Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 180th Session: “Hands-On Learning About the Legal Regulations Needed in the Metaverse” On February 26, 2025, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Endowed Lecture Series on ‘The Metaverse and Law’ Through Metaverse Experiences: Toward New Possibilities in Legal Education,” featuring Professor Hajimeo Hitzuka of Waseda University’s School of Law.
In the first half of the symposium, Professor Hitzuka gave a presentation on the background behind the establishment of the endowed course “The Metaverse and the Law” and its curriculum; in the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, incorporating questions from the audience.
Here’s a look at the first half of the event.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/14939/
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.”
