7th International SHRIMP WorkshopThird Circular

27 September - 1 October, 2014 Tachikawa (Tokyo) & Kurobe (Toyama), Japan

ORGANIZERSHRIMP Laboratory, National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR), JAPAN

VENUENIPR, Tachikawa City, Tokyo http://www.nipr.ac.jp/english/Unazuki Onsen (hot spring), Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture

http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/hotspri/unazuki.html

This circular provides information on abstract submission, registration and accommodation options of the 7th International SHRIMP Workshop.Please visit our web site for detail: http://polaris.nipr.ac.jp/~shrimp/

WORKSHOP THEME - Analytical and instrumental developments of SHRIMP- Application to geochronology, isotope geochemistry and cosmochemistry

SPECIAL TOPICS/FORUMSWe thank all those that contributed to the online survey. There was strong interest in organizing forums for:

SQUID-2 and data processing issues U-Pb dating of high-uranium zircon

We will build these topics into the schedule depending on the abstracts submitted and the availability of key people in those topics to give review presentations and chair discussions. We encourage you to submit any presentations related to the above topics along with general technical and scientific presentations. We also welcome any other topics to be discussed in the workshop. Please contact shrimp2014@nipr.ac.jp, if you are interested in presenting or leading discussions on these or other topics.

PRESENTATION OPTIONSThere will be three options for presentations: 1. Oral presentationTwenty (20) minutes, including five (5) minutes for questions. Preference will be given to talks focusing on SHRIMP-specific issues such as instrument behavior, method development and novel applications. Abstract (maximum of 6 pages) required.2. PosterSpace will be provided for posters which present any technical and scientific topics related to SHRIMP analysis. Size specifications for SHRIMP Workshop posters are: A0 (841mm wide x 1189mm high). Abstract (maximum of 6 pages) required.3. Lightning talkA brief five (5) minute talk on one idea. For example: a quick report on data just acquired, some unexpected results, a negative result of an experiment to warn others about, a new concept or a call to action. Provide a brief outline (the same format as oral/poster abstracts, but restricted to maximum of 1 page).

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONAbstracts, which can include figures and/or tables, should be submitted to shrimp2014@nipr.ac.jp by email attachment in Microsoft Word .docx or .doc format and be a maximum of 6 pages (for oral/poster presentations) or a maximum of 1 page (for lightning talks). Please indicate your preferred presentation methods (oral, poster, or lightening talk). Please note that abstracts will be printed in black and white for hard copy and in color for electronic copy. Abstracts submitted by 31 May 2014 will be included in the abstract volume available for the workshop. A Microsoft Word template for abstract format (shrimp2014_template.doc) is available at:http://polaris.nipr.ac.jp/~shrimp/doc/shrimp2014_template.doc

Toyama

Unazuki OnsenKurobe, Toyama

NIPRTachikawa, Tokyo

Narita Airport

Haneda Airport

2016 SHRIMP WORKSHOPThe following process will occur to decide on the venue for the 2016 SHRIMP Workshop:1. All labs interested in hosting the 2016 workshop submit a letter of intent to the 2014 Workshop organizers

before 31 July 2014. Workshop participants will be informed of the proposals prior to the workshop.2. A business meeting will be convened at the workshop and submitting labs will have ten minutes to present

their proposal.3. Each lab will have one vote either by a representative or a nominated proxy at the meeting.

Please send any comments on this proposal to shrimp2014@nipr.ac.jp.

FIELD EXCURSIONS

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteThe Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a unique and spectacular route between Omachi, Nagano Prefecture and Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan, which uses 7 different public transports with 5 different modes, namely funicular, bus, trolleybus, aerial tramway, and walking. The route is 37km in length and the vertical interval is 1,975m. We will take the route on the way to Kurobe from Tachikawa. Please refer to the following site for details: http://www.alpen-route.com/en/

The Kurobe GorgeThe Kurobe Gorge is among the most spectacular places in the Hida Mountains and Northern Alps which are one of the finest areas of natural beauty in Japan. The Kurobe Gorge, which is carved by the Kurobe River as it descends over 2500m in 86km from its headwaters in the Hida Mountains to Toyama Bay, is a deep and steep sided canyon with breathtaking cliffs dropping straight into the Kurobe River. Through this magnificent scenery, Kurobe Gorge Railway, nicknamed "Kurobe Gorge train", carves a surprising path and provides you with 80 minutes of sightseeing as covers 20.1km. In the field excursions, we will go to the Babadani Hot Springs area through the Kurobe Gorge train. This area is type locality of the world youngest exposed granite, Kurobegawa granite. Please refer to the following site for details: http://www.kurotetu.co.jp/en/

Important Dates:March 2014 Third Circular, Registration opens 31 May 2014 Abstracts due, Early-bird registration finishes31 July 2014 Close of registration, Letter of intent to host the 2016 SHRIMP Workshop dueAugust 2014 Final Circular with program

26 September 2014 Arrival at Tachikawa, Icebreaker27 September 2014 Session at NIPR, Tachikawa28 September 2014 Travel from Tachikawa to Kurobe taking the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route29 September 2014 Session at Unazuki Onsen, Kurobe30 September 2014 Session at Unazuki Onsen, Kurobe1 October 2014 Field excursion to the Kurobe Gorge2 October 2014 Return travel from Kurobe to Tachikawa

WORKSHOP CONTACTSHRIMP LaboratoryNational Institute of Polar ResearchE-mail: shrimp2014@nipr.ac.jp, Fax: +81 42 528 3479

TRAVEL INFORMATIONNational Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) is located in Tachikawa City, western suburb of Tokyo.

http://www.nipr.ac.jp/english/contact/direction.html- From Narita International Airport (NRT) to Tachikawa, there available direct limousine bus service.

125-190 minutes; 3,500 yenhttp://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/bus_services/narita/tachikawa.html

- From Haneda International Airport (HND) to Tachikawa, there available direct limousine bus service.70-110 minutes; 1,500 yen http://hnd-bus.com/route/haijima.html

INTERNATIONAL DELIGATESInternational delegates other than those from visa-waiver countries and regions may require a Temporary Visitor's Visa to enter Japan. To apply for a visa, the applicant must apply in person to an embassy or consulate in his or her country. Detailed information on a visa and a list of countries and regions that have visa exemption arrangements with Japan are provided below. It is recommended that your registration is completed and paid using the early bird option prior to 31 May 2014 to allow time for processing of visa letters for submission of your visa application before 30 June recommended cut-off. Official letters of invitation will be provided to delegates by the National Institute of Polar Research only after registration payment has been cleared. These letters must be requested by e-mail to shrimp2014@nipr.ac.jp. Submission of late visa applications may result in your visa being declined. If your visa is declined for any reason, our cancellation policy applies (see the registration page).

Details of visa to enter Japan are available in http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

A List of countries and regions for Visa Exemptions is available inhttp://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html

SPONSORSThe 7th International SHRIMP Workshop will be sponsored by SANYO TRADING CO., LTD., Australian Scientific Instruments Pty Ltd. and National Institute of Polar Research.

The 7th International SHRIMP Workshop Registration and Accommodation Information

Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (NTA) is in charge of the registration for the 7th International SHRIMP Workshop. If you experience any difficulties registering for the workshop or require options not provided in this information, please contact NTA at mcs_inq02@nta.co.jp. Online registration including reservation of hotel accommodations at Unazuki Onsen is available at: https://v3.apollon.nta.co.jp/shrimp-er/ Online reservation of hotel accommodations at Tachikawa is available at: https://v3.apollon.nta.co.jp/shrimp-eh/ WORKSHOP RATES

Rates Early bird Until 31 May

Standard Until 31 July

Delegate * 40,000 yen 50,000 yen

Student * 30,000 yen 35,000 yen

Accompanying Visitor ** 25,000 yen 30,000 yen

* inclusive of transfers by chartered bus between Tachikawa and Kurobe with an excursion (the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route) on the way to Kurobe and a post-conference field excursion (the Kurobe Gorge), dinner (27 September–1 October, along with icebreaker attendance on Friday, 26 September), morning & afternoon tea and lunch at the venue, an abstract volume (hard copy and electronic copy). Breakfast is included in accommodation fee. ** inclusive of transfers by chartered bus between Tachikawa and Kurobe with an excursion (the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route) on the way to Kurobe and a post-conference field excursion (the Kurobe Gorge), dinner (27 September–1 October, along with icebreaker attendance on Friday, 26 September). Breakfast is included in accommodation fee. REGISTRATION DETAILS Registrations CLOSE 31 JULY, 2014 as we must have numbers finalized to ensure accommodation bookings. Visitors accompanying a delegate (accompanying people) must register along with the delegates’ registration. Delegates with accompanying people must state so in the comments box below so that Nippon Travel Agency can contact you for details including

accommodation options. Accommodation selection and payment for accompanying people should be included in the delegates’ registration. Accompanying people receive the same benefits as delegates and students except lunch, morning & afternoon tea and an abstract volume. Excursions during scientific sessions will be arranged for accompanying people. Special Dietary Requests All reasonable dietary requests will be catered for. Please indicate your preference in the comments box on the registration page or contact the organizer. Accommodation Rates at Unazuki Onsen

Room options Shared Japanese- or Western-style room

(Maximum four people)

Single occupant (Western-style room)

28 September – 1 October Green Hotel Kisen

Per person, Per night Per room, Per night

8,000 yen 15,000 yen

Accommodation at Green Hotel Kisen in Unazuki Onsen is in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (thick straw mats) flooring (up to four people) or Western-style rooms with beds (up to two people). Single occupants are limited to Western-style rooms. In the Japanese-style rooms, each guest sleeps on a futon (Japanese-style bedding) laid on the tatami. To book rooms in the hotel as share accommodation, please pay individually for shared accommodation and state who you want to share with. If you do not put in a preference, the organizer will make arrangements. If you wish to stay at Unazuki Onsen after the workshop, please directly contact Nippon Travel Agency at mcs_inq02@nta.co.jp. Accommodation Rates at Tachikawa

Hotels Palace Hotel Tachikawa Tachikawa Grand Hotel

Hotel Mets Tachikawa

Tachikawa Washington

Hotel

Single Twin (per person) Single Single Single

26 September 10,800 yen 9,720 yen 8,700 yen 12,500 yen 8,800 yen

27 September 10,800 yen 9,720 yen 11,070 yen 12,500 yen 8,800 yen

2 October 10,800 yen 9,720 yen 8,700 yen 12,500 yen 8,800 yen

3 October 10,800 yen 9,720 yen 8,700 yen 12,500 yen 8,800 yen

PAYMENT OPTIONS Payment of registration and accommodation can be made either online by credit card (secure site, payable by Visa, MasterCard, Diners, JCB or American Express) or by sending credit card information by facsimile. Due date for payment is 10 August 2014. For details, please refer to the registration site at: https://v3.apollon.nta.co.jp/shrimp-er/ CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellation fees for registration Through 31 July 2014 No cancellation fee (100% refund) After 1 August 2014 50% of the registration fee (50% refund) After 1 September 2014 100% of the registration fee (No refund) Cancellation fees for accommodation Cancellation by 21 days before the arrival day

No charge Cancellation from 20 days to 8 days before the arrival day

20% of all reserved nights' accommodation fees Cancellation from 7 days to the day before the arrival day

30% of all reserved nights' accommodation fees Cancellation on the arrival day

50% of all reserved nights' accommodation fees Cancellation after check-in and/or No-show without notice

100% of all reserved nights' accommodation fees All cancellations and amendments should be notified in writing (email or fax) to Nippon Travel Agency (NTA) during the business hours (e.g. A cancellation received at 17:31 of Friday will be treated as the one received on Monday of the next week.) (Japan time = UTC+09:00) Nippon Travel Agency (NTA) Business hours: 09:30-17:30 (Japan time) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays REGISTRATION AND ACCOMODATION CONTACT

Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. E-mail: mcs_inq02@nta.co.jp, Fax: +81 3 3437 3944, Phone: +81 3 5402 6412