16 Nov 2011
2014 IFSAM conference will take place in Tokyo!

After a successful bid by Tokyo, it has been decided that International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management (IFSAM) will take place at Meiji University in Tokyo on September 2-4, 2014. This bi-annual conference is expected to be attended by 650 participants, including 300 from overseas. This will be the second time for the conference to be held in Tokyo, 22 years after the conference in 1992.

21 July 2011
Tokyo ranked 7th in the world according to UIA International Meetings Statistics Report 2010

The Union of International Associations (UIA) published the results of statistics on international meetings held in 2010 around the world. Tokyo ranked 7th in the world in the Type A Category -meetings of international organizations- and the Type B - other international meetings -, ranking third in Asia following Singapore and Seoul.

Reference: Press Release June 2011,
Union of International Associations International Meetings Statistics for the Year 2010

http://www.uia.be/sites/uia.be/files/documents/statistics/press/press11.pdf

11 May 2011
MICE-related information for Tokyo following the Great East Japan Earthquake

To All Congress Organizers,
     Meeting Planners and
     our friends in the industry around the world,

Two months have now passed since the earthquake and the resultant tsunami of March 11 impacted the North East of Japan. The following is an update on the latest situation in the capital city.

Tokyo - Open for Business

The city's outstanding convention and meeting facilities are fully functioning and operating as normal. Hotels are keen to welcome guests from around the world with visitors looking for a bargain able to take advantage of some excellent rates. Tokyo's world-famous public transportation system is its regular paragon of punctuality, safety and comfort. While the shopping districts of Ginza and Shinjuku may have dimmed their lights as part of the collective bid to save power, the shops and department shops are fully stocked and offering shoppers some exceptional bargains. Japan's restaurants continue to serve the world's finest cuisine, safe in the knowledge that the country has some of the world's most stringent food safety regulations and produce is carefully and rigorously monitored.

Tokyo - The Place to Meet

As one of Asia's most popular places for companies, associations and groups to meet, convene and exchange ideas we are both proud and pleased to say that many organizations have maintained their faith in the city and continued with events.

Event Calendar in Tokyo /en/convention/event/

Tokyo - Bring Back Your Business

The simple fact is that there are as many, in some ways more, reasons to book an event, group or conference to Tokyo as ever. The same outstanding infrastructure is in place and the service is as exceptional as ever. What is particular to the current situation is the following:

• Hotel and venue rates are more attractive than ever.
• The enhanced flexibility being shown by hospitality service providers will ensure a remarkable and successful event.
• Now is the time to show support and commitment to the people and companies of Tokyo, thereby cementing long-lasting relationships and earning a respect that will be repaid many times over in the years to come.

We are here to help you rediscover Tokyo and will be happy to assist in any way possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us at convention@tcvb.or.jp.

6 May 2011
MICE Research Institute launches "Japan after 3.11" site

the press release by MICE Research Institute

15 April 2011
MICE-related information for Tokyo following the Great East Japan Earthquake

To All Congress Organizers,
     Meeting Planners and
     our friends in the industry around the world,

One month has now passed since the earthquake and the tsunami occurred on March 11. We would like to provide you with a report on the latest information relating to MICE in Tokyo.

Convention facilities and hotels are operating as usual.
Convention facilities and hotels in Tokyo have not been damaged in any way due to the massive earthquake that hit the northeastern areas of Japan, and are open for business as usual. Public transportation service providers, shopping facilities, restaurants, corporations and schools are also carrying in the same way as always. Our concern at the moment is the potential shortage of electricity in summer when demand for power soars. All industries, together with all the residents and households in Tokyo, are currently engaged in efforts to conserve electricity and avoid spikes in power consumption at certain high-demand periods during the day.

Exhibitions and international conferences in Tokyo will generally be held as planned from May onwards.
Partly because of the impact of the rolling blackouts, exhibitions planned from March to early April inevitably had to be canceled. However, most events from mid-April are planned to be held as scheduled. Some international conferences were canceled or postponed, or subjected to a change of venue, due to reductions in the number of overseas participants arising from travel advisories and reductions in scheduled flights. However, most conferences are planned to be held from the early summer.

The 43rd International Premium Incentive Show, Spring 2011 was held on a grand scale from April 6, 2011 (Wednesday) to April 8, 2011 (Friday) at Tokyo Big Sight.
http://www.tokyo-bigsight.co.jp/english/newsrelease/pdf/press110408_e.pdf

We ask that you begin considering holding MICE events in Tokyo.
We would like to ask for your warm and generous support to rebuild Japan. Towards this goal, we request that you given active consideration to holding conferences and events in Tokyo, followed in time by the planning of visits to our friends in the Tohoku region in the northeast of Japan. More than ever before, we, the members of Tokyo MICE Team sincerely look forward to welcoming you to our city. Should you need information on Tokyo, please do not hesitate to contact us at convention@tcvb.or.jp.

• - Tokyo International Forum
• - Tokyo Big Sight
• - Roppongi Academy Hills
• - Tokyo Dome
• - Toshi Center Hotel

• - ANA InterContinental Tokyo
• - (The) Capitol Hotel Tokyu
• - Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
• - Conrad Tokyo
• - Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo
• - Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so
• - Gotenyama Garden, Hotel Laforet Tokyo
• - Grand Hyatt Tokyo
• - Grand Pacific Le Daiba
• - Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa
• - Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa
• - Hilton Tokyo
• - Hotel East 21 Tokyo
• - Hotel Grand Palace
• - Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo
• - Hotel New Otani Tokyo
• - Hotel Nikko Tokyo
• - Hotel Okura Tokyo
• - Hotel Seiyo Ginza
• - Hyatt Regency Tokyo
• - Imperial Hotel Tokyo
• - InterContinental Tokyo Bay
• - Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
• - Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
• - Park Hyatt Tokyo
• - (The) Peninsula Tokyo
• - (The) Prince Park Tower Tokyo
• - (The) Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo
• - RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokkyo
• - (The) Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
• - Royal Park Hotel
• - Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo
• - Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo
• - Shinagawa Prince Hotel
• - Tokyo Dome Hotel
• - (The) Westin Tokyo

• - Morioka Tourism and Convention Association
• - Akita Convention and Visitors Bureau
• - Sendai Tourism and Convention Bureau

31 March 2011
The 9th Conference of the International Early Psychosis Association will be held in Tokyo in 2014!

It was decided that the 9th Conference of the International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) will be held from November 16 to 19, 2014 at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo. A total of 50 countries and 2,000 people are anticipated to take part in this four-day conference, held once every two years. The 2014 conference was planned to be held in Asia, and Tokyo won the right to host the event.

Shinjuku, the venue for the meeting, is one of the busiest areas in Tokyo. It enjoys convenient access from Narita and Haneda Airports, and can also be reached extremely easily by the city’s extensive transportation network.

14 March 2011
Message from TCVB: Information about the Great East Japan Earthquake

To All Congress Organizers,
     All Meeting Planners,
     Our friends in the industry around the world

We send our heartfelt thanks to all the Congress Organizers, Meeting Planners, and friends in the industry from around the world who have sent their warm messages of support following the large earthquake that devastated the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011. It is reassuring to know that your thoughts are with us at this time.
At the current time, there are no reports of Tokyo having suffered any significant damage from the earthquake or from tsunami.

Information about the impact of the earthquake on MICE events in Tokyo can be found through the links provided below. Please visit these sites for detailed information.

• - Grand Hyatt Tokyo
• - Grand Pacific Le Daiba
• - Hotel Okura Tokyo
• - Imperial Hotel Tokyo
• - The J Team Co., Ltd. as of March 18, as of March 15, as of March 13
• - Japan National Tourism Organization
• - Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
• - The Peninsula Tokyo
• - Royal Park Hotel
• - Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo
• - Tokyo Big Sight
• - Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau
• - Tokyo Disney Resort®

1 March 2011
Blossom Japan

Blossom Japan was successfully held at the Tokyo International Forum over a period of four days from January 18 to 21, 2011. This is Japan’s first invitation-only event targeting the luxury travel industry. Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau interviewed the event organizer, Mr. Jay Martens, CEO of Lucioles based in Sydney, Australia.