The shortage of IT professionals has been a challenge in Japan for the past 30 years. In recent years, as IT has permeated all aspects of society and the economy, the demand for IT professionals has been rising not only in the IT and content industries but across all industrial sectors. Coupled with a declining labor force, the challenge of securing IT talent has become even more acute.Furthermore, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by AI, IoT, and other technologies, is considered to be “Society 5.0”—the fifth major transformation of civilization, following hunting, agriculture, industry, and information.Consequently, the ability to master IT and create new value is expected to become an essential skill not only for industry but for everyone in all aspects of society, culture, and daily life.

This new era is one of constant change, a society that demands lifelong learning from children to seniors. Furthermore, IT and AI are transforming the type of talent sought by 21st-century society, which in turn is revolutionizing education. We must create learning environments where schools, homes, workplaces, and communities are organically interconnected—both inside and outside of school.

To this end, Learning of Tomorrow is focusing its efforts on developing learning and educational environments that transcend conventional frameworks. To pioneer new frontiers, we are taking action by bringing together the collective wisdom of many private-sector stakeholders interested in this field.

We will advance research, awareness campaigns, and policy proposals regarding technology—including IT—and education, such as measures for IT talent development and strategies for incorporating cutting-edge technologies like AI, big data, and blockchain into education. We will design new learning experiences centered on all learners, from preschoolers to seniors.To mark the organization’s establishment, we will hold an inaugural symposium on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

About the Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association)
As of April 24, 2018; honorifics omitted
■Chairman (Tentative)
Hiroshi Komiyama: Chairman, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.; 28th President, The University of Tokyo

■Executive Committee Members
Setsuji Ariki　　Executive Director, Telecommunications Carriers Association (TCA) (incorporated association)
Yoshiro Iino　　Director and Secretary General, Broadband Association (BA) (NPO)
Nanako Ishido　　Chairperson, CANVAS (NPO) *
Kensuke Ichihara—Executive Director, Digital Content Association of Japan (DCAJ)
Tomoharu Inoue—Chairman, Okawa Dream Foundation; Executive Committee Member, New Economy Federation *
Keiko Erikawa—Chairwoman, Association for Digital Media (AMD)
Norio Ogihara—Chairman, Computer Software Association of Japan (CSAJ) *
Yasuyoshi Katayama—Executive Director, Information and Communications Network Industry Association (CIAJ)
Fumiyuki Kanai—Managing Director, Federation of Music Producers of Japan (FMPJ)
Naoto Kikuchi　　Executive Director, CiP Council (CiP) *
Ichiro Kowaki　　Vice Chairman and Executive Director, Japan Information Service Industry Association (JISA)
Shinji Kondo　　Executive Director, Japan Animation Association (AJA)
Tetsuya Sakashita　　Executive Director, Japan Information Economy and Society Promotion Association (JIPDEC)
Shun Sakurai　　　Chairman, National Association for the Promotion of Regional Information Technology (APPLIC)
Machiko Satonaka　　Chairwoman, Digital Manga Association
Akihiko Suzuki　　Chairman, Computer Software Ethics Organization (EOCS)
Yoshiyuki Suzuki Vice Chairman, Telecom Service Association (TELESA)
Kazuto Tsubouchi Chairman, Multimedia Promotion Center (FMMC)
Tetsuro Takeoka Chairman, National Mobile Phone Sales Agents Association (Zenkeikyo)
Akira Terasaki Chairman, Information and Communications Promotion Association (DSK) (Foundation)
Hidenori Nakai Executive Director, Japan Music Business Association (JAME) (Incorporated Association)
Ichiya Nakamura Executive Director, Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (DiTT) (Incorporated Association) *
Ikufumi Niimi　　Representative Director, Association for the Promotion of Safe Internet (Anshin-kyo)
Yoichi Fujii　　Chairman, IT Verification Industry Association (IVIA)
Hiroshi Fujiwara　　Chairman, Internet Association (IAjapan)
Taku Matsubara　　Director, Internet Content Review and Monitoring Organization (I-ROI)
Shin Anen　　　　Chairman, Japan Association of Software Cooperatives (JASPA)
*Also serves as a Director

■Observers
Takashi Sumida　　　 Director-General, Secretariat for the Promotion of Intellectual Property Strategy, Cabinet Office
Koji Yatsuyama　　Counselor, IT Comprehensive Strategy Office, Cabinet Secretariat
Katsunori Nemoto　　Executive Director, Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)
Minoru Ogiso　　Policy Director, Secretariat, New Economic Federation (NEF)
Naoya Bessho　　Executive Director, Japan IT Federation (JITF)

■ Council Members
Hitoshi Aida　　　Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Yuki Aoyama　　Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo
Hiroko Akiyama　　Specially Appointed Professor, Institute of Gerontology, The University of Tokyo
Masahiko Inami　　Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Toshiaki Endo—Member of the House of Representatives
Hiroshi Osaki—President and Representative Director, Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Kenji Kasahara—Chairman, mixi, Inc.
Yoichiro Kawaguchi—Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Mitsuo Kawakami—President and Representative Director, Kadokawa Corporation
Hiroki Kuriyama—Director, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT)
Jiro Kokuryo—Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University; Standing Executive Director, Keio University
Noboru Koshizuka—Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Ken Sakamura—Dean, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, Toyo University; Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo
Rei Shiratori—Representative Director, Internet Content Review and Monitoring Organization (ICRMO)
Tomoyuki Sugiyama—President, Digital Hollywood University
Hiroshi Suzuki—Advisor, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Osamu Sudo—Professor, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo; Director, Center for Integrated Education and Research, The University of Tokyo
Kunihiro Tanaka　　President and CEO, Sakura Internet, Inc.
Dave Spector　　Broadcast Producer, TV Personality, and Scriptwriter
Takeo Doi　　Professor, Faculty of Economics, Keio University
Tsuyoshi Natsuno　　Specially Appointed Professor, Graduate School of Policy and Media Studies, Keio University
Tomoko Minaba　　Chairperson and Representative Director, DeNA Co., Ltd.
Hiroshi Harashima　　　Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo
Yoshitaka Hori　　　President and Representative Director, Horipro Co., Ltd.; Chairman, Japan Music Business Association
Hiroya Masuda　　Chair, Japan Revitalization Council; Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
Yutaka Matsuo　　　Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Graduate School of the University of Tokyo
Jun Murai　　　Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University; Chair, Graduate School of Policy and Media Studies, Keio University
Norio Murakami　　Representative, Norio Murakami Office; Former Honorary Chairman, Google Japan
Yukio Yanagisawa: Principal, Kaisei Junior and Senior High School; Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo; Former Professor, Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Hiroyuki Yoshikawa: Former President, University of Tokyo; Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo; Senior Advisor, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST); Senior Academic Advisor, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Jun’ichi Rekimoto, Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Tokyo;
Toshiya Watanabe, Professor, Center for Policy Vision Studies, University of Tokyo;
Hiroshi Watanabe, Advisor, Benesse Educational Research Institute; Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo;
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