CREATIVE KIDS TOP Other Platinum Grand Prize

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2017.10.31
Platinum Grand Prize

The Platinum Grand Prize recognizes initiatives across Japan that embody the vision of a “Platinum Society”—initiatives promoted by Professor Hiroshi Komiyama that create new industries through innovation and solve regional challenges with creative solutions. It’s been in the news, hasn’t it? Congratulations to all the winners!
http://www.platinum-network.jp/pt-taishou2017/ceremony.html
I served on the judging panel again this year. With such an illustrious group of judges led by Professor Hiroyuki Yoshikawa, former President of the University of Tokyo, I’m always humbled to be included as one of the judges…
I think it was particularly good this year that examples of regional revitalization through the arts—which had not been selected for the Platinum Grand Prize in the past—were chosen for the Excellence Award.
During breaks in the judging, Professor Hiroyuki Yoshikawa and Professor Yoshio Tsukio shared various behind-the-scenes stories about the architecture of Kenzo Tange and Tadao Ando. As I listened, I found myself thinking how wonderful it would be if these stories were preserved in a book.
https://www.fnn-news.com/…/headl…/articles/CONN00374643.html


　

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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.”