Contact & FAQ

Secretariat

  • Email: cqd [at] oist.jp
  • Mail: 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0495 JAPAN

Workshop Venue

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can apply to CQD?

Undergraduate/ Msc/ PhD students at universities or academic/ industrial institutes.

2. Is there any registration fee to participate in CQD?

Yes, there is 60,000JPY for registration fee that need to be paid after acceptance. OIST will cover your twin-share lodging and meals at Seaside House.  All the participants are expected to arrive in Okinawa on Tuesday September 24th and depart from Okinawa on Friday October 4th.   We will provide you with twin-shared accommodation during this period and transport support on these arrival and departure dates.   If you are a light-sleeper, we recommend you bring earplugs in case your room-mate snores!

3, What size should the poster be?  Can posters be printed on-site?

Please note that we don't provide a poster printing service.  Posters should be A0 size, portrait format.

Travel Information

FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION
A lot of international airlines fly to Japan and onwards to Okinawa. Some international airlines also fly directly to Okinawa from other airports in Asia. We only provide accommodation in shared twin rooms. Please note that if you want to arrange your own accommodation, you will also have to arrange your own daily transport.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

  • Bureau de Change: Very limited currency exchange service available at  Naha airport and none near OIST. Money exchange in your country or at major airports (Narita/Kansai/Nagoya) is strongly advised.
  • ATMs: ATMs for credit card cashing are available in Naha Airport or nearby post offices/ some convenience stores. Please be advised that some credit cards might not be accepted due to credit card policy. 

CLIMATE
Average temperature around this time of the year is 25-30 Celsius. The weather in September will be hot and humid.


CLOTHES
OIST workshops are informal (no suit and tie required), so please feel free to dress casually and travel light.


ELECTRICITY
The AC outlet in Japan is 100 V and fits plugs with two parallel blades (Type A, similar to USA). Please check if the AC adapter of your laptop is compatible with Japanese style and bring a plug adapter or a voltage converter if necessary.


FACILITIES OF SEASIDE HOUSE

  • Internet: WiFi available in public space. Wired LAN is available in guest rooms.
  • Amenities: Shampoo and conditioner, body soap, hair dryer and room slippers.
  • Laundry rooms: equipped with washer-dryers, detergent and ironing board sets.
  • Phones: Public phone available in the lobby area. Calling card is required to make a domestic/international phone call. You may wish to purchase international calling cards at major airports as they are not provided at Seaside House. Some credit cards work by entering your credit card numbers and PIN code. Phone equipped in each guest room is for in-house calls only.