The First ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22 Linux Rapporteur Group Meeting

3-5 February 2004, Tokyo, Japan

 

 

Japanfs 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

 

N     Host Organization (on behalf of JISC)

 

Information Processing Society of Japan / Information Technology Standards Commission of Japan (IPSJ/ITSCJ)

 

N     Host Contact

 

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

 

N     Location of Meeting Place

 

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.

 

N     Accommodation

 

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.

 

N     Transport

 

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.

 

N     Travel Documents

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

 

N     Registration

 

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

 

N     Insurance

 

Ordinary Japanfs 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.

 

 

N     February Weather in Tokyo

 

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 gTokyoh. http://www.worldclimate.com/cgi-bin/grid.pl?gr=N35E139

 

N     General information on Tokyo

 

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 ofclock.

 

Electricity supply100 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

 

N     Contact Persons

 

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