Wakayama prefecture is located in Kii Peninsular, south of Osaka, is composed of 7 cities. 7 districts, 36 towns and 7 villages, with a population of 1.1 million.
On the brink of Pacific Ocean, Wakayama integrates dynamic and tranquil beauties into one.
On the dynamic beauty, you can experience the unique rafting, swimming with dolphin, gliding parachuting, exciting and interesting theme parks of Porto Europa and adventure World in "Wakayama Marina City". On the tranquil side, you can enjoy the most famous waterfall in Japan, "Nachi Falls" , beautiful natural scenery in "Shingu" and "Hongu" asÅ@well as Buddhist temples in "Koyasan".
The weather during the symposium period, early April, is mild with an average daily temperature range of 8.7oC to 19.6oC. As evenings can get quite cool, participants are recommended to bring a sweater, or light coat.
Dress will be informal for all Symposium events.
Every foreign visitor entering Japan must possess a valid passport. Visitors from countries requiring visas should apply to a Japanese consular office or the diplomatic mission in their countries. For further details, please contact your travel agent or local consular offices in your country.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and major hotels. banks are open from 9:00~15:00 from Monday until Friday. Credit cards, like VISA, MASTER, AMEX and Diners are also acceptable in most restaurants and stores. The secretariat will accept only Japanese yen cash.
In Japan, tips are not necessary anywhere, including hotels and restaurants.
100V, 60Hz in western Japan (e.g., Osaka, Wakayama) and
100V, 50Hz in eastern Japan (e.g., Tokyo, Yokohama)
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