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INDEX

Top News Pickup　
● “Innovative Learning Awards 2026” Announced; Call for Entries Now
Open　https://innovative-learning.org/
　● Now Accepting Registrations for Online Symposium!
　https://lot.or.jp/feature/2676/
　・[June 17] The Future
of Society and Education in the Age of AI — Insights from a Conversation with AI Yoshimi-kun —　
・[July 8] Drone Soccer and New Possibilities for Education —
A completely new “Universal Extreme Sport” combining drones
and soccer! —

2 Learning of Tomorrow CHANNEL
● Online Symposium Videos Now Available!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw
・The Potential
for Learning Transformed by the Use of Educational Data ・Achievements and Challenges of the “Shibuya Future Studies” Inquiry Program

Project 3 Activity
Report ● Online Symposium Report Now Available!
https://lot.or.jp/feature/2628/
・In
partnership with the University of Essex in the UK, students learn
computer science and AI with direct practical applications. ・How should we approach the education of multicultural and multilingual children with
foreign roots?

4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

5 Recommended Related News Stories

6 Media Coverage

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■ “Innovative Learning Awards 2026” to Be Held; Call for Entries Now Open

　Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd Innovative Learning Awards.
　These awards emphasize the realization
of designs that empower all learners to take the lead and recognize the importance of
creating “Learning of Tomorrow” environments that transcend the boundaries of traditional schools. Their purpose is to realize a society where people of all ages continue learning throughout
their lives and to create new
learning environments that will lead the future of education.
https://innovative-learning.org/

■ Announcement of an Online Symposium [June 17: The Future of Society and Education in the Age of AI — Insights from a Conversation with
AI Yoshimi-kun]

　 We
are pleased to welcome Professor Toshiya Yoshimi of the Faculty of Tourism and Community Development at Kokugakuin University (Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo). Professor Yoshimi believes that as the use of generative AI becomes
more widespread, “AI dementia” is
rapidly spreading among students in educational settings. What exactly is “AI dementia”?
　He will explain how the education sector can address this serious AI risk while introducing his book,
*Dialogue with the Self*.
https://lot.or.jp/report/16611/

[July 8 Event: New Possibilities for Drone Soccer and Education—A Completely New "Universal Extreme Sport" Combining
Drones
and Soccer!]

　 Drone Soccer® is a sport that originated in South Korea. It is a cutting-edge, strategic team sport played in 5-on-5 matches using
a specialized drone ball encased in a spherical
plastic frame.
　We are pleased to welcome Mr. Hiroyuki Nakazaki, Representative Director of the Japan Drone Soccer Federation
(a general incorporated association) and an expert in the field, who will discuss the appeal and
educational value of Drone Soccer,
as well as initiatives to promote its adoption, using specific implementation examples.
https://lot.or.jp/report/16659/

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2. Learning of Tomorrow Channel
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■ Online Symposium Videos Now Available! • The Potential for
Learning Transformed by
the Use of Educational Data https://youtu.be/Ff03FGG6vGs?si=DGliVItokH7dqZn6
•Achievements and Challenges of the “Shibuya Future
Studies” Inquiry Program https://youtu.be/OlWv8m7lVlU?si=B9Qz_apFP55NEalt

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3. Project Activity Report
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■ Online Symposium Report Now Available! [In
Partnership with the
University of Essex, UK: Learn Computer Science and AI with Direct Real-World Applications]

　Naoki Tsuchihashi, Dean
of the Tokyo Innovation Campus at SAK University, gave a presentation on the
overview and background of the university’s founding, which opened in 2025.
　First half: https://lot.or.jp/project/16586/
Second half: https://lot.or.jp/project/16587/

[How Should We Approach the Education of Multicultural, Multilingual Children with
Foreign Roots?]

　Mr. Keizo Yoshida of Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC gave a lecture on key issues regarding
policies for foreign talent in Japan, and Ms. Tomoko Shinohara—a member of the Working Group on the Future of High School Education under the Central
Council for Education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology,
　Ms.
Tomoko Shinohara, a member of the Central Council for Education’s Working Group on the Future of High School Education at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), a member of the Kunitachi City Board of Education, and former Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the NHK Gakuen Educational Corporation, gave a presentation on NHK Gakuen’s Japanese language learning support courses.
　First half: https://lot.or.jp/project/16651/
Second half: https://lot.or.jp/project/16652/

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4. Announcements from Participating Companies
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■ The 25th Information Science and Technology Forum (FIT2026)

　We are planning a “Top Conference Session” where authors of papers published in top-tier international conferences and academic journals will
present their work,
as well as a commemorative lecture for the Funai Achievement Award by Shunichi Amari (Specially Appointed Professor, Teikyo University; Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo;
　Honorary Researcher at RIKEN),
as
well as a special lecture by Mr. Sadao Kurohashi (Director, National Institute of Informatics). We will also
host free events covering hot topics.
　　Dates: September 2 (Wed) – September 4 (Fri)
, 2026 Venue: Kitakyushu Science and Research Park *Hybrid event
　　　　(Kitakyushu City University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Waseda University)
Details: https://www.ipsj.or.jp/event/fit/fit2026
(Information Processing Society of Japan)

■ Google for Education: Latest News, Seminar Announcements, and "
What’s NEW!?" Google for Education Gemini Seminar Vol.
4 — July 2026 Update Information —

　In this session, we’ll be sharing updates on
Google Classroom from Google for Education.
　Over
the course of 60 minutes, we’ll walk you through a
hands-on demonstration of Gemini in Classroom, settings for administrators, and new features in other apps.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-whats-new

・Gemini for Education Case Study Contest

　As the use of generative AI in education gains momentum,
we are launching the “Gemini for Education Case Study Contest” to solicit and recognize
your outstanding examples of Gemini in practice.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/edu-gemini-contest2026

・Google for Education National Education Summit, to be held on Saturday, August 8

　We are hosting a special summit for superintendents of schools across the country.
For this event, we have invited Professor Jun Takahashi from Tokyo Gakugei University to explore the potential of generative AI through
panel discussions and workshops under the theme “Generative AI and
the Future of Education.”
　*This event is open only to superintendents from
local governments that use Chromebooks and
Google Workspace for Education.
　*The personal attendance of the Superintendent is required for this event.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-20260808
(Google for Education)

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Here are some news stories about "Learning
of Tomorrow" from Japan and abroadhttp://lot.or.jp/relation/

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■ Innovative Learning Awards 2026・May
19　ICT Education News
: Learning of Tomorrow Opens
Call for Entries for “Innovative Learning Awards 2026”https://ict-enews.net/2026/05/19lot/・May 19　Learning of Tomorrow
: Super Education Association,Seeks Initiatives in Three Categories, Including Cutting-Edge Technology… Deadline
August 31 https://reseed.resemom.jp/article/2026/05/19/13268.html

Click here for a list of media
coverage: https://lot.or.jp/media/

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★ Announcement from the Secretariat ★ The Learning of Tomorrow
Association (General
Incorporated Association) is currently accepting new members.
https://lot.or.jp/about/admission/

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of Tomorrow Email Newsletter Vol. 094 Publisher
: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association
) Publication Date: June 15
, 2026 Publisher-in-Charge: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Yuko Akamatsu
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