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October 17-20, 2023
Sendai, Japan
“Exploring the world and culture of MRA”<\/p>\n

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October 17-20, 2023
Sendai, Japan
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Sendai, Japan
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October 17-20, 2023
Sendai, Japan
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October 17-20, 2023
Sendai, Japan
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October 17-20, 2023
Sendai, Japan
“Exploring the world and culture of MRA”<\/p>\n

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<\/a>\u00a0Conference Venue Details:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The conference proceedings will take place at the beautiful AER Building.<\/p>\n

The AER Building is located at 1 Chome-3-1 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan<\/p>\n

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See on a map here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Accommodations:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Please note, due to numerous conferences and a large concert coinciding with SMRA 2023, it’s imperative that you book your hotel as soon as possible. Please consult the map and list of hotels provided below. There are no hotel room blocks so please utilize the travel booking site of your choice.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/a>Travel Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recommendations from our Scientific Co-Chairs and host:<\/p>\n

Airport Options when travelling to Sendai:<\/p>\n

The SMRA 2023 organizing committee recommends flying into Tokyo\u00a0 (Haneda Airport) and securing a train into Sendai. See below for some tips if travelling into the Haneda airport:<\/p>\n

Trains:\u00a0Considering factors such as flight delays and other unforeseen delays, train tickets to Sendai should be booked onsite.To get to from Haneda Airport to Tokyo station you can utilize a limousine, bus or 2 railway routes.<\/p>\n

Once you’ve arrived at the Tokyo Station, the\u00a0express train, Hayabusa, takes 90 minutes to travel from Tokyo to Sendai.\u00a0It is sometimes fully booked.<\/p>\n

A second option is Yamabiko, which will\u00a0travel from Tokyo to Sendai in 120 minutes.<\/p>\n

Our recommended travel route:<\/p>\n

First, buy tickets to Sendai Station at Haneda airport JR ticket service<\/a><\/strong> center.
Take Tokyo Monorail<\/a><\/strong> to Hamamatsu cho.
Transfer to JR local line (Yamanote line or Keihin-Tohoku line) from Hamamatsu cho to Tokyo.
Transfer to JR Tohoku Shinkansen Express train.<\/p>\n

For a more in depth power point please visit this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Japan Rail (JR) train pass:<\/p>\n

The JR is the major train system in Japan. You may find there are 1-, 2-, and 3-week passes. There are also two kinds of train seats, ordinal and green.
Both ordinal and green class passengers can preassign their reserve seats, and green class is like business class. There is another Gran class like first class, but there is no JR pass available.<\/p>\n

Link: https:\/\/www.japan-rail-pass.com\/transportation\/japan-rail-pass\/national<\/a><\/p>\n

East Tohoku Area Pass:<\/p>\n

There is a regional train for the East Tohoku area, 5 days for $140. See the link below to find the train schedule that fits your travel plan in Japan.<\/p>\n

Link: https:\/\/www.japan-rail-pass.com\/transportation\/japan-rail-pass\/regional\/east-tohoku-area-pass<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Customs\/Visa:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Please consult this website<\/a><\/strong> to review Visa requirements specific to your country.\u00a0Customs process generally takes less than an hour.<\/p>\n

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NAME: ________________<\/p>\n

INSTITUTE _________________________<\/p>\n

FULL ADDRESS: ________________________<\/p>\n

DATE OF BIRTH: ________________ (Month, day, year)<\/p>\n

PASSPORT NUMBER: ________________<\/p>\n

PLACE OF ISSUANCE FOR PASSPORT: _____________<\/p>\n

Email: ____________________<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>Matsushima Bayside Tour<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Make sure your travel plans include exploring Sendai on October 20th, following the proceedings. Thanks to funding secured by the SMRA 2023 Organizing Committee, we are please to offer a post-conference tour to Matsushima Bayside. The tour will be free of charge to our delegates. See the more detailed program here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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You will be able to RSVP when you register (link “register” to registration page) for the\u00a0\u00a035th Annual SMRA Conference.<\/div>\n
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<\/a>Guest Program:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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We are proud to be able to offer a guest\/spousal program to further enhance our conference experience. The Guest Program is intended for anyone who may be travelling with conference attendees that wishes to explore Sendai with a group while delegates enjoy the conference proceedings.<\/p>\n

Historically, the spousal program has been a highly enjoyable and bonding experience for those that have attended. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. The early bird cost for the Spousal Program is 50.00 (75.00 after July 15th) thanks to the generous support of\u00a0Sendai City Tourism and other organizations.<\/p>\n

See the full agenda here<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Day 1, October 17th: City Center Course<\/strong>
10:00 Meet at Reception Desk of SMRA2023 Meeting Venue
10:15 Dep. Sendai Station (15min by bus)
10:30-11:15 Sightseeing: Zuihoden Mausoleum
11:15 Dep. Zuihoden Mausoleum (10min by bus)
11:25 Arrive at site of Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle)
11:30-12:30 Free time at museum and shop
12:30-13:30 Lunch at restaurant
13:30 Dep. Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle) (10min by bus)
13:40 Arrive at Aoba-yama Park
13:45-16:00 Experience Japanese tea ceremony
16:00 Dep. Aoba-yama Park (15min by bus)
16:20 Arrive at Sendai Station<\/p>\n

Day 2, October 18th:World Heritage site \u201cHiraizumi\u201d<\/strong>
8:45 Depart Sendai Station (100min by bus)
10:40-11:10 Sightseeing: Geibikei Gorge
11:10 Dep. Geibikei Gorge (10min by bus)
11:20-11:30 Sightseeing: Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo Temple (window view)
11:30 Dep. Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo Temple (10min by bus)
11:40-12:40 Sightseeing: Motshuji Temple (World Heritage)
12:40 Dep. Motshuji Temple (10min by bus)
12:50 Arrive at Chuson-ji Temple
12:55-13:35 Lunch at restaurant
13:45-15:15 Sightseeing: Chuson-ji Temple (World Heritage)
15:20 Dep. Chuson-ji Temple (100min by bus)
17:00 Arrive at Sendai Station<\/p>\n

Day 3, October 19th:Learning about the Earthquake Disaster<\/strong>
10:00 Meet at Reception Desk of SMRA2023 Meeting Venue
10:15 Depart Sendai Station (45min by bus)
Sightseeing: Tsunami Evacuation Tower (window view)
11:10 Arrive at Arahama Elementary School
11:00-12:15 Sightseeing: Arahama Elementary School (ruins of the earthquake)
12:15 Dep. Arahama Elementary School (10min by bus)
12:25 Arrive at Kawa-machi Terrace Yuriage (restaurants and shops)
12:25-13:45 Lunch and Free time (choose and buy your favorite foods for lunch)
13:45 Dep. Kawa-machi Terrace (30min by bus)
14:15 Arrive at Sendai Station<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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