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Engaging Workshop for Children in Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is taking significant steps towards creating a society that prioritizes children, emphasizing their role as active participants in policy-making. This initiative aims to engage children in dialogue, allowing their voices to shape the policies that affect their lives. As part of this initiative, the Tokyo Government is launching a series of workshops designed specifically for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Workshop Overview

These workshops will serve as a platform for children to share their thoughts and ideas regarding various themes connected to Tokyo's future. By hearing directly from children, officials from different departments can integrate their feedback into future government actions. Participants will be gathered for three different thematic workshops, each limited to around twenty participants.

Workshop Themes:

1. Urban Development in Jingumae 5-chome District
- Target Group: 5th and 6th graders, and middle school students (approx. 20 participants)
- Date and Time: Friday, August 1, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM
- Location: Shibuya City (specific details will be shared with participants)
- Application Period: From June 10, 2025, to July 13, 2025
- Participation Perks: A guided tour of the United Nations University and a bookstore gift card worth ¥3,000.

2. Creating a Natural Tokyo
- Target Group: 4th to 6th graders and middle school students (approximately 20 candidates)
- Date and Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 1 PM to 4:30 PM
- Location: Hino City (further information to be provided to selected participants)
- Application Period: From June 10, 2025, until June 22, 2025
- Participation Perks: Tickets to a Tokyo insect-themed event and a bookstore gift card worth ¥3,000.

3. New Ideas for High School Learning
- Target Group: Middle and high school-aged individuals (around 20 participants)
- Date and Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM
- Location: Shinjuku City (specific details will be provided later)
- Application Period: June 10, 2025, until July 13, 2025
- Participation Perks: A visit and hands-on experience at an innovation lab of a major corporation along with a bookstore gift card worth ¥3,000.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit Tokyo's Children Workshop application page. Be mindful that each theme has its unique application deadlines.

Eligibility Requirements

• - Applicants must be elementary students in grades 4 to 6, middle school students, or individuals of high school age residing or attending school in Tokyo.
• - Consent from a parent or guardian is necessary.
• - The workshops will be documented through photographs and videos, which may be used in various media outlets and reports.
• - There may be further opportunities to participate in additional Tokyo initiatives outside of this workshop, but participation will be elective.

Notification of Results

All applicants will be notified via email regarding their application status by the following dates:

• - Urban Development in Jingumae: Late July 2025
• - Natural Tokyo: Late June 2025
• - New High School Ideas: Early August 2025

In the case of high application volumes, selections will be made with considerations to gender, age, and residential area.

Additional Information

Participating in these workshops is free of charge, though students are expected to cover their travel expenses. These initiatives support the broader goals of the 2050 Tokyo Strategy, particularly in promoting child-centric policies. This strategy underscores the importance of policies that consider the perspectives and needs of children in shaping their future.