12th Asia-Oceania Congress of Don Bosco Alumni
2020 in Japan

1) Title:

12th Asia-Oceania Congress of Don Bosco Alumni, 2020 in Japan

2) Schedule:

• 5(Sat) – 7(Mon) December 2020 (3 days)
• To be CANCELED or POSTPONED

3) Venue:

Salesian Seminary in Chofu, Tokyo 3-21-12, Fujimicho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0033
https://goo.gl/maps/KsA5ePceRu2VBVUUA

4) Main Theme:

• Upright Citizens and Good Christians (Strenna 2020)
• 150th Anniversary of the Past pupils of Don Bosco

5) Contents:

• 150th Anniversary of the Past pupils of Don Bosco
• Keynote talks by the World Confederation Executives and Councilor of Asia
• Evaluation and Planning of the Strategic plan
• Presentation of each country
• Visit to Salesian schools in Tokyo

[Day 1] 5 (Sat) Dec 2020

AM…

Arrival, Airport pick-up, Reception @ Seminary

16:00

[Opening ceremony] @ Chapel
RM’s video message, Introduction of participating countries, Opening declaration

17:00

[150th anniversary] Presentation by the World Confederation

19:00

[Exchange party] (exchanging souvenirs, entertainment) @ Dining room

[Day 2] 6 (Sun) Dec 2020

7:00

Breakfast @ Dining room / Hotel

8:30

[Mass] @ Chapel

10:00

“Prayer and Promise” @ Chapel
[Country Reports] (Good Practice and weakness, 10 min.x10 countries)

12:00

Lunch @ Dining room
Free time: Visit to Don Cimatti Museum

14:00

[Country Reports] (10 min.x10 countries)

16:00

[Group Discussion] (“Upright Citizens and Good Christians” in Asia-Oceania)

18:00

Dinner @ Restaurants around Chofu station (Free time)
[Presidents’ Meeting] (Resolutions, Next Congress)

[Day 3] 7 (Mon) Dec 2020

7:00

Breakfast @ Dining room / Hotel

8:00

[School Tour] by Bus

9:00

@ Salesian Polytechnic, @ Machida Salesio Kindergarten

12:00

Lunch, Sightseeing @ Jindaiji Temple

16:00

[Sharing Group Discussion] @ Chofu Church

17:00

[Closing Mass, Closing Ceremony] Signing of the Resolutions

19:00

[Farewell party] @ Church Hall

[Day 4] 8 (Tue) Dec 2020

7:00

Breakfast, Checkout
Returning home

• (Can be provided later)
• Before the meeting, during the year, each country will gather good practices and challenges and consider possible common issues and goals for the Asian region.
• At the meeting, we could share what was discussed in each country during Group Discussion in day 2. This could be developed in the Presidents’ meeting in the evening, so as to find common resolutions on the last day.

The Congress cannot be held this year. We will decide whether to hold the Congress next year or later, while monitoring the situation of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) infection. Please do not purchase your flight ticket until then.

1) Registration Form:

Can be provided later (Google form)

2) Last date for registration:

1 September 2020

3) Participants:

Limited to 100 persons due to the size of the venue (including Japanese)

VIPs:

World Confederation President, Vice President, Councilor of Asia, Delegate

Representatives from each country / province (including the start-ups):

President, Secretary, GEX, Delegate (at least one-two members)

Japan:

Presidents from Local Unions, Delegates, GEX

4) Participation fee:

400 USD
Including venue fee, materials, goods, lodging, meals, snacks, airport pick-up, pick-up car, bus tour, heating equipment, insurance, various expenses, etc.

5) Payment method:

Can be informed later

6) VISA Requirements:

Please check with the Japan Embassy of your country for the requirements to obtain a visa, if you need one.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/

1) Salesian House:

Same building as venue
Only for Men. Private or shared rooms. 100 USD for 3 nights.
3-21-12, Fujimicho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0033
https://goo.gl/maps/KsA5ePceRu2VBVUUA

2) CND House:

Congrégation de Notre-Dame’s sisters’ dormitory in Chofu
For Women and Men. Private or shared rooms. 100 USD for 3 nights.
It takes 20 min. from CND House to Salesian Seminary by foot. (15 min. by car)
We will provide pick up cars.
3-55-55-1, Shimoishiwara, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0034
https://goo.gl/maps/jQuEfyXHydHUYQm46

3) Hotel:

Toyoko Inn Tokyo Chofu Keio-sen Fuda-eki (near Chofu Station)
About 90 USD per night (about 270 USD for 3 nights)
It takes 20 min. from the hotel to Salesian Seminary by foot. (10 min. by car)
We will provide pick up cars.
2-11-1, Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo 182-0024
https://goo.gl/maps/nBfSyovtP3EGbkk7A
https://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/search/detail/00308

General information

Weather:

The weather in December in Tokyo is cold (12° / 4°C).

AC Power plug:

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html

< BUS > We will provide pick up Buses.

1) Haneda Tokyo International Airport (HND)

http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/

2) Narita International Airport (NRT)

https://www.narita-airport.jp/en
Haneda airport (HND) is more convenient than Narita airport (NRT).
It takes 90 min. from HND to Chofu by bus. (120 min. from NRT to Chofu)

< TRAIN > (by your own expense)

Chofu Station (Keio Line) is the closest train station.

https://goo.gl/maps/AEMXRqizMxBTb7r8A
It takes 80 min. from Haneda airport to Chofu Station by train. (about 1000 YEN)
It takes 100 min. from Narita airport to Chofu Station by train. (about 3000 YEN)
It takes 15 min. from Chofu Station to Salesian Seminary by foot. (8 min. by taxi)

https://exdb.jp/2020congress
(Information will be updated)

Congress Secretariat:

Japan Federation of Salesio Alumni Associations
c/o Salesians of Don Bosco Japanese Provincial House
1-22-12, Wakaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0011 JAPAN
jimu@ex.salesians.jp

Contact person:

Mr. Mitsuhiro (Mitch) Tateishi
Secretary, Japan Federation of Salesio Alumni Associations
jimu@ex.salesians.jp