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2021.09.19
Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum

After our annual rock-collecting outing at Osato Matsubara Beach—which is designated as one of Japan’s “Top 100 White Sand and Green Pine Beaches”—we headed to the Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum.

The baby turtle tank, the sea turtle ecology exhibit, the Sea Turtle HD Theater, the Sea Turtle Quiz Corner, the Floating Sea Turtle Pavilion, the Giant Turtle Pool… There's nothing but sea turtles here.

Ohama Beach, which stretches out right in front of the museum, has been designated a National Natural Monument for its sea turtles and their nesting grounds; reportedly, this designation was prompted by a research project conducted by middle school students who discovered the tragic remains of a sea turtle on the sandy beach.

Way to go, middle schoolers!

Since I heard there was a “Shell Museum” there, I also stopped by Morasuko Mugi, which, along with Ohama Beach, is designated as one of the 88 Scenic Spots of Shikoku.

In the evening, I’m grilling some Awa-O chicken while enjoying the smoked seafood I picked up in Hiyosaza and some sudachi-flavored sake (*^^*)


　

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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.”