JpSEC2008
The 1st Japan Space Elevator Conference 2008
November 15th - 16th,Tokyo

Japan Space Elevator Association (JSEA) will hold the first Japan Space Elevator Conference 2008 (JpSEC2008) where "the Space Elevator", the space vehicle having a potential to drastically change the future for mankind, will be discussed. The program details are described as below.
 In this first conference, in addition to the technical sessions for scientists and engineers in the field, noticeable scientists and guests from both home and abroad will deliver lectures to widely introduce the Space Elevator to the public and provide the audience an opportunity to think about and discuss the future of Japan.

Program of The 1st Japan Space Elevator Conference 2008

Ticketing -> EC@JSEA JSEA Web Shop

Japan Space Elevator Conference 2008 (JpSEC2008)
15-16 November, 2008
Miraikan* , Odaiba, Tokyo
 
(*Miraikan in English means "the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation")
 
>>>Conference Overview:
JpSEC2008 is the very first international Space Elevator conference held in Japan. Scientists, Engineers, and anyone interested in this topic will gather from several countries and all over Japan, and discuss how we can build and utilize this futuristic vehicle.
 
>>>Conference Program
 

Please see the attachment "JpSEC2008_Program_En_20081001.pdf on the above link.

 
>>>Access to Miraikan
1. From Shinbashi/Shiodome
(1) Take “Yurikamome” monorail, and get off at "Fune-no Kagakukan" station \370, 16 min.
 
(2) Walk for 5 min. from "Fune-no Kagakukan" station.
<map> http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/e/guide/route_yuri.html
 
2. Others
Please see the site below.
http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/e/guide/map_index.html
 
 
>>>Access to/from Narita Airport and Tokyo area
1. Narita Express (Train)
For those of you who will stay in the central area in Tokyo, Narita Express is the fastest and most convenient way. You may need to transfer to a JR local train at Tokyo or Shinagwa station (Express terminals) to get to the nearest station from your hotel.
 
For more detail, please see the site below.
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/train/index.html
 
2. Airport Limousine
If you stay at a hotel near one of the Limousine Bus stops, it may be more convenient to access from/to your hotel and Narita Airport.
 
To check if your hotel is close to a Limousine Bus stop, please see the site below.
(Shinbashi, Ginza area)
http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/guide/map/ginza_h.html
 
(Shinagawa area)
http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/guide/map/shinagawa_ebisu_h.html
 
>>>Registration
We are now preparing online registration site and will be ready shortly. 
 
 
>>>Accommodation
Recommended Hotels
There are some hotels near the Miraikan, but most of them are more expensive than other areas in Tokyo. We recommend you stay at a hotel near JR “Shinbashi” station or JR “Hamamatsu-cho" station.
 
Here are the recommended hotels including the ones near those stations stated above.(Please note that the rates are for a single room per night indicated on the web, and that they may vary depending on the dates.)
 
Hotel ComSoleil Shiba Tokyo
Rates:9,700-11,100 Yen
Location: 6 min walk from JR “Hamamatsu-cho” station (3 stops from Tokyo station on “Yamanote” line, westbound).
URL: http://www.comsoleil.jp/index.html(Japanese only)
Tel: 03-5777-7722  FAX:03-5777-7723
 
Recommended Point: New & clean. A few minute walk from Shiba Parking Hotel(an Airport Limousine stop). As the English web site is not available, please contact the hotel via telephone or fax for your reservation.
 
Hotel Unizo
Rates:7,800 - 11,125 Yen
Location:3 min walk from JR “Shinbashi” station (2 stops from Tokyo station on “Yamanote” line, westbound).
 
URL: http://www.hotelunizo.com/eng/index.html
 
Recommended Point: Easy access to Miraikan (the conference place).
 
Hibiya Park Hotel
Rates:6,000 - 12,280 Yen
Location:6 min walk from JR “Shinbashi” station (2 stops from Tokyo station on “Yamanote” line, westbound).
 
URL: http://www.hibiyapark-hotel.com/english/e_index.html
 
Recommended Point: Easy access to Miraikan (the conference place).
 
Shiba Park Hotel
Rates:9,240 - 12,705 Yen
Location: 8 min walk from JR “Hamamatsu-cho” station (3 stops from Tokyo station on “Yamanote” line, westbound).
 
URL: http://www.shibaparkhotel.com/en/
 
Recommended Point: One of the Airport Limousine stops.
 
Gotanda Arietta Hotel&Trattoria
Rates:8,600 Yen
Location: 5 min walk from JR “Gotanda” station (2 stops from Shinagawa station on “Yamanote” line, westbound).
 
URL: http://www.thehotel.co.jp/en/arietta/index.php
 
Recommended Point: New & clean. Free breakfast.
 
Ginza International Hotel
Rates:8,820 - 11,000 Yen
Location: 2~5 min walk from JR “Shinbashi” station (2 stops from Tokyo station on “Yamanote” line, westbound).
 
URL: http://www.ginkoku.co.jp/eng/
 
Recommended Point: Easy access to Miraikan (the conference place).
 
Mitsui Garden Hotel -Shiodome Italia Gai
Rates:10,600 - 11,900 Yen
Location: 8 min walk from JR “Hamamatsu-cho” station (3 stops from Tokyo station on “Yamanote” line, westbound).
 
URL: http://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/shiodome/index.html (Japanese only)
Tel: 03-3431-1131  FAX:03-3431-2431
 
Recommended Point: New & clean. As the English web site is not available, please contact the hotel via telephone or fax for your reservation.