Promoting Consumer Education: Annual Consumer Education Festival 2023
Promoting Consumer Education: Annual Consumer Education Festival 2023
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan is committed to promoting consumer education, which has gained increasing importance in recent years. To advance this initiative, the ministry has organized an annual event called the Consumer Education Festival since 2010, bringing together various stakeholders to share insights and collaborate on effective consumer education strategies.
Purpose of the Festival
This year, the festival emphasizes practical consumer education methods, focusing on the implications of lowering the legal age of adulthood. The event serves as a platform for local public officials, NPO representatives, university members, and business stakeholders to discuss and develop consumer education initiatives that resonate with young people and their families.
The festival will specifically work towards fostering inclusive consumer education that connects all generations through initiatives driven by students. This year's theme in Nara is: "Seeking rich connections in inclusive consumer education, with university students leading a project to learn together."
Event Details
The Consumer Education Festival will take place in two locations:
Nara Event
- - Date: December 6, 2023 (Saturday)
- - Venue: Nara Kasugano International Forum I・RA・KA (101 Kasuganocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture)
- - Target Audience: Educators, education committees, consumer administration officials, university related personnel, students, businesses, and organizations.
- - Participation Fee: Free
- - Capacity: 100 on-site participants, 200 online participants.
Tochigi Event
- - Date: December 9, 2023 (Tuesday)
- - Venue: Tochigi Prefectural Cultural Center (1-8 Honcho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture)
- - Theme: “Learning about money through consumer education and financial economic education.”
- - Target Audience: Government officials, education professionals, businesses, organizations, and individuals interested in the theme.
- - Participation Fee: Free
- - Capacity: 150 on-site participants, 150 online participants.
Participants are encouraged to register through the event’s registration sites, as entry will close once capacity is reached. The registration for the Nara event will conclude once full, while registrations for the Tochigi event will close on November 30, 2023.
Additional Information
It is important to note that due to the ongoing pandemic, the events may change in format or be held entirely online depending on the infection situation. Registered participants will receive updates via email regarding any changes to the event format.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact the Gender Equality and Social Participation Learning and Safety Division, Ministry of Education:
- - Phone: 03-5253-4111 (Extension: 2260)
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This festival is an excellent opportunity for educators and stakeholders to gather in the pursuit of enriching consumer education together. Participation in these events will contribute to a more aware and informed society that values consumer rights and knowledge.
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