Category: Social

Reminder: Opening Ceremony on 3 April, 18:00-20:00

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Dear IsoEcol Delegates,

Only two days to to go!

The Opening Ceremony will take place in the General Purpose Space (多目的スペース) of Ito Hall (B2F) from 18:00 – 20:00 on Sunday the 3rd of April.  A meal and drinks will be provided.  All registered delegates are welcome to attend.

Please see the above map of the campus for the location of Ito Hall.  A detailed layout can be found at http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ext01/iirc/en/about.html#b2.  Alternatively please use the IsoEcol 2016 Google Map below. The venue, Ito Hall, is marked with a red star.

Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you all in Tokyo for many stimulating isotope discussions.

IsoEcol 2016

 

Cherry Blossom Forecast Released

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Great news for IsoEcol 2016 delegates – the weather service Weathermap published its first cherry blossom forecast for 2016 on January 22. Despite a very warm winter so far and long-term forecasts predicting a warm February and March, Weathermap expects the season to follow a relatively average pace this year.

Best viewing in Tokyo: April 2-10, 2016

Timing will be ideal to catch the peak blooms in Tokyo during and after the conference. Delegates heading to other areas before or after the conference can check the predicted blooms here.

sakura ueno park

Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park

More details on hanami (花見 = cherry blossom party) spots in Tokyo can be found here. Ueno Park, a short walk from the conference venue, is one of Japan’s most crowded, noisy and popular spots for cherry blossom parties.  It features more than 1000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum and around Shinobazu Pond and has a nighttime illumination. Ueno Park’s blossoms typically open 1-3 days ahead of the blossoms in other spots in the city.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Banquet, Hakuho-kan in Happo-en garden

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We are pleased to announce that the venue for the IsoEcol 2016 banquet, supported by Thermo Fisher Scientific, will be the exquisite Hakuho-kan located within the Happo-en garden in Meguro-ku, Tokyo.  Tickets, including for one additional guest per registrant, will be available only during registration.  Please note that ticket numbers will be limited and issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date: Thursday, April 7th, 2016

Cost: ¥9,200 (ticket purchase during registration)

About Happoen

Cherry blossoms in Happo-en garden

Cherry blossoms in Happo-en garden

Happoen, meaning garden of 8 views, is located in Tokyo’s fashionable Shirokanedai district.  The garden covers a vast 50,000 square meters and is designed to be viewed from many angles and to reflect the passing seasons.  IsoEcol 2016 delegates will be able to enjoy a carpet of spring time cherry blossoms and will be free to view the garden prior to the banquet.  Be sure to check out the bonsai walk displaying many ancient bonsai, including one tree over 520 years old.

Location

The banquet location is shown with a yellow star in the IsoEcol Google map below (you may need to zoom out to find it).  Detailed information on getting to the venue will be made available at the conference for those wishing to get there independently, along with guided subway trips for those wishing to go in a group.