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CONFERENCE SITE


The 2002 Asia Pacific Microwave Conference will be held on November 19 to 22 at Kyoto Kokusai Kaikan, the Kyoto International Conference Hall. The hall was built as the first national conference facility in Japan, and is a state-of-the-art complex for meetings and exhibitions.

The Kyoto Kokusai Kaikan is located in the north of Kyoto City, at the foot of Mt. Hiei, and nestled quietly on the clear waters of Lake Takaragaike. It takes about 20 minutes by subway from JR Kyoto station to the Kokusai Kaikan terminal (See the map on the back cover).

The Japanese Garden, surrounded by rolling hills covered with pine trees and overlooking beautiful Lake Takaragaike, makes an unforgettable site.

about KYOTO


Kyoto is one of the most famous historical sites in Japan. It was the capital of Japan for more than 1000 years, from 794 to 1868. The Imperial Palace at that time was centered in the city. In addition, you can see a myriad of Buddhist temples, shrines, gardens, and historical architectures throughout Kyoto. UNESCO has recognized the treasures of Kyoto by designating seventeen separate locations within Kyoto Prefecture as World Cultural Heritage Sites.

Kyoto is also the heart of Japanese traditional culture. Master artisans gathered in Kyoto to serve the Imperial court, and the fruits of their labors grew into schools of tradition. Kyoto pottery, ornate fabrics and kimonos, cloisonne, tea ceremony, dance, cuisine, and calligraphy are highly appraised throughout Japan.

Kyoto's historical traditions have by no means hindered its growth into a modern city. No less than 48 institutions of higher education are located here. Kyoto is also home to many giants of information technology and is developing into Japan's answer to Silicon Valley.

Further, November is the most beautiful month in Kyoto. As the colors of the leaves rearch full luster, the Kyoto autumn reaches its culmination.