Cultural Program

Cultural Programs
(* Pre-registration is required to attend the programs. Please sign-up at “My Page”.)

~ Refresh your mind through Japanese cultural experiences in peaceful environments ~

Date Title Description Time / Capacity Duration Fee
(with tax)
Place
7/5
(Wed)
茶道
“Sado” Tea Ceremony
Sado
Newly established
Sado is the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, often translated as the Way of Tea, which is based on Japanese spirit of hospitality. Group 1: 2:00 PM~
Group 2: 2:20 PM~
Group 3: 2:40 PM~
Group 4: 3:00 PM~
Group 5: 3:20 PM~
Group 6: 3:40 PM~
/ 7 people each
20 min 540 yen Tea
Room
7/6
(Thu)
華道
“Kado” Flower Arrangement Kado
Kado is also known as Ikebana, a traditional Japanese art in which flowers and plants are specially arranged in a vase for appreciation. Group 1: 1:00 PM~
Group 2: 1:30 PM~
Group 3: 2:00 PM~
/ 30 people each
30 min 756 yen Room
405
書道
“Shodo” Calligraphy Shodo
Shodo is the art of calligraphy, which is the writing letters with a bush in India ink. It is practiced to cultivate one’s inner self. Group 1: 1:00 PM~
Group 2: 1:30 PM~
Group 3: 2:00 PM~
/ 30 people each
30 min 540 yen Room
405
茶道
“Sado” Tea Ceremony Sado
Sado is the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, often translated as the Way of Tea, which is based on Japanese spirit of hospitality. Group 1: 2:00 PM~
Group 2: 2:20 PM~
Group 3: 2:40 PM~
Group 4: 3:00 PM~
Group 5: 3:20 PM~
Group 6: 3:40 PM~
/ 7 people each
20 min 540 yen Tea
Room

You cannot cancel and get refund for Japanese Cultural Program (Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony, and Caligraphy) after you complete your payment.

Evening Trip  (* Pre-registration is required to attend this trip. Please sign-up at “My Page”.)

Date Description Time Duration Fee
(with tax)
7/5
(Wed)
7/6
(Thu)
A charter bus will take you to Iias Tsukuba. You will enjoy shopping, foods, and visiting the Cyberdyne Studio where you can get in touch with the most advanced robotic technologies. Departure at 6:30 PM 3 hours
(Dismiss at Iias Tsukuba)
1620 yen
(dinner is not included)

Reception Party
(* Pre-registration is required to attend the reception party. Please sign-up at “My Page”.)

Date Description Time Place Fee
7/7
(Fri)
The night of July 7 is known for a popular summer event called Tanabata in Japan. Please celebrate this special evening with us while enjoying the delicious meals, lovely bamboo trees which will be decorated with colorful wish strips, and Bon odori which is a traditional Japanese summer dance! 7:00 PM

8:30 PM
Lobby 3000 yen

*All the Congress participants are welcome to write one’s wishes on a colorful paper strip. Please make your wish strip at the lobby on July 6 (the day before the Reception). Your wish strip will be hung on bamboo trees on the special day called “Tanabata”.

*Cancellation Policy

   A cancellation is possible until May 31, 2017 (Japan Time) with the full amount refund.
   No refunds will be made for cancellation after June 1st, 2017 (Japan Time).

Optional Tour  (* Pre-registration is required to attend the tour. Please sign-up at “My Page”.)

Optional Tours has been cancelled.

Date Description Time Fee Tour management by
7/8(Sat)

7/9(Sun)
Overnight Bus Trip to Tsukuba-san Onsen (Mt. Tsukuba Hot Spring) & Science Tour Departure after the Closing Ceremony 35000 yen Tobu Top Tours