Overview

Date

July 1 (Thu) – 3 (Sat), 2021

Venue

Virtual (Live Webinars)
Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, Chiba, Japan
https://www.makuharihall.net/index.html *Japanese text only

President

Masatsune Yamagata, M.D.
(Chiba Rosai Hospital)

Key Dates

Abstract submission deadline April 30, 2021
Notification of abstract acceptance until May 31, 2021

Language

English

Dress Code

Smart casual or Business Casual

Important Facts

PASSPORT & VISA REQUIREMENTS:
A valid passport is required to enter Japan.
Participants from countries that are not under visa waiver program are required to obtain a visa to enter Japan. If you are uncertain about your visa requirement please consult your nearest Japanese Embassy / Consulate or visit the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/
TO OBTAIN ENTRY VISA: Participants who need to apply for a Japanese visa, please complete the registration first.
Once you complete the registration, please contact congress coordinator to get Visa Application Form.
TIME DIFFERENCE: Japan Standard Time: UTC/GMT +9 hours (Daylight Saving Time is not applied in Japan)
https://www.worldtimeserver.com/
CLIMATE: The average temperature in July in Chiba is around 29°/21°
CURRENCY: The currency used in Chiba and in the rest of Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY).
ELECTRICITY: The electrical power supply in Japan is 100V, 50Hz/60Hz
TAX: Japan has 10% rate of Value Added tax. However, you can get VAT refunds when you leave the country, if you are a resident from outside the Japan.
TELEPHONE: From outside Japan, add 81 to the local number.
TIPPING: Tipping in Japan is not mandatory. It could be said that, tipping is not a common practice in Japan. In many cases, maybe most, tips may be politely refused.