Live Gakudo-kai events are generally held in Nagata-cho, the home of Japan’s constitutional government.
Frequently, the venue is the Parliamentary Museum (or Kensei-Kinenkan) located in front of the Diet Building at 1-1-1 Nagatacho, Tokyo. This facility also houses a number of exhibits dedicated to Japan’s constitutional system and to Yukio Ozaki.
(Ozaki used the nom de plume “Gakudokai” and our study group pays homage to this great thinker and statesman though its name. He served as a member of parliament for 63 years, from 1881 to 1953.)
Admission to the museum areas is free during daytime hours, as is entry to the adjoining garden with reflecting pools and clock tower.
Some events are held within the House of Representatives Second Building at 2-1-2 Nagatacho. Generally, at this venue, Gakudo-kai is held in conference room one (dai-ichi kaigi-shitsu). Visitors should expect to pass through a security check on entering the building as these are the same premises at which half of the members of parliament currently have their offices.
Additionally, in response to COVID-19, Gakudo-kai has introduced remote sessions that can be participated via the Zoom video conferencing platform. In optimal times, this facility will allow for those unable to attend a live session to participate remotely. When emergency conditions apply, however, video conferencing may serve as the only option.
Please check the details of each event to confirm the location of live meetings and for information on whether or not the remote video conferencing option will apply.