Explaining Tokyo Metropolitan Cemetery Applications with Odds Up to 37x! Hasegawa to Hold Free Seminars at 13 Venues in Tokyo.

Hasegawa Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka/Tokyo, President: Sanshiro Shingai), a provider of Buddhist altars, tombstones, and indoor cemeteries, will host the '2026 Tokyo Metropolitan Cemetery Application Basic Knowledge Seminar' from May to June 2026. The seminars will be held at 13 venues across the Tokyo metropolitan area, including Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Kichijoji.

### Background of the Seminar Applications for Tokyo Metropolitan Cemeteries, which typically start in mid-June, attract a flood of applicants every year. In FY2025, there were 28,715 applications for only 6,474 available spots. The average odds were 4.4x, while popular burial types reached a high of 37x.

While public cemeteries managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government offer advantages such as proximity to the city center and secure management, they have complex eligibility requirements. Many people lose their rights even after winning because they fail to meet the conditions at the time of application. Hasegawa's expert staff will provide clear guidance on these conditions and overall scheduling/budgeting for tomb construction.

### Three Key Points of the Seminar 1. **Detailed Explanation of Complex Rules**: Professionals will explain common pitfalls in eligibility, such as residency duration and possession of remains, to prevent disqualification after winning. 2. **Strategic Selection**: Analysis of the latest trends in odds to help participants choose the right cemetery and category according to their preferences and budget. 3. **Total Support**: Consultations cover everything from tombstone construction costs (management fees, stone costs) to 'Grave Removal' (moving existing graves).

### Seminar Overview - **Content**: 1. Current status of cemeteries in Tokyo, 2. Analysis of last year's applications, 3. Types of burial plots, 4. How to choose a reliable stone vendor. - **Fee**: Free of charge. - **Schedule**: Morning (10:30-12:00) and Afternoon (14:00-15:30) sessions. - **Venues**: Shinjuku, Kodaira, Ikebukuro, Kichijoji, Matsudo, Hachioji, Itabashi, Akasaka, Asagaya, Tachikawa, Kita-Senju, Fuchu.

Registration is required via Hasegawa's special website. *This release is not directly affiliated with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.