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JPI Seminar: Latest Trends in Childcare Policy

As societies evolve, so too do the frameworks that support our youngest generations. The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is hosting an important seminar titled “Recent Trends and Future Directions in Childcare Policy” on December 11, 2025, from 09:30 to 11:30. This seminar aims to shed light on significant changes and adaptations in Japan's approaches to childcare and child-rearing policies.

Keynote Speaker

The seminar will feature T. Eguchi, Director of Local Collaboration Promotion Office at the Cabinet Office of the Child and Family Agency. With the establishment of the Child and Family Agency over the past three years, there has been a concentrated effort to centralize childcare policies previously handled by different ministries, ensuring a strong governance structure focused on children's needs.

Seminar Outline

The event will cover several essential topics:
1. Current Status and Future Outlook of Childcare Policies:
- Overview of the Child and Family Agency's role
- Examination of existing childcare-related systems
- Strategies for enhancing childcare and child-rearing policies
- Specific initiatives by local governments in childcare
- Other pertinent topics in child and childcare policy

2. Local Government Childcare Plans and Guidelines:
- Insights into local government childcare strategies
- Understanding the comprehensive guidelines that govern these initiatives

3. Child-Centric Action Initiatives:
- Efforts aimed at fostering a society where children are at the center of policy decisions

4. Q&A Session:
- An opportunity for participants to seek clarification and engage further with the speaker

5. Networking Event:
- An invaluable chance for attendees to exchange business cards and forge new connections that can lead to collaborative opportunities.

Participation Options

Attendees can choose to join in person, via live streaming, or access an archival recording of the seminar for two weeks, allowing for flexible viewing according to personal schedules.

Registration Fee

The cost for one participant is 37,950 yen (inclusive of tax). Additionally, for each individual registered, a companion can attend for free (registration required). Local government representatives may benefit from a reduced fee, allowing two attendees for only 11,000 yen (tax included).

For more details and to register, please visit here.

Post-Seminar Engagement

After the seminar, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and further engage with the speaker. Participants will be encouraged to build networks and leverage new business initiatives that emerge from these interactions.

This seminar presents a critical opportunity to understand and contribute to the evolving landscape of child welfare in Japan. The insights shared could play a vital role in shaping effective childcare strategies for the future. Don't miss this chance to engage with leading experts in the field!

For inquiries, please contact:
Japan Planning Institute
106-0047, Minami Azabu 5-2-32, Kowa Hiroo Building, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5793-9761
FAX: 03-5793-9767
URL: Japan Planning Institute