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2023.09.15
B Lab Newsletter, Vol. 15

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◆ Featured Project: 

Aogashima is famous as Japan’s least populous village, with a population of 170, but it is an island brimming with attractions, such as a double volcano, geothermal steam, and a star-filled night sky. It is also known by the nickname “DAO-ga-shima” and is gaining attention as a hub for innovation using DAOs.Based at the coworking space “NYAYA,” B Lab Aogashima will collaborate with organizations such as JPYC Co., Ltd.—which is driving the “DAO-ga-shima” project—to tackle various challenges on Aogashima, including promoting innovation and creating new value!
◆ Introducing
a B Lab Researcher

Kae Sasaki / Operator of “Aogashima Channel”
B Lab researchers are active at the forefront of various industries. This month, we spoke with Kae Sasaki, an organizer for B Lab Aogashima, operator of the YouTube channel “Aogashima Channel” (which boasts 110,000 subscribers), manager of a coworking space, and project leader for the Tokyo Takarajima Aogashima Future Project.
Click here for details
◆ Announcement
from the Secretariat

“Change tomorrow—CHANGE TOMORROW— (Chomorrow) 2023” will be held in Takeshiba on September 17 and 18.The event is packed with exhibits, including the “The World in Our Minds Exhibition” from the Neurodiversity Project promoted by B Lab; the “Superhuman Sports Project,” where you can experience two types of drift races using wheelchair-style omnidirectional vehicles; and “An Interesting iU Just Around the Corner”! Please be sure to stop by.
◆ What’s New! for Each Project

“The World in Our Minds ~ Neurodiversity Exhibition 2023 ~” will be held on September 17 and 18. The event brings together 31 exhibits from industry, government, and academia, along with talk sessions and workshops! We hope to see you there.

[First 100 attendees] We’re hosting a watch party for the hugely popular “esports tournament” on Sunday, September 17, in Takeshiba! Since this is a limited-capacity event, let’s have fun together with iU students and current players as we watch RAGE Valorant 2023!

This month, we held a “Future Workshop” for elementary and high school students! We had them imagine themselves as mayors of their municipalities in the year 2050, identify social issues in their local communities, and work together to brainstorm solutions.

We’re hosting an AI workshop for kids on October 18! Using generative AI, participants will create programs to control light and enjoy the resulting illuminations. Douglas Rushkoff, author of *The Digital Pre-Competition*, will be joining us as a special guest speaker!

B Lab Study Session
This month, we once again held a study session for B Lab researchers on the theme of “Human Capital × Entrepreneurship”! We welcomed Yusaku Matsui, a professional in human capital management, as our guest speaker and engaged in an in-depth discussion with everyone about human capital.


◆ B Lab Chapter News: B Lab chapters are spreading across the globe, both virtually and in person. This month, we’re sharing news from B Lab Ghana♪

[ B Lab Ghana] iU: Shingo Nagasaka’s Permanent Art Exhibition—Currently Raising Funds via Crowdfunding!
B Lab Ghana launched its activities in partnership with artist Shingo Nagasaka—who creates art from waste piled up in Ghana’s slums and uses the proceeds from sales to address social issues—and MAGO CREATION Co., Ltd. To kick off these efforts, a permanent art exhibition featuring Shingo Nagasaka’s work will open at the iU Sumida Campus this November.MediAlpha, a company founded by iU students, is running the crowdfunding campaign on READYFOR! All supporters will be invited to the opening reception on Wednesday, November 8 (attended by Shingo Nagasaka and President Ichiya Nakamura).If you mention in your support message on READYFOR that you are a subscriber to the B Lab newsletter, we will send you details via email after the campaign ends.
◆ Announcements
from Participating Organizations and Researchers
● Online Symposium to Be Held
(Learning of Tomorrow Association, General Incorporated Association)
An online symposium will be held during lunch hour (12:00 PM–12:55 PM). We look forward to your participation.
・September 20 (Wed) “ Benesse’s AI Services: Enhancing Children’s Problem-Solving Skills”
Executive Officer, Benesse Corporation / General Manager, Elementary School Business Division, Extracurricular Learning Company
・September 29 (Fri) “ Will Generative AI Change English Education in Japan?”
Associate Professor, Center for International Academic Language Education, Graduate School of International Higher Education, Kyoto University
・October 4 (Wed) “ The Future and Potential of Education Brought by AI” Yoichiro
Miyake, Game AI Researcher and Developer, Ph.D. in Engineering

● The pop and tech festival “Chomorrow 2023” is finally here!
(CiP Council, General Incorporated Association; Yasuo Kameyama)
“Change tomorrow—CHNAGE TOMORROW—(Chomorrow) 2023” is finally taking place over two days, Sunday, September 17, and Monday, September 18 (holiday), at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba and The Waters Takeshiba.We look forward to welcoming you with a diverse lineup of events, including “Workshop Collection in Chomorrow,” “The Exciting iU Just Around the Corner,” “KMD Forum 2023 ‘CRYSTALVISIONS,’” and “The World in Our Minds—Neurodiversity Exhibition 2023.”
⇒ For details, click here

● Ask Current College Students!! Let’s Learn About Gen Z
(CiP Council, General Incorporated Association)
What is the lifestyle of Gen Z—a generation that is active today and will shape the future? We’re hosting a talk session to analyze Gen Z through the lens of iU students!
⇒ Click here for details

● Insights and initiatives on “The Metaverse and Schools” and “Disabilities and the Metaverse” have been featured in Gentosha Gold Online!
(Taisho Saito, Steins Co., Ltd.)
My insights and initiatives regarding “ The Metaverse and Schools” and “ Disabilities and the Metaverse” have been featured on Gentosha Gold Online!

● A feature article will be published in the magazine “Study Abroad Journal” (issue on sale September 16).
(Shoichi Okawa, Ryugaku Sommelier Co., Ltd.)
A four-page feature article titled “Things to Do While Studying Abroad to Prepare for Global Job Hunting” will be published in the study abroad magazine “Study Abroad Journal” (issue released September 16).
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September 2023, Vol. 15
Publisher: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Chika Masuda
Address: 1-18-13 Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
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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.”