City & Tech [Media] Article on the “TOKYO Smart City Forum” Published in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun A report on the “TOKYO Smart City Forum,” held at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, was published in the Nikkei.
Enhancing Urban Capabilities Through Smart Cities: Seizing the Opportunity of the Olympics
When I think about what can serve as a platform for community development, I believe that the role of “education” is also important.
When I think of successful examples of tech-driven creative cities, the areas around Stanford and MIT come to mind. Others include Barcelona and Shenzhen. I believe what they have in common is that they are centered around universities that serve as platforms and are home to cutting-edge technology.
Universities should venture beyond their campuses, establish bases in the city, and conduct industry-academia collaborative research and social implementation throughout the city. KMD is currently working on various implementation projects in Takeshiba.
You can read about the other things I talked about in the article ^^
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.”
