The First ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC
22 Linux Rapporteur Group Meeting
3-5 February 2004, Tokyo,
Japan
Japanfs national body
welcomes the JTC 1/SC 22 Linux Rapporteur Group (LRG) Meeting held in Tokyo
Japan, from 3rd to 5th February 2004.
MEETING INFORMATION
Information Processing Society of Japan /
Information Technology Standards Commission of Japan (IPSJ/ITSCJ)
Mr. Mayumi Mita
Secretary
General
IPSJ/ITSCJ
Room 308-3 Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan
Bldg.
3-5-8, Shiba-koen,
Minato-ku
Tokyo
105-0011, Japan
E-mail:
mita@itscj.ipsj.or.jp
Fax: + 81 3
3431 6493
Phone: + 81
3 3431 2808
The meeting will be held at International Conference Center, Center for Scholarly Information of Waseda University (1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050). The university is located near Shinjuku station, in the northwest part of the central Tokyo. Visit the following URLs.
(Access from
Narita to Tokyo and Shinjuku) http://www.narita-Airport.or.jp/Airport_e/access/train/index.html
(Waseda University) http://www.waseda.ac.jp/eng/campus/index.html
(International Conference Center) http://www.waseda.ac.jp/eng/campus/nishiw.html look at the point 18.
The room for the meeting is
Conference Room No.1. It has the capacity of 98 attendees and is equipped with
screens, projectors, microphones, and has Internet connection. The room is
reserved 9:00 - 21:00 for the first two days and 9:00-17:00 for the third
day.
The organizer would
like to ask all the participants to stay at RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL TOKYO during the
meeting period for taking meeting discount. We believe RIHGA ROYAL Hotel Tokyo
is one of the best choice to stay in Tokyo considering cost-performance and
location. The hotel is located next to Waseda University. You can find its
location in the web site of the Meeting Place http://www.waseda.ac.jp/eng/campus/nishiw.html.
Of course you can
choose any other hotel.
RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL
TOKYO
1-104-19, Totsuka-machi, Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo 169-8613, Japan
Phone: +81-(0) 3-5285-1121 Fax:
+81-(0) 3-5285-4321
http://www.rihga.com/tokyo/index.html
Delegates are advised to use the
official registration form to book their accommodation. The confirmation will be
sent by e-mail or fax.
Any changes by the delegate to
accommodation as booked must be negotiated with the RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL TOKYO.
Accommodation cannot be guaranteed for delegates registering after December
21st 2003.
NOTE:
THE HOTEL IS IN GREAT DEMAND AND WILL THEREFORE NOT KEEP ACCOMMODATION AFTER THE
CLOSING DATE OF December 21st 2003.
Delegates are responsible for all
financial obligations arising from reservations made on their behalf, including
charges for cancellation or non-arrival.
From
Narita Airport to Tokyo
Station or Shinjuku Station
(Web site of Narita Airport is at http://www.narita-Airport.or.jp/Airport_e/)
1. Narita Express (East Japan Railway: JR)
Narita Express is convenient when you move from Narita Airport to Tokyo area. All trains of Narita Express stop at Tokyo Station and some of them go to Shinjuku Station. For more information about JR Narita Express, visit their web site at http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html and http://www.narita-Airport.or.jp/Airport_e/access/train/index.html.
1) 53 minutes to Tokyo Station (JR)
2) 75 minutes to Shinjuku Station
(JR)
2. Keisei Sky Liner Airport Express
(Keisei Electric Railway)
You can use Keisei Sky Liner from
Narita Airport to Tokyo area. It does not go to Tokyo or Shinjuku directly. The
terminal station is Ueno. It takes 58 minutes to Keisei Ueno Station. For more
information about Keisei Sky Liner, visit their web site at http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/accesse/index.htm.
3. Bus services
- You can also use Bus services from
Narita Airport to several stations in Tokyo. For more information, visit their
web site at http://www.narita-Airport.or.jp/Airport_e/access/bus/index.html.
- If you will stay at RIHGA Royal Hotel, you can use Pick-up shuttle services from/to Narita Airport to/from Hotel. Reservation is necessary. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.rihga.com/tokyo/index.html.
NOTE: Taxis are not recommended from Narita Airport to Tokyo Area because of long distance. But short distance use of Taxi is very useful. Taxis and subway may not accept credit cards. You should prepare necessary amount of cash. The best way to reach your destination without mistake is to show the address to the bus driver or taxi driver. He will have pleasure to help you. You do not have to pay tips.
All foreign visitors entering Japan must have a valid passport. Visa may need to be obtained before arrival by country. If your country request a "Invitation Letter" for you to come to the meeting, please request Ms. Nagasawa, IPSJ/ITSCJ.
Ms. Ayuko NAGASAWA
Information Technology Standards Commission of Japan (ITSCJ)
Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ)
308-3, Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg., 3-5-8, Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
TEL: +81-3-3431-2808 FAX: +81-3-3431-6493
E-Mail: nagasawa@itscj.jpsj.or.jp
Registration form is enclosed.
Delegates are requested to send the Registration Form (by e-mail or fax) duly
completed for themselves and any accompanying person to the SC 22 Secretariat
and the contact person by
21st December 2003:
Attention: Mr. Matt
Deane
E-mail: mdeane@ansi.org
Fax:
+1 (212) 840-2298
Telephone: +1 (212)
642-4992
Attention: Mr. Shizuo
Goto
E-mail:
gotoushi@itg.hitachi.co.jp
Fax: +
81-45-862-8587
Telephone: +
81-45-865-9020
Ordinary Japanfs cities are safe, but
the organizers cannot accept any responsibility for any accidents, losses and/or
damages that may occur. Delegates are advised to obtain travel, medical,
personal accident and luggage insurance in their home country, prior to
departure.
Temperature
Average Maximum Temperaturte:
9.2 Celsius
48.6 Fahrenheit
Average Temperaturte:
4.3 Celsius
39.7 Fahrenheit
Average Minimum Temperaturte:
0.0 Celsius
32.0 Fahrenheit
Most warmest temperature:
22.8 Celisius
73.0 Fahrenheit
Most coldest temperature: - 5.0 Celsius 23.0 Fahrenheit
Humidity: 52 %
Rainfalls in month: 71.5 mm 2.8 inches
Notes: Snow usually falls 2 or 3 times in February. Otherwise it is likely to be clear and chilly. Overcoats, jackets and sweaters are recommended.
Visit the following web site and click gTokyoh. http://www.worldclimate.com/cgi-bin/grid.pl?gr=N35E139
Useful Web
sites—
Tokyo Subway: http://www.tokyometro.go.jp/e/index.html
Keisei Line:
http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/accesse/index.htm
JR East: http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html
Travel Information: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/cityguides/tokyo/overview.htm
http://www.worldroom.com/pages/wrntky/fastfacts/tky_fastfacts.phtml
http://www.japan-hotel-reservations.net/japan-travel-guide.html
Japan Airlines:
http://www.jal.co.jp/en/travel/
Japan Travel Bureau:
http://www.jtb.co.jp/eng/index.html
Nihon Travel Agency: http://www.nta.co.jp/english/index.htm
Japan National Tourist Organization:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/
Hotels: http://www.hotelstravel.com/japan.html#tok
Restaurant Guide by Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Japan/Prefectures/Tokyo/Entertainment_and_Arts/Restaurants/Reviews/
Bars and Pubs by Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Japan/Prefectures/Tokyo/Entertainment_and_Arts/Bars__Pubs__and_Clubs/
Currency— Yen. Notes are
in denominations of 1,000, 2000, 5,000, and 10,000Yen. Coins are in
denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500Yen.
Currency
exchange—Exchange services can be
provided at Narita Airport, hotels, and banks, but all the hotels and banks do
not provide the services.
Credit
cards— Visa and MasterCard are
accepted throughout Japan, but Diners Club and American Express tend to be
unavailable. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant
acceptability and other services which may be available. Visitors are advised to
carry at least one major credit card, as it is common to request prepayment for
hotels rooms. Taxis and small restaurants usually do not accept the payment by
credit card.
City
Holidays—Only 11th,
National Foundation day, is a national holiday in February
2004.
Sales or Use
Tax—Consumption tax on
purchases (goods and services): 5%.
Emergency
Number—Dial 110 to call the
police, and dial 119 to call an ambulance or a fire
engine.
Time
Zone— Japan has a single time
zone. That is, GMT + 9 ofclock.
Electricity
supply—100 V, 50 Hz in Tokyo
City
Guide— See web
sites
Restaurant Guide by Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Japan/Prefectures/Tokyo/Entertainment_and_Arts/Restaurants/Reviews/
Bars and Pubs by Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Japan/Prefectures/Tokyo/Entertainment_and_Arts/Bars__Pubs__and_Clubs/
Sightseeing—See web
sites
Japan Travel Bureau:
http://www.jtb.co.jp/eng/index.html
Nihon Travel Agency: http://www.nta.co.jp/english/index.htm
Japan National Tourist Organization:
http://www.JNTO.go.jp/eng
If you have any queries about the
meeting except Visa application, please contact Mr. Goto.
Mr. Shizuo Goto
Secretariat of Japan SC 22
committee
Enterprise Business Planning, Software
Division, Hitachi Ltd.
5030, Totsuka-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama
244-8555 JAPAN
TEL:
+81-45-862-8587
FAX:
+81-45-865-9020
E-mail: gotoushi@itg.hitachi.co.jp
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22 Linux
Rapporteur Group Meeting
International Conference
Center, Waseda University, Tokyo Japan
3-5 February
2004
Please
complete this form and either FAX or email to:
Attention:
Mr. Matt Deane
E-mail: mdeane@ansi.org
Fax: +1 - 212- 840-2298
Attention:
Mr. Shizuo Goto
E-mail: gotoushi@itg.hitachi.co.jp
Fax: + 81-45-865-9020
Please
reply by December 21st 2003
Registration
Form
|
(Mr./Ms./.
/Dr./Prof.) Given
Names: | |
|
Surname:
| |
|
Organization: | |
|
Address: | |
|
City: |
Country: |
|
Telephone: | |
|
Facsimile: | |
|
Email: | |
|
Special
requirements: | |
|
Date
of Arrival: | |
|
Country
of Delegation: | |
|
I
shall be accompanied by:
Given
Names:
_______________________________________________________________________ Surname:
_______________________________________________________________________ Accompanying
person special requirements:
_______________________________________________ | |
Hotel Reservation Sheet
RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL
TOKYO
1-104-19, Totsuka-machi, Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo 169-8613, Japan
Phone: +81-(0) 3-5285-1121 Fax:
+81-(0) 3-5285-4321
http://www.rihga.com/tokyo/index.html
Please complete this form and send to:
Mr. Shizuo Goto
E-mail:
gotoushi@itg.hitachi.co.jp
Fax:
+ 81-45-865-9020
Please send it by 2003/12/21.
PARTICIPATION:
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22 Linux Rapporteur Group Meeting (2004/03/03-05)
Given Names Surname
Address
City Country
Telephone Facsimile
Accompanied by: Given Names
Surname
Check-in Date
Check-out Date
Stay nights
Room type: Please mark below which room you want to stay
For one person
Twin room for single use 18,700 yen per-night (About US$170)
For two persons
Twin room 28,000 yen per night for two persons
(About US$255)
Room charges shown above include breakfast, service-fare and tax.
Please mark below which room you want to stay
Non Smoking room Smoking room
Signature Date