CREATIVE KIDS TOP KMD Deputy Minister for Digital Affairs Soichiro Imaeda Inspects Takeshiba

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2026.08.28
Deputy Minister for Digital Affairs Soichiro Imaeda Inspects Takeshiba

Deputy Minister for Digital Affairs Soichiro Imaeda’s visit to Takeshiba.

The KMD trio—Minamizawa, Takeda, and I—handled it ^^

Exchanging views on technology, startups, talent development, and the future of society.

The KMD team discusses “the near future” from different perspectives.

It was a very eventful field trip!


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”