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1 BULLETIN

2 Contents About Japan 3 About Tokyo 4 Outlines of the Championships 5 Competitions 5 Venue 6 Official Hotels 8 Transportation 9 Accreditation 9 Meeting 11 Ticket Information 12 Accomodation for the Spectators 12

3 Japan is an island nation located in north east Asia, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, East China Sea, and Sea of Okhotsk. In addition to its four main islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, Japan is home to several thousand islands covering an area of about 3,000 kilometers from its northern to southern ends. Most of Japan's population is concentrated in and around its major cities, and 70% of the country is covered by forests and mountainous areas. Japan prides itself on its advanced technology and industry, as well as its cultural heritage spanning thousands of years, and its beautiful seasonal nature which differs from region to region. Winter Olympics in Sapporo in 1972, and Nagano in World Table Tennis Championships in Tokyo in 1956, 1983 and 2014, Nagoya in 1971, Chiba in 1991, Osaka in 2001 and Yokohama in Japan has been host to many world championships for many kinds of sports as well. In March in 2011, Japan suffered horrendous damages from an earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific Ocean coastal area of the Tohoku region, but the nation is steadily proceeding on the road to recovery. The Meiji restoration in 1868 marked the beginning of Japan's interaction with the West and propelled the modernization of the country. Impressive developments were made in economics, industry, culture, and many other areas. Japan is very active in sports, hosting the Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 1964 and 2020, and the 3

4 Tokyo is the centre of one of the world's largest metropolitan regions, and is a hub of dynamic economic and consumer activity. As Japan's capital city, it has a high concentration of various urban function and is the ideal gateway city for foreign-affiliated companies entering the Japanese market. ---Transportation Tokyo has one of the most efficient and fast public transport systems in the world. It combines an extensive train network, underground subway lines, a bus system and taxis. For visitors, trains and subways are usually the most convenient way to travel. All stations have signs in English and trains and subways are faster and cheaper than buses and taxi. ---Climate April (average in 2013) Temperature 15.2 C 48.6 F Rainfall 283.0mm Sunshine duration hrs May (average in 2013) Temperature 19.8 C 56.0 F Rainfall 56.0mm Sunshine duration 227.0hrs It's everyone's favorite season of the year. The great spring weather continues through the golden week which is the one of Japan s three busiest holiday week which begins April 26 to May 6 in Currency Japanese currency is Yen. Exchange rates with other currencies are as follows(as of 19March); 1USD 101yen 1EUR 141yen Currency exchange services are available at all the airports and in all the banks in Tokyo. Since some currencies cannot be exchanged easily, the organizing committee suggests that you should obtain Japanese yen before leaving for Japan. Credit card can be used easily, especially in the shops and restaurants. ---Time zone GMT+09:00 4

5 The ZEN-NOH 2014 World Team Table Tennis Championships will be hosted and organized by the Japan Table Tennis Association (JTTA) under the auspices and the authority of the International Table Tennis Federation. Organizer Organizing committee for the ZEN-NOH 2014 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Tokyo OZAWA Bldg. 1F Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: Fax: Web site: Duration of the Championships Monday 28th April Monday 5th May Equipment Tables, Net and Post: Butterfly/SAN-EI Color - blue Ball: Double Happiness (white) Sports flooring: Gerflor/Taraflex (red) Events Men s Team, for the Swaythling Cup Women s Team, for the Marcel Corbillon Cup Competition and practice halls Hall1 Yoyogi Gymnasium Add: Jinnan Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Hall2 Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium Add: Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

6 Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Harajuku Station Sendagaya Station JR Sobu Line Meiji-jingu-mae Station Yoyogi 1st Gymnasium Toei Oedo Line Metropolitan expressway No.4 Kokuritsu-Kyogijyo Station Inogashira Street 2nd Gymnasium NHK Hall Kishi Memorial Hall JR Yamanote Line Meiji Street Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium Prince Chichibu Memorial Sports Museum and Library Japan Sport Council Headquarters Kouen Street Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Gaien East Street National Stadium Meiji Park 246 Hall1 Yoyogi Gymnasium(capacity:9,000) Hall2 Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium (capacity:6,000) JR Yamanote Line Chiyoda Line Ikebukuro Marunouchi Line Nippori Keisei Skyliner Oedo Line Shinjuku Yoyogi Yotsuya Sendagaya Kokuritsu Kyogijo Ueno Akihabara Ginza Line Asakusa Line JR Chuo Line Sobu Line Narita Airport Harajuku meiji-jingumae Shibuya Yoyogi 1st and 2nd Gymnasiums Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium Aoyama -itchome Sengakuji Daimon Tokyo Hanzomon Line Narita Express Shinagawa Keikyu Airport Line Hamamatsucho Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport 6

7 Public Transportation Venue Venue 7

8 1. Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa (ITTF officials) Address: Takanawa, Mitato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN TEL: URL: Distance: 30min (8Km) by bus to Yoyogi National Gymnasium and Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium 2. Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Delegations, others) Address: Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN TEL: URL: Distance: 30min (8Km) by bus to Yoyogi National Gymnasium and Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium Rooms Incidental charge, such as telephone, mini-bar, should be paid directly to the hotel when checking out. Check in time: 16:00 Check out time: 11:00 In case of earlier arrival before check in time (16:00),we may ask you to wait in the waiting room in the hotel. Amenity Internet (Wired), Wifi, Hair dryer, Towels, Electric pot, Tooth brush and paste, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Razor, Hairbrush Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served in the hotel. 8

9 Transportation service will be provided between Tokyo-Narita International Airport, Tokyo-Haneda International Airport and the official hotels as per your arrival and departure information. Shuttle bus service will be available between the official hotels and the venues (Yoyogi National Gymnasium and Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium) from 25 April to 5 May. All those who have accreditation Cards will be able to use this service. Accreditation Center will be open in the Prince Hotel Main Tower and start operation from 25th April morning. Accredditation will be issued only to the delegation or individual who has completed necessary payment. 9

10 From Shinagawa Prince Hotel To Yoyogi Gymnasium: 7.7km 25min by car To Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium: 8.1km 25min by car From Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa To Yoyogi Gymnasium 7.3km 22min by car To Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium 7.7km 22min by car Shinagawa Prince Hotel Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa 10

11 Draw for 4th division and 5th division The draws for 4th and 5th division will be held on 26th April. Time and place for the draw will be informed later. Executive Committee Meetings 1st Executive Committee Meeting will be held on 27th April from 15:00 to 18:00. 2nd Executive Committee Meeting will be held on 5th May from 09:00 to 13:00. Both meetings will be held at room N-1 and 2 on the 2nd floor of Sakura Tower Hotel. Jury Meeting This meeting will be held on 27th April from 18:30 to 20:00 at Meeting Room1, 2 and 3 in Yoyogi Gymnasium. Annual General Meeting This meeting will be held on 30th April from 09:00 to 18:00 at Prince Room on the 1st basement of Takanawa Prince Hotel. Board of Directors Meeting This meeting will be held on 2nd May from 09:00 to 16:00 at Zuiko in the International Convention Center Pamir of New Takanawa Prince Hotel. 11

12 Please go to then you can find suitable one for you. We suggest that if you wish to stay hotel in Japan, that you make a reservation as soon as possible because Japanese has a big holiday week which is called Golden Week during the competition. Trains, airports and sightseeing spots get very crowded during Golden Week, and accommodation in tourist areas can get booked out well in advance. [Note] Golden Week begins April 26 to May 6 in National Holidays during the competition; April 29 SHOWA Day (Showa no hi) May 3 Consititution Day (Kenpo kinenbi) May 4 Greenery Day (Midori no hi) 12