Overview
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is holding a forum for parents of elementary and junior high school children who avoid attending school, titled "Forum for Parents Supporting Children Who Avoid School: Drawing a Diverse Future." The first session takes place at Tokyo Tama Future Messe in Hachioji, and the second at Akihabara UDX in Chiyoda Ward, offering free expert seminars, talks from people with lived experience, and individual counseling.
Highlights
The Akihabara UDX session runs from a lecture through a networking session and individual counseling.
- Seminar: "Understanding School Avoidance Today and Finding Support That Fits Your Child," led by Professor Etsuko Ishikawa of Kodomo Kyoiku Hosen University
- Talk event featuring people who once avoided school
- Networking session for participants
- Individual counseling sessions
Event Details
- Date: November 21, 2026
- Venue: Akihabara UDX (4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
- Price: Free
- Reservation: Advance application required via the official website. Seminar and talk event applications close November 18 on a first-come basis (80 in-venue / 500 online). Networking session (50 in-venue) and individual counseling (21 in-venue / 21 online) are lottery-based with an October 9 deadline; results notified mid-October.
Recommended For
- Parents concerned about their child avoiding school
- Those looking for a space to talk with parents in similar situations
- Anyone wanting to hear directly from experts and people with lived experience
