CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow U18 AI Championship National Tournament

Learning of Tomorrow

2026.08.13
U18 AI Championship National Tournament

The “U18 AI Championship” National Tournament, co-hosted by Learning of Tomorrow, at the House of Representatives First Members’ Building.

I served as a judge at the national competition again this year.

Digital Minister Nao Matsumoto also attended the event, which served as an opportunity for society as a whole to support the endeavors of the younger generation, who will shape the future.

To all those who received awards at the national competition:

The perspective of “what questions to ask,” the determination to “create the kind of society we want,” and the drive to “see things through to the end.”

Every single one of them stood out.

I hope you’ll continue to take on the challenge of creating new value with AI as your best partner, while always cherishing what you “love” and the “why” behind it!

I’m truly looking forward to seeing what you all accomplish in the future.

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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, 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.”