Social Program

Event organizers have prepared a number of social events during the symposium for participants.

 

Included in the Regular Program

Opening Reception

The opening reception will give participants the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow victimologists while enjoying light refreshments and traditional Japanese entertainment.

 

Banquet

The Symposium Banquet is the highlight of every World Society symposium. During the banquet, participants can relax and socialize while enjoying a live musical performance.

 

Closing Ceremony
The symposium will conclude with the presentation of the Hans von Hentig Award and the Certificates of Appreciation. The closing ceremony will also include the reports of the Rapporteur Generals.

 

Optional Tours

Japan is a beautiful county that is rich with unique cultural and natural sightseeing locations. JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. (JTB GMT), the official travel agent for the 13th Symposium on Victimology, has a number of tour options available during and around the time of the symposium for participants and their accompanying persons who would like to make the most out of their time in Japan. If you are interested in viewing the available tour packages and booking a tour, please view the website link provided below or contact JTB GMT.

 

Individual Arrangement Tour Site

http://www.jtbgmt.com/sunrisetour/index.aspx

 

The following lists sightseeing trips that are commonly taken by visitors to Mito and the amount of time in which they can be taken. Please consult with JTB GMT to determine whether or not tours to the listed locations are available around the time of the symposium. Tours that are not offered regularly can still be arranged by JTB GMT if there is enough demand from symposium participants.

 

Popular destinations that can be visited in a half day:

  • Kairakuen Park
  • The Mito Tokugawa Museum
  • Oarai Aquarium
  • Tsukuba Science City
  • Ushiku's Giant Buddha Statue

 

Popular destinations that can be visited in a single full day:

  • The World Heritage Site of Nikko
  • Downtown Tokyo (Asakusa, Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace, etc.)
  • Kamakura
  • Hakone
  • Tokyo Disney Resort

 

Popular destinations that can be visited in two full days:

  • Kyoto
  • Nara
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Nagoya
  • Osaka

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