Deadline for summaries and abstracts. AILA '99 Tokyo Venue Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan Waseda University, founded in 1882, is one of the premier private universities in Japan, comprising nine faculties with over 50,000 students. It has played a leading role in the modernization and internationalization of Japanese society. The Congress will utilize the university's new convention hall as well as other facilities of the main campus in central Tokyo. The university is located near a variety of hotels and offers easy access to the major shopping, cultural, and entertainment centers of Tokyo such as Shinjuku and the Ginza.
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Every foreign visitor entering Japan must possess a valid passport. Visitors from countries requiring visas should apply to a Japanese consular office or the diplomatic mission in their country. For further details, please contact your travel agent or local consular office. Tipping Tipping is not necessary anywhere in Japan, including taxis, hotels, and restaurants. The heart of Japan is the Kanto District.