General Information
Basic Information
| Title: | 11th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology |
| Theme: | New Horizons in Respirology - Harmonization beyond Diversity |
| Date: | 19th to 22nd November, 2006 |
| Venue: | Kyoto International Conference Hall (KICH)
Takaragaike, Sankyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001, Japan
Phone: +81-75-705-1234 Fax: +81-75-705-1100
URL: kich.or.jp/en/index.html |
| Registration fees (Japanese yen): | Early | Late |
| Member
Non-member
Co-medical
Accompanying Person |
35,000
40,000
10,000
10,000 |
40,000
45,000
12,000
10,000 |
| Deadlines: |
| Abstracts Submission: Now
Closed. Notifications of acceptance for speakers were emailed to all First Authors on 13th July
(Japan time). If you have not received an email, please contact the secretariat:
jcsapsr@convention.co.jp.
Authors or presenters who have submitted an abstract must have registered for the APSR2006 Congress by
1st SEPTEMBER, otherwise the abstract will not be included in the Book of Abstracts.)
"Early Bird" Registration: 1st September 2006
Hotel Reservation: 6th November 2006 |
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Timetable
This is a general overview of events. For details see the Scientific Programme
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Speakers' Instructions
Instructions for speakers and presenters at:
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| Invited speakers and Oral Presentations |
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| Poster Symposia and Poster Presentations |
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Exhibitors' Instructions
Material Delivery Address
To: (Your organization name) Booth, APSR 2006
Annex Hall, 1st floor, Kyoto International Conference Hall
Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001 Japan
On-site contact person for your delivery
Mr. Hidero Nakatsuki (mobile tel: 090-1656-4173)
Material Delivery Time
Sunday, November 19, 9:00 to 12:00 (Material cannot be accepted any other time.)
Further Details:
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Language
Unless otherwise stated, all APSR2006 Congress sessions will be conducted in English.
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Congress Venue
The Scientific Session will be held at Kyoto International Conference Hall (KICH). As Japan's first international
conference facility, KICH is a state-of-the-art meeting and exhibition complex located about 20 minutes by subway from
Kyoto Station. The Japanese Government, envisioning a Japan that would play an increasing role on the world stage, built
the Kyoto International Conference Hall in 1996 in the hope of realizing this aim. Today KICH proudly boasts more than 35
years of International meeting experience and has hosted over 12,000 international and domestic events. KICH is surrounded
by natural beauty that reflects the faces of the four seasons, and its spacious facilities offer a pleasant meeting
environment.
Kyoto International Conference Hall
Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001, Japan
Tel: +81-75-705-1234
Fax: +81-75-705-1100
URL: kich.or.jp/en/index.html) |
The nearest station is Kokusai Kaikan station which is about 20 minutes on the Karasuma Subway Line from Kyoto Station.
If using the Tozai-line, change at Karasuma Oike station and transfer to the Karasuma Line. Karasuma Oike station is about
15 minutes to Kokusai Kaikan station.
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Access from hotels to the Venue
The subway, rather than buses or other transportation, is the most recommended and convenient way to get around during
the Congress. The Japanese subway is safe, clean, economical and renowned for its punctuality.
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On-site Registration Desk
The Registration Desk will be open in the Congress venue from Sunday 19th November until
Wednesday 22nd November.
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Passport and Visa
Visitors to Japan must have a valid passport. A visa is required for citizens of countries that do not have visa-exempt
agreements with Japan. For visa requirements, please contact your nearest Japanese embassy or consulate. For general
information, see the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website:
mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html.
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Duty Free
Personal effects and professional equipment can be brought into Japan duty free as long as the customs officer deems
their contents and quantities reasonable. For example, you can bring in 500 grams of alcoholic drink, 2 ounces of perfume,
and gifts and souvenirs whose total market price is less than 200,000yen or its equivalent. There is no allowance for
alcoholic beverages for persons aged 19 years or younger. All firearms, other weapons and narcotics are strictly prohibited.
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Climate
The temperature in Kyoto during the period of the Congress usually ranges between 8 and 18 degrees Celsius.
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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 counters on presentation of
your passport. As of January 2006, 1,000 yen is approximately equivalent to US$8.6 or 7.1 Euro.
XE.com currency converter: xe.com/pca/input.cgi
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Traveller's Cheques and Credit Cards
Traveller's cheques are accepted only by leading banks and major hotels in principal cities. Traveller's cheques are not
as popular in Japan as in other countries. However, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, and American Express, are widely
accepted at hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
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Tipping
Generally, tips are not expected anywhere in Japan, even in hotels and restaurants.
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Electricity
The electric current is 100 volts AC throughout Japan, but with two difference cycles: 50Hz in eastern Japan including
Tokyo and Yokohama, and 60Hz in western Japan including Kyoto and Osaka. Rooms at leading hotels in major cities have
outlets providing 100 and 220 volts but their sockets usually accept only a two-pin plug.
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Shopping
Shops and other sales outlets in Japan are generally open on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays, as well as
weekdays from 10:00 to 20:00. Department stores, however, are closed on one weekday, differing by store. Certain specialist
shops may not be open on Sundays and national holidays.
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Insurance
The Congress Organisers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss of, or damage to, property
belonging to Congress participants, either during or as a result of the Congress. 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. Please check the validity of your own
insurance.
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Getting to Kyoto
There are two main airports for getting to Kyoto from overseas:
The closest is Kansai International Airport (KIX), located slightly over an hour away from Kyoto, and is the second
busiest international airport in Japan after Tokyo Narita International Airport. KIX is approximately eleven hours from
Europe or the West Coast of the USA.
The other airport is Tokyo Narita International Airport (Narita), located 66 kilometers (40 miles) north-east of Tokyo
and approximately three and half hours away from Kyoto by train. Narita Airport is one of the world's major international
gateways and handles approximately 28 million passengers per year. There are excellent rail and bus connections to the
centre of Japan's capital city, Tokyo, as well as the other major towns throughout Japan.
For access to Kyoto, Kansai International Airport is closer. However, more airlines and international flights are
available at Tokyo Narita International Airport.
Getting to Kyoto from the airport
From Kansai International Airport (KIX):
KIX was created with the intent of serving the entire Kansai area fast and efficiency. The
Haruka express train takes just a little over an hour to arrive at Kyoto Station from the airport. The train is
speedy and almost silent, with wide, comfortable seats. Destinations are announced in both Japanese and English, making it
easy to use. Another reasonable option is the limousine bus, which takes about 105 minutes depending on traffic to Kyoto
station. The Skygate shuttle taxi
(mk-group.co.jp/english/shuttle) is
convenient for going directly to hotels. This is a shared taxi that can be reserved over internet and takes approximately
70 minutes to main hotels in Kyoto city. Guests leaving from KIX via Japan Airlines can take advantage of the Kyoto City
Air Terminal (K-CAT) at Kyoto Station. Flight check-in can be completed at Kyoto Station, leaving no need to worry about
carrying large suitcases on and off trains. Participants arriving at Tokyo Narita International Airport (Narita) have the option of travelling
via land or by air to the Kyoto area. The Narita Express (NEX) train from Narita Airport takes 53 minutes to arrive at
Tokyo Station, where the famous Shinkansen (Bullet train) ride to Kyoto Station is only 2 hours and 15 minutes. Flights
from Narita to Itami airport take only approximately one hour. After arriving, relax on the 55-minutes limousine bus ride to
Kyoto. Getting around Kyoto
Kyoto is a compact and very accessible city. Almost any two points within the city can be reached within thirty minutes.
Kyoto Station is served by JR (Japan Railways) local trains and Shinkansen (Bullet trains), as well as a private railway,
the subway system, and an extensive bus system. Since Kyoto welcomes many foreign visitors each year, every effort has been
made to make navigating public transportation as easy as possible. Many announcements are made in both Japanese and English.
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