CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS [Press Release] Hands-on Educational Content “TOYBOX OF JAPAN” Receives Certification from Malaysia’s Ministry of Education & Begins Expansion into ASEAN Countries; Second Exhibition Now Running from February 25 (Sun) to April 22 (Sun)!

CANVAS

2018.02.27
[Press Release] Hands-on Educational Content “TOYBOX OF JAPAN” Receives Certification from Malaysia’s Ministry of Education & Begins Expansion into ASEAN Countries; Second Exhibition Now Running from February 25 (Sun) to April 22 (Sun)!

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The experiential educational content "TOYBOX OF JAPAN" has
received certification from the Malaysian Ministry of Education and has begun expanding into ASEAN countries.
The second installment of the exhibition is currently underway from February 25 (Sun) to April 22 (Sun)!

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To Members of the Press

Thank you for your continued support.

“TOYBOX OF JAPAN,” an experiential educational content program jointly developed by the NPO CANVAS and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “DNP”), has been certified as a “Smart Partnership” by the Private Education Division of the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA) as a pilot program designed to enhance cognitive abilities in accordance with the ministry’s human resource development policy.as a pilot program designed to enhance cognitive abilities in line with the human resource development policy advocated by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA). This marks the first time such certification has been granted to content originating outside of Malaysia.
Moving forward, we will offer this content as special exhibitions not only within Malaysia but also at commercial malls in other ASEAN countries.

Furthermore, following our previous exhibition held from April to June 2017 at “CUBE_1”—an event space inside ISETAN The Japan Store in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia—which attracted approximately 3,000 visitors, “TOYBOX OF JAPAN 2” is currently underway at the same venue.
Based on the concept of “fostering creativity and imagination,” the original “toy” content—which proved popular last time—has evolved into a new form and made a comeback. With the addition of mysterious content that visualizes sound, the exhibition features hands-on displays spanning a wide range of genres, including sculpture, music, and digital media.
Additionally, the “International Digital Picture Book Fair” (Digital Ehon Co., Ltd.)—the world’s first digital book fair featuring “digital picture books” that can be enjoyed on tablets and smartphones from both Japan and abroad—is making its overseas debut as part of the exhibition.

We apologize for contacting you during such a busy time, but
we would greatly appreciate it if you could consider featuring this event in your media outlet and covering it.

★Press Release Text
http://www.canvas.ws/pdf/canvas_press_180227.pdf

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TOYBOX OF JAPAN 2 -Let's Discover Your Children's Creativity & Inspiration!-
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Title: TOYBOX OF JAPAN 2 -Let's Discover Your Children's Creativity & Inspiration!-

Dates: Sunday, February 25, 2018 – Sunday, April 22, 2018

Hours: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Last admission at 8:30 p.m.)
*Operating hours follow the business days of ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur.

Admission: RM25 (Malaysian Ringgit) for ages 2 and older; free for children under 2 years old
*Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Venue: “ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur,” 3F THE CUBE/CUBE_1

Organized by: ICJ DEPARTMENT STORE (M) SDN. BHD. / Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

Sponsored and Supported by: Sony Electronics (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., YAMAHA MUSIC (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

Curated by: CANVAS (NPO)

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About the Malaysian Ministry of Education’s “Smart Partnership”
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Under the “Student Aspiration” section of the “Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013–2025,” an educational guideline proposed by the Malaysian Ministry of Education,
“Student Aspiration” section calls for the development of “Thinking Skills” to enhance critical thinking abilities through creative experiences and activities. Since 2013, the Ministry has been certifying “Smart Partnerships” for initiatives that contribute to the promotion of its educational policies, and to date, nine companies have received this certification.This time, “TOYBOX OF JAPAN” has received Smart Partnership certification—the first time a Japanese company has been recognized in this way—as a provider of content from outside Malaysia, excluding the introduction of computer-related educational systems.

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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.”