The Outline of the International Media Center (IMC)

[Notice] From 8:00AM 7 November (Japan Time), further information on coverage of APEC events (including media guidelines) will be available on the IMC Information Network, the special site for accredited media, accessible only with the local area network in the IMC.

Location

Exhibition Halls B-D and the Annex Hall, PACIFICO Yokohama
Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, 220-0012, Japan

* The IMC is located within a restricted area. Security will be strictly enforced.

Access to the IMC

• Notice on Traffic Restrictions (by Kanagawa Prefectural Police) [PDF]

Access Map

* Please use public transportation to visit the IMC. Minatomirai (Minatomirai Line) and Sakuragicho (JR Line) are the nearest and the most convenient stations.

Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle buses are provided for holders of authorized IDs issued for the Leaders’ Week (including the Media ID), from 6 to 15 November.
Your ID must be presented on board. (Shuttle Bus Information [PDF])

Hours of Operation

Hours of Operation

Date	Time
7 - 8 November	08:00 - 22:00
9 November	08:00 - 24:00
10 - 14 November	Open around the clock
15 November	Completely closed at noon

*The International Broadcasting Center (IBC) will be in operation from 9 November.

Admission to the IMC

Access to the IMC is permitted only to holders of the media ID cards or other authorized IDs issued by the Japanese Government exclusively for the APEC Leaders Week.

Media Parking (illustrated in the access map)

The Media Parking Area has been set up in Area 20, on the north side of the IMC, only for vehicles which have already obtained the parking pass.

Main Facilities

1F

• Common Working Areas (approx. 800 seats, non-reserved)
• Information Desks
  • Main Informattion Desk "i1": 24 hours open
  • Information Desk "i2"
• Working Booths (approx. 180 units, chargeable on users)
  *Available for pre-booked users.
• International Broadcasting Center (IBC)
• Briefing Rooms 1, 2
• Pool Gathering Point
• Host Economy Media Office
• Support Booths "S"
  Postal / Delivery Services, Camera Repairs.
• Catering Corners "C" (Free)
• Convenience Store (equipped with an ATM - only for cards issued by Japanese banks)

  Shop	Hours Open (7-15 November)	Place
  Daily YAMAZAKI	7-14 November: 24h Open 15 November: 00:00-23:00	Hall A side, 1F, Exhibition Hall

2F

• Press Conference Rooms (located at the Annex Hall next to the Exhibition Hall)
• Restaurants and a business center on the 2nd floor are open as follows (NOT free).
  2 cafes with "*" can deliver packed lunches and/or coffee to booths in the IMC.
  For details (including information on reservation), please visit the IMC Information Network.

  SHOP	7-12 Noｖ.	13-14 Nov.	15 Nov.	Place
  Business Center	09:00-18:00	09:00-18:00	09:00-18:00	Next to "Cafe de Crie"
  Cafe Yokohama Food Terrace	11:00-14:00	11:00-14:00 17:00-20:00	Closed
  Cafe de Crie (*)	10:00-18:00	10:00-18:00	Closed
  Cafe Yokohama Milk Hall (*)	11:00-14:00	11:00-14:00 17:00-20:00	Closed

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

CCTV will provide Host Broadcast (live and recorded) and text information on media coverage opportunities at several locations in the IMC.

Equipment for a seat in Common Working Areas (free of charge, for writers)

• 1/2 Table (0.9m x 0.6m)
• 1 Chair
• 2 Electrical Outlets (Type A, 100V, Earthed)
• 1 LAN Port (Shared Service with Wire Connection)

*When you leave your seat, please vacate it for other users.

Shared Equipment in Common Working Areas (free of charge)

• CCTV Monitors
• Copiers
• 65 Telephones
• Fax Machines

Equipment for a Working Booth (3m wide x 3m long x 2.4m high, chargeable on users)

• 1 Cylinder Lock
• 1 Table (1.8m long x 0.6m wide)
• 2 Stackable Chairs
• 4 Electrical Outlets (Type A, 100V, 15A, Earthed)
• 1 LAN Port (Shared Service with Wire Connection)
• 1 CATV Output
  Terrestrial Digital TV channels are available.
  No TV Monitor id provided.
  An optional set-top box (*) is also needed to view CCTV, CNN, etc.
• 2 Fluorescent Lights (40W, with Switches)

*Applications for optional equipment / support (set-top boxes, power supply, telephones, LAN ports etc.) will be charged additionally.

International Broadcasting Center (IBC)

Operated by NHK International

* International Broadcasting Center (IBC)

The IBC offers guest broadcasters a variety of support. The IBC will deliver live/recorded Host Broadcast, to Working Booths of the broadcasters and support transmission of footages to their home countries/regions.

[Main Facilities]

• Master Control Room (MCR)
• Booking Office
• Host Feed (Live/ENG transmission, 2ch)
• Working Booths
• IP Transmission Corner
• Shared VTR Editing Booths (x3)
• Shared Radio Booths
• Stand-up Positions (both indoor and outdoor)
• Optical Fiber Transmission (2 circuits)
• Satellite Transmission (1 circuit)

Applications for Working Booths [Closed]

Make application by 17:00, 24 September (Japan Time).

Please keep in mind that limited booths will be allocated. The number of booths can be adjusted after your application.

[For Broadcasters]

Further information is available on the IBC website .

The Application form and related documents are available here.

Application for additional equipment / support

We will advise you after reception of your application for a booth / booths.