Social Programs

Get-Together Party

A buffet-style get-together party will be held from 5:00 pm on July 21 (Sun) in the lobby of Kunibiki Messe. Light snack and drinks will be served.

Conference Excursion

The conference excursion is included in your registration fee and is planned in the afternoon of July 24 (Wed). The half-day trip will cover;

• Izumo Taisha Shrine
• Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo ( http://www.izm.ed.jp/english/ ), and
• Hinomisaki Light House.

Izumo Taisha is the home to Susanoo's descendent, who established the ancient Japan. The shrine is considered to be among one of the most important shrines in Japan. Every October, all of the eight million deities in Japan leave their shrines to gather at Izumo Taisha.

Conference Banquet

The conference banquet will be held at 6:00 pm on July 25 (Thu) at Restaurant "Yuushien" (http://www.yuushien.com/yuushien/language/english.html) , which is famous for its beautiful Japanese-style garden. Shuttle bus service will be provided from Kunibiki Messe after the afternoon session. To attend the banquet, please, purchase the ticket (5,000 JPN) through the registration page.

Accompanying Persons' Program

Information on the EDISON18 accompanying persons' program "Making Matsue's Japanese Confections" is available here.