Social Events

Workshop Reception (Monday 18:30-20:00)

The Workshop Reception takes place after the first day of workshops at Fukuoka International Congress Center. There will be food and drinks for everyone, and the Reception is also the context in which the Student Research Competition's poster presentation takes place. Be sure to attend to meet up with other conference participants.

Excursion (Wednesday 15:20-18:30)

On Wednesday, we will go to Dazaifu Tenmangu. Dazaifu Tenmangu is a shrine built over the grave of Michizane Sugawara venerated by the Japanese throughout the country as the Tenman-Tenjin(the deified spirit of Michizane), or the God of literature or calligraphy. You will see many beatutiful and historical locations. At Bunkaden, there will be tea break served with tea and umegae moch (specialty in Dazaifu).

Getting there
Dazaifu Tenmangu
4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu-city, Fukuoka, 818-0195, Japan
BUS SHUTTLE
Use the bus shuttle directly from Fukuoka International Congress Center to Dazaifu Tenmangu. On the way back, the bus will stop at Tenjin Station and Hakata Station.

Banquet (Thursday 18:30-21:00)

Dishes at Hyakunengura

The conference banquet takes place in Japanese sake brewery "Hyakunengura". Enjoy tasting sake and dinner in nice old fashioned atmosphere of the brewery.

Getting there
Hyakunengura
1-30-1, Katakusu-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, 812-0043, Japan
BUS SHUTTLE
Use the bus shuttle directly from Fukuoka International Congress Center to "Hyakunengura" and vice versa.