Chazen Japan Study TourMarch 2012

J  B i  A i iJapan Business AssociationColumbia Business School

AgendaAgenda

Is it safe now? Is it safe now?

Wh  JWhy Japan

Itinerary

Budget

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Tokyo has a lower dose of Radiation than New York

UN agencies: current situation poses no risk to travel to and from Japan. (15 April 2011) World Health Organization: Public health risks beyond the 30km evacuation zone currently 

still low. (13 April 2011)

For more information, visit Japan National Tourism Website: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/01 information.htmhttp://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/01_information.htm

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OrganizersOrganizers

Tomo Makoto AkiShin

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Why JapanWhy Japan Visit “cool Japan” companies/multinational companies

Animation, Fashion, Marketing, and manufacturing companiesg g p

See UNESCO cultural sites in Kyoto Kinkakuji (Golden Temple)

Experience Japanese culture and hospitality Ryokan (Japanese Traditional Hotels), Onsen (Hot Springs), Maiko 

(Geisha) dinner(Geisha) dinner

Explore Tokyo, the world’s largest metropolis  “Scramble intersection” in Shibuya, Roppongi, Meiji‐shrine etcy , pp g , j

Network with CBS alumni

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Where in Japan?Where in Japan?

KYOTOKYOTO TOKYO

NAGOYA

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Tentative Trip ItineraryTentative Trip ItinerarySaturday (3/10) Sunday (3/11) Monday (3/12)

Arrive in Japan (Narita Airport)

Transfer in Tokyo for

Sightseeing in Kyoto KINKAKUJI

–gold temple KIYOMIZU

Depart New York Morning

Transfer in Tokyo for Kyoto by plane (Itami Airport) Evening

KIYOMIZU

Maiko (Geisha) dinner

Note: All company visits are tentative as of now

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Tentative Trip ItineraryTentative Trip ItineraryTuesday (3/13) Wednesday (3/14) Thursday (3/15)

TOYOTAManufacturing Plant Tour

Depart for Tokyo

Visit Ghibli Museum (Hayao Miyazaki)

Visit Uniqlo

Visit the Houses of Parliament

Overnight in Ryokan(Traditional Inn) Onsen/Hot Springs

( y y )

Dinner Party at Gonpaci(used in movie“Kill Bill”)

Parliament

Cultural Tours around Tokyo (Shibuya, Harajuku etc)j )

Panel and Alumni Reception

Japan Business Association | Columbia Business SchoolSumo in Osaka

Tentative Trip ItineraryTentative Trip ItineraryFriday (3/16) Saturday (3/17) Sunday (3/18)

Tsukiji Tour World’s largest

fish market

Depart Tokyo (Narita Airport)

Arrive New York

Visit Sony or Coca-Cola Japan

Traditional Japanese

Cultural Tours around Tokyo

Traditional Japanese restaurant

Farewell Party Yakatabune

Note: All company visits are tentative as of now

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BudgetBudget Total Cost: $1,950 – $2,250 

*Assumes $1 = ￥75$ 75 Does not include air ticket. Expect $1200‐1500

NY→Tokyo→Osaka &  Tokyo→NY

Included:( ) Hotel (7 nights)

Some meals Tour‐guide and ground transportation Best time of your life!Best time of your life!

Not Included: International Air Ticket Expected personal expenditures (e.g. partying in Roppongi!) Expected personal expenditures (e.g. partying in Roppongi!) Visas if applicable (however, we will help coordinate!)

– Visa not required for US citizens– Requirements can be found through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of 

Japan’s website: http://www mofa go jp/j info/visit/visa/02 htmlJapan s website: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/02.html

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Logistics Logistics 

( ) All company visits are mandatory (expect about 7 visits throughout the week)

Open only to current CBS students (no significant others) 

Group is 40 students and one faculty member Group is 40 students and one faculty member

Sign up Lottery is open Nov. 15‐Nov. 21. Notifications will go out on Nov. 22. Deposits  Lottery is open Nov. 15 Nov. 21. Notifications will go out on Nov. 22. Deposits 

must be received by Nov. 29.  JBA will have a 5 spot priority lottery, please contact the club for more 

information. 

Please contact Shin if you have any questions: Skato12@gsb.columbia.edu

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Come Visit and ExperiencepOne of World’s most 

Sophisticated and Exotic CountrySophisticated and Exotic Country

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