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Learning of Tomorrow

2019.04.23
Rough & Peace Mother

An article describing the background behind the launch of the educational content platform “Rough & Peace Mother.”
Yoshimoto is embarking on a second founding focused on education, international expansion, and digital technology.
NTT is introducing the latest technologies—including 5G, AR, and VR—into the education sector.
The Cool Japan Fund is backing these efforts.
I’m truly delighted that the activities of CANVAS and “Learning of Tomorrow” have been received so positively.
“Chairman Osaki says, ‘When I asked Mr. Ishido, “Can I have this?” he replied, “Sure.”’”
Ah, yes, that’s exactly how it went ^^;
When I’m in meetings with Chairman Osaki, President Okamoto, and everyone else at Yoshimoto,
I hear proposals that make me think, “Huh?!” and
and proposals on such a massive scale that made me gasp, “Huh?!”—all discussed in a lighthearted manner. At first, I couldn’t tell if they were joking or serious, but I gradually realized that these people were completely serious about everything, and that they would bring it all to life with full force and at breakneck speed (*^^*) It’s an amazing company.

■BUSINESS INSIDER, April 22
Yoshimoto Kogyo Makes a Full-Scale Entry into Education. Video Streaming Partnership with NTT. Chairman Osaki: “Yoshimoto Will Become an Education Company”
https://www.businessinsider.jp/post-189486


　

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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.”