Tokyo Metropolitan Hospitals Corp. and Tokyo Govt to Host First 'Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Medical Lecture'

Event Overview The Tokyo Metropolitan Hospitals Corporation organizes the 'Tokyo Healthcare Supporter Training Course' to support the health of Tokyo residents. As part of the 'Action Plan 2026' for this fiscal year, the corporation is hosting a four-part lecture series on childbirth and parenting, co-organized with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

This first event targets those planning pregnancy or childbirth, as well as current parenting generations. It features expert insights from obstetricians and midwives, alongside interactive talk sessions.

Date and Venue - **Date**: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 14:00 – 16:00 (Doors open 13:00) - **Venue**: Hokutopia 2F, Sakura Hall (1-11-1 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo) - **Format**: Hybrid event (in-person and YouTube live stream)

Program 1. **'How Pregnancy and Childbirth Have Changed in the Reiwa Era'**: Dr. Izumi Honda, Department Head, Tama Medical Center. 2. **'Self-Meeting for Your Future Self'**: Risa Saito, Head Nurse, Bokuto Hospital. 3. **Talk Show**: Special Guest Risa Ozaki (Freelance Announcer). 4. **Talk Session**: Panel discussion with guests.

Registration Capacity is approximately 1,000 participants (prior registration required; childcare services available). Please register via the dedicated website by Saturday, June 13, 2026. Participation is free.

* 'Tokyo Points' will be awarded to the first 300 in-person attendees.