CREATIVE KIDS TOP Mineral Masutomi Geographical Society Hall

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2022.07.18
Masutomi Geographical Society Hall

I visited the "Masutomi Jigaku Kaikan," located next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

This is a stone museum that Dr. Toshinosuke Masutomi established at his home using his own funds.

The collection includes 20,000 specimens of minerals, fossils, and rocks from around the world.

I heard it was created with the hope of becoming a gathering place for people interested in earth sciences, and from early in the morning, lots of rock enthusiasts—from kids to seniors—had already gathered there ^^


　

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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.”