| Chairman | Prof. Sugata Takahashi Chairman of the 30th Politzer Society Meeting |
It takes 1 hour 37 minutes at the fastest speed to travel between Tokyo and Niigata by bullet train. Niigata Airport provides accesses to international flights from many major cities. Also, direct domestic flights are available from Narita International Airport.
The temperature in Niigata during the period of the Congress ranges between 17 to 24 degrees Celsius.
Plenty of souvenir shops and famous malls are available for retail shopping experience. A mega-size seafood market is located in 10 minutes walking distance from the meeting venue.
Niigata is a hometown to many heroes from the history and historical establishments elaborates the local arts. The Furumachi Geisha Girls shows the traditional dance performance arts with a history of more than 300 years.
The city has numerous accommodations ranging from budget hotels to five-star hotels. The traditional Japanese inns are very popular with its beautiful furnishings and hot spring experience.
Toki Messe is a waterfront landmark in Niigata city which is located at the mouth of Shinano River. Every year it hosts many conferences and recreational events. It is also connected to a hotel.
