CANVAS
- 2025.09.03
- [Newsletter] CANVAS Newsletter No. 286 Published
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| ■ A Museum Just for Kids | |
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Children are artists. They freely create using the various materials and tools provided at the “Kids-Only Museum.” Every session, the Kids-Only Museum is brimming with children’s enthusiasm to create, giving rise to a wide variety of creative projects. [Upcoming Dates] September 7, 2025 (Sun), October 5, 2025 (Sun), November 9, 2025 (Sun) |
| ■Tokyo Game Show Family Game Park | |
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At the Tokyo Game Show Family Game Park—where children can not only play games but also create and have fun—CANVAS will be hosting a “Sound Creator Experience” workshop! ★A numbered ticket distributed at the venue on the day of the event is required to participate (first-come, first-served). Please check our website for details. *The number of numbered tickets is limited. Depending on circumstances, you may not be able to participate even if you visit the venue. [Dates] September 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun), 2025 |
| What Will the “City” of the Future Look Like?! Workshop | |
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Aeon Mall and Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management joined forces in November 2023 to launch the joint project “SC Learning Project to Nurture the Future of the Community,” driven by a shared desire to revitalize the shopping center industry and bring smiles to both customers and employees. We will hold a workshop where participants can learn about how the construction of shopping centers has transformed towns and the lives of their residents, and then collectively brainstorm what kind of town we’d like to see in the future—a town that sparks excitement—while fostering a sense of attachment to the community. ≪ LaLaport TOKYO-BAY ≫ [Date] Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (National Holiday) |
| ■@ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO KIDS PARK | |
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In fiscal year 2025, CANVAS will plan and produce drop-in workshops held throughout the year at the ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO KIDS PARK.In September, the theme is “Blow Gently to Make a Paper Dragonfly Fly” (Program provided by the Fukasawa Art Institute). This is 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 to use the ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO KIDS PARK. |
| ■ Kids Creative Institute Event Report | |
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This summer, we held a variety of workshops covering topics such as STEAM, programming, and design. At the Kids Creative Institute, we develop content that allows children to learn through play while valuing their creativity and self-expression. Please take a look at highlights from this year’s Kids Creative Institute summer camp. ◎STEAM Workshop: “The Big Secret of a Small Stone—Art Class” >> Report ◎STEAM Workshop: “The Big Secret of a Little Stone—Art Class” >> Report ◎ “Spinning Power Master!!—Build a Wind Turbine and Learn About the History of Electricity”— >> Report ◎ “Summer Vacation Craft Lab—Inspiration × Materials × Independent Research” >> Report ◎ “Drawing Summer Vacation” >> Report |
| Learning of Tomorrow ◇Online Symposium | |
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September 10 (Wed) “Deepening Learning Through Dialogue with AI: ‘Textbook AI Wakaru’” Takeru Higashi, Section Chief, Expo & Virtual Academy Promotion Office, Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd. We look forward to your participation. [Date] Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM |
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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 Cutting Edge 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! |
| Introduction to Aviation Through Model Airplanes ~Airplanes Are Amazing!~ https://canvas.ws/ws-info/32559 |
| Let’s Look at the Moon Through a Handmade Telescope! https://canvas.ws/ws-info/32520 |
| [Idea Refinement] Workshop to Resolve Unresolved Thoughts and Shape the Future
https://canvas.ws/ws-info/32473 |
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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.”
