it on your own.)
The Hokudan-Town Earthquake Memorial Park was constructed in commemoration of the "Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Disaster" (Magnitude 6.9, January 17, 1995). You can see photos and documents of the devastation caused by the earthquake, and the fault scarp exposed at the site after the earthquake. The Naruto Whirlpool, one of the world's largest whirlpools, is caused by the difference in the ebb and flow of the tides between the Seto Island Sea and the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy the great view from a sightseeing ship. Then, we will arrange transportation to and from the Kobe Harborland. The Kobe Harborland is a shopping and entertainment complex along the oceanfront of the beautiful seaport, offering many cafes, restaurants, shopping malls, etc. You are welcome to enjoy the wonderful night views of Kobe and have dinner on the harborland. (Dinner is not part of the tour, so please feel free to have it on your own.)
Links
Optional Tour (May 25, Awaji Island)
We will arrange an optional tour on May 25 that will cover the Izanagi-jingu Shrine, the Awaji Hanasajiki (flower garden), the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center, and the Maiko Marine Promenade. The tour party will be accompanied by a certified English-speaking guide.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center shows the history of the construction of the world's longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (3,911 m long). The Maiko Marine Promenade is the observatory under the bridge's platform about 50 meters above the water; the promenade offers interesting views of the bridge's interior, the Akashi Strait, and the Osaka Bay.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center shows the history of the construction of the world's longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (3,911 m long). The Maiko Marine Promenade is the observatory under the bridge's platform about 50 meters above the water; the promenade offers interesting views of the bridge's interior, the Akashi Strait, and the Osaka Bay.
Important Notes
| • | The tour price is JPY 4,000 (per person). |
| • | Deadline for application: May 10, 2010 (JST) |
| • | The tour may not be held if the number of applications does not suffice for a minimum enrollment figure. |
| • | If the number of applications does not reach maximum enrollment, you can apply for vacancies at the conference venue. |
Cancellation and Refund Policies
The notice of cancellation must be addressed to the FOA10 Registration Desk.
The following cancellation and refund policies will apply:
The following cancellation and refund policies will apply:
| Before and on May 23, 2010 (JST) | Full refund |
| May 24, 2010 (JST) | 60% refund of the tour price |
| May 25, 2010 (JST) | 50% refund of the tour price |
| After departure of the tour | No refund |
Guidance for On-line Web Application
| 1. | Click on the button at the bottom to log into the application form (Please read through steps 1 to 8, before clicking the application button). |
| 2. | Input your login ID and password in the "Login" dialogue box, and press the "Login" button to proceed to "My Page." |
| 3. | Press the "New/Additional Application" button in the "Optional Tour" dialogue box of "My Page" to proceed to the application form. |
| 4. | Input the necessary items in the form. |
| 5. | After checking your input items, press the "Reserve" button, then the "Go to Payment Processing" button to proceed to the credit-card transaction, and complete your application. |
| 6. | Payment should be made in Japanese Yen (JPY) by credit card only. |
| • | VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DINERS cards are accepted. |
| • | If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact the FOA10 Registration Desk. |
| 7. | After pressing the "Reserve" button, an automatic confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address. If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail, please contact the FOA10 Registration Desk. |
| 8. | You can check your payment status by accessing "My Page." |
Post Conference Tour (May 28-29, Kyoto)
Why don't you enjoy the post-conference optional tour of Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan? We will arrange a tour of Kyoto on May 28-29, as shown below. The tour will cover three World Heritage sites, the Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Nijo-jo Castle, and the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and beautiful tourist site, the Heian-jingu Shrine. The tour party will be accompanied by a certified English-speaking guide.
Important Notes
| • | Deadline for application: May 10, 2010 (JST) |
| • | The tour may not be held if the number of applications does not suffice for a minimum enrollment figure. |
| • | If the number of applications does not reach maximum enrollment, you can apply for vacancies at the conference venue. |
Tour Prices
| Hotel | Room Type | Tour Price (per person) |
| RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto | Single | JPY 28,500 |
| Twin | JPY 24,500 | |
| Twin/SU [1] | JPY 31,500 |
| [1] | SU: Single use |
The tour prices include transfer from Awaji Island to Kyoto, hotel accommodation on May 28, breakfast and lunch on May 29, entrance fees for the four sites, service charges, and taxes.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
The notice of cancellation must be addressed to the FOA10 Registration Desk.
The following cancellation and refund policies will apply:
The following cancellation and refund policies will apply:
| Before and on May 26, 2010 (JST) | Full refund |
| May 27, 2010 (JST) | 60% refund of the tour price |
| May 28, 2010 (JST) | 50% refund of the tour price |
| After departure of the tour | No refund |
Links
• RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
• Kyoto City Tourism and Culture Information System
• Kyoto Visitor's Guide
• Kyoto Official Travel Guide
• Kyoto City Tourism and Culture Information System
• Kyoto Visitor's Guide
• Kyoto Official Travel Guide
Guidance for On-line Web Application
| 1. | Click on the button at the bottom to log into the application form (Please read through steps 1 to 8, before clicking the application button). |
| 2. | Input your login ID and password in the "Login" dialogue box, and press the "Login" button to proceed to "My Page." |
| 3. | Press the "New/Additional Application" button in the "Post Conference Tour" dialogue box of "My Page" to proceed to the application form. |
| 4. | Input the necessary items in the form. |
| • | If you would like to share a twin room with your colleague, please select "Twin" at the drop-down listbox in the "Application Input" dialog box, and provide your colleague’s full name and "Inquiry No" (see here) in the "Comments" box. Then, proceed to credit-card transaction. You will be charged JPY 24,500 (tour price per person). If you prefer separate payment, we will contact your colleague by e-mail. If not, we will charge you an additional fee for your colleague on our system and contact you by e-mail. If you have any other requests or questions, please write in the "Comments" box. |
| 5. | After checking your input items, press the "Reserve" button, then the "Go to Payment Processing" button to proceed to the credit-card transaction, and complete your application. |
| 6. | Payment should be made in Japanese Yen (JPY) by credit card only. |
| • | VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DINERS cards are accepted. |
| • | If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact the FOA10 Registration Desk. |
| 7. | After pressing the "Reserve" button, an automatic confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address. If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail, please contact the FOA10 Registration Desk. |
| 8. | You can check your payment status by accessing "My Page." |
Additional Kyoto Tour (on and after May 30)
You may add another day of sightseeing on May 30, choosing from the options offered by the "Sunrise Tour," which is organized by JTB Western Japan, Corp. as an optional extra.
Important Note
Deadline for application by e-mail is May 10, 2010 (JST); however, you may apply at the conference venue in case there are vacancies.
Guidance for Application
| 1. | Choose your preferred tour from the list of the Sunrise Tour. |
| 2. | Click on the button at the bottom to launch your mailer (Please read through steps 3 to 5, before clicking the button). |
| 3. | Input the necessary items in the message body. |
| • | Your name |
| • | Name of accompanying person |
| • | Your e-mail address |
| • | Tour dates |
| • | Name of the tour or Tour No. |
| • | Necessity of hotel reservation |
| • | Requests or questions |
| 4. | Send the e-mail to the FOA10 Registration Desk after replacing the [at mark] in the e-mail address with the symbol @. If your mailer does not launch, please fill out the form here and send it to the FOA10 Registration Desk. |
| 5. | The FOA10 Registration Desk will contact you by e-mail. |
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the FOA10 Registration Desk.
FOA10 Registration Desk
JTB Western Japan, Corp. Event & Convention Sales Dept.
Tel: +81-6-6260-5076
Fax: +81-6-6263-0717
E-mail: westec_op5[at mark]jtb.jp
Please replace the [at mark] with the symbol @ when e-mailing us.
JTB Western Japan, Corp. Event & Convention Sales Dept.
Tel: +81-6-6260-5076
Fax: +81-6-6263-0717
E-mail: westec_op5[at mark]jtb.jp
Please replace the [at mark] with the symbol @ when e-mailing us.