The Past, Present and Future of Second Foreign Languages in Japan

September 15-16, 2017

Hiroshima International University, Hiroshima Campus

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE PROGRAMME BOOKLET

ACCESS: http://www.hirokoku-u.ac.jp/access/hiroshima.html (in Japanese)

Hiroshima International University 730-0016 Hiroshima, Naka-ku, Nobori-cho 1-5

About 10-minute-walk from Hiroshima JR Station.

Accommodation:

The closest hotel is Toyoko Inn Hiroshima Eki Minamiguchi Migi 東横INN広島駅南口右. It is right next to the university. http://www.toyoko-inn.com/hotel/00145/index.html

Address: 〒730-0016 広島県広島市 中区幟町１−２６ Hiroshima-shi, Naka-ku, Noboricho 1-26

Tel: 082-502-1045

The APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi is about halfway between Hiroshima Station and the conference site (5 min. from each).

732-0828 Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Minami-ku Kyobashicho 2-26, Japan

Tel: 082-264-9111 FAX : 082-262-8282

Sightseeing:

Close to Hiroshima International University (HIU):

• Shukkeien (About 8 min. walk)
• Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum (right next to Shukkeien)

Special exhibition at the time of the conference:

Leonardo da Vinci and The Battle of Anghiari: The Mystery of Tavola Doria

September 5 (Tue)－October 22 (Sun)

The mural painting of Leonardo da Vinci entitled “Battle of Anghiari” had a great deal of influence on later artists. This exhibit will feature da Vinci’s art as well as imitations and subsequent derivative works.

• The Assumption of Mary Cathedral, also called Memorial Cathedral of World Peace (right next to HIU)

Not so close but a must see:

• The A-Bomb Dome, Peace Park, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
• Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine.

There are many other museums, galleries, and sites to see. Please consult Hiroshima Prefecture's Official Site for more information.

How to get around in Hiroshima: Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus