EMAIL NEWSLETTER Vol. 26 (July 2024 Issue) |
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Exhibition “The World in Our Minds 2024: Neurodiversity” Scheduled for October 12 (Sat) & 13 (Sun)—Now Accepting Exhibitors! Through more than 40 hands-on experiences, this exhibition conveys the message that by respecting individual characteristics and creating appropriate environments, we can alleviate “difficulties in daily life” and transform personal traits into “strengths.” Through this exhibition, we aim to build a neurodiverse society. Click here for details. |
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“B Lab Gifu,” dedicated to revitalizing rural Gifu through adventure tourism, is now launching!! We will plan and operate activities that allow visitors to experience Gifu’s beautiful water and natural landscapes, establishing adventure tourism routes in the prefecture. We will also continue to promote events where visitors can experience Gifu’s unique food culture and traditional crafts—such as cutlery—accelerating our regional revitalization efforts while showcasing Gifu’s charm to the world. |
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◆ Announcement
from the B Lab Secretariat |
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Video of the 2nd B Lab Online Salon Now Available On Thursday, June 20, we welcomed Mr. Dan Oka (Specially Appointed Associate Professor at the Center for Medical and Health Data Science, Institute of Statistical Mathematics, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology; Visiting Professor at the Institute of Economic Research, Hitotsubashi University) to speak on “The Secrets to Creating Livable Communities and Regions.”You can watch the recording of the online salon here. |
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◆ What’s New! from Each Project
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AI.Lab [AI Workshop on Monday, August 5!] The theme of our second AI workshop for children is “The Magic of the Senses.” Using AI, you’ll create your very own scent. The AI will transform your sensory ideas into a wonderful fragrance recipe. Using that recipe, you can make your own special perfume. Sign up
here!
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iU esports [July 28 (Sun) Esports Watch Party!] iU is hosting an official watch party for the VALORANT Challengers Japan 2024 Split 2 Playoff Finals!We’ll be welcoming popular esports caster yue and Insomnia G.C. player as special guests! We’ve planned activities where you can not only watch the matches but also interact with the guests! We hope to see you all there. |
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Co-Creation Fest 2024 ~Business Planning~
On Saturday, August 17, we will host
“Co-Creation Festival 2024 ~Business Planning~,” an event for high school students to learn about design thinking. The event will feature workshops where participants can experience the “0→1” process of building a business while learning design thinking. |
AI.Lab On Saturday, July 6, we held an AI workshop for children titled
“Create with AI! A Picture Book of Imaginary Creatures.”The children used generative AI to create images, giving birth to imaginative creatures brimming with originality, such as “Fluffy Cat,” “Green Horse,” “Sky God,” and “Rainbow Dragon.” |
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Digital Ehon Award [
Now Accepting Submissions!] The “Digital Ehon Award 2024” is held with the aim of discovering and promoting digital expressions that foster new ways for children to play and learn. This year, we’re once again inviting submissions of Digital Ehon books from around the world that captivate children. Anyone from children to adults can enter, so please be sure to submit your work. |
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◆ B Lab Hub News: B Lab hubs are spreading across the globe, both virtual and real. This month, we bring you news from B Lab Nagasaki♪ |
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B Lab NagasakiThis year, B Lab Nagasaki is hosting design and video production workshops for seniors using generative AI. The workshops begin with a basic explanation of “What is AI?” and then move on to creative activities that combine digital technology with practical applications in daily life.
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◆ Announcements
from Participating Organizations and Researchers |
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● A book is coming out that teaches the business framework born from an iU required course (Taro Matsumura & Masahiro Tokumoto) “The Ultimate Apple Framework: The Best and Most Reliable Model That Continues to Grow Even After Losing Jobs!” by Taro Matsumura, a full-time faculty member, and Masahiro Tokumoto, a visiting professor—who teach the iU sophomore required course “Business Field Research”—will be published by Jiji Press on August 6, 2024. ⇒ For details,
click here ● [World’s First] “CLAYTOPIA,” an outdoor festival featuring yoga and music centered on clay, will
be held for the first time on September 1, 2024—Clay Day (Clay Science Research Institute Co., Ltd.)
Enjoy live music performances by top artists such as Kan Sano and Tamaki ROY, as well as a blissful experience with clay yoga and clay saunas that make full use of clay known for its exceptional skin-beautifying effects. September 1, 2024, at the Canoe Slalom Center; free admission.
⇒ For details,
click here
● [Now Available for Pre-order on Amazon] My book, “World-Class Explanation Skills: Smart Explanations Have a Different ‘Structure’” (SB Creative), will be published on September 29
(Key Message International Co., Ltd.; President: Koichi Iwasawa)
My book, “World-Class Explanation Skills: Smart Explanations Have a Different ‘Structure’” (SB Creative), will be published on September 29. Pre-orders are now open on Amazon. The key message of this book is that we can make the world a more well-being place through the power of communication. In addition to communication, the book also covers public relations, peace, science fiction, and journalism.I hope you’ll find it useful.
⇒ For details,
click here● The second installment of experiential “Furusato Nozei” thank-you gifts: “Choice Gourmet,” a specialized website for “meal voucher-type” thank-you gifts, has launched
(Trust Bank Co., Ltd.)
“Furusato Choice,” one of Japan’s largest comprehensive Hometown Tax donation sites, has launched “Choice Gourmet,” a specialized site featuring “meal voucher-style” thank-you gifts that allow donors to experience exquisite local cuisine at restaurants.From the wide variety of meal voucher thank-you gifts listed on Furusato Choice, you can search for restaurants by narrowing down your search by area or cuisine, allowing you to discover culinary delights unique to each region.
⇒ Click
here for details
● Regional Revitalization Internship (Paid) Now Open!
(Little Japan Co., Ltd. · Representative Director: Michio Yuzuki)
We’re recruiting interns in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture—just a 70-minute Shinkansen ride from Tokyo!Earn a daily wage of 12,000 yen while working on projects such as creating spaces using vacant homes, organizing farmers’ markets, and developing activities. If you’re interested in regional revitalization or entrepreneurship, apply via the URL!
⇒ Click
here for details
● Online Symposium
(Learning of Tomorrow)
We’ll be holding an online symposium during lunch hour (12:00 PM – 12:55 PM). We look forward to your participation. ・July 24 (Wed) “
Cultivating the Information Literacy Skills Necessary to Utilize Generative AI”
Kazunori Sato, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Shinshu University
・July 31 (Wed) “
The Essence of Generative AI Use in Education: Toward Fully Individualized, Optimal Inquiry” – Mr. Yoshimasa
Tanaka, CEO, School Agent Co., Ltd. ・Wednesday, August 7
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New Ways of Learning Through Generative AI and Its Potential in Education” – Mr. Ko
Ishiyama, Chief AI Innovator, ExaWizards Co., Ltd. |
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July 2024, Vol. 26 Publisher: Nanako Ishido Editor: Chika MasudaAddress: 1-18-13 Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo info@blaboratory.org
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