Learning of Tomorrow [Press Release] Regarding the Establishment of the “Interacademic Esports Education” The Learning of Tomorrow Association and the Japan e-Sports Union (JeSU) have partnered to establish the "Interacademic Esports Education."
We will form a community of universities, vocational schools, and elementary, junior high, and high schools interested in esports, invite experts to participate, and engage in activities such as developing joint curricula and conducting research.
"Interacademic Esports Education Meta School." We will build a community that transcends the boundaries of individual schools and work to develop joint curricula, grant certificates of completion, conduct research on educational effectiveness, and implement initiatives to revitalize club activities. Experts from the esports industry will participate as fellows.
The report from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and JeSU’s “Esports Promotion Study Group” identifies “exploring the educational value of esports and gathering evidence to support it” as a future challenge and recommends collaboration and cooperation among educators, researchers, and others. The Interacademic Esports Education Meta School is an initiative launched in response to this report.
The event is organized by the Learning of Tomorrow Association and the Japan e-Sports Union (JeSU). The CiP Council and JeSU regional chapters are collaborating, while the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Secretariat for the Promotion of Intellectual Property Strategy under the Cabinet Office are participating as observers.
The schools initially participating are iU, Keio University KMD Research Institute, Code Academy High School, Sapporo Shinyo High School, Sendai Ikuei High School, Chuo University’s Okajima Lab, Digital Hollywood University, Japan Electronics College, Musashino University Chiyoda High School, Renaissance High School, and Waseda University’s Institute for Sports Business.
We are now accepting applications.
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Organized by: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association), Japan eSports Federation (General Incorporated Association)
In cooperation with: CiP Council (General Incorporated Association), Regional Branches of the Japan e-Sports Federation (General Incorporated Association)
Observers: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Secretariat for the Promotion of Intellectual Property Strategy, Cabinet Office
Working Group: iU (Professional University for Information Management and Innovation), Keio University Graduate School of Media Design, Code Academy High School, Sapporo Shinyo High School, Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School, Chuo University Okajima Laboratory, Digital Hollywood University, Japan Electronics College,Musashino University Chiyoda High School, Renaissance High School, Waseda University Institute of Sports Business (listed in Japanese alphabetical order)
Fellows: Kenichiro Yasuhara (Intel, Inc.), Ryo Ishikawa, Tetsuya Endo, Takayuki Okawa, Shingo Otomo (CyberZ, Inc.), Tetsuya Okagami (TV anchor), Osamu Ogasawara, Junichi Kagezawa, Takahiro Kato (Tokushima Prefecture),Seita Kadozawa (Fuji Television Network, Inc.), Akiko Kurabayashi, Yoshiaki Enatsu, Daisuke Kobayashi (Nippon Television Network Corporation), Kazuki Saka,Yohei Sakaiya, Tatsuya Sugisawa (Mouse Computer Co., Ltd.), Tomohiro Takagi (Nishimura & Asahi Law Offices), Yoshio Takahashi (University of Tsukuba), Eiichi Tanaka (National Hospital Organization Yakumo Hospital), Junya Taniguchi,Shota Tanimoto, Masaaki Tanimoto, Naonobu Tahara (C4 LAN), Masamichi Tsukuda, Tokido (ROHTO Z! Pro Gamer), Yoichi Tomori (Pro esports team SCARZ), Fuyu Toyota (Gaming Community Network), Koken Nishimura, Shinya Hirai, Akira Hiramatsu (Acupuncture and Moxibustion Center, Tokyo Ariake University of Medical Sciences), Katsuki Fujiwara,Akihito Furusawa (RIZeST, Inc.), Junichi Matsumoto (JCG), Yuki Matsumoto (Nishimura & Asahi Law Offices), Yasuyuki Yamaji (Computer Entertainment Association), Hiroshi Yamada,Kazumasa Yamanishi, Yoshimoto Kogyo, live (RED ONE Co., Ltd.) (Listed in Japanese alphabetical order; honorifics omitted)
As of May 29, 2020; expected to increase in the future
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.”
