Invitation to the 4th Focus Group Meeting CarCom



|INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION |Focus Group On |

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|TELECOMMUNICATION |FG CarCOM-ADM-7rev1 |

|STANDARDIZATION SECTOR | |

|STUDY PERIOD 2009-2012 | |

| |English only |

| |Original: English |

| | |Kyoto, 11-12 November 2010 |

|ADMIN DOCUMENT |

|Source: |FG Chairman |

|Title: |Invitation to the 4th Focus Group Meeting CarCOM |

|Invitation to the 4th Focus Group Meeting to be held |

|11-12 November 2010 in Kyoto |

|Link to registration & meeting documents |

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|Dear Colleagues, |

|On behalf of the ITU-T Focus Group CarCOM, I have the pleasure of informing you of the arrangements for the above-mentioned meeting hosted by Mitsubishi |

|Electric Corporation. |

|Address of the meeting |Kyoto International community House |

| |2-1 Torii-cho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8536 |

| |TEL　075-752-3010 |

| |FAX　075-752-3510 |

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| |Host: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation |

| |Yushi Naito |

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| |Mail: Yushi.naito@ties.itu.int |

|mEETING SCHEDULE |The meeting will start on 11 November 2010 at 09.00. |

| |The meeting will end on 12 November 2010 at 13.00. |

|REGISTRAtion |Please register at the Focus Group website before 4 November 2010. |

|Documents for the meeting |Please send meeting documents in advance of the meeting to TSB for uploading to the Focus Group website. |

|Hotel Information |Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist cities in Japan, and October-November period is a high-season for autumn leaves. So, the |

| |advanced booking for the hotel rooms is highly recommended. All the hotels rooms, except for those of guest houses and dormitories, |

| |should be equipped with bath/shower and toilet. As you can see below, high-speed internet connections are free of charge in most of |

| |the hotels, but in some hotels, the availabilities are limited or they may charge to the connection. |

| |If you are interested in, most of the Hotels should also have Japanese style rooms with Tatami-mattress and Futon (without bed). |

| |Unfortunately, some of the hotels are already fully or partially booked for the meeting period. Quick reservation of the hotel room |

| |is highly recommended. |

| |Most of the hotels can be reached using subway. At least one elevator to the ground should be equipped with each station. You can |

| |also take Taxi from Kyoto Station. It may take about 10 Min., with the charge of about 1200-1500 yen depending on the location and |

| |traffic congestion. You don’t have to pay for the luggage or tip. |

| |ANA Hotel Kyoto (total 298 Rooms: Single 73, Double 219) |

| |Unfortunately, already no room is available for on line reservation (9/28), ask your travel agent for the possibility |

| |Priority Club: Intercontinental/Holiday Inn Chain |

| | (Be sure to enter from this URL) |

| |In front of the Nijo Castle, Single subway ride to the venue (about 10 Min) |

| |Direct subway ride to the venue (Nijyojyo-Keage: about 10 Min, 3 Min. to Subway Stn.) |

| |Advanced Purchase 10,960 -18,000 yen- (Tax. Service charge incld.) |

| |Advance Purchase with BkFs 12,960 - 20,000 yen |

| |Best Flex 13,700 - 22,500 yen |

| |Complimentary Shuttle service to Kyoto Station (3 km.) 10-12 Min. by Subway (Single transfer) |

| |Complimentary High-speed Internet and LAN available (LAN Cable equipped in the room) |

| |2. Kyoto Travelers Inn (total 40 western-style rooms: Twin 17, Triple 23) |

| |Limited number of rooms are still available (9/27) (recommended) |

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| |Five minutes walk to the venue, Near Heian Shrein |

| |Single from 6,825 yen (Tax. Service charge incld.) |

| |Twin from 12,600 yen |

| |Breakfast 840 yen |

| |Complimentary High-speed Internet and LAN available in some rooms |

| |( bring your LAN Cable with you) |

| |12-15 Min. from Kyoto Station by Subway (Single transfer) |

| |3. Hotel Gimmond Kyoto (total 140 Rooms: Single 60, Double 20, Twin 60) |

| |Unfortunately, already no room is available for on line reservation (9/28), ask your travel agent for the possibility |

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| |Direct subway ride to the venue (Karasuma Oike-Keage: about 8 Min., 3-5 Min. to Subway Stn.) |

| |Single 9,586 -10,741 yen (Tax. Service charge incld.) |

| |Double 16,170 yen |

| |Twin 16,747 – 23,100 yen |

| |Complimentary High-speed Internet and LAN available (LAN Cable equipped in the room) |

| |6 Min. from Kyoto Station by Subway (direct) |

| |On-line booking can be made from up to 60 days in advance |

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| |4. Kyoto Royal Hotel and Spa (total 355 Rooms : Single 100, Twin 178, Double 38, Suite 39) |

| |Unfortunately, already no room is available for on line reservation (9/28), ask your travel agent for the possibility |

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| |Located in the middle of shopping street, Clse to the City Hall |

| |Direct subway ride to the venue (Kyoto Shiyakusho - Keage: about 5 Min., 3 Min. to Subway Stn.) |

| |Single from 10,000 yen (Tax. Service charge incld.) |

| |Double from 13,000 yen (single use) |

| |Twin from 15,000 yen (single use) |

| |Rates change on week-end |

| |Complimentary High-speed Internet and LAN available (LAN Cable equipped in the room) |

| |10 Min. from Kyoto Station by Subway (single transfer) |

| |5. Westin Miyako Kyoto (total rooms ??: huge) |

| |Rooms are still available on line from 12,000 yen/night (recommended) |

| | (enter Kyoto, Japan and make search) |

| |One of the best hotels in Kyoto. 120 years of history |

| |7 minutes walk to the venue |

| |Twin, King Rooms are available from 22,000 yen (Tax. Service charge incld.) |

| |High-speed Internet and LAN available ( 1,575 yen/day, with 5% VAT) |

| |6. Kyoto Hotel Okura |

| |Unfortunately, already no room is available for on line reservation (9/28), ask your travel agent for the possibility |

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| |Another luxury hotel in Kyoto. Also 120 years of history |

| |Direct subway ride to the venue (Kyoto Shiyakusho - Keage: about 5 Min., 0 Min. to Subway Stn.) |

| |Single Rooms are available from 17,250 yen (Tax. Service charge incld.) |

| |High-speed Internet and LAN available |

| |Located in front of the City Hall, close to the shopping streets. |

| |10 Min. from Kyoto Station by Subway (single transfer) |

| |7. Hotel Fujita Kyoto |

| |Unfortunately, already no room is available for on line reservation (9/28), ask your travel agent for the possibility |

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| |Direct subway ride to the venue (Kyoto Shiyakusho - Keage: about 5 Min., 5 Min. to Subway Stn.) |

| |Single Rooms are available from 10,000 yen (Tax. Service charge incld.) |

| |High-speed Internet and LAN available on limited number of rooms |

| |Located at the river side near City Hall |

| |10 Min. from Kyoto Station by Subway (single transfer) |

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| |8. Karasuma Kyoto Hotel |

| |Three twin rooms are still available from 10/11 to 13/11 (9/28) (recommended) |

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| |Subway ride to the venue (Shijyo – Keage with single transfer at Karasuma Oike: about 15 Min. 2 Min. to Subway Stn.) |

| |Twin Room from 18,400 yen (incl. Tax and service charge) |

| |Free internet access available |

| |9. Other Hotels |

| |There are several hotels near Kyoto Station, and also other parts of the city. |

| |Subway from Kyoto Stn. to Keage with single transfer at Karasuma Oike ( 15 Min.) |

| |Visit following URLs for search; |

| | and make search for Kyoto, Japan |

| | (for Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe arera) |

| |10. Guest houses and Dormitories |

| |Guest houses (\3,000 - 6,000) and/or dormitories to back-packers (down to \2,000) should also be available. I am afraid they will |

| |not be equipped with internet access. Further assistance may be provided on request. |

|How to GET TO Kyoto |Access from airports |

| |From Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX) in Osaka : |

| |Direct Express : Appr. 2 Hr |

| |KIX: Direct flights from Europ : AMS, CDG, FRA, FCO, |

| |From US: SFO, SEA, HNL |

| |From Asisa: many places |

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| |From Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) in Tokyo : |

| |Direct Express train to Tokyo 1 Hr. |

| |Bullet train From Tokyo to Kyoto 2 Hr. 20 min |

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| |Also a limited number of domestic flight to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and KIX. |

| |From KIX see above. From ITM, limousine bus service (every 20 Min., 1 Hr.) is available to Kyoto Station |

| |NRT: Many direct flights from all over the world |

| |From Tokyo Hnaeda Airport (HND) in Tokyo: |

| |New international terminal will be put in service from 21 October 2010, but the number of available destinations will be limited for|

| |the time being. Ask your travel agent for the details. |

| |Take limousine bus to Tokyo Central Station (frequently, 40 Min.), and then take bullet train to Kyoto. |

| |Also domestic flight to ITM is available (almost every 30 Min. alternatively by ANA or JAL: 1Hr. 10 Min ) |

| |More detailed information will follow. |

|Other useful information |Kyoto City Web (Official Kyoto City Info, including Public transport Info. (Subway, Bus: map, tickets, schedule etc.)) |

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| |Map of Kyoto |

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| |Electricity |

| |AC 100 V (Type A) (without earth contact pin) |

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|Map of Venue |[pic] |

|and some of | |

|the Hotels | |

|I look forward to seeing you in Kyoto |

|Yours sincerely Hans W. Gierlich |

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