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2020.03.18
The book *The First Time I Let Go of the Night*

This book was inspired by tweets on Twitter by Fuyuka Tsubaki, who has Usher syndrome—a condition in which, in addition to congenital deafness, her vision is gradually being lost.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/最初に夜を手ばなした-椿-冬華/dp/483873087X

First, she let go of the night.
Then, one by one, she let go of the things that mattered to her:
“the ball,” “being together,” “a sense of adventure,” “daytime,” “books,” “TV,” and “people.”
One by one, the things she loved most were taken away. I can’t even begin to imagine
that sense of despair.
“The things you love won’t necessarily stay with you forever.”
That’s exactly why she cries out: “Don’t put off living in the moment!”
Yet, starting with this single line, the world that had been closed off to her opened up once again. It was her smartphone that paved
the way.
She says that almost all of the production communication took place via LINE.
Ms. Tsubaki’s words, which conclude with “There’s no way I’m going to go blind before I see the conclusion of *ONE PIECE*!!”, are endlessly bright and positive. She fills in the gaps in her
memory with her imagination and weaves her own story, one chapter after another.
Her ability to always find light, no matter how deep the darkness, is truly a gift of her unyielding spirit and rich imagination.

Can you do it? Can't you?
That's not the point.
Will you do it? Or won't you?

Her words really strike a chord with me.

This book was edited by Kazuko Matsuyama, who previously served as editor-in-chief of Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko and Kadokawa Minutes Book.
If you’re interested,
please be sure to pick up a copy. Thank you, Ms. Matsuyama, for the review copy (^^)


　

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    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.”