Under the Basic Act on Dementia, which came into force in 2024, Japan seeks to achieve a co-existent society in which people living with dementia can continue to live their lives with dignity, hope, and purpose, based on a “new understanding of dementia”. However, achieving this vision requires not only support for people with dementia themselves, but also the establishment of comprehensive and sustainable support systems for the families and others who provide their care.
In Japan, the burden borne by family caregivers remains substantial. Balancing caregiving responsibilities with employment and social life, as well as the serious impact on caregivers’ physical and mental health, continues to pose significant challenges.
Against this backdrop, the Dementia Project of Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) has, since April 2025, undertaken a policy initiative entitled “The Future of Dementia Policy Surrounding Families and Others Who Care for People with Dementia”. Through multi-stakeholder advisory board meetings and expert hearings, the project has re-examined these challenges and worked towards the development of policy recommendations.
This symposium will serve as the culmination of approximately one year of project activities. It will present an overview of the policy recommendations and their key issues, and will provide a forum for in-depth discussion on the considerations necessary for their effective implementation, bringing together people with lived experience, academic experts, and policymakers.

*Participants wishing to attend in person who are not selected due to capacity limits are advised to complete online registration in advance.

[Event Overview]

• Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2026, 17:00-19:30 JST
  (Networking 19:30-20:30)
• Format: In person / Online (Zoom webinar)
• Venue: Akasaka Intercity Conference, 4F “The Amphitheater”
  (1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo – Akasaka Intercity AIR)
  
• Language: Japanese only
• Participation Fee: Free
• Capacity: in person 70 participants (lottery selection if applications exceed capacity) / online 500 participants
• Host: Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI)
• Sponsors: Eisai Co., Ltd.; Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; Eli Lilly Japan K.K.; Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd.

[Program] (Titles omitted; speaker list and content is subject to change)