Host Organization
Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery,
Faculty of Medicine,
Hokkaido University
Kita 15, Nishi 7, Kita-ku,
Sapporo, Hokkaido,
060-8638, Japan
Congress Secretariat
Congrès Inc.
Onward Park Building, 3-10-5
Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku Tokyo,
103-8276, Japan
E-mail: joa2025@congre.co.jp
Information for Participants
About Tokyo
Tokyo, one of the world's largest cities, offers a uniquely eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary attractions. Please enjoy Tokyo and beyond during your stay for a conference, meeting or business.
Time zone in Japan
Japan Standard Time (JST) is 9 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+9).
May in Tokyo
In May, it can be warm enough for short sleeves during the day, but you may need a light long-sleeved jacket in the mornings and evenings.
Average temperature: 19℃ to 23℃/ 66.2 ℉ to 73.4 ℉
Money, tipping
Currency
Japan uses yen (Japanese: 円, symbol: ¥, code: JPY). Coins come in 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500-yen denominations while bills come in 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; and 10,000-yen denominations. As of September 2024, the exchange rate is approx. 140-145 yen to the US dollar and approx. 155-160 yen to the Euro.
Credit cards
International credit cards such as American Express, Visa, Diners Club, and MasterCard can be used at most banks, hotels, inns, and stores. Although not accepted at as many locations as these cards, China UnionPay can also be used. However, some stores do not accept any credit cards, so it is a good idea to have some cash on hand.
Cash advances (ATM)
Roughly 32,000 Japan Post Bank ATMs located throughout Japan, as well as over 26,000 Seven Bank ATMs installed in 7-Eleven convenience stores, offer cash advances for credit cards issued overseas. Most 7-Eleven convenience stores are open 24/7. Logos displayed on or near the ATMs indicate which credit cards can be used.
Tipping
It is not necessary to tip for service in Japan at places such as restaurants, bars, taxis, airports and hotels. However, hotels and some restaurants indicate an additional service charge on their bills or menus, respectively.
Cashless payment
In accordance with government policy, cashless transactions are promoted in large stores, restaurants, and shopping malls and can be used in many independent stores.
Free Wi-Fi
From cafés to train stations to airports, an increasing number of locations in Tokyo offer high-speed Internet connection via free Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi logos are displayed where services are available.
Electricity
Voltage in Japan is 100 V, while frequency varies by location: 50 Hz in eastern Japan including Tokyo and 60Hz in western Japan. A 2-flat-pin type socket is used.
Smoking
In Tokyo, smoking is prohibited indoors at restaurants, drinking establishments, accommodations and other facilities used by many people, and only permitted in dedicated smoking rooms inside buildings (effective from April 2020). Smoking is also prohibited outdoors – on the streets and in parks in some areas of Tokyo. Please smoke in designated areas only.
Language
Japanese is the official language of Japan and English is widely spoken in Tokyo. Information desks at various facilities are often staffed with people who can speak English.
Visa
Japan has a visa waiver agreement with 71 countries and regions, under which delegates can enter the country for a short-term stay simply with their valid passport. (as of April 8, 2024)
For more information, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan:https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
Transportation / Airport
A well-developed transportation network allows easy and convenient movement in and around the city, so you can come and go almost anywhere just by trains, subways or buses.
https://www.gotokyo.org/en/plan/getting-around/index.html＜Average time to Key destinations from Airports＞
© 2024 The 98th Annual Meeting
of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association