1. Alexander Gonzalez, Chair of Democrats Abroad Japan
2018 AGM Japan Bid Proposal
Alexander Gonzalez, Chair of Democrats Abroad Japan

2. Welcome to Tokyo!
38 million Greater Tokyon Area
Most dense metropolitan city in the world

3. Introduction Host of the 2020 Summer Olympics
Expanding infrastructure; improving signs
Convenience
Ample Hotels and Alternative Options for all types
Excellent selection of venues
World class cuisine
Superb tourist destination

6. Train Stations Yokohama Station Shinagawa Station Tokyo Station
~ 20 minutes from Haneda
~ 75 minutes from Narita
~ 30 minutes from Haneda
~ 60 minutes from Narita
~ 30 minutes from Haneda
~ 90 minutes from Narita

7. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Potential Venues
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Tokyo Big Sight
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

8. Estimated Cost to Attend (Individual)
Average Hotel Costs
Average Meal Costs
2000 ~ 20,000 yen ($20 ~ $200)
1000 ~ 3000 yen ($10 ~ $30)

9. Estimated Cost of Hosting
Estimated Total Cost: 1,456,904 yen 110 yen/dollar).
Average daily cost of the meeting venue for 3.5 days of meetings is 416,258 yen 110 yen/dollar).
Point out that estimates are on the high side
Affordable Venues are available.

10. Incentives to Reduce Cost
DAJ Working with Travel Fund
Subsidized Airfare by Japanese Government
Ranked Options for Hotels
Hosting DA Members at Private Homes (Couchsurfing!)
- We will identify and research costs in each region and conduct consultations with travel committee

11. Committees AGM Hosting Committee AGM Transportation Committee Venues
Planning
Accommodations
AGM Transportation Committee
Airports
Trains
Miscellaneous

12. Opportunities First visit to Asia since 2011 (DA Korea)
Increase #of DA Asia members to join an AGM
Providing affordable options for DA members globally
An opportunity to focus on Asia