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2022.07.23
Japan’s Oldest Stone Museum

Japan's Oldest Stone Museum @ Nanmura Town, Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture.

It is not "Japan's oldest 'Stone Museum,'" but rather "Japan's oldest 'Stone' Museum."

This stone museum was established after Japan's oldest rock, dating back 2.05 billion years, was discovered at the Hisui Gorge on the Hida River, near the museum.

The exhibition hall in the basement features fun interactive elements, such as an elevator that takes visitors on a journey back in time 2.05 billion years.

But wait! As I looked through the exhibits, it seems that in 2019, a new “oldest rock in Japan”—dating back about 2.5 billion years—was discovered in Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture.That rock was on display as well, but since the museum also featured the Earth’s oldest rock, which is about 4 billion years old, I found myself thinking—while enjoying the exhibits—that perhaps they should rename it the “Museum of the Earth’s Oldest Rocks.”


　

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    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.”