The 6th Annual
OLE SIG Conference
The Past, Present and Future of Second Foreign Languages in Japan
September 15-16, 2017
Hiroshima International University, Hiroshima Campus
Organizers: JALT OLE SIG, and JALT Hiroshima Chapter
LINK TO REGISTRATION (PRESENTERS AND PARTICIPANTS)
PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2017
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
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