CANVAS
- 2025.11.07
- [Newsletter] CANVAS Newsletter No. 288 Published
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| ■ Digital Picture Book Award 2025 Awards Ceremony | |
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On Sunday, November 2, we held the Digital Picture Book Award 2025 Awards Ceremony. We received many entries from around the world again this year. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists! |
| ■ Workshop Collection in Yamaguchi 2025 | |
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This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Workshop Collection in Yamaguchi.Create, learn, and experience—with about 50 activities on offer over two days! A wide variety of workshops, including crafts, experiments, and programming experiences, will be gathered in one place! We’re here to support everyone’s feelings of “excitement,” “thrill,” and “fun!” Please come visit us at YMfg Ishin Seminar Park (Yamaguchi Prefectural Seminar Park)! [Dates] November 8 (Sat) and 9 (Sun), 2025 |
| ■ Workshop Collection at Career☆Fest Kamisu 2025 | |
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Once again, with the cooperation of companies, organizations, and universities connected to Kamisu City, we’ve gathered a collection of special experiences (soccer, basketball, musical instrument workshops, experiments, quizzes, character creation, and more) where children can meet, interact, and connect with adults they don’t usually encounter! Let’s meet at the Kamisu Disaster Prevention Arena on Saturday, November 15! [Date] Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| ■ The Kids-Only Museum | |
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Children are artists. Using the various materials and tools provided at the “Kids-Only Museum,” children can freely create whatever they like. Every time, the Kids-Only Museum is brimming with children’s enthusiasm to create, giving rise to a wide variety of creative projects. [Upcoming Dates] Sunday, November 9, 2025; Sunday, December 7, 2025; Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| ■ Let’s Make Christmas Cards @ ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO KIDSPARK | |
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In fiscal year 2025, CANVAS will plan and produce workshops held throughout the year at ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO KIDS PARK. On Saturday, December 6, we’ll be holding “Let’s Make Christmas Cards.” It’s a “gentle” craft activity that parents and children can enjoy together. We’ve infused it with a touch of kindness. Please take this opportunity to visit KIDS PARK! *Advance registration is required for this workshop. |
| ■ ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY “GREEN WORKSHOP” 2025 | |
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The GREEN WORKSHOP takes place amidst the lush natural surroundings of Ark Garden.Jointly supervised by Ms. Akemi Sugii and Ms. Takako Hojo—who tend to the Ark Garden daily—and CANVAS, the program fosters children’s vibrant senses, creativity, and rich sensibilities through activities that involve playing with, learning from, and nurturing nature throughout the four seasons. |
| ■ Learning of Tomorrow | |
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◇ Online Symposium Held during lunch time (12:00 PM – 12:55 PM). “Where Does Creativity Reside?—Exploring the Knowledge of ‘Space,’ ‘Body,’ and ‘White Space’ in the Age of AI” Tatsuya Daikoku Associate Professor, Center for Next-Generation Intelligence Science, The University of Tokyo [Date] Wednesday, November 12, 2025 ———– |
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“Reflecting on Education from an Anthropological Perspective in the AI Era: Tim Ingold’s ‘Commoning’” Katsumi Okuno Professor, School of Intercultural Communication, Rikkyo University [Date] Wednesday, November 25, 2025 We look forward to your participation. |
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We’ll share the latest updates on Instagram and LINE, so please be sure to follow us. ★CANVAS Official Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/canvas_2002/ ★CANVAS Official LINE Account |
| – Lectures, Speaking Engagements, and Other Information – | |
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"Nikkei Premier: What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?" by CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido, published by Nikkei Publishing, is now on sale! >>Details |
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"The Forefront of Online Education in Japan," edited by CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido, is now on sale! >>Details | |
| 02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates! |
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★ Nanako Ishido’s blog has been updated! |
| 03. New Event Information! |
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The CANVAS website is packed with information on workshops and events nationwide! |
| Learn English Through Play!? Family English Activity https://canvas.ws/ws-info/32668 |
| OrgofA: “In This Room, on an Island Nation Where Storks Fly” https://canvas.ws/ws-info/32675 |
| Let’s Write a Letter to Santa ! https://canvas.ws/ws-info/32735 |
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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.”
