CREATIVE KIDS TOP Mineral Ryugadō: One of Japan’s Three Great Limestone Caves

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2023.02.05
Ryugadō: One of Japan’s Three Great Limestone Caves

Off to Ryugado Cave, one of Japan's three great limestone caves.

A natural wonder born of 175 million years of timeless history.　

The “Stone Flower Hall,” where cave coral spreads across the ceiling and walls; the “Thousand-Jin Hall,” with a 30-meter-high ceiling; the “Heaven-Descending Stone,” the cave’s largest stalagmite at 11 meters tall; the “Commemorative Waterfall,” 11 meters high and illuminated by blue lighting;and the “Vessel of the Gods,” where a pot—evidence of the Yayoi people’s life 2,000 years ago—has become one with the cave.

It was a 1-kilometer walk during which I was constantly awestruck by the diverse and miraculous formations of nature.

Finally, we enjoyed a projection mapping show that superimposed spectacular visuals and solemn music onto the walls of the limestone cave, and

I've finished exploring this magical world ^^


　

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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.”