Gender Equality Forum to Feature Keynote Speech by Erika Yoshida
Tachikawa City will host the 18th Tachikawa Gender Equality Forum on June 13, 2026. Renowned screenwriter and novelist Erika Yoshida will deliver a keynote speech. Applications are open until May 29, with a capacity of 170 people determined by lottery.
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The Gender Equality Promotion Division of Tachikawa City is hosting the Tachikawa Gender Equality Forum to foster a society where men and women respect each other and live prosperously.
For its 18th edition, screenwriter and novelist Erika Yoshida, known for works such as the NHK serial TV novel "Tora ni Tsubasa," will deliver the keynote speech. The theme will be "'Hate?' Turning That Realization into an Opportunity: Towards a Future and Society of Mutual Respect and Support." Yoshida will share insights from her extensive work spanning television dramas to animation.
Event Overview
Date and Time:
June 13, 2026 (Saturday), 13:30–15:30 (Doors open at 13:00)
Venue:
1st Floor Hall, Tachikawa City Women's Center
Application (Lottery):
Apply via electronic application or at the service counter by Friday, May 29. Lottery applications cannot be made by phone. Childcare and sign language interpretation services can be requested during application.
Capacity:
170 people (lottery-based)
Results Announcement:
Results will be announced on Saturday, June 6, on the official city website and the gallery on the 1st floor of the Women's Center.
Lecturer Profile:
Erika Yoshida (Screenwriter/Novelist).
Works include the 2024 NHK serial TV novel "Tora ni Tsubasa." Won the 40th Mukoda Kuniko Award for "Koisenu Futari" and the 9th ATA Best Screenplay Award for the anime "Bocchi the Rock!."
Inquiries:
Itaya, Gender Equality Promotion Division, Policy and Finance Department, Tachikawa City
Phone: 042-523-2111 (Ext. 4850)
For its 18th edition, screenwriter and novelist Erika Yoshida, known for works such as the NHK serial TV novel "Tora ni Tsubasa," will deliver the keynote speech. The theme will be "'Hate?' Turning That Realization into an Opportunity: Towards a Future and Society of Mutual Respect and Support." Yoshida will share insights from her extensive work spanning television dramas to animation.
Event Overview
Date and Time:
June 13, 2026 (Saturday), 13:30–15:30 (Doors open at 13:00)
Venue:
1st Floor Hall, Tachikawa City Women's Center
Application (Lottery):
Apply via electronic application or at the service counter by Friday, May 29. Lottery applications cannot be made by phone. Childcare and sign language interpretation services can be requested during application.
Capacity:
170 people (lottery-based)
Results Announcement:
Results will be announced on Saturday, June 6, on the official city website and the gallery on the 1st floor of the Women's Center.
Lecturer Profile:
Erika Yoshida (Screenwriter/Novelist).
Works include the 2024 NHK serial TV novel "Tora ni Tsubasa." Won the 40th Mukoda Kuniko Award for "Koisenu Futari" and the 9th ATA Best Screenplay Award for the anime "Bocchi the Rock!."
Inquiries:
Itaya, Gender Equality Promotion Division, Policy and Finance Department, Tachikawa City
Phone: 042-523-2111 (Ext. 4850)
FAQ
第18回たちかわ男女平等フォーラムはいつ開催されますか？
令和8年6月13日（土曜日）に開催されます。
基調講演の講師は誰ですか？
NHK連続テレビ小説「虎に翼」の脚本家であり、小説家の吉田恵里香氏です。
フォーラムの申込期限はいつまでですか？
5月29日（金曜日）までに電子申請または窓口にてお申込みください。
定員は何名ですか？
定員は170名で、抽選となります。
イベントの結果発表はいつですか？
6月6日（土曜日）に市ホームページおよび女性総合センター1階ギャラリーにて発表されます。