CREATIVE KIDS TOP Other Maejima Hisoka Prize

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2019.12.28
Maejima Hisoka Prize

I served as a judge for the Maejima Hisoka Prize, which was established to honor the achievements of Maejima Mitsuru—known as the “Father of Modern Japanese Postal Services”—who laid the foundation for the postal system.
He is well known for his portrait on the 1-yen stamp.

“While Eiichi Shibusawa will be featured on the 10,000-yen bill, the 1-yen stamp is the perfect fit for Mitsuru Maejima, who believed in the principle of ‘the unsung hero,’” explained a staff member from the secretariat.
Aiming to realize “freedom, equality, and fairness,” Maejima sought to create “a system that everyone can use equally.”
I hope that spirit continues to be passed down (*^^*)
The photo shows Ueno, taken from Tōtenkō, where the judging took place.


　

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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.”