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Seminar on Walkable Gardens Near Oji Station

Event Title: Realizing Oji Station's Walkable Garden through New Development and Challenges

Date and Time: August 4, 2025, 13:30 - 15:30 (JST)

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar featuring North Ward's mayor, Kanako Yamada, as the speaker addressing the development and challenges surrounding Oji Station's walkable garden initiative. This event is intended for urban planners, local government officials, and interested citizens eager to contribute and learn about sustainable urban development.

Event Overview

Oji Station and its surrounding area have been a bustling center for interaction and commerce since the Edo period, evolving significantly in the Meiji era and continuing to expand as a crucial transportation hub. Despite its rich history and potential, the current environment near the station faces several hurdles such as a lack of pedestrian space, greenery, and a low concentration of commercial establishments. In response, the North Ward is spearheading a transformative urban design centered around the relocation of the city hall.

During the seminar, various initiatives aimed at revitalizing the area will be detailed, including the construction of a new city hall, redevelopment efforts at the station, and enhancing the appeal of Asukayama Park. All these projects are designed to leverage the unique characteristics and resources of Oji, aiming for substantial urban transformation.

Seminar Agenda

1. Current State and Challenges of the Oji Station Area
(1) Overview of North Ward and Oji's context
(2) Attractions and challenges surrounding Oji Station
2. Urban Development Surrounding Oji Station
(1) Overall vision and concept of walkable gardens
(2) New city hall construction and station redevelopment
(3) Community development around the north entrance
3. Enhancements at Asukayama Park and Eiichi Shibusawa
(1) Improving the allure of Asukayama Park
(2) The Tokyo North Ward Shibusawa Eiichi Project
4. Related Q&A session
5. Networking Event
Take advantage of opportunities to network with speakers and participants, fostering connections that can help in business expansion.

Participation Options

Participants may choose from three modes of attendance: in-person at the venue, live streaming, or archived streaming with access available for two weeks.

Participation Fee: 37,930 yen (tax included) per person.
Benefits include one free accompanying attendee registration for each participant. Additionally, public agency representatives may register up to two participants for 11,000 yen (tax included), subject to conditions.

Further details and registration can be found here: JPI Seminar Registration.

Post-Seminar Opportunities

Post-event inquiries to the speaker and networking opportunities will be available to foster further engagement and collaboration among attendees. We will continue to accept applications for archived streaming.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute
Address: 5-2-32 Kowa Hiroo Building, Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047, Japan
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: Japan Planning Institute

About JPI
Japan Planning Institute, known for bridging the gap between government and the private sector, provides valuable information through exclusive seminars aimed at executives and senior managers focusing on national policies and projects. For half a century, we have enabled valuable discussions on developing national intelligence and fostering effective governance.