Learning of Tomorrow [Announcement] 48th Online Symposium: “Lecture by Masanobu Takahama of Hanamaru Gakushukai—’The Core of Educational Issues Lies in the Family!'” 
Next week's Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium will feature Mr. Masanobu Takahama, representative of Hanamaru Gakushukai.
With the goal of nurturing “adults who can support themselves,” Mr. Takahama founded the “Hanamaru Learning Center” tutoring school in 1993.Furthermore, in 1995, he founded the college preparatory school “School FC.” While also running the NPO “Child-Rearing Support Group Mugigumi,” which provides educational guidance for children with disabilities and counseling for those who are socially withdrawn, he is actively engaged in public speaking. His lectures, which are aimed at parents and others, are so popular that they attract over 30,000 participants annually.
We’ll be hearing from Professor Takahama, who is active on the front lines of his field, as he discusses the future of education. Since this event takes place during lunch, we encourage all parents—fathers and mothers alike—to join us!
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.”
