Co-organized by IEICE & IPSJ

On-line Registration

Registration Fee

 On or before September 30, 2006 (GMT)On site (After October 1, 2006)
RegularJPY 43,000JPY 50,000
Full time student (attach proof)JPY 35,000JPY 38,000
Accompanying PersonJPY 6,000
1) The registration fee includes the admission of workshop during October 23 - 24, 2006, proceedings, banquet and coffee breaks.
2) Students must submit a copy of their student ID or student registration certificate issued by your organization along with the registration form.
3) There will be no refund for cancellation of registration.
4) Invitation Letter and VISA Document
Please inquire the IWSEC Visa Desk at measure to SPAM
5) Payment of the registration fee (Bank transfer)
Please inquire the IWSEC Registration Desk at measure to SPAM

General Information

[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

[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 Cheques]

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 cheques, 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.

[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 conferendce will be held at a mild time of year at the end of autumn. The average temperature is around 23ºC (73ºF) in the daytime and 13ºC (55ºF) at night.

[Electrical Appliances]

Japan operates on 100 volts for electrical appliances. The frequency is 60 Hz in western Japan.

[Tax]

5% consumption tax will be added to your bill. The consumption tax is included in the price quote.

[Useful websites for travel in Japan]

At the sites below, you may find useful information for travel plans, accommodation and shopping in Japan. Several regional maps are also available on the sites.
Japan Travel Updates: http://www.jnto.go.jp/
Map of Japan: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/map/index_map.html
Kyoto Area Updates: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/spn/kyoto/index.html