Uncategorized 4th Digital Ehon Award: Second Prize Winner
[The 4th Digital Ehon Awards: Let’s Take a Look at the Winning Entries! The
Runner-Up Entry Invites You to Go on a Road Trip with Ginger the Cat!]
We’d like to introduce “Sago Mini Road Trip” by Sago Sago (Canada), which won the Runner-Up Prize at the 4th Digital Ehon Awards, standing out among more than 200 entries from 26 countries around the world.
Go on a fun drive with Ginger the cat. Choose your destination and car, then set off. A
cool sports car, a jumping Jeep, and a fun Pickle Car! Which one should you pick today? Stop along the way to wash the car and fill up the tank.
At the end of the drive, a happy surprise awaits. This game is packed with interactive elements that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
http://www.sagosago.com/app/sago_mini_roadtrip
Judge Yuichi Kimura (picture book author) commented, “Perhaps it’s a sense of presence. After viewing so many entries, this one somehow left the strongest impression on me.It’s simple, gives a sense of stability, and seems like even a child could jump right into playing with it.”
Fellow judge Tetsuya Mizuguchi (creator and producer) commented, “Although the interaction is very simple, the feeling of traveling the world and collecting photos is fun. It’s an excellent piece that seems likely to expand a child’s imagination.”We received a super cute video message of joy from Toronto,
Canada! Please be sure to check it out as well.
A list of the winning entries for the 4th Digital Ehon Awards is available on the official website.
http://www.digitalehonaward.net/sakuhin/4th/4th.html
[Close-up of the Award-Winning Apps from the 4th Digital Ehon Award]
◎Second Prize◎
Sago Mini Road Trip (Sago Sago)
"Go for a fun-filled drive with Jinja the cat. Pick a destination, select a vehicle, and hit the road. What will Jinja drive today? Choose a sporty race car, a bouncy jeep, or a funny little car! Stop along the way to wash and refuel. When the drive is over, a warm welcome awaits you!"
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◎Check out the jury's comments◎
http://www.digitalehonaward.net/sakuhin/4th/4th.html
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.”
