CREATIVE KIDS TOP Mineral Hakusekikan

Mineral

2022.07.17
Hakusekikan

A return visit to Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture.

Our destination this time is the Hakusekikan in Ena Gorge.

The pyramid, built from 5,500 metric tons of local Hirukawa granite, serves as the landmark. It’s said to be a 1/10-scale replica of the Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt, and inside is a stone underground maze!

A mineral exhibition hall, gem hunting, and a mining experience. I’m really impressed by how they come up with all sorts of things—like reflexology with natural stones, stone ping-pong, and stone putt-putt, among others.

A stone-themed amusement park where you can enjoy yourself all day long. Even though it was raining, it was quite crowded, and I was surprised by how popular it is ^^

By the way, as a treasure hunter, I received a compliment for having the highest mining yield of the day 😊


　

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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.”