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- 2026.04.09
- “Maejima Mitsu Award” Presentation Ceremony
To the award ceremony for the "Maejima Mitsuru Prize," which is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of telecommunications and broadcasting.
I served on the selection committee again this time.
Congratulations to all the award winners.
Starting this year, the chair of the judging committee has changed from Mr. Yoshio Utsumi, former Secretary-General of the ITU, to Mr. Shun Sakurai, Chairman of the FMMC and former Vice Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications.
It's on NHK, isn't it?
Profile
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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, CANVASAfter 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.”
