7th World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques (WCMISST2020) / 29th International Intradiscal Therapy Society (IITS2020) 7th World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques (WCMISST2020) / 29th International Intradiscal Therapy Society (IITS2020)

Important notice

7th WCMISST and IITS 2020 delayed to November 24th 25th 2021.

The WCMISST and IITS 2020 Organizing Committee considers the health, safety and wellbeing of participants from both overseas and domestic, with countless discussions, we came to conclusion that the 7th WCMISST and 29th IITS congress will be postponed and will be held on November 24th 25th 2021 at Station Conference Tokyo, Japan.

For 7thWCMISST and 29th IITS congress, schedules and details are currently under adjustments. Mindful of this, we will be at our best effort, preparing to aim for our newly set congress dates, and arrangements. Further details will be announced at this website shortly once it has been organized.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience cause to all members and attendees. Thank you very much for your continuous support, and kind understanding.

We look forward to seeing you and we sincerely pray that we all will remain in good health, and safe.

Akira Dezawa
Congress president of WCMISST 2020

Koichi Sairyo
Congress president of IITS 2020

Overview

Date
Fri. September 25 – Sat. September 26, 2020.
Venue
KOBE PORTOPIA HOTEL
10-1, 6 Chome, Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0046 Japan
https://www.portopia.co.jp/en/
Course Director
7th World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques
AKIRA DEZAWA M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Akira Dezawa PED Clinic
Tokyo, Japan
29th International Intradiscal Therapy Society
KOICHI SAIRYO M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chairman,
Department of Orthopedics,Tokushima University,
Tokushima, Japan
Key Dates
Abstract submission starts Wed, 01 April, 2020.
Abstract submission deadline Sun, 31 May, 2020.
Notification of abstract acceptance End of June 2020.
Language
English
Dress Code
Smart casual or Business Casual
Important Facts

PASSPORT & VISA REQUIREMENTS:
A valid passport is required to enter Japan.
Participants from countries that are not under visa waiver program are required to obtain a visa to enter Japan. If you are uncertain about your visa requirement please consult your nearest Japanese Embassy / Consulate or visit the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/

TO OBTAIN ENTRY VISA:
Participants who need to apply for a Japanese visa, please complete the registration first.
Once you complete the registration, please contact congress coordinator to get Visa Application Form.

TIME DIFFERENCE:
Japan Standard Time: UTC/GMT +9 hours (Daylight Saving Time is not applied in Japan)
https://www.worldtimeserver.com/

CLIMATE:
The average temperature in September in Kobe is around 28°/21°

CURRENCY:
The currency used in Kobe and in the rest of Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY).

ELECTRICITY:
The electrical power supply in Japan is 100V, 50Hz/60Hz

TAX:
Japan has 10% rate of Value Added tax. However, you can get VAT refunds when you leave the country, if you are a resident from outside the Japan.

TELEPHONE:
From outside Japan, add 81 to the local number.

TIPPING:
Tipping in Japan is not mandatory. It could be said that, tipping is not a common practice in Japan. In many cases, maybe most, tips may be politely refused.

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