CANVAS Mail No. 161 We’ve Moved the CANVAS Office!
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■■ This Month’s Top Picks　■■

★We’ve Moved Offices!
As of March 3, we’ve moved to our new office in Asakusa!
At our new office,we’ve set up a permanent workshop space, and
we’re working hard to create a space that excites both children and adults—
with the entire staff working hard, tools in hand.
We look forward to seeing you at our new office.

★Registration is now open for the 5th Children’s Media Lab! Our guest is Masakazu Sato, a producer at NHK E-Tele!
We’ll hear about the behind-the-scenes of TV production, what he prioritizes when creating children’s programs,
and the future relationship between television and children.
http://www.a-m-u.jp/event/2015/03/kodomo-medialab-vol5.html

★Sponsored by Toyota! Presented by the Car Education Research Institute × Future Catalysts × CANVAS, this event will feature a workshop on March 9 (Mon) to bring everyone’s ideas—where we envision the future of ourselves in relation to cars—to life!
Workshop to bring these ideas to life—Registration starts Monday, March 9!
http://www.canvas.ws/kurumachi/
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01. Special, Must-See News!
02. CANVAS Blog Updates!
03. List of Media Coverage
04. Latest Event Information!
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01. Top Picks and Featured News!
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■ Now Accepting Applications for the 5th Children’s Media Lab: “Children and Television – Part 2”!
[Guest: Masakazu Sato (Producer, NHK E-Tele)]

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Masakazu Sato, the producer of the popular E-Tele craft program “Noji’s Inspiration Workshop.”
Mr. Sato, who has been involved in the production and planning of numerous E-Tele programs, will share with us the behind-the-scenes of TV production, the principles he prioritizes when creating children’s programs,
and the future relationship between television and children.

[Date] Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
[Target Audience] Adults
[Venue] Multipurpose Creative Space “amu”
[Fee] 2,000 yen
[Details] http://www.a-m-u.jp/event/2015/03/kodomo-medialab-vol5.html
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■Let’s Play at Eponte Park on Saturday, March 7!
“Eponte Park,” where you can play with Eponte—the educational stamps from Shachihata Inc. that CANVAS helped plan and develop—will be held at the University of Tokyo!
In the venue’s theater, Professor Emerita Nobuko Uchida of Ochanomizu University, who provided Supervision for Eponte,
, will give a lecture on “Play and Learning.”
We’ll hold a raffle at the venue to give away Eponte sets to selected participants who apply in advance!
We look forward to seeing you there!

[Date] Saturday, March 7, 2015
[Program] [1] Workshop　[2] Lecture
[Target Audience] [1] Primarily children aged 3 to early elementary school and their parents/guardians
　　　 [2] Parents/guardians, childcare professionals, and the general public
[Participation Fee]　Free of charge
[How to Participate] Drop-in format / No advance reservation required
*If the number of participants exceeds the venue’s capacity, we may have to limit admission.
[Venue] Theater Studio, Fukutake Hall, Information Science Building, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo
[Details] http://www.shachihata.co.jp/eponte/epontepark.html
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■Car Education Research Institute × Future Catalysts × CANVAS

Magical Dialogue with Kids: Creating the
“Future Life, Us” Workshop.

In this workshop, cars will serve as a catalyst to bring everyone’s ideas to life.
Let’s think about our future “together with” cars. Let’s create a new connection between us and cars.
Together, we’ll bring the future world you all envision to life.

[Dates] March 21, 2015 (Sat) 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
　　　　　　 March 22 (Sun) 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
　　　　*Registration opens March 9 (Mon)!
　　　　*This is a two-day workshop.
[Venue] 1st Floor, Toranomon 9 Mori Building
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kurumachi/
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■ “Chalkboard House” Makes an Appearance at the Futako-Tamagawa Rise Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery Charity Event!

As part of the Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery Charity Event, the “Chalkboard House”—a house where visitors can freely draw—will be featured to introduce the activities of the Michinoku Future Fund and serve as a corner for messages to the future!
*No advance reservation required

[Date] Sunday, March 8, 2015, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
[Venue] Inside the Galleria at Futako Tamagawa Rise
[Details] http://www.rise.sc/event/
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■ Kodomo Machi CO-BO Workshop Series: “A Big Tree We Make Together”
Let’s Make COSUGI Even More Fun!

“COSUGIVILLAGE”—a hub for new culture featuring cafes, workshops, and art spaces—is located near the JR Musashi-Kosugi North Exit.
CANVAS will be hosting a series of workshops set in the streets of Musashi-Kosugi.

[Date] March 29, 2015 (Sun)
[1]Preschool Class: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM / [2] Elementary School Class: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
[Venue] COSUGI VILLAGE (Former NEC Kosugi Building), 1st Floor, “COSUGI-COBO”
[Participation Fee] Free *Reservation required
[Details] http://cosugi.jp/
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■ [Exhibition] Dot DNP Digital Ehon Museum
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar Exhibition: Playing and Learning with Color.”

CANVAS & Digital Ehon has been involved in every aspect—from planning to production—of this
Digital Ehon Museum special exhibition.
The 5th exhibition features Eric Carle’s best-selling picture book, loved around the world:
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar”!

One of the highlights of this exhibition is, without a doubt,
the “Craft Workshop,” where both adults and children can freely create using 160 types of Eric Carle’s colored paper and various other materials.
In addition, there’s a Digital Ehon exhibit where you can use an iPad to extract “colors” from the venue
and watch the Hungry Caterpillar grow into a butterfly in your own original colors,
among other features.
The exhibition is packed with content centered on the theme of “color” that everyone from adults to children can enjoy.
—the event is packed with content centered on the theme of “color” that everyone from adults to children can enjoy.
Be sure to experience the vibrant world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar for yourself!

[Dates] March 2, 2015 (Mon) – August 29, 2015 (Sat)
[Venue] Dot DNP
[Details] http://plaza.dnp/floor/exhibition/harapeko.html
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■ Kids Creative Lab in Daikanyama: 3-Month Series (April–June)

The Kids Creative Lab 3-session series, which has been very well-received,
will now be held in Daikanyama as well!

[Dates] Sunday, April 26, 2015; Sunday, May 24, 2015; Sunday, June 28, 2015
[1] Preschool Class A: 10:00–11:30
[2] Preschool Class B: 13:00–14:30
[3] Elementary School Class: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
*Preschool Classes A and B cover the same content.
[Venue] SodaCCO(9-10 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/daikanyama/1st.html
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■ Kids Creative Institute in Daikanyama
“A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools”

“A Museum Just for Kids” is opening in Daikanyama!
It’s been confirmed that the event will also be held at “SodaCCo”—the community building that opened in March, where children and creators come together to “grow”—!

[Dates] Saturday, April 18, 2015; Saturday, May 16, 2015; Saturday, June 20, 2015
[Venue] SodaCCO (9-10 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/daikanyama/1st.html
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■ Kids Creative Institute at the University of Tokyo Hongo: 2015 Series

Sculpture, Design, Film, Music, Digital Media, Language, Body, Environment, Science
, and food—the Kids Creative Lab’s annual series of workshops, featuring a variety of themes planned and developed by artists and experts, is now accepting applications! We look forward to your applications!

[Schedule] Period: April 2015 – March 2016 (Generally held on the third Sunday of each month)
[1] Preschool Class A: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
[2] Preschool Class B: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
[3] Elementary School Class: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
*Only in January 2016: 4th Sunday
*Preschool Classes A and B have the same curriculum.
[Venue] “Fukutake Learning Studio,” B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tokyo_hongo/series/2015index.html
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■ Kids Creative Institute at Meiji: 3-Month Series (April–June)

The highly popular Kids Creative Lab 3-session series
is now being held at Meiji University as well!

[Dates] Sunday, April 12, 2015; Sunday, May 10, 2015; Sunday, June 14, 2015
[1] Preschool Class A: 10:00–11:30
[2] Preschool Class B: 13:00–14:30
[3] Elementary School Class: 15:30–17:00
*Preschool Classes A and B cover the same material.
[Venue] Meiji University, Shikonkan, 3rd Floor Conference Room
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/meiji/9th.html
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■ Programming Lab
[Programming Lab TOP]http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/

The “Programming Lab” series: have fun creating and learning through programming.
Let’s try our hand at “creating” through programming using “Scratch,” a programming language designed for children!
From beginners to those who want to dive even deeper into programming, we’re currently accepting registrations for three courses tailored to a wide range of participants—all of which have been very well-received!
We hope you’ll join us!

★ Programming Lab in Ochanomizu
We hold monthly workshops where participants learn the basics of Scratch while experiencing both the joy and challenges of programming.

[Date] Saturday, March 14, 2015
[Venue] Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/ochanomizu/

★Programming Lab in Roppongi × GREE
A programming workshop presented by CANVAS and GREE.
Let’s work together to uncover the secrets behind what makes games “fun.”
This month, we’re taking on the challenge of collaborative game creation! Try incorporating the various characters and animations created by your friends into your own game!
Programming

[Date] Sunday, March 22, 2015
[Venue] GREE, Inc. Headquarters
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/roppongi/
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■ Kids Creative Lab in Shibuya: Workshop for Children and Adults

Adults are welcome to join! We’ll be taking the popular programs previously held at the “Lab” andand slightly customized for “children and adults.”
We’re excited to present this event.

[Dates] Sunday, March 8, 2015; Sunday, April 5, 2015; Sunday, May 3, 2015; Sunday, June 7, 2015
[Venue] Mixi, Inc. Headquarters
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/shibuya/index.html
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■ Kids Creative Lab in Nishi-Azabu
“A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools”—Registration Now Open!

Children are artists. They turn objects into materials and tools.
They turn tools into materials. Materials become tools. Ordinary everyday objects,
through ideas, inspiration, and ingenuity, blossom into exciting charm and possibilities.
Focus, observe, immerse yourself, and create to your heart’s content!

[Dates] Sunday, April 5, 2015; Sunday, May 3, 2015
[Venue] co-lab Nishi-Azabu, B1 Floor
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/
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■ Kids Creative Institute in Taharamachi: Atelier BAUHAUS
[Registration Opens Friday, March 6!]

Atelier BAUHAUS began in Ryogoku in 2013.
Thanks to your support, we’re entering our third year and have moved to our new office in Taharamachi,
where we’re making a fresh start!
We have prepared 24 themes for the year.
Through these themes, children will create and draw at their own pace while feeling and thinking deeply.
We embrace children’s inspiration, support their ideas, and nurture a sense of accomplishment.
Registration for the annual series begins on March 6(Friday)!
We look forward to receiving your applications!

[Schedule] Starts Saturday, April 11, 2015; held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month
[1] Preschool Class: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
[2] Elementary School Class: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
[Venue] NPO CANVAS, Tahara-cho Office “Secret Base for Play and Learning”
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/index.html
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~ Lecture Information ~

■NPO Senior SOHO Promotion Salon, Mitaka: 15th Anniversary Commemorative Lecture
[Date] Friday, March 6, 2015, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
[Venue] Mitaka City Citizen Collaboration Center
[Details] http://www.svsoho.gr.jp/news/2015/021215522415.html

■Heisei 26 “Information Technology in Education” Promotion Forum (JAPET & CEC Results Presentation)
Summary Panel Discussion
[Date] Saturday, March 7, 2015, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
[Location] National Olympic Memorial Youth Center, International Exchange Building
[Details] http://www2.japet.or.jp/seika/

~Reports on Various Activities~

■ [Futako-Tamagawa Shiasatte Project Activity Report!]
The Futako-Tamagawa Shiasatte Project continues its activities in the town of Futako-Tamagawa.
Through these activities, numerous insights have emerged that will help nurture the future of both the town and its children.
To share these insights with the many people involved in the town and children’s “happy tomorrow,”
with the many people working toward a “happy tomorrow” for both the town and its children, as well as the thoughts and insights discovered through our activities.
A booklet and webpage have now been completed!
>>http://shiasatte.creative-city.jp/archives/3140

■ We’ve posted photos and works from the February Kids Creative Lab (at Meiji University, the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, and Nishi-Azabu
/ Atelier BAUHAUS / Roppongi) have been published, along with photos of the sessions and the children’s artwork.
>> http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/meiji/gallery.html
>> http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tokyo_hongo/series/gallery.html
＞＞http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/gallery.html　
＞＞http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/roppongi/gallery.html

■We have posted photos of the Programming Lab (in Akasaka / in Ochanomizu / in Roppongi)
and the works created there.
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/akasaka/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/ochanomizu/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/roppongi/gallery.html
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02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates!
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★ Nanako Ishido’s blog updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

★ Digital Picture Book blog updated
http://digitalehon.net/archives/category/blog
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03. List of Media Articles
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* Broadcasting Media Research, Issue 12: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* Children’s Market Overview 2015: NPO CANVAS
* Weekly Toyo Keizai: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* wooris “Digital Education Declaration: The Future of Children Who Play and Learn on Smartphones”　　　
CANVAS Chairperson Nanako Ishido
* Machiing Sumida! Sumidaya Town 15 Character Contest
* Edu kids Kids Creative Research Institute in Shibuya
* Tokyo IT Newspaper “Digital Education Declaration: The Future of Children Who Play and Learn on Smartphones”
Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

Click here for details >> http://www.canvas.ws/jp/press/index.html
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04. New Event Information!
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Below is information on events in March. The CANVAS website is also packed with other event information! Please be sure to check it out! http://www.canvas.ws
*Please contact the organizers of each event directly for details.
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1) Hajimappe Fukushima Fair
Naoya-man’s “Challenge Renewable Energy!Show” by Naoya-Man
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, 3:20 PM – 3:50 PM
Venue: Yomiuri Land, Taiyo no Hiroba Stage
Details: http://naoyaman.com/news/228.html
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2) Kaori Sasaki’s “Practical Time Management Skills for Elementary School Students and Their Parents”
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Venue: Omotesando College
Details: http://omokare.ewoman.jp/lecture
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3) Global Enterprise Challenge 2015
Date: Domestic Qualifying Round: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Details: http://www.entreplanet.org/GEC/
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4) Spring Programming Experience! Kids’ Biscuit Workshop
Details: http://www.digitalpocket.org/kids_viscuitprogramming_class/

○ Yokohama
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2015, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Skill and Culture Hall

○ Shibuya
Date: March 21, 2015 (Sat) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM,
　　　April 4 (Sat) 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Shibuya Ward Cultural Center Owada, Study Room 6 (Study Room 2 on April 4)

○ Fuchu
Dates: March 23, 2015 (Mon) 4:00 PM–5:30 PM; March 30, 2015 (Mon) 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Venue: Musashino Fuchu Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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5) Let’s Build a Robot with Blocks and Control It with Ruby Programming!
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Koto City Industrial Hall, Conference Room 2
Details: http://www.monoxit.com/
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6) A Program to Nurture the Hearts of All Children Who Play Music—Vol. 1
Naoya Man’s Interactive Entertainment Show: “Come On, Let’s Take the Stage!”
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Ages 3 to 6th grade)
4:00 PM–6:30 PM (Middle school and high school students, parents, and instructors)
Venue: Millennium Hall
Details: http://naoyaman.com/news/227.html
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7) Natural Science Workshop No. 11: “Fountain of Science – Children’s Dream Workshop”
Application Period: March 1, 2015 (Sun) – April 16, 2015 (Thu) (Postmarks on the last day are valid)
Dates: August 2 (Sun) – 7 (Fri), 2015
Venue: Aoki Village, Ogata District, Nagano Prefecture
Details: http://www.sony-ef.or.jp/sef/spring/
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8) Kids Plaza Osaka
Venue: Kids Plaza Osaka　
Details: http://www.kidsplaza.or.jp/

March Events
○ Earthen-Walled House: Paint and Decorate!
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 [1] 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM [2] 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

○ Box Garden of Light
Dates: Thursday, March 5, 2015 – Sunday, June 7, 2015

○ Making Glowing Clay Balls
Date and Time: Saturday, April 4, 2015 & Sunday, April 5, 2015 [1] 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM [2] 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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CANVAS is always accepting information on various events—focused on children’s creativity and self-expression—from organizers and related parties.

Submit your information here:
>> http://www.canvas.ws/EventInfo/EventRegist.html

We also share the latest workshop and event information,
and other insider tips!

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━《A Word from the Secretariat》━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
As of today, we have relocated our office to Taito Ward. Throughout February, our staff took on a DIY project to
renovate the interior, working to create a space that excites both us and our visitors.
Aiming to make our new office a place where children and adults alike can gather, we look forward to
making it a fun and lively space!

☆CANVAS is always accepting applications for individual and corporate supporting members.
　Supporting members are individuals or organizations who agree with the mission of the NPO CANVAS and
　are willing to pay the membership fee.
　How to apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
　http://www.canvas.ws/jp/others/player.html

☆We send this CANVAS Mail once a month to those who have shown interest in CANVAS’s activities.
Please also visit the CANVAS website! http://www.canvas.ws
*This Newsletter is also sent to individuals with whom CANVAS board members and the secretariat have previously exchanged business cards.
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CANVAS MAIL Issue 161 (March 3, 2015)
Publisher: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Chigusa Kobayashi
URL: http://www.canvas.ws
Address: 6th Floor, Kase Building, 2-5-12 Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0042
E-mail:mm@canvas.ws
TEL: 03-6802-7984 FAX: 03-6802-7986
Twitter: https://twitter.com/canvas_kids
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