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Creative Wellbeing Tokyo's Autumn Session 2025

Creative Wellbeing Tokyo, in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Historical and Cultural Foundation, is excited to announce the upcoming “Autumn Session 2025: Connecting Everyone through Culture”. This event will be held from October 20 to October 23, 2025, at the historically significant venue, Jiyu Gakuen Myonkan in Toshima, Tokyo.

This year's session continues the theme from last year's “International Conference 2024: Culture and Belonging” and evolves around “Belonging and Myself”. The event will serve as a platform for artists, practitioners, and researchers engaged in the arts and cultural sector across Japan, who will share insights on their respective notions of belonging. Attendees can expect a comprehensive learning experience with practical examples and discussions on accessibility and information assurance, alongside exhibitions and mini-talks designed to foster multifaceted learning.

Event Overview

• - Dates: October 20-23, 2025
• - Venue: Jiyu Gakuen Myonkan, 2-31-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021
• - Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government & Arts Council Tokyo
• - Admission: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Languages: Japanese and Japanese Sign Language

Four Days of Exploring 'Belonging and Myself'

The program is structured into four distinct sections designed to enhance understanding and application in cultural practices:

1. Sessions: Engage in discussions with experts, practitioners, and artists, focusing on the principles and insights behind the various arts and cultural activities. Guests will share practical examples and experiences, aiming to illuminate useful hints that attendees can apply in their respective environments.

2. Seminars: Participate in seminars tailored to provide concrete examples of accessibility within cultural activities. Attendees will hear from practitioners and stakeholders about effective strategies and project methodologies applicable in the planning and operation of cultural initiatives, facilitating a collaborative learning experience.

3. Exhibitions and Workshops: Explore various exhibitions showcasing initiatives from Tokyo's cultural facilities, along with demonstrations of advanced devices that support accessibility. There will also be art installations emphasizing dialogue beyond verbal interaction. Attendees can engage in hands-on workshops daily.

4. Networking: This section fosters direct connections between participants and speakers, including representatives from Tokyo's cultural facilities and featured artists. It serves as a practical space for sharing detailed experiences related to cultural practices.

The Importance of Culture in Fostering Belonging

Throughout the Autumn Session 2025, participants will explore how cultural initiatives contribute to a sense of belonging and community. By engaging with various approaches and methodologies, individuals will gain insights into actionable steps they can take to foster cultural connections in their own spaces.

For further details, visit the official website for the Autumn Session 2025 or refer to the press release linked here.