CONGRESS BANQUET
The Congress banquet will be held on September 6, at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka.
Buffet-style meals will be served. Reservations are required in advance. However, on-site registration will be also available, if there are any openings.
Please visit “Registration/General Information Desk” on the 12th Floor of OICC for the information.
| Time & Date: | 19:00, September 6 (Tuesday) |
| Venue: | Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka 3F, Banquet Room “Korin” |
| Fee: | 8,000 JPY / person |
| Highlight: | "Ningyo Joruri" Japanese classic puppetry will be played during the Banquet. |
Social Program
| Opening Ceremony Time & Date: 16:00 – 17:00, September 4 (Sunday) Venue: OICC 5th Floor, Main Hall
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Welcoming Reception
Time & Date: 18:00 – 19:30, September 4 (Sunday)
Venue: OICC 5th Floor, Main Foyer
Closing Reception (hosted by the Organizing Committee of Next Congress in New York.)
Time & Date: 18:00 – 19:00, September 7 (Wednesday)
Venue: OICC 12th Floor, Foyer
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS' PROGRAM
There are limited seats for each program. Please reserve your seat at “Registration/General Information Desk” on the 12th Floor of OICC. First come, first served.
September 5 (Monday): Japanese Tea Ceremony
September 6 (Tuesday): Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Practice
September 7 (Wednesday): Calligraphy Lesson and Practice
(Hours: 10:00 - 12:00 everyday)
TOURS
The following tours are available. Reservations are required in advance. However, on-site registration will be also available, if there are any openings.
Please visit “JTB Travel Info. Desk” located on the 12th Floor of OICC for further details.
| (OP1) | One Day Tour of Kyoto’s World Heritage |
| Date: September 5 (8:00-17:00) Price: JPY12000 |
| (OP2) | Half Day Osaka City Tour |
| Date: September 6 (13:00-17:00) Price: JPY7000 |
| (OP3) | One Day Tour to Japanese Culture and Cruise in Kobe |
| Cancelled |
| (OP4) | Post Congress Tour to Nara |
| Date: September 8 (8:30-17:00) Price: JPY11000 / tour / person |
