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2021.11.11
Appearance at the Sesame Street Press Conference

Sesame Street is coming to U-NEXT. At the press conference announcing this, I had a conversation with Mr. Nagaoka, the representative of Sesame Workshop Japan (*^^*)

During an interview, I was asked, “What is the appeal of Sesame Street?”

Hmm… There are so many that it's hard to choose, but,

I suppose it’s a clear vision, a deep love for children, high-quality content based on solid research, and—above all—characters so adorable you just want to give them a hug.

They care about the future of children around the world. That's Sesame Street!

Sesame Street, which watches over every step of children’s growth, provides the learning they need right now—or even a little further down the road!

The philosophy that “everyone is different, and everyone is wonderful”—as expressed by the characters themselves—brings smiles and courage to all children!

I also got to see Cookie Monster again (*^^*)

The last time we met was at a press conference announcing the launch of a financial education program, where I was joined by Professor Hiroshi Suzuki, Akiyuki Nagase, Chairman of Toshin High School, and Taichi Matsumoto, Chairman of Monex Securities.

It's been four years since then. He was still devouring cookies with his usual gusto.

I look forward to seeing Sesame Street continue to thrive.


　

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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.”