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Getting There
Getting from the airport to Tokyo
Getting Around Tokyo
Language
Etiquette & gifts
Money
Food
Weather & Clothing
Misc: Medicine, Emergencies, Electricity, Trash & Toilets

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Gallery Origami House
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2014 Super-Quick Executive Summary:

In 2014, there will be two separate Origami conventions in Tokyo:

• 6OSME (http://origami.gr.jp/6osme/) The 6th International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics and Education 
  August 10 - August 13, 2014
• Origami Tanteidan (http://origami.gr.jp/Convention/20th/index-e.html) The 20th Origami Tanteidan Convention
  August 15 - 17, 2014

The Korean Origami Association (http://www.origami.or.kr) will hold their convention, in Seoul, South Korea, the weekend following Origami Tanteidan (August 23/24.) As long as you're in Asia, you should consider coming to both! Space is extremely limited, so please let us know immediately if you're considering attending. (NB: If you read/speak Korean, you can contact the organizers directly via their website.)

If you're not a resident of Japan, and/or do not speak or read Japanese but are interested in attending either of the convention, please read about both conventions at their respective websites, follow any registration instructions there, and please contact us if you are considering attending or have further questions.

Details:

• Introduction - what a trip to a Tanteidan convention is, and what it isn't

2014 Convention specifics:

• Overview - general information about this year's conventions
• Schedule - overall schedule and known events
• Housing Options - what's a "business hotel?"
• Costs - current estimates of the costs

General info about Tokyo & Japan travel (a bit Origami-specific, but that's why you're here, aren't you?):

• Maps & Guidebooks - recommendations, and (and why Japanese addresses are confusing)
• Getting There - it's a loooong plane flight
• Getting from the airport(s) to Tokyo - links to the airport access pages, and some recommendations
• Getting Around Tokyo- the Tokyo subway system
• Language - pointers to some on-line references and learning aids
• Etiquette & gifts - being polite is actually the same over there, too
• Food - Japanese food is different. Try it before you go!
• Weather & Clothing - it's hot in August - be prepared!
• Misc: Medicine, Emergencies, Electricity, Trash & Toilets

Reference:

• Gallery Origami House - what is is, how to get there, etc.
• Glossary - words used in this guide
• About the Author of this website
• Contact Us - contact the US Tanteidan volunteers about this year's trip