Call for Participants: Symposium on Tokyo’s Rivers, to be Held in Shinjuku on July 11
Theme: Let’s Learn While Having Fun: River Environments and Disaster Prevention

Date and Time
Saturday, July 11, 1:30 PM – 3:40 PM
Venue
Tokyo Citizens’ Hall (Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building)
Recruitment
200 people
Organizer’s Greeting
(Video Message) 2:15 p.m. – Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo

Special Lecture
2:20 p.m. –
About Rivers and the Weather
Using his unique method that combines “laughter” and “weather” through kamishibai storytelling, Kubotenki teaches children about disaster preparedness and weather in a fun and engaging way!

Also on display at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Gallery
1:30 p.m.–
- Answer the questions in the River Quiz Corner and win a prize!
- We have simple craft activities available.
This program is suitable even for young children. - River Panel and Video Exhibition Area
Special Lecture
3:00 PM–
Mr. Ranma’s Water Science Show
Mr. Ranma will use fun experiments to explain the importance of water and the SDGs in an easy-to-understand way!

How to Apply
Please apply using a reply-paid postcard or online. There is no participation fee. Please visit ourwebsite for details and instructions on how to apply online.
Required Information
- The names (with phonetic spellings) and ages of all participants (up to 5 people per entry)
- Representative’s address, phone number, and email address (if available)
To
1-8-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001
Environmental Planning Section, Planning Division, River Department, Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Construction
Deadline
Friday, June 12 (postmark or receipt date valid)
If the number of applicants exceeds the available spots, a lottery will be held (regardless of whether a lottery is held, results are expected to be announced approximately 10 days after the application deadline).
Handling of Personal Information, etc.
We will use applicants’ personal information solely for the purpose of providing information about the relevant event and will take every precaution to ensure its protection.
Childcare Services
On the day of the symposium (from 1:00 PM until the event concludes), we will provide childcare for children aged 6 months or older who are not yet in school. If you would like to use this service, please indicate your request for childcare and the number of children when you apply.
However, please note that space is limited, so we may not be able to accommodate all requests. For more details, please visit the website listed above.
| Contact: Planning Section, River Division, Bureau of Construction Phone: 03-5320-5425 Email: S0000384(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp *The email address has been changed to prevent spam. Please replace (at) with @ when using this email address. |