Rails
Buses
Information on Taxi is also shown on the "Buses" page.
Fixed fare Taxi is available for around 20,000 Yen from Narita to the conference venue (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), but the fare is high compared to rails and buses.
Access from Haneda Airport:
Rails and buses
Climate
Tokyo lie in the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot humid summers and generally mild winters with cool spells. The region, like much of Japan, experiences a one-month seasonal lag, with the warmest month being August, which averages 27.5 °C (81.5 °F), and the coolest month being January, averaging 6.0 °C (42.8 °F). Climate in February is similar to that of January, average high being 10.4°C (50.7°F) and average low 2.9°C (37.2°F). Snowfall is sporadic but not heavy.
Currency
The currency of Japan is Yen(￥).
Paper currency: 10,000 Yen, 5,000 Yen, 2,000 Yen(rare paper), 1,000 Yen
Coins: 500 Yen, 100 Yen, 50 Yen, 10Yen, 5 Yen, 1 Yen
Currency Converter
Normal banking hours are from 9:00 to 15:00 hrs. Monday to Friday.
ATMs located in bank branches and major convenience stores such as Seven Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart, etc. accept a variety of international credit cards to obtain the local currency.
Telephone
To make a call to Tokyo from your country: +81-3-(8 digit telephone number)
Emergency: Police 110, Fire&Ambulance 119
News in Japan
Japan Times
Japan Guide
http://www.japan-guide.com/
