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Information Note For the S20 Japan 2019 Participants Outline Venue Science Council of Japan 7-22-34 Roppongi, Minato-ku,

+81-3-3402-6111 FAX: +81-3-3402-0738 Registration From 2 nd December to the end of December http://www.s20japan2019.

1 Information Note For the S20 Japan 2019 Participants Outline Venue Science Council of Japan Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan Hotel Asia Center of Japan Accommodation , Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN TEL: FAX: Registration From 2 nd December to the end of December DATE & TIME Wed, March 6, 2019, 9:30 AM 8:00 PM Japan Standard Time Language The forum and all documents will be in English.

2 Welcome to JAPAN We would like to extend a warm welcome to all participants. This information booklet includes a brief guidance of transportation, important location, and general information of Japan. Hope it will be helpful during your stay for the S20 Japan How to get to the Hotel from Airport p.2 From Narita Airport p.4 From Haneda Airport p.13 Hotel information p.17 Venue p How to get to the Venue from the Hotel p.21 Program p.22 Lunch and Dinner Reception p How to get back to the Hotel from the Venue p General Information p.25 Important Notice p Contact information p.28

3 Information Map Around Science Council of Japan Aoyama-Ichome station Hotel Asia Center of Japan Nogizaka station Science Council of Japan The National Art Center Roppongi station Station Hotel Venue 1

4 1. How to get to the hotel from Airport Accommodation: Hotel Asia Center of Japan Recommended ways to Hotel Asia Center of Japan: Route B By Express train to Tokyo From Narita Airport 2

5 We recommend that you purchase IC ticket PASMO or Suica at the station. A Pasmo or a Suica card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. You can take a railway or metro without purchasing a ticket at the machine each time, also the price is slightly cheaper than a normal ticket. A PASMO or a Suica can be purchased at local railway and subway stations. (500 JPY will be taken from the amount as a deposit when you first purchase the card.) The price shown below in (IC ) are by using a Pasmo or a Suica. 3

From Narita Airport Route (A): Keisei ( 京成 ) Skyliner + Tokyo Metro Ginza( 銀座 ) line + 5mins walk Total cost 2,670JPY (IC 2,660JPY), 1hour and 10minuets trip 1) Take Keisei( 京成 )Skyliner to

6 From Narita Airport Route (A): Keisei ( 京成 ) Skyliner + Tokyo Metro Ginza( 銀座 ) line + 5mins walk Total cost 2,670JPY (IC 2,660JPY), 1hour and 10minuets trip 1) Take Keisei( 京成 )Skyliner to Ueno( 上野 )station Taking an Express train is the fastest way to Tokyo, however you need to take the metro to the hotel after an express train.41mins, 2,470JPY(IC 2,465JPY) Skyliner Timetable 4

7 Where to board: You can purchase a ticket for a ride at their ticket counters (See below) <Terminal 1> Departure Lobby Arrival Lobby Ticket Counter <Terminal 2> Departure Lobby Arrival Lobby Ticket Counter 5

8 2) Take Tokyo Metro to Aoyama-Ichome( 青山一丁目 ) station After your ride to Ueno( 上野 ) station, Kindly take Ginza( 銀座 ) line from Ueno( 上野 G-16) station to Aoyama-Ichome ( 青山一丁目 G-04) station. *bound for Shibuya( 渋谷 )station It takes around 22mins, 12stops and costs 200 JPY(IC 195 JPY). *Please note taking a taxi from Ueno( 上野 ) to Hotel Asia Center of Japan costs 3,370 JPY 6

9 Walk from Aoyama-Ichome( 青山一丁目 )Station Go out Exit No.4 then turn right. Across at the first traffic light then turn right. 7

10 Walk straight along the main road to the second traffic light. Turn left at the second traffic light. Walk straight till you find a building with a blue sign. You will see Hotel Asia Center of Japan on your right. 8

Route (B): Limousine Bus+ Tokyo Metro Ginza( 銀座 )line + 5mins walk Total cost 3,270JPY(IC 3,165JPY), 1hour and 37minuets trip 1) From Narita Airport to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU For those who will

11 Route (B): Limousine Bus+ Tokyo Metro Ginza( 銀座 )line + 5mins walk Total cost 3,270JPY(IC 3,165JPY), 1hour and 37minuets trip 1) From Narita Airport to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU For those who will arrive at Narita Airport, there is a check-in counter after immigration and entry formalities. The counter staff will assist you for a ride to Hotel Asia Center of Japan. Please purchase the ticket (3,100JPY) to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU at the counter. The Limousine stop is just in front of the Akasaka- Mitsuke( 赤坂見附 )station. Airport-Limousine Name: Airport Limousine Phone: +81-(0) Website: Driving: 90~120 minutes ride. (The schedule may change depending on traffic condition) Time table: See page 11 Fare: 3,100 JPY per person (Adult Single) 9

12 Where to board: <Terminal 1> You can purchase a ticket for a bus ride at their ticket counters (See below) <Terminal 2> Same as the terminal 1, there are ticket counters available. (See below) 10

Time table from Narita Airport to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU Arrival time shown here may change according to the traffic condition. the bus services may run behind the schedules.

13 Time table from Narita Airport to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU Arrival time shown here may change according to the traffic condition. the bus services may run behind the schedules. 2) From Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU to Aoyama-Ichome( 青山一丁目 ) station After your ride to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU, you may choose to take a taxi to the hotel (1.5km fare appox. 810 JPY) or take a metro to Aoyama- Ichome( 青山一丁目 )station. Kindly take Ginza( 銀座 )line from Akasaka-Mitsuke ( 赤坂見附 G-05) station to Aoyama-Ichome station( 青山一丁目 G-04). It takes 2mins, costs 170 JPY(IC 165 JPY) only one stop. 11

14 3) After arriving at Aoyama-Ichome( 青山一丁目 ) station (5mins walk) Please refer to Page. 7~8 Route (C): Take a taxi to Hotel Asia Center of Japan Total cost 26,330JPY, 2hour and 46minuets trip This is the most expensive way to get to the hotel. You may find a taxi at the arrival gate of Terminal 2 and south gate of Terminal 1. [Note] Other options to get to Hotel Asia Center of Japan from Narita airport Limousine bus goes to Tokyo Station. It departs Narita Airport every 15 to 20 minutes. One way, the trip takes about 80 to 100 minutes and costs 3,100 JPY, then take a taxi to Hotel Asia Center of Japan. The ride will be 17 minutes and cost about 2,250 JPY. (Total cost 5,350JPY) The Narita Express is a fast and comfortable airport train to Tokyo. It departures every 30 minutes and goes to Tokyo Station as well. One way it takes roughly one hour and costs about 3,020JPY. Then take a taxi to Hotel Asia Center of Japan. The ride will be 17 minutes and cost about 2,250 JPY.(Total cost 5,270JPY) 12

From Haneda Airport Route (D): Monorail (every 8 minutes) + Tokyo Metro Toei Oedo ( 都営大江戸 )line + 5mins walk Total cost 710JPY(IC 699JPY), 38minuets trip Haneda Airport( 羽田空港 MO-11) is linked to

15 From Haneda Airport Route (D): Monorail (every 8 minutes) + Tokyo Metro Toei Oedo ( 都営大江戸 )line + 5mins walk Total cost 710JPY(IC 699JPY), 38minuets trip Haneda Airport( 羽田空港 MO-11) is linked to Hamamatsu-cho ( 浜松町 MO-01)/Daimon( 大門 ) Station by monorail (about 24 minutes, 500 JPY). At Hamamatsu-cho( 浜松町 )/Daimon station( 大門 E-20), you can either take Tokyo Metro to Aoyama-Ichome station( 青山一丁目 E-24) by Toei Oedo( 都営大江戸 ) line or take a taxi to Hotel Asia Center of Japan (15 minutes, 1,770JPY). Monorail 13

Tokyo Metro Oedo( 大江戸 )line Aoyama-Ichome Daimon For those who take metro,

16 Please refer to the map on the right for transferring from Hamamatsu-cho( 浜松町 ) to Daimon( 大門 ) station. It takes around 5 minutes. Tokyo Metro Oedo( 大江戸 )line Aoyama-Ichome Daimon For those who take metro, please refer to the way to get to the hotel on Page 7~8 after arriving at Aoyama-Ichome( 青山一丁目 ) station. 14

Route (E): Bus (4 buses a day) + Tokyo Metro Ginza( 銀座 )Line, Total cost 1,300JPY(IC 1,295JPY), 67minuets trip 1) From Haneda Airport to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU For those who will arrive at Haneda

Please purchase the ticket (1,130JPY) to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU at the counter. Airport-Limousine Name: Airport Limousine Phone: +81-(0)3-3665-7220 Website: http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/ Driving: 50~70 minutes ride.

17 Route (E): Bus (4 buses a day) + Tokyo Metro Ginza( 銀座 )Line, Total cost 1,300JPY(IC 1,295JPY), 67minuets trip 1) From Haneda Airport to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU For those who will arrive at Haneda Airport, there is a check-in counter after immigration. The counter staff will assist you for a ride to Hotel Asia Center of Japan. Please purchase the ticket (1,130JPY) to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU at the counter. Airport-Limousine Name: Airport Limousine Phone: +81-(0) Website: Driving: 50~70 minutes ride. (The schedule may change depending on traffic condition) Time table: See below Fare: 1,130 JPY per person (Adult Single) Time Table from Haneda Airport to Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU Arrival time shown here may change according to the traffic condition. the bus services may run behind the schedules. 15

18 Where to board: < International Terminal > You can purchase a ticket for a bus ride at their ticket counter in the arrival lobby.the buses for Akasaka-Excel hotel TOKYU departs from 3 (See right) at the 1 st floor. 2) From Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU to Hotel Asia Center of Japan From Akasaka Excel hotel TOKYU to Hotel Asia Center of Japan, you can take a taxi or walk (Please refer to Page.11) Route (F): Take a taxi to Hotel Asia Center of Japan Total cost 6,570JPY, 40minuets trip If you want to take a taxi, please find a taxi station at the 1 st floor. 16

Hotel information For those who are staying at the arranged hotel, we reserve your room at Hotel Asia Center of

For more information, please visit Information Desk at the entrance of the hotel.

+81-3-3402-0738 WEB https://www.asiacenter.or.

19 Hotel information For those who are staying at the arranged hotel, we reserve your room at Hotel Asia Center of Japan. Kindly note that breakfast is included. For more information, please visit Information Desk at the entrance of the hotel. Hotel Asia Center of Japan Address , Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo TEL FAX WEB Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms The nearest station: Aoyama-Ichome ( 青山一丁目 )Station on Ginza( 銀座 ) Line, Toei Oedo ( 大江戸 ) Line (7 minutes walk) and Nogizaka( 乃木坂 ) Station on Chioda( 千代田 ) Line (6 minutes walk) Check-in 2pm-MIDNIGHT & Check-out 10am Breakfast included(7am-10am) 17

20 Other Recommendable Hotel information Act Hotel ROPPONGI Address Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo TEL FAX WEB Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms The nearest station: Roppongi( 六本木 ) Station on Hibiya( 日比谷 ) Line (4 minutes walk) and Nogizaka( 乃木坂 ) Station on Chioda( 千代田 ) Line (10 minutes walk) Check-in 3pm-1am & Check-out 10am Breakfast time(7am-10am) Credit cards are accepted Hotel S ROPPONGI Address Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo TEL FAX WEB 18

21 Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms The nearest station: Roppongi( 六本木 )Station on Hibiya( 日比谷 )Line(9 minutes walk) and Hiroo( 広尾 )Station on Hibiya( 日比谷 )Line (14 minutes walk) Check-in 3pm-5:30am & Check-out 11am Breakfast time(7am-9:30am) Credit cards are accepted CANDEO HOTELS TOKYO ROPPONGI Address Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo TEL FAX WEB Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms The nearest station: Roppongi( 六本木 )Station, Hibiya( 日比谷 ) Line (2 minutes walk) Check-in 3pm & Check-out 11am Breakfast time(7am-10am) Credit cards are accepted 19

22 Venue Science Council of Japan Address Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan TEL FAX WEB The nearest station: Exit No.5 Nogizaka( 乃木坂 ) Station on Chioda( 千代田 ) Line, (1 minute walk) Hotel Asia Center of Japan 20

2. How to get to the Venue from the hotel (Option A) Take an arranged bus from Hotel Asia Center of Japan A free shuttle bus will depart around 9 am on 6th March to Science Council of Japan for those

Once you arrive at Hotel Asia Center of Japan, please talk to porters at the front desk and ask them for a taxi. The ride will be 3 minutes and cost about 410 JPY.

23 2. How to get to the Venue from the hotel (Option A) Take an arranged bus from Hotel Asia Center of Japan A free shuttle bus will depart around 9 am on 6th March to Science Council of Japan for those who stay at the arranged hotel. (Option B) Take a taxi from Hotel Asia Center of Japan Taxies are available at the front desk of Hotel Asia Center of Japan. Once you arrive at Hotel Asia Center of Japan, please talk to porters at the front desk and ask them for a taxi. The ride will be 3 minutes and cost about 410 JPY. (Option C) Walk from Hotel Asia Center of Japan Also, you can walk from Hotel Asia Center of Japan to Science Council of Japan. You need to go through a pedestrian bridge, go down on the first stairs on the left, then turn left. Please follow the lines on the map on the right. It will take about 10 minutes. 21

24 PROGRAM Threats on Marine Ecosystem and Conservation of Marine Environment (WED) 6TH MARCH, 2019 Program is subject to change TIME SESSION 9:30-13:30 Keynote Speeches and Panel Discussion Keynote Speakers (TBD) Prof. Biliana C icin -Sain, Director, Gerard J. Mangon e C enter for Marin e Policy Prof. Mitsu o Uematsu, Professor Emeritu s, Atmosp h ere and Ocean Research In stitu te, Un iversity of Tokyo Panel Discussion Moderator (TBD): Dr. Y osh ih isa Sh irayama, A ssociate Executive Director, Jap an Agency for Marin e -Earth Science and Technology Panelists (TBD): Prof. Dato Dr. A ileen Tan Shau Hwai, Professor, University Science Malaysia Prof. Atsu h iko Isob e, Professor, Research In stitu te for App lied Mechanics, Kyu syu Un iversity Dr. V ladimir Ryabin in, A ssistant Director General, UNESCO Dr. Y asu h iko Hotta, Program Director, Institu e for Glob al En viron mental Strategies Prof. Biliana C icin -Sain, Director, Gerard J. Mangon e C enter for Marin e Policy Prof. Mitsu o Uematsu, Professor Emeritu s, Atmosp h ere and Ocean Research In stitu te, University of Tokyo 13:30-15:00 L u n c h 15:00-18:00 Science 20( S20) Statement Session Adaption of the S20 Statement and handover of the statement to a political figure 18:30-20:00 Reception at Brasserie Paul Bocuse Musée (TBD) 22

25 LUNCH AND DINNER RECEPTION Lunch and Dinner Reception are invited only. Venue for Lunch 13:30-15:00 on 6 th March 2019 Science Council of Japan Location ROOM 5 A( 5 th Floor) Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan TEL FAX WEB Venue for Dinner Reception 18:30-20:00 on 6 th March 2019 Brasserie Paul Bocuse Musée (TBD) Location the National Art Center ( 3 rd Floor) ( next to Science Council of Japan) Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan TEL WEB 23

3. How to get back to the hotel from the Venue For those who are staying at Hotel Asia Center of Japan, a taxi costs (490JPY) 3minutes ride to the hotel Also, you can walk back from Dinner Reception

26 3. How to get back to the hotel from the Venue For those who are staying at Hotel Asia Center of Japan, a taxi costs (490JPY) 3minutes ride to the hotel Also, you can walk back from Dinner Reception Venue (The National Art Center) to Hotel Asia Center of Japan. Please refer to the map on the map shown on the right. Please note that you cannot go through the station as the exit will be closed at 19:00. 24

$4. General information Time Zone: GMT+9 (No daylight saving time in Japan) Average temperature For March: Lowest :5, Highest :13 (41-55 F) Currency: The Japanese Yen (code-jpy, sign-\) Coin$

27 4. General information Time Zone: GMT+9 (No daylight saving time in Japan) Average temperature For March: Lowest :5, Highest :13 (41-55 F) Currency: The Japanese Yen (code-jpy, sign-\) Coin denominations: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 Yen. Bill denominations: 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000Yen \1 \10 \5 \50 \100 \500 \1,000 \10,000 \5,000 Exchange rate as of as January 7 th : 1.00USD= JPY Currency exchange at Hotel Asia Center of Japan is available only in Euro, American Dollar, Canada Dollar, and Australian dollar. For the other currency, you are recommended to change the currency at the airport. Place to exchange near the hotel: Mizuho Bank, Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ (Available currency is limited). ATM machines: 24hours ATM machines are available at most of convenience stores in the city. If you want to withdraw your money from your credit cards, foreign credit and cash cards can be used at Post Office(Yucho Bank) and Seven Bank ATMs throughout Japan. 25

1. Japan Post Bank International ATM service Japan Post Bank provides withdrawal services for credit cards and cash cards issued by overseas financial institutions.

japanpost.jp/en/ias/en_ias_index.html 2. Seven Bank- International ATM Service Seven Bank ATMs is also available for international cash cards and credit cards.

28 1. Japan Post Bank International ATM service Japan Post Bank provides withdrawal services for credit cards and cash cards issued by overseas financial institutions. The card type which you can use: Cards bearing the VISA, VISAELECTRON, PLUS, Master Card, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express, Diners club, JCB, China Unionpay and DISCOVER URL: 2. Seven Bank- International ATM Service Seven Bank ATMs is also available for international cash cards and credit cards. Seven Bank ATMs are placed at 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout Japan. URL: Payment: Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, major restaurants, etc. Cash is normally used for shopping in town. Language: Japanese is the official language. English is widely understood and used for signs in town. Electricity: The voltage in Japan is 100Volt Two-pronged plug (A type) ONLY. Smoking: :Under the health promotion act, smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas in most of the public facilities. Smoking is prohibited in the public transportation and most have separate smoking rooms and non-smoking rooms. Water: :Tap water is drinkable Telephone country/area code for Tokyo:

29 IMPORTANT NOTICE VISAS Participants are responsible for obtaining a visa for entering Japan as well as transit visa. Please refer to the information on visa requirements available at (for Russia) (For China) (Other countries) CANCELLATION POLICY Please note the cancellation policy shown below. We require 9 days cancellation notice prior to your scheduled arrival date. Otherwise, we will charge you a cancellation fee as below. * 10% of your total amount will be charged if you cancel or make any changes from 2-9 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. * 20% of your total amount will be charged if you cancel or make any changes from 1 day prior to your scheduled arrival date. * 80% of your total amount will be charged if you cancel or make any changes from on your scheduled arrival date. *100% of your total amount will be charged for a no-show. INSURANCE If you wish to have travel insurance, please contact the travel agency on Page

30 5. Contact Information SECRETIANT OF SCIENCE COUNCIL OF JAPAN Address SHINJUKUGYOENMAE ANNEX BLDG., YOTSUYA,SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO TEL FAX WEB Travel Agency Only for those who would like to apply for travel insurance TOBU TOP TOURS Address Nishi- shinjuku Prime Square,16F ,Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Japan TEL FAX WEB 28

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