CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS [Report] Saturday, April 25: “Let’s Go on an Adventure Through the Spring Gardens⁡—Let’s Visit the Four Gardens at Ark Garden and Have Lots of Fun with the Flowers!”

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2026.05.20
[Report] Saturday, April 25: “Let’s Go on an Adventure Through the Spring Gardens⁡—Let’s Visit the Four Gardens at Ark Garden and Have Lots of Fun with the Flowers!”

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

"Let's Go on an Adventure Through the Spring Gardens⁡—Visit the Four Gardens at Ark Garden and Have Lots of Fun with the Flowers!"

We held the event⁡🌼

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The first GREENWORKSHOP of the 2026 fiscal year will be a tour of Ark’s gardens.⁡

After planting taro in the backyard,⁡

We'll tour all four gardens: the Main Garden, the Four Seasons Garden, and the Roof Garden!

⁡⁡While exploring the garden, there are quizzes about plants, and⁡

⁡Quizzes about the creatures of Ark, or⁡

⁡Gardening tasks and more…⁡

⁡I took on a total of nine quizzes and missions.⁡

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⁡A Special Guest at the Rooftop Garden!?⁡

⁡I also came across a gecko 🦎

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In fiscal year 2026, we plan to offer a variety of hands-on activities using plants grown in your own gardens throughout the year!⁡

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As the seasons change, be sure to take a stroll through Ark's garden.⁡

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The next GREENWORKSHOP will be held on Saturday, May 23⁡

⁡"~Gifts from the Garden: 'Flower and Plant Paints'—Let's Paint with Colors Made from Plants~."⁡

⁡*We’re pleased to welcome author Ikuko Matsuo as our special guest. Stay tuned!*🎨

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  • 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.”