ISO/TC249 Plenary 2014 in Kyoto

25/05/2014

Gooood morning from the Plenary venue.

24/05/2014

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24/05/2014

Plenary and WG meetings are held at Hyatt Regency Kyoto. Right next to the hotel stands Sanju Sangen Do and the famous statues.

They are open from 8am so if you woke up early, check out the tranquil setting and converse w/ the 900 yr old deities.

http://sanjusangendo.jp/index.html

蓮華王院三十三間堂公式ホームページ

23/05/2014

Even though we will gather early morning and leave after the sun goes down in the late afternoon, please be prepared that Kyoto could get HOT next week!

Have a safe flight, everyone!

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20/05/2014

What to eat and where to go in Kyoto City, in just 5 minutes.
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http://youtu.be/sI3FVaPBKZ4

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20/05/2014

If this is the first visit to Kyoto, check out the city w/ bicycle.

http://youtu.be/MV07RkYvJzM

Just got back from Kyoto yesterday and whipped this together last night. Here's a three minute segment touring Kyoto on foot and on bike. Enjoy!

19/05/2014

Are you keen on huge discounts?

If you are flying out, or flying in from Kansai International Airport (KIX), with just 100 JPY, the direct bus service will take you to Rinku Premium Outlets mall in 10 minutes.

English, Korean, Chinese, and other languages available but make sure to receive the coupon book for international travellers first for additional discount.
http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/rinku/events/

Maybe bring extra suitcase when you head out to Japan?

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18/05/2014

For Beer lovers: Dinner buffet w/ Asahi beer all-you-can-drink offer at 3,000 JPY.

On the rooftop of department store Takashimaya Kyoto, Asahi Beer garden opened 2 weeks ago and until the end of the month, they only charge 3,000 JPY and open until 10pm.

In case of rain, they will be closed so check out the weather before you head out.

http://www.takashimaya.co.jp/kyoto/beergarden/index.html

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18/05/2014

Countdown: 1 week before the Plenary,

If you feel like buying finer things to take back home, high-end department store, Takashimaya Kyoto is open until 8pm.

Only 10 minutes taxi ride from Hyatt Regency Kyoto.
http://goo.gl/maps/hDitv

Bring your passport to get tax exemption (8% from April) if you are to spend more than 10,001 JPY (about 100 US$ dollars).

http://www.takashimaya.co.jp/kyoto/store_information/index.html

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16/05/2014

Countdown: 10 more days to the 5th Plenary Meeting.

Japan's pharmaceutical giant, Takeda is inviting the participants who will stay after the Plenary on 30th, to their exclusive garden which has limited access.

Check out the pretty yet informative website and its photos.
http://www.takeda.co.jp/kyoto/english/

You can book upon arrival at the registration. Shuttle bus has limited number of seats so put your name on the list at the registration!

Takeda Garden for Medicinal Plant Conservation, Kyoto has numerous medicinal and other useful plants from around the world for experimental purposes.

11/05/2014

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Some countries have turned in their registration form after the deadline, some even in May, but our official hotel is closing special accommodation offers on May 13th, 2014. (Japan Standard Time)

Please book your room today!

https://advance.reservation.jp/miyakohotels/stay_pc/rsv/cc_pln_dtl_redirect.aspx?cp=3&lang=en-US&hi_id=8&smp_id=349&cp_id=ISO&is_cal=True

07/05/2014

From Shanghai office, total number of 5th Plenary participants was confirmed @ (drum rolls please!)
213 persons altogether!

That IS a lot of ppl gathering in Kyoto, right?
If we include accompanying guests w/ the experts, it would be more than 220. Any questions, comments, you can post here or send messages directly.