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City & Tech

2019.03.07
City & Tech Committee

The City & Tech Committee, working toward the realization of a city that integrates cutting-edge technologies.
Today's topic is the development of a data distribution platform.

We were joined by Professors Koichi Hashida, Yuji Nakagawa, Osamu Sakura, and Masatomo Suzuki from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo; Professor Naoto Ikagai from Toyo University and the University of Tokyo; and Mr. Tsuneji Sugiyama, Mr. Mitsuo Wakameda, and Professor Takafumi Ochiai from the Data Circulation Promotion Council for discussions aimed at developing a concrete design.With members from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the University of Tokyo, Keio University, RIKEN, NICT, Tokyu Land Corporation, Kajima Corporation, SoftBank, Aisin Seiki, Mercari, Ericsson, 1→10, the Data Circulation Promotion Council, the Video Advancement Organization, and the IPDC Forum—among others—the number of participants is growing and now stands at 60.

Someone suggested, “Why not create a Takeshiba Information Bank that could serve as a model for the whole country?” The idea keeps getting bigger with every meeting, so it looks like it’s going to be a challenge. But it’s also exciting!


　

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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.”