Where will the event be held?

Hall Den'en, Minami Bikan, Kinokawa City Hall.

Dr. Katsuya Iijima, Professor at the University of Tokyo and a leading expert in frailty prevention.

Do I need to register in advance?

No registration required. Just come to the venue on the day. First-come, first-served.

Lecture on Frailty Prevention by Dr. Katsuya Iijima to Be Held!

Q: What is the theme of the lecture?

'Starting Frailty Prevention Today — Building Health Together in the Community.'

Published Jul 14, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 15, 2026 1:03 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Kinokawa City will host a lecture on frailty prevention featuring Dr. Katsuya Iijima, a leading expert from the University of Tokyo. This event is part of the city's initiative to promote healthy aging and community wellness.

Kinokawa City is striving to become a community where all residents can live healthily and actively with peace of mind. Under the initiative 'Kinokawa City: A Town for Frailty Prevention,' the city is actively raising awareness about frailty prevention.

We are pleased to announce a special lecture on frailty prevention featuring Dr. Katsuya Iijima, a leading expert from the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Tokyo (IOG).

Dr. Katsuya Iijima

Director, Institute of Gerontology, University of Tokyo

Professor, Research Center for Future Vision

Dr. Iijima served as a researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine, USA, before joining IOG as a professor in 2026. He has held his current position since 2020 and serves on national committees related to elderly health and community development.

He has appeared on NHK programs such as 'Ashita ga Kawaru Toritsutsu Show,' 'Arita mo Hare! Jinsei Reshipi,' and 'Kyou no Kenko.'

Date: Saturday, August 29, Reiwa 8 (2026) — Doors open at 12:30 PM, Lecture starts at 1:30 PM

Venue: Hall Den'en, Minami Bikan, Main City Hall, Kinokawa City

Theme: Starting Frailty Prevention Today — Building Health Together in the Community

Admission: Free

Registration: Not required (first 400 attendees)

Target Audience: Residents, workers, and students in Kinokawa City

Additional Info: Gifts for the first 100 attendees! Sign language interpretation and real-time captioning available

Kinokawa City, Department of Welfare and Elderly Care

TEL: 0736-77-2511 FAX: 0736-78-3315 E-MAIL: [email protected]

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Lecture on Frailty Prevention by Dr. Katsuya Iijima to Be Held!

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