If you wonder whether you need a VISA for entry into Japan, please click on the following websites for information on VISA situations. In addition, please be careful for important timelines to obtain your visa.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Homepage
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

Please e-mail (with a subject of "Invitation letter request") to the Secretary (mailto:cryo09sapporo@for.agr.hokudai.ac.jp) with following information to request an official letter of invitation for CRYO2009. Your invitation letter will be mailed to you.
1. Applicant's name
2. Applicant's organization
3. Applicant's address with phone and fax numbers
4. Applicant's e-mail address