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No. 213
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Yoshimoto Kogyo and NTT
announce the launch of
“Rough & Peace Mother,”
a platform for
global distribution of educational content.
CANVAS is also participating!
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Release Date
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2019
May 10, 2019
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Text by CANVAS
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Yoshimoto Kogyo and NTT have announced the launch of “Rough & Peace Mother,” a platform for the global distribution of educational content. The initiative is launching with 10 billion yen in funding from the Cool Japan Organization. The core of this educational approach is “play and learning”—exactly what CANVAS has been dedicated to all along.
http://canvas.ws/news/21315
A special exhibition under Supervision by CANVAS has begun at the Shibuya Ward Children’s Science Center, Hachi Lab!
http://canvas.ws/workshop/21123
The 4th National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition and the U-22 Programming Contest are being held! Registration opens on July 1!
http://jjpc.jp/
https://u22procon.com/
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01. Top Picks and Featured News!
02. CANVAS Blog Updates!
03. List of Media Coverage
04. Latest Event Information! |
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* We send this monthly Newsletter to those interested in CANVAS’s activities.
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| 01. Exclusive, Must-Read News! |
| ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY GREEN WORKSHOP |
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The Green Workshop (GREEN WORKSHOP) is a monthly membership program that takes place amidst the lush natural surroundings of Ark Garden.Co-supervision by Akemi Sugii, Ark Garden’s dedicated gardener, and CANVAS ensures children’s vibrant senses, physicality, and free creativity are fostered through interaction with nature and arts and crafts throughout the four seasons.
http://canvas.ws/workshop/20738
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| A Museum Just for Kids ~ Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools ~ |
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Children are artists. At the “Museum Just for Kids,” they freely create using the various materials and tools displayed there. It is a space for play and learning that sparks excitement every time they visit, no matter how often. Starting in fiscal year 2019, the program will be held at “Galax City” in Adachi Ward.
http://canvas.ws/workshop/20795
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| STEAM KIDS Exhibition |
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Hands-on exhibits have begun at the Shibuya City Children’s Science Center, where kids can play with science, engineering, and technology while exploring the mechanisms of the world around them!
Create creatures by using screws as limbs, study walking while playing with robots, or create a slightly mysterious world of color and light—there are plenty of fun experiences to enjoy!
http://canvas.ws/workshop/21123
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| “The World Expands Through Digital Ehon” Exhibition at Gunma Children’s Kingdom |
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The “World Expanding Through Digital Ehon” exhibition has arrived at Gunma Children’s Kingdom! “Digital Ehon” is a form of digital storytelling designed for children. We’ve gathered 15 highly recommended works from the vast array of digital Ehon available worldwide! From works that let you experience the worlds of paper Ehon to those that teach you about the ecology of living creatures, we hope you’ll enjoy them together with your children!
http://canvas.ws/workshop/21169
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| Educational Toy Trial Event (In Development)! |
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Why not try out the new toys CANVAS is helping to develop?
We value your valuable feedback and the insights we gain from watching children play with these toys. We’ll synthesize this information from CANVAS’s perspective and incorporate it into our toy development! Registration for June is now open!
http://canvas.ws/workshop/21381
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| 4th National Programming Contest for Elementary and Junior High School Students |
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Whether it’s software—such as programs, apps, games, or videos—that runs on PCs, smartphones, or tablets, or hardware like robots and electronic projects, there are no restrictions on programming languages or project formats. We look forward to receiving entries based on your children’s free-flowing imagination again this year!
http://jjpc.jp/
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| U-22 Programming Contest |
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The U-22 Programming Contest is a competition for the next generation of IT engineers who will pioneer a new future with their own ideas. Winners of the top prize—the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award—will receive not only prize money but also various forms of support to help them take the next step, including recommendations for the “Mitou” initiative and startup assistance!
https://u22procon.com/
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| Let’s Become Little Programmers! |
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We hold monthly programming classes for preschoolers and up at Adachi Ward’s Galaxy City. Come have fun trying out “Scratch Jr,” a programming language designed for kids!
http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039
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| Permanent Exhibition of Digital Ehon: FY2019 @ Children’s Science Center HachiLab |
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At the Shibuya City Children’s Science Center HachiLab, we’re hosting an exhibition of Digital Ehon, featuring award-winning works from the Digital Ehon Awards.
The featured works for May are “Oh! The Magic Drawing App” (France), “Aniscience” (Czech Republic), and “SketchCook – A Nutritious Experiment with Google” (Japan).
http://canvas.ws/workshop/211679
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| —Activity Reports— |
We’ve posted updates and featured works from the Kids Creative Lab (at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus and the Children’s Museum).
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/index.html
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We’ve posted updates on the Workshop Collection at the “Shima Zenbu de Okinana Matsuri” festival.
http://canvas.ws/magazine/wscinyoshimotookinawa
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We’ve posted photos from the “Toy Box of the Future: STEAM FESTIVAL.”
http://canvas.ws/project/20190430
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We have posted photos from the “Workshop Collection in Fukuoka 2019.”
http://canvas.ws/magazine/wscinfukuoka2019
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We’ve posted coverage of the “World Expanding Through Digital Ehon” Exhibition at Gunma Children’s Kingdom.
http://canvas.ws/project/20190427gunma
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| – Lectures, Panel Appearances, and Other Information – |
CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido has been appointed as a judge for the 2019 Good Design Awards.
http://canvas.ws/news/21186
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CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido has been appointed as a judge for the U-22 Programming Contest 2019.
http://canvas.ws/news/21187
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| 02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates! |
| 03. List of Media Coverage |
・April 16: Hirumae Hot – CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido
・April 16: ReseMom – “Toy Box of the Future” STEAM FESTIVAL
・April 17: Excite News – “Toy Box of the Future” STEAM FESTIVAL
・April 21: Rough & Peace News Magazine – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・April 21: Mainichi Shimbun – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・April 21: BUSINESS INSIDER – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・April 21 @nifty News Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・April 21 Ryukyu Shimpo Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・April 22 Okinawa Times Plus Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・April 22, Nikkei: CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido
・April 22, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun: CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido
・April 24, Pastel IT Shimbun: Toy Box of the Future – STEAM FESTIVAL
Click here for details
http://canvas.ws/news
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| 04. New Event Information! |
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Below is information on events in May. The CANVAS website is packed with information on workshops and events nationwide!
Be sure to check it out! http://canvas.ws/workshop
*Please contact the organizers of each event directly for details. |
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CANVAS is always looking for information on various events focused on children’s creativity and self-expression from organizers and related parties.
Submit your event here
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http://canvas.ws/workshop
☆CANVAS is always looking for individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
Supporting members are individuals or organizations who agree with the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and are willing to pay the membership fee.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
http://canvas.ws/player
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