CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS Obituary

CANVAS

2019.08.26
Obituary

On August 22, Mr. Yasuharu Iizuka, the head of the CANVAS secretariat, passed away suddenly. He was 34 years old.
He reportedly complained of sudden abdominal pain, was rushed to the hospital, and passed away there.
We are at a loss for words in the face of this tragedy.
We have no way to ease the grief of his bereaved family,
and can only offer our heartfelt prayers for his rest in peace.

Details regarding the wake and funeral are as follows:

Wake: Wednesday, August 28, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Funeral Service: Thursday, August 29, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Venue Name: Ochiai Funeral Hall
Venue Address: 3-34-12 Kami-Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku
Venue Phone: 03-3361-4042


　

Profile


  • 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.”