Passports
and Visas
Every person entering Japan must have a valid passport. In addition,
persons coming from certain countries must have a visa issued by a
Japanese consulate in their country. Please be aware that in some
cases, it takes more than one month to obtain a visa. For details,
please inquire at your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
Useful web site: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
The ICCT-2010 is sponsored by the International
Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The IUPAC sponsorship
implies that entry visas will be granted to all bona fide chemists
provided application is made not less than three months in advance.
If a visa is not granted one month before the conference, the IUPAC
Secretariat should be notified without delay by the applicant.
Currency Exchange
Only Japanese yen is acceptable at stores and restaurants in Japan.
You can exchange money at the airport, foreign exchange banks, and
other authorized exchanges upon presentation of your passport. We
encourage you to exchange your money at the airport upon arrival.
Credit Cards and Traveler's Checks
Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club and JCB are widely
accepted at hotels, department stores, shops and restaurants. Only
major banks and hotels in principal cities can accept traveler's
checks, but their use in Japan is not as common as in some other
countries.
Banking
Most banks are available for foreign currency exchange transactions
from 9:00 to 15:00 on weekdays.
(24hr ATM is not available in Tsukuba city)
Tipping
There is no custom of tipping in Japan. Instead, at places such
as restaurants, bars and hotels, a 10% service charge is usually
added to your bill.
Insurance
Participants are advised to procure their own travel insurance,
as the Organizing Committee will assume no responsibility for personal
accidents, sickness, theft or property damage.
Climate
The conference will be held at summer season of the year. The average
temperature is around 31 °C in the daytime and 22 °C at
night.
Electrical Appliances
Japan operates on 100 volts for electrical appliances. The frequency
is 50 Hz in eastern Japan.
Tax
5% consumption tax will be included in your bill.
Useful websites for travel in Japan
*Japan Travel Updates : http://www.jnto.go.jp/
At this site, you may find useful information for travel plans,
accommodation and shopping in Japan. Several regional maps are also
available on this site.
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