ICMPC17-APSCOM7 will be held in a hybrid format, offering two modes of participation: on-site (in-person) and online. Keynote, symposium, and oral presentations will be streamed via Zoom during their respective sessions. However, poster sessions and any other social events will not be streamed online.
The program for the conference can be found at https://jsmpc.org/ICMPC17/program/. The presentation guidelines can be found at https://jsmpc.org/ICMPC17/for-presenters/.
Recordings and photographs (including the capturing of Zoom streams) are not allowed during all conference sessions.
When you arrive at the site, please proceed to the ICMPC17-APSCOM7 Reception Desk. At the Reception Desk, present your registration number (found in the registration confirmation email) to receive your name badge and conference materials (including a bag and program leaflet). On-site registered students should also show their student IDs at the Reception Desk. Kindly wear your name badge while inside the venue.
Campus Map
“Welcome Concert” by Sop. Saki Karikomi (Fujiwara Opera Company) and Pf. Chikako Tanaka (Nihon University)
– Location: Music Hall at the Annex Event Venue (6th floor)
– Date: August 24 13:30-14:30
Enjoy solo piano performances, Japanese songs, and opera arias. Mysterious musical instruments utilizing Japanese
high-tech will also be played!
“書道 (Calligraphy) Workshop” by Maestro Youshuu Kokubo from 豊山庵 (Buzan-An)
Location: Main Venue (1st floor)
Date: August 25 10:00-12:00
Experience writing Kanji characters and take home as a memory of your visit to Japan.
“Experiential Attraction- Sound Haunted University” by MIC-NUArt Haunted Research Group
– Location: Main Venue (1st floor)
– Date: August 25 15:00-18:00
The haunted house, one of Japan’s most popular attractions.
“Casual Cotton Kimono 浴衣 (YUKATA) Workshop” by Japanese Fashion Influencer Madame Mikko
– Location: Main Venue (1st floor), Max. 30 people [Women only]
– Date: August 25 15:00-18:00
In Japan, summer is the perfect time to go out in yukata. Embrace the vibrant colors of this traditional garment. Japanese fashion influencer Mikko will dance her way through the Japanese summer in yukata fashion.
“KOTO (Traditional Japanese Stringed Instrument) Concert” by Maestra Tamaki Ando
– Location: Music Hall at the Annex Event Venue (6th floor)
– Date: August 25 18:00-18:45
Please enjoy this wonderful performance by Maestra Tamaki Ando, who continues the legacy of Japanese tradition.
“KOTO Workshop” by Maestra Tamaki Ando et al.
– Location: Music Hall at the Annex Event Venue (6th floor), Max. 10 people
– Date: August 26 10:00-12:00
Experience the koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument.
“Let’s Enjoy Mario Kart Racing!” by MIC-NUArt Mario Lover’s Club
– Location: Main Hall
– Date: August 26 10:00-12:00
Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with a four-player game! Winners will be rewarded with Japanese memorabilia!
“Vocaloid Live – Starlight Miku” by MIC-NUArt Vocaloid Research Group
– Location: Music Hall at the Annex Event Venue (6th floor)
– Date: August 27 13:00-14:30
Experience a super live performance by Hatsune Miku, the pride of Japan’s divas. Enjoy the fusion of a live band
and 3D motion animation.
You may store your luggage in the cloakroom located next to the Reception Desk. Please note that we are unable to accept valuables or perishable items for safekeeping.
Cloakroom Hours (in JST = Japan Standard Time)
– Please note that we do not offer day-care or medical service. In case of emergency, such as sudden illness, please come to the Reception Desk for assistance. In the event of a medical emergency, there is an emergency hospital located a 10-minute walk from the venue. Nerima Sogo Hospital (+81-3-5988-2290)
– Smoking is strictly prohibited on campus and in the surrounding streets as per the law. In addition to coffee breaks, there are vending machines on campus where you can purchase drinks using Japanese yen (cash only). The venue opens daily at approximately 7:00.
– Hinomaru taxi (URL: https://hinomaru.tokyo/?locale=en) +81-3-3814-1111
– Nihon kotsu (URL: https://www.nihon-kotsu-taxi.jp/en/) +81-3-5755-2336
Taxi delivery app
– “GO / Taxi app for Japan”
– “S.RIDE”
We have arranged basic insurance for participants, which covers injuries, heatstroke, food poisoning, and facility damage at the venue. Your safety is our top priority. In case of any emergencies or accidents during the conference, please kindly notify our staff. Stay hydrated and treat the facilities with care.
[Joining the Sessions]
You will receive Zoom links via email.
[Zoom Session Protocols]
– Please display your name as follows: [Family name, First name (affiliation)]
– To minimize background noise and distractions, we ask that you keep your microphone and camera turned off during the presentations.
[Q&A and Comment Sessions]
– For those attending via Zoom, we request that all comments and questions be submitted through the “text chat” feature to prevent technical complications.
– A text-based platform will be made available for participants to engage in further discussions.
The latest information will be posted as “News” on the ICMPC17 official website and the X (Twitter) account at icmpc17.