Press Guidebook
International Press Center
- Accreditation Counter
- Information
APEC Closed-Circuit Television
Computer-Aided Press Information System - Internet and Publications Service
- Journalist Working Area
Phones and Faxes;Electricity - Supplementary Working Area
Press Booths
Press Liaison Booths
Press Conference and Briefing Rooms
Press Service Counters and Other Facilities
APEC Photos; Camera Repair Service; Copying Machines; Drinks and Snacks; Exchange; International Delivery Service; IPC Maintenance; Lockers;Message Board; News Agency Wire Service; Newspapers; P.H.S. Rental Counter; Photo Processing; Post Office; Press Kits and Bags; Printers; Rental Counter; Stationery Store; Telecommunications Counter; Travel and Kansai Information Couter; Kansai Internet Lounge - Press Cafeteria
- Refreshment Area
- First Aid Room
- Pool/Shuttle Bus Service
- Miscellaneous
The International Press Center for accredited journalists is located in Osakajo Hall (3-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka), a five-minute walk from Osakajo Koen Station on the JR Loop Line. It is located near the Osaka Geihinkan, where the Economic Leaders Meeting will be held; the Hotel New Otani Osaka, the venue for the Ministerial Meeting; and the Crystal Tower, where the International Broadcasting Center is situated.
The hall is built on spacious grounds and is flanked to its north by the Hirano River and to its south by the outer moat of Osaka Castle, which stands to the southwest of the hall.
The IPC operates on a 24-hour basis between 9:30 on November 15 and noon on November 20. Entry to the IPC is limited to those displaying APEC Press Cards or delegation credentials.
Guidelines to Coverage, which contains information essential to coverage of APEC Osaka 1995, should be picked up at the Information desk.
Accreditation Counter
[Booth next to IPC Entrance, 2nd Floor]
The Accreditation Counter (tel. 06-940-1621) hands out APEC Press Cards (pink for journalists) and reissues them in case of loss or theft. (Lost or stolen cards should be reported to the counter immediately.) To have a card reissued, a document confirming one's press affiliation, a form of personal identification (passport, driver's license, etc.), and two color photos of yourself (4.5 cm tall by 3.5 cm wide without borders) are required.
The APEC Press Card must be shown when entering the IPC and the International Broadcasting Center and displayed where it can be easily seen at all times during APEC Meeting events. It is strongly recommended that you carry a passport or other form of official photo identification with you.
Because of space limitations, coverage of all APEC Meeting events is being pooled. Only those displaying a Pool Card may enter the coverage area. The card allows just one person admission to the designated area. Pool members are requested to wear their Pool Cards at all times in addition to their APEC Press Cards.
The distribution of the Pool Cards is the responsibility of the Press Officer of each delegation.
Hours Nov. 13-19 9:00 to 20:00
Information
[Arena]
The Information desk handles general inquiries about IPC facilities and services. Guidelines to Coverage of the APEC Meetings are distributed at the desk. Language assistants for Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Spanish, and Thai are available to help you communicate with the English-speaking Information desk staff.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 22:00 Nov. 16-19 8:00 to 22:00 Nov. 20 8:00 to noon
APEC Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)
CCTV monitors are set up in the Journalist Working Area, Press
Cafeteria, and elsewhere in the IPC to relay footage of the major
APEC Meeting events.
Computer-Aided Press Information System (CAPIS)
CAPIS monitors are set up next to CCTV monitors to provide
updated schedules of APEC Meeting events and press conferences.
The information is provided in either Japanese or English. The
monitors that are connected to mouses allow users to call up the
information desired and to make a printout of the screen.
Internet and Publications Service
[Arena]
Computers running demonstrations of how the Internet is accessed are set up at the Internet and Publications Service desk. Information about APEC can be obtained through the APEC Official Home Page (http://apec.tokio.co.jp/), which is linked to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Home Page (http://www.nttls.co.jp/infomofa/) and a vast number of other related home pages.
The desk also distributes books and pamphlets about Japan as
well as the Japanese Foreign Ministry's CD-ROM.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 22:00 Nov. 16-19 8:00 to 22:00 Nov. 20 8:00 to noon
Journalist Working Area
[Arena]
There are approximately 600 seats in the Journalist Working Area for accredited media personnel. There is no charge for the use of the seats.
Hours Open around the clock from 9:30 on Nov. 15 to noon on Nov. 20.
Phones and Faxes
Pay phones and faxes are available in the Journalist Working
Area. To receive incoming calls and faxes, use the phones and
faxes at the Message Board. Prepaid telephone cards may be
purchased at the Telecommunications Counter, which also answers
questions about the use of the phones and faxes, rents fax
machines, and offers a telex service.
- NTT pay phones (domestic and international calls) accept coins and prepaid NTT telephone cards and are equipped with RJ11 four-pin modular jacks.
- KDD pay phones (international calls only) accept prepaid KDD telephone cards and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Diner's Club, JCB, and American Express) and are equipped with RJ11 four-pin modular jacks.
- Faxes (transmission only) are connected to pay phones. Payment methods are the same as those for the pay phones.
Electricity
Electric current in Osaka is 100 volts/60 hertz. Outlets
accommodate two-pronged plugs only. Converters and adapters are
not available for rent.
Supplementary Working Area
[West Corridor, 2nd Floor]
A Supplementary Working Area with approximately 120 seats is available. The area has NTT and KDD pay phones as well as desktop electric outlets.
Hours
Open around the clock from 9:30 on Nov. 15 to noon on Nov. 20.
Press Booths
[Arena]
Press Booths are for the exclusive use of the news organizations that have booked them in advance. All booths have already been reserved for the duration of the APEC Meetings. Keys to the booths can be obtained at the IPC Maintenance desk starting at 9:30 on November 15, and they must be returned by noon on November 20.
Press Liaison Booths
[Arena]
Press Liaison Booths are for the Press Officers of each APEC member economy.
Press Conference and Briefing Rooms
Five rooms are available for press conferences and briefings by APEC member economies.
Press Conference and Briefing Rooms
| Capacity | Camera | Interpretation | ||
| Room | (persons) | Location | platform | booths |
| A | 180 | Arena | yes | yes |
| B | 150 | 1st floor | yes | no |
| C | 60 | 1st floor | (camera | no |
| position) | ||||
| D | 30 | 1st floor | no | no |
| E | 90 | Grandstand | no | no |
| (southwest) |
Note: Room A may be split into two rooms (A1 and A2) with 90 seats each. Both have a camera platform, although only A1 has interpretation booths.
Press Service Counters and Other Facilities
APEC Photos
[East Corridor, 1st Floor]
Photographs of major APEC events are available at this counter free of charge. Each news organization is limited to one copy of each shot.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 21:00 Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 21:00 Nov. 20 9:00 to noon
Camera Repair Service
[West Corridor, 1st Floor]
Minor repairs are carried out free of charge at the counter. Replacement cameras and equipment are available while the repairs are being made.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 22:00 Nov. 16-19 8:00 to 22:00 Nov. 20 8:00 to noon
Copying Machines
[Arena]
Copies may be made free of charge.
Drinks and Snacks
[Near South Hall, Arena]
A self-service counter offers complimentary snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. It is open around the clock.
Exchange
[North Hall, Arena]
Foreign currencies (cash or travellers' checks) may be exchanged for yen at this counter.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 17:00 (closed 12:00 to 13:00) Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 17:00 (closed 12:00 to 13:00) Nov. 20 9:00 to noon
International Delivery Service
[Arena]
An international package delivery service is offered at this desk.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 20:00 Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 20:00 Nov. 20 9:00 to noon
IPC Maintenance
[Arena]
The desk manages the Press Booths, the keys to which can be obtained here, and handles the maintenance of fixtures and furnishings in the IPC, including the servicing of electrical malfunctions.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 22:00 Nov. 16-19 8:00 to 22:00 Nov. 20 8:00 to noon
Lockers
[Arena]
Approximately 200 lockers are available in the arena. A 100 yen-coin deposit is required, which will be refunded when the key is returned.
Message Board
[Arena]
Messages received by the telephones and fax machines exclusively for incoming calls (tel. 06-949-7000, fax 06-265-9800) are posted on this board. Journalists are asked to stop by the board occasionally to see if there are any messages for them. Public address announcements will not be made.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 22:00 Nov. 16-19 8:00 to 22:00 Nov. 20 8:00 to noon
News Agency Wire Service
[Arena]
Monitors at the counter give access to various English-language wire services. The service is available around the clock.
Newspapers
[Arena]
English- and Japanese-language newspapers are available free of charge.
P.H.S. Rental Counter
[East Corridor, 1st Floor]
P.H.S. (Personal Handy-phone System) cordless phones are available for rent.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 22:00 Nov. 16-19 8:00 to 22:00 Nov. 20 8:00 to noon
Photo Processing
[East Corridor, 1st Floor]
Development and printing of both color and black and white film are offered for a fee. Development takes about one hour. The counter also sells film.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 18:00 Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 18:00 Nov. 20 9:00 to noon
Post Office
[North Hall, Arena]
A temporary post office provides domestic and international postal services, including the sale of stamps.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 19:00 Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 19:00 Nov. 20 9:00 to noon
Press Kits and Bags
[North Hall, Arena]
Official press kits provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bags offered by the Kansai Host Council for Osaka APEC Meetings may be picked up at this desk. APEC Press Cards must be presented to receive press kits and bags.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 22:00 Nov. 16-19 8:00 to 22:00 Nov. 20 8:00 to noon
Printers
[Arena]
Printers are available free of charge in the Journalist Working Area near the Rental Counter.
Rental Counter
[Arena]
Typewriters and notebook-sized personal computers may be rented at this counter for use inside the IPC. APEC Press Cards must be presented when renting equipment. Please return the equipment promptly after use.
Hours Nov. 15-19 9:30 to 17:00 Nov. 20 9:30 to noon
Stationery Store
[North Hall, Arena]
The store sells stationery and other goods.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 20:00 Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 20:00
Telecommunications Counter
[Arena]
The counter offers assistance with the use of pay phones and faxes and other telecommunications equipment; sells prepaid telephone cards; rents fax machines; and provides a telex service for a fee. Telex messages will be posted on the Message Board in the same manner as fax and phone messages.
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 22:00 Nov. 16-19 8:00 to 22:00 Nov. 20 8:00 to noon
Travel and Kansai Information Counter
[North Hall, Arena]
The Kansai Host Council for Osaka APEC Meetings (secretariat: third floor of the Osaka Kokusai Hotel, 2-3 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, tel. 06-946-2460) provides information about the Kansai area as well as travel information in general. The counter also handles transportation and lodging reservations.
Hours (Travel Information) Nov. 15 9:30 to 17:00 Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 17:00 Nov. 20 9:00 to noo (Kansai Information) Nov. 15 9:30 to 19:00 Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 19:00 Nov. 20 9:00 to noon
Kansai Internet Lounge
[South Hall, Arena]
The lounge is managed by the Kansai Host Council for Osaka APEC Meetings, whose Internet home page (http://www.apec.or.jp) and the home pages of other organizations-which are linked to the APEC Official Home Page-may be accessed through the computers running demonstrations at this corner.
Hours Open around the clock from 9:30 on Nov. 15 to noon on Nov. 20.
Press Cafeteria
[Behind East Corridor, 1st Floor]
A cafeteria for journalists with APEC Press Cards offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner free of charge.
Hours Breakfast 7:00 to 9:30 Lunch 11:00 to 14:30 Dinner 18:00 to 22:30
(No breakfast on Nov. 15. No service on Nov. 20.)
Refreshment Area
[East Corridor, 2nd Floor]
The area is a lounge with sofas and reclining chairs as well as beverages.
First Aid Room
[Near South Lobby, 1st Floor]
Hours Nov. 15 9:30 to 21:00 Nov. 16-19 9:00 to 21:00 Nov. 20 9:00 to noon
For medical attention at other hours, contact the Information desk or the Administration Office for IPC (tel. 06-940-1621). Major hospitals with English-speaking staff include the Saiseikai Nakatsu Hospital (2-10-39 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka, tel. 06-372-0333), the Osaka Red Cross Hospital (5-53 Fudegasaki-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, tel. 06-771-5131); and the Meiseikai Hospital (2-4-8 Higashi Noda-cho, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, tel. 06-353-3121)
Pool/Shuttle Bus Service
Pool Buses
Buses for media pools link the IPC with APEC Meeting venues.
Departure times and other details are available on CAPIS monitors
and at the Information desk.
Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses link the IPC with major hotels. Details on
departure times are available at the Information desk.
Miscellaneous
Separate collections are made for burnable and nonburnable trash. Please use the proper bin when throwing items away.
Smoking is not permitted in the Press Conference and Briefing Rooms. Please refrain from smoking in other areas where smoking is prohibited.
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