We are pleased to invite you to the Swiss Day in the Kansai, organized by the SCCIJ with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland, the Hyogo Prefectural Government, the Kansai Association Switzerland Japan, and the Swiss Society of the Kansai, celebrating the 30^th Anniversary of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. During the whole day, we will be honored by the presence of His Excellency, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Mr. Urs Bucher.

Program	12:15-14:00 Anniversary Luncheon Reception     Venue: Hyogo House, Kobe 14:30-16:30 Kawasaki Industries Factory Visit, Kobe 17:00-18:30 "Tadao Ando's Museum Architecture"                   Lecture by Mr. Yutaka Mino, Director of Hyogo Museum of Art,followed by cocktail     Venue: Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art 19:00-21:30 Dinner Reception                   Special Performance by Mr. Silvain Guignard     Venue: Kobe Club, Kitano-cho, Kobe You are welcome to sign up for the whole day program or for each single event. (Transportation between each venue will be provided.)
Fee	Whole day: JPY 16,000 or 2 SCCIJ Vouchers Luncheon only: JPY 8,000 or 1 SCCIJ Voucher Whole afternoon and dinner: JPY 8,000 or 1 SCCIJ Voucher Lecture at Museum only: JPY 2,000 Dinner only: JPY 6,500
Registration	Please sign by February 29, 2012, using the attached reply form.

** The meeting point for the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Factory Visit is at 2pm in front of the Hyogo House, Kobe.
** Please be aware that you will be walking a long distance if you participate in the factory visit. Walking shoes are recommended for everyone, and ladies are advised not to wear high heels and/or skirts. Thank you!

For those of you who would be staying over in Kansai for the event:

Swissotel Nankai Osaka has kindly offered a very special rate for the members attending the Swiss Day event in Kansai.
New renovated Swiss Advantage Room and with daily Swiss buffet breakfast at the roof top restaurant Tavola 36:

Applicable Dates: March 7 & 8, 2012
SGL USE: JPY 13,500 komikomi per room per night
DBL USE: JPY 15,500 komikomi per room per night

- Complimentary in-room internet
- Complimentary access to GYM
- Complimentary late check-out until 3pm
- Complimentary use of in-room Nespresso Coffee machine