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2023.07.07
Birthday

Thank you for all the birthday emails and messages I received on Tanabata.

I’ve received messages from students and alumni, and I’m truly grateful and deeply moved.

And even Calvados, which is my favorite! I want to go to Normandy!

Thank you ^^

Today also marks the second anniversary of B Lab, which was founded on July 7 with the hope that everyone’s wishes would come true.

So, on my birthday today, I spoke with SoftBank Executive Vice President Imai about this year’s “Change tomorrow” (Chomorrow). He gave me a new souvenir for my dad.

May this be a year in which we work together to create an exciting future just around the corner.

And may this be a year in which all your wishes come true.


　

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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.”