2026 Mirai Empowerment Café and Childcare Empowerment Workshop: Upcoming Events
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Mirai Empowerment Café and Childcare Empowerment Workshop events for 2026.
- The 2nd Mirai Empowerment Workshop (Childcare Empowerment Training)
Theme: Understanding Children’s Development Transforms Childcare and Supports Children’s Growth
Learning from Practical Cases Using Empowerment Support Tools: Advanced Session
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 13:00–15:30 (JST)
Format: Online via Zoom
Participation Fee: Free
Registration: https://forms.gle/PWaZ9VjyZwxrX3xM7
This workshop provides an opportunity to explore practical applications of empowerment support tools through real-world case studies.
Building on developmental assessment, the advanced session introduces approaches to understanding children’s developmental needs, parenting environments, social skills, and childcare and educational environments.
Participants will learn how to apply evidence-based tools to better understand children’s strengths and challenges and develop appropriate support strategies.
Professionals in childcare, education, welfare, healthcare, and psychology are welcome to participate.
- The 3rd Mirai Empowerment Café 2026
Theme: Nature and Empowerment
Human and Planetary Well-being Through Soil and Watersheds: Practicing Planetary Health in Communities
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 18:00–19:30 (JST)
Speaker: Dr. Risa Kirimura (Representative Director of tenrai Co., Ltd.; Physician and Occupational Health Physician)
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Zoom)
Venue: Room 4403, 4th Floor, Building 4, Ariake Campus, Musashino University
Participation Fee: Free
Registration: https://forms.gle/Ey6M8DwFkpC1z8Kk9
This session explores how connections with soil, microorganisms, food, and the natural environment can contribute to healthier communities and the well-being of both people and the planet.
Participants from childcare, education, healthcare, welfare, public administration, and community development are welcome.
An Autumn Open Garden event is also scheduled from 16:00 to 17:00.
- Mirai Empowerment Café: Upcoming Schedule for the 2026 Academic Year
The Mirai Empowerment Café is a science café that brings together practitioners, researchers, and community members to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for empowerment and well-being.
Upcoming Sessions
November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Dr. Risa Kirimura
Nature and Empowerment
December 11, 2026 (Friday)
Dr. Shoji Nakayama
Nature-Based Activities and Empowerment
January 22, 2027 (Friday)
Mr. Akinori Kasuya
Creating Communities Where People and Local Communities Grow Together Through Empowerment
Participation is free, and everyone is welcome.
We look forward to your participation.
