August 7, 2025 Holding of the "FY2025 Lectures on the Health Effects of Electromagnetic Waves"

 To promote a correct understanding of the effects of electromagnetic waves from mobile phones, televisions, radios, and other similar devices on the human body, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will hold lectures on the health effects of electromagnetic waves.

Wireless communication using mobile phones, smartphones, televisions, and radios has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. However, the expansion of their use and the diversification of devices have given rise to concerns regarding the health effects of electromagnetic waves.
 The MIC will offer lectures on the health effects of electromagnetic waves as indicated in the table below. The lectures will be delivered by experts in an easy-to-understand manner to promote an accurate understanding of the electromagnetic waves present in our daily environment.
 These lectures are co-hosted with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Schedule for lectures on the health effects of electromagnetic waves in FY2025

Date Place Venue
September 25, 2025 Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture Niigata Prefectural Civic Center
October 14, 2025 Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture Chiba City Cultural Center
November 6, 2025 Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture Shizuoka Gender Equality Center Azalea
December 2, 2025 Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture Kochi City Cultural Plaza Karuport
December 23, 2025 Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Kobe City Industrial Promotion Center
January 20, 2026 Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture Merca Tsukimachi Nagasaki Civic Life Plaza

For information on participation, please visit the following website as necessary:

 ○ Lectures on the health effects of electromagnetic waves
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Contact

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Global Strategy Bureau, MIC