CREATIVE KIDS TOP Neurodiversity Public-Private Study Group “Koshikai”

Neurodiversity

2026.06.30
Public-Private Study Group “Koshikai”

Last evening, I had the opportunity to speak at “Koshikai,” a public-private study group comprising national civil servants from various ministries and agencies in Kasumigaseki and representatives from private companies.

Under the theme “Shaping the Norms of the Future,” I spoke primarily about neurodiversity, focusing on its significance and potential.

Currently, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is the only government agency using the term “neurodiversity” in a policy context; however, I am heartened that officials from the Cabinet Secretariat, the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and the Ministry of the Environment have also shown a high level of interest in this issue from a policy perspective.

We also received many questions from representatives of private companies.

Neurodiversity is an endeavor to create a society where, based on the premise of cognitive diversity, each individual can fully realize their creativity and potential.

We would be delighted if as many of you as possible would join us in this initiative.

The image shows the four personas I have in mind.


　

Profile


  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”