21st Annual Meeting and Conference

About Kyoto - the Host City

The ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto, is nestled among picturesque mountains and placid rivers. Kyoto and its vicinity are also rich in world-celebrated cultural heritage. A total of 17 buildings were recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritages. With its innumerable cultural treasures and traditional crafts, Kyoto has continued to attract visitors from inside Japan and throughout the world.

Kyoto International Conference Center
(ICC Kyoto)

ICC Kyoto is located at the foot of the evergreen Mt. Hiei, and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the four seasons. Opened in 1966, the ICC Kyoto is the first national conference facility in Japan, and boasts that The Third Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP3) adopted "Kyoto Protocol" at its main hall in 1997 (picture at right).

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