Second Community Center: Citizen-sponsored courses proposed by citizens

Saturday, November 2
1:30pm to 3:30pm

[What is the Constitution? What is its role?]
We will learn about the origins of the Constitution and how it has guaranteed our rights using concrete examples.

Yuriko Shiraga, Attorney at Law, Hachioji Joint Law Office

Saturday, November 9
1:30pm to 3:30pm

[What does Article 9 of the Constitution require of us?]
We will discuss the history of Article 9 of the Constitution and its meaning, as well as current issues surrounding Article 9 of the Constitution.

Takumi Okamura, Attorney at Law, Santama Law Office
Mr.

Saturday, November 16
1:30pm to 3:30pm

[What kind of local government do citizens need?]
It is said that the decentralization that took place in 2000 made central and local governments equal, but what is the reality?
We will discuss the current challenges facing local governments from a citizen's perspective, using real-life examples.

Yoshimasa Obayashi, Attorney at Law, Hachioji Joint Law Office
Mr.

November 30 (Saturday)
1:30pm to 3:30pm

[I want to live as myself in a gender-equal society]
Even though gender equality is preached, disparities remain and it is not enough. Why not take up the reality of this and discuss it?

Eri Yonamine, Attorney at Shibuya Joint Law Office