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Tokyo

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Tokyo is the leading Japanese city for conventions; the political, economic and cultural capital has more convention facilities and guest rooms and a more impressive track record of hosting international conferences than any other city in the country. With a wealth of traditional and modern tourist attractions and the most Michelin-starred restaurants of any city in the world among the more than 84,000 eateries throughout the city, Tokyo offers a distinct mix of traditional and modern culture and food while functioning as the nerve center of Japanese business. The impressive collection of the latest technology and information, services that are as quick and detailed as they are dependable, and other elements that underlie successful events make Tokyo all the more appealing as a host city. The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a robust lineup of support services for event organizers—everything from promotion to actually running the events. With all this on offer, Tokyo is sure to make any convention or event a success.

Access

Narita International Airport→Major city hotels：60-120 min. by limousine bus
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)→Shinagawa Station：13 min. by train (Keikyu Line Limited Express)
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) →Hamamatsucho Station：13 min. by train (Tokyo Monorail)
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)→Major city hotels：Limousine bus (15-105 min.)
Narita International Airport→Nippori Station：36 min. by train(Keisei Skyliner)
Narita International Airport→Tokyo Station：59 min. by train(Narita Express)

Contact

Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB)

〒162-0801, Japan 6F Nisshin Bldg., 346-6 Yamabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
See the map
+81-3-5579-2684
+81-3-5579-2685
http://businesseventstokyo.org/
businessevents@tcvb.or.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Edo-mokuhanga (woodblock prints)
Watch a highly skilled woodblock printer create a traditional ukiyo-e woodblock print before your eyes, and then try your hand at creating one.
Kimono dressing
Choose among kimono with different colors and patterns, learn the proper way of dressing with the help of a pro, and take a picture in your authentic kimono in front of a folding screen covered with gold leaf (Note: Participants do not have to remove their clothing).

4 Hours in Tokyo

4Hours in Tokyo Sightseeing in Tokyo: Old Japan, New Japan

JR Tokyo Station

KITTE

Marunouchi Cafe SEEK

Kabukiza Theatre

Lunch at Sushi Bar

Option A: Art Tour (1000 yen)

Option B: Business Building Tour (Free Admission)

Option C: Shopping and Gourmet Tour

Medicine: Drug Discovery and Life Sciences

The area around Tokyo Station, a key business center, has a high concentration of medical firms, especially high-added-value drug discovery companies.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is working to develop a hub for drug discovery and other life sciences activities around Tokyo Station, gather human resources and information in this area, and promote the identification, selection and commercialization of basic research outcomes (research seeds).
TMG is also facilitating the creation and growth of venture companies in the life sciences field by securing space for start-ups utilizing private-sector incubation facilities and providing assistance for PR efforts such as participation in exhibitions.

Finance: Tokyo International Financial Center Concept

In the aim of developing Tokyo into an international financial center rivalling New York or London, TMG is energizing forums for the exchange of information between investors and businesses, and working to attract and organize conferences gathering players in the global finance industry.
To realize this international financial center concept, TMG is (a) creating a business-friendly environment for overseas companies, (b) devising mechanisms to attract domestic and international funds, (c) encouraging expansion from savings into other financial products, and (d) promoting human resource development. In conjunction with these four initiatives, TMG plans to ease regulations and introduce tax incentives by 2020.

Energy: Towards a Hydrogen Society

TMG is taking the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics as an opportunity to aim for the rapid realization of a hydrogen society, for example by utilizing hydrogen energy in the athletes Evillage.
TMG also plans to subsidize expenses associated with introducing fuel cell vehicles and building and operating hydrogen fuelling stations. It has set targets for Tokyo of 6,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2020 and 100,000 by 2025, and 35 hydrogen fuelling stations by 2020 and 80 by 2025.

SME Clusters

Tokyo has high concentrations of SMEs with advanced technical capabilities, especially in the central city, the coastal engineering zone, and the west of the city.
In recent years SMEs have moved in new directions, including joint research projects with universities and other institutes, and development of overseas sales channels.
Several Tokyo SMEs have unique technologies and products that make them global niche top players with the largest share of the global market in their fields. Such companies help to underpin Tokyo’s international competitiveness.

Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category	Type of Support	Availability	Languages
Site inspection	Arranging an inspection trip for site selection	✓	English
Support for hosting/preparation
Category	Type of Support	Availability	Languages
PR	Support for encouraging participation in the event	✓	English
PR	Supporting other PR activities	✓	English
Conference and event preparation	Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies	✓	English
	Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues)	✓	English
	Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants)	✓	English
	Providing tourism information	✓	English
	Requesting nominal support	✓
	Coordinating with relevant organizations	✓	English
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)
	Arranging volunteers
	Setting up an information desk
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	✓	English
	Arranging shuttle buses
	Providing convention bags
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage
	Welcome message by the head of the local government
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities
	Providing discounts on public transportation
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts
	Making arrangements for post-convention programs
	Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants
	Arranging tour interpreters and guides

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Promoting Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities)	✓
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	-
Support During Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	✓
Airport transfer services	✓
Welcome banners	✓
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	✓
Prepaid cards for public transport	✓
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	✓
Event management services	✓
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	✓
Excursions, technical visits etc.	✓
Attractions, entertainment etc.	✓
Experience programs	✓
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	✓
Greeting at airport or station	-
Greeting or welcome letter from local government head	-
Travel brochures	✓
Discount coupons	-
Giveaways	✓