Do the J8 summits take place in the same place and at the same time as the G8 summits?
The J8 conferences always take place in the same country as the G8, but often in a different nearby city. Being in a different city gives the young participants in the J8 conference some “space” away from the hectic environment of the G8 conference, so that they can concentrate on their own discussions and proposals. This approach also reduces crowding at the site of the G8, which helps the host country to maintain a secure environment for the G8 leaders.
