In order to ensure smooth urban reconstruction in the event of a major earthquake or other disaster in Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is providing opportunities for Tokyo residents to discuss together how to develop a post-disaster reconstruction city.
This time, the theme will be “Let’s think! What we can do now to prepare for recovery from large-scale disasters – 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake,” and we will hear lectures from Professor Fumihiko Imamura, Vice President of Tohoku University, and Professor Masahiro Mamiya, Director of the Kumamoto Prefectural Government. In addition, we will hold a panel discussion with Professor Emeritus Kazuki Nakabayashi of Tokyo Metropolitan University on preparations for an earthquake directly beneath Tokyo, which could strike at any time.
Additionally, in order to strengthen disaster prevention functions, we are promoting the removal of utility poles in conjunction with residential development. As part of the residential development utility pole removal event, we will also be holding an awards ceremony for businesses that have made outstanding efforts, and presentations of proposals by elementary and junior high school students.
The event is scheduled as follows, so please apply.

1　Date and time of event

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

2　Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1, 5th floor, Main Conference Hall

*Attendees will receive special benefits only available at the venue, such as original novelty goods, exhibits, and VR experiences. The event will also be streamed online so that those who are unable to attend can still participate.

3　Contents

Please see the attached flyer (PDF: 1,960KB).

*Sign language interpretation and childcare services available

4　Target audience

Anyone can participate for free.

5　Venue capacity

Maximum 400 people (advance registration required)

*If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held. (Online participation is limited to 500 people.)

6　How to apply

Please apply by 5:00 PM on Monday, January 5, 2026 using the application form (link to external site) or QR code.

7　Others

The Governor is scheduled to appear at the beginning of the symposium and at the awards ceremony. After his appearance, he will leave the venue.

This project is an initiative to promote the “Tokyo 2050 Strategy.”
Strategy 21: Strengthening urban resilience: “Promoting urban development that can withstand and survive”

Contact: Planning Division, Urban Development Department, Urban Development Bureau Phone: 03-5320-5121 Email: S0000392（at）section.metro.tokyo.jp *The email address has been changed to prevent spam. Please replace (at) with @ when using this email address.き換えてご利用ください。