CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Japan Game Awards “U18 Division” Finals

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2023.09.24
Japan Game Awards “U18 Division” Finals

Japan Game Awards “U18 Division” Finals.

Congratulations to the Gold Prize winner, “Music Runner,” the Silver Prize winner, “REWIND,” and the Bronze Prize winner, “Life Game Wondara”!

Although the average age of the entrants for this award was 14.8, the overall level was so high—and the range of game genres so diverse—that it was difficult to distinguish between them, making it a challenge to assign scores.

However, the fact that the judges unanimously agreed on the winning entry suggests that it truly stands out in terms of entertainment value. I feel that behind this lies a strong commitment to the worldview the creator seeks to build, as well as a relentless pursuit of artistic expression.

The U18 category of the Japan Game Awards, which has been held for six years, will be succeeded by NHK Enterprises’ “God Game Creator Evolution” starting in fiscal year 2024.

It has been a pleasure to follow the evolution of the entries and the contest itself up close as a judge over the past six years ^^

Since this was the last time the event was held in this format, I took my first-ever photo with Level-5 President Hino and Famitsu.com Editor-in-Chief Mitsugawa, who have served as judges alongside me.

Great job! Thank you very much!

https://u18.awards.cesa.or.jp/news/pressrelease20230924/


　

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    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.”