Passport and Visas
All foreign visitors entering Japan must
have a valid passport. Delegates from countries requiring a visa should
apply to the Japanese consular office or diplomatic mission in their
country prior to departure. For details, participants should contact
their local travel agents or consular offices.
Announcement
Please note ICCBB is not authorized to assist with the VISA process
beyond providing the Notification of Acceptance
Letter and Invitation Letter (after
registration) issued by the ICCBB Committee Board.
Should your application be denied, ICCBB cannot change the decision of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will ICCBB engage in
discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on
behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when
the VISA application of individual being denied.
Currency Exchange
Only Japanese yen is accepted at regular stores and restaurants. Foreign
currency exchange is available at the banks and the hotels on
presentation of your passport. Bank business hours are from 9:00 a.m. to
3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards
Traveler's checks are not as popular in Japan as in other countries and
are accepted only by banks and major hotels in principal cities. Master
Card, Diners Club, Visa, American Express and Union Pay are accepted at
hotels, department stores, shops, and restaurants.
Tipping
There is no custom of individual tipping in Japan. Tips are usually
included in the bill as a service charge, if needed.
Electrical Current
Japan operates on 100-110 volts for electrical appliances.
Insurance
Conference organizers will not accept responsibility for individual,
medical, travel or personal insurance, and participants are advised to
take out their own insurance policies.
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.
