CREATIVE KIDS TOP Blab [Contributed Article] The World in Our Minds (Kaneko Shobo)

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2026.03.30
[Contributed Article] The World in Our Minds (Kaneko Shobo)

We're hosting "The World in Our Minds" again this year!

We’re delighted to see applications to exhibit coming in one after another right away.

Kaneko Shobo's media published a report on last year's event.

We look forward to welcoming new exhibitors!

■ March 30, 2026, Kaneko Shobo
[Special Contribution] Aiming to Promote Neurodiversity—The “The World in Our Minds” Initiative: Turning “Differences” into Strengths—(Nanako Ishido, Professor at Keio University and Director of B Lab)


　

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    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.”