Symposium

The 9th International Symposium on Meniere's Disease and Inner Ear Disorders

Dates

February 24-27 (Wed-Sat), 2027

Venue

JP TOWER Hall & Conference
KITTE 4F-5F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-7004 JAPAN

Congress President

Shinichi Iwasaki, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Supported by

Supported by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Official Language

English

Local Time

Japan Standard Time is GMT+9. The time difference for major cities is shown below (decreased by 1 hour during Daylight Saving Time):

• Beijing: -1 hour
• Los Angeles: -17 hours
• New York: -14 hours
• London: -9 hours
• Frankfurt: -8 hours
• New Delhi: -3.5 hours
• Singapore: -1 hour
• Seoul: 0 (same)
• Sydney: +1 hour

Climate

The temperature in Tokyo during the period of the Meeting ranges between 4 - 11 degrees Celsius.

Electricity

Electric current is uniformly 100 volts AC throughout Japan, but with two different cycles: 50 in eastern Japan including Tokyo and Yokohama, and 60 in western Japan including Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. Leading hotels in major cities have two outlets of 100 and 230 volts, but the sockets usually only accept two-leg plugs.

Passport and Visa

To visit Japan, you must have a valid passport. A visa is required for citizens of countries that do not have visa exemption agreements with Japan. Please contact the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate for visa requirements.

Insurance

The Organizing Committee can accept no responsibility for accidents or damage to private property of participants. Please make your own arrangements for health insurance and any other necessary insurance.

Currency

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Currency in Japan is the yen (JPY). Notes are available in denominations of 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000 yen. Coins are minted in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 10, 5, and 1 yen. Exchange at the airport is recommended for your convenience. Most foreign currencies and travelers' checks can be exchanged at authorized foreign exchange banks and hotels. However, we highly recommend purchasing travelers' checks or cash in yen before leaving your home country. A passport may be required for currency exchange services.

• Japanese notes are:
  10,000 / 5,000 / 2,000 / 1,000
• Coins are:
  500 / 100 / 50 / 10 / 5 / 1

Credit Card

American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops and restaurants.

Banks

Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 15:00, and you can exchange money at foreign exchange banks, but there are not many of them. Instead, you can withdraw JPY cash from ATM machines in convenience stores such as Seven-Eleven.

Tipping

There is no custom of tipping in Japan. Instead, at places such as high-class restaurants, bars and hotels, a 10% service charge is usually added to your bill.

Shopping

Shops and other sales outlets in Japan are generally open on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays as well as weekdays from 10:00 to 20:00. Department stores, however, are closed on one weekday, differing by store, and certain specialty shops may not open on Sundays and national holidays.

Cell Phones

Cell phone rental is recommended, as most foreign phones are not compatible with Japan's network. Cell phone rental shops are conveniently located at Narita and other international airports. Please check with your network provider prior to your departure.

Public Transportation

For general transport, taxis are convenient but can be costly. JR railroad has easy access to and from Tokyo station.