MLIT Holds First Meeting of Its Second Gender Network Term
Overview
On October 22, 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held the first meeting of the second term of its Gender Network. Following a keynote address and an introduction to the ministry’s initiatives, private companies and organizations from a wide range of fields exchanged views with ministry staff. They discussed efforts that reflect voices from the field, creating environments where diverse people can thrive, and bringing diverse perspectives into organizations and policies. Participants shared insights and identified challenges for advancing gender mainstreaming. The second-term meetings are scheduled for December 8, 2026, March 9, 2027, and May 27, 2027.
Key points
- The second-term meetings are scheduled for December 8, 2026, March 9, 2027, and May 27, 2027.
- The meeting included a keynote address, an introduction to the ministry’s initiatives, group discussions, and a sharing of the discussion points.
- Participants shared insights and identified challenges for advancing gender mainstreaming.
Overview
On October 22, 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held the first meeting of the second term of its Gender Network. Private companies and organizations exchanged views with ministry staff following a keynote address and an introduction to the ministry’s initiatives.
The meeting ran from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Shared Conference Rooms 3A and 3B, Central Government Building No. 2 (2-1-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda City).
Impact
Through the exchange of views, participants shared insights and identified challenges for advancing gender mainstreaming.
Details
The meeting was attended by 18 people from private companies and other organizations, along with 14 members of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Office for Gender Mainstreaming. The private-sector fields represented included real estate, construction, parks, water supply and sewerage, roads, housing, railways, buses, transport and logistics, ports, shipping, aviation, and tourism.
The keynote address was delivered by Tsukiko Tsukahara, Representative Director of Kaleidist Inc. The agenda also included an introduction to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s initiatives, group discussions, and a sharing of the discussion points.
Discussion topics included efforts that reflect voices from the field, creating environments where diverse people can thrive, and incorporating diverse perspectives into organizations and policies.