Place
and date of the meeting The forty-sixth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors
of the Inter-American Development Bank and twentieth Annual Meeting of
the Board of Governors of the Inter-American Investment Corporation will
be held in Okinawa, Japan, from April 10 to 12, 2005.
As in the past, the Bank and the host country are organizing
a series of seminars on topics of interest to participants. These preliminary
activities will begin on Wednesday, April 6.
The Inaugural Session, as well as all other sessions, meetings, and seminars,
will be held at:
Airport
arrival procedures, customs and immigration (video - windows media player)
Narita International Airport: Upon arrival at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, passengers going to Okinawa will have to transfer by bus to Haneda Airport. Bus service is provided by Airport Limousine Bus, takes approximately 75 minutes, and costs. ¥3,000. These buses run from 6:55 to 21:20, at 15 to 45 minute intervals. More information is available at: http://www.limousinebus.co.jp
For those who arrive at Kansai International Airport in Osaka: Kansai International Airport serves both international and domestic flights. Passengers can easily transfer to domestic flights on foot. JAL and ANA operate 4 flights a day from Kansai International Airport to Naha airport in Okinawa. More information is available at: http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/english/index.htm
In addition to the above two airports, the Central Japan International Airport, scheduled to open in February 2005, will handle both international and domestic flights. The airport allows easy transfer by foot to domestic flights. Detailed flight information is not yet available, daily direct flights will come from numerous cities in the US and Europe. More information is available at: http://www.cjiac.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
We are planning to set up information desks at these three airports during the Okinawa Annual Meeting. The desks will be found in a lobby outside the customs area. Please stop by the desks to obtain information on access to Okinawa and other necessary details. Detailed information (location, operation period, time, etc.) will be also available in the near future through the host country’s website.
The host country will have duly identified staff available to provide arriving travelers with any assistance they might require.
Visa requirements
To enter Japan, citizens of the following member countries will need a visa:
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
The need for a visa is determined not only by the participant’s nationality, but also by the type of passport he/she holds. Persons with a diplomatic or other special official passport should consult their nearest Japanese Embassy. The following link provides a list of Japanese Embassies and Consulates overseas: http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/index.html
In April, Okinawa normally has an average temperature of 19 º-24º C
(66º-75ºF).
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual
Average Temp.
°C
°F
16.0
60.8
16.3
61.3
18.1
64.6
21.1
67.0
23.8
74.8
26.2
79.2
28.3
82.9
28.1
82.6
27.1
81.0
24.5
76.1
21.4
70.5
18.0
64.4
22.4
72.3
Ave. of Monthly
Highest Temp
°C
°F
18.6
65.5
19.0
66.2
20.8
69.4
23.9
75.0
26.5
79.7
28.8
83.8
31.1
88.0
30.7
87.3
29.9
85.8
27.2
81.0
24.4
75.2
20.6
69.1
25.1
77.2
Ave. of Monthly
Lowest Temp.
°C
°F
13.6
56.5
13.9
57.0
15.6
60.1
18.6
65.5
21.5
70.7
24.2
75.6
26.1
79.0
25.8
78.4
25.0
77.0
22.3
72.1
19.1
66.4
15.7
60.3
20.1
68.2
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
113.0
106.0
162.0
152.0
243.2
252.7
190.2
258.9
168.0
150.9
116.9
123.0
2,037
Attire
From April to November in Okinawa, people don so-called "Kariyushi wear." "Kariyushi wear" is an open-necked tropical shirt designed with original Okinawan motifs. Normally it can be worn not only at casual gatherings but also at official events. Lately it has become very popular to wear this type of shirt to the office. For the Annual Meeting, it is recommended that participants wear this lightweight clothing for the seminars and working sessions other than the Inaugural Session, where business attire is required.
Electricity
The electric current in Okinawa operates on 100 volts.
Exchange rate
Japan’s official currency unit is the Yen.
The free exchange rate on 25 October 2004 was: US$1 = about ¥ 106.58
Time zone
During the annual meeting, Okinawa will be in the Japan Standard Time Zone
(GMT+9). Japan does not adopt daylight saving time. During the annual meeting, Okinawa will be 13 hours ahead of the Eastern Standard Time (EST) of the US.
General Information about Okinawa
To learn more about the history and culture of Okinawa and places to explore,
or to find out what additional services are available during the Annual
Meeting, please visit the Okinawa Organizing Committee’s website,
at http://www.idb-okinawa2005.jp.
Place
and date of the meeting
