Upcoming Online Seminar on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation for Tokyo Residents

Upcoming Online Seminar on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Overview and Purpose

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is hosting an online seminar aimed at enhancing understanding of gender identity and sexual orientation within the community. This initiative is part of a broader effort to foster acceptance and awareness of LGBTQ+ issues among Tokyo residents.

Seminar Details

The seminar will be accessible from October 14, 2025 (Tuesday) at 09:00 until March 6, 2026 (Friday) at 23:59. It is specifically designed for individuals who reside, work, or study in Tokyo.

Training Content

Participants will engage with the content titled “Approaching LGBTQ+ Individuals: Insights from Data on Personal Experiences.” The seminar includes a pre-recorded video that is approximately 40 minutes long, which will be available through a restricted YouTube link. This format ensures that sensitive topics are handled with care while allowing for a broad reach.

Featured Speaker

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Takahiko Morinaga, a visiting associate professor at Ritsumeikan University’s Institute of Comprehensive Science and Technology Research, will be leading the seminar. His expertise provides invaluable context to the discussions, guiding participants through key data and personal testimonies relevant to the LGBTQ+ community.

Registration Process

This seminar is offered free of charge, but interested individuals must register in advance to access the YouTube link. To register, please visit the official website: Tokyo LGBTQ+ Seminar (note that this is a link to an external site).

Registration Period

The registration window opens on October 8, 2025 (Wednesday) at 14:00 and closes on March 6, 2026 (Friday) at 17:00. Please ensure you secure your spot before registration ends.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the seminar, please reach out to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Training Office, managed by D-Works Inc. You can contact them at:

- Phone: 03-5835-0388 (available weekdays from 09:00 to 18:00)
- Email: [email protected]

Address: 1-5-8 Yanagibashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo, DKK Yanagibashi Building 3F, 135-0052

Join us in this important discussion to better understand the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community and learn how to create a more inclusive environment in Tokyo.