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Tochigi Hosts Seminar on Building Community Connections – Participants Wanted

October 16, 2026

Tochigi Prefecture is holding a seminar and交流会 to promote cooperation between government and civic groups to energize communities. Foreign residents in Japan can join. Registration is open from October 9 to December 11, 2026.

Tochigi Prefecture has announced a seminar event titled “How to Create Community Connections to Revitalize Regions.” The event aims to share ideas and examples about how local governments and community organizations can work together to solve local problems. The lecturer is Mr. Toshimune Iwai, representative director of the certified NPO Tochigi Youth Supporters Network.

Anyone interested in strengthening community ties can participate, including foreign residents living in Japan. The seminar will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Party Tochigi Gender Equality Center in Utsunomiya city. Participation is free but requires prior registration. The maximum number of participants is 50, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications must be made through the Party Tochigi website; phone applications are not accepted. Those accepted will be notified later by email. Childcare is available for children from 6 months to third grade (elementary school) for 300 yen per child, space permitting, and also requires prior registration.

Please check the official website for more details and the latest updates.

Source

栃木県庁

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