CANVAS Mail No. 160
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■■ This Month's Top Picks　■■

★Registration is now open for the “Kids Creative Lab”—part of our hugely popular series—at the University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) and Meiji University! We look forward to receiving your applications!
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/list.html

★Let’s Play at Eponte Park on Saturday, March 7!
“Eponte Park,” where you can play with Eponte—the educational stamps from Shachihata Co., Ltd. that CANVAS helped plan and develop—will be held at the University of Tokyo!
A lecture for adults on the theme of “Play and Learning” will also be held at the same time!
http://www.shachihata.co.jp/eponte/epontepark.html

★“Theater for Children 2014,” featuring Professor Masahiko Sato (Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts)—best known for “Pythagora Switch”—as the instructor! This is a special event exclusively for high school students,
—a special one-time event exclusively for high school students and older!
http://www.fm.geidai.ac.jp/news/2051

★The
“tap*rap” educational app series—a set of four apps—is now available!
tap*rap Series for iPhone　 http://bit.ly/1C4GZ4v
tap*rap Series for iPad　http://bit.ly/1CWo5Jx

★January 31: Sumida Ward × CANVAS Hosted the “Sumida Omotenashi Symposium”!
http://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/sumida_news/20150131185217305.html

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01. Top Picks & Featured News!
02. CANVAS Blog Updates!
03. List of Media Coverage
04. Latest Event Information!
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01. Special and Featured News!
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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,
Food, and more—the Kids Creative Institute’s annual series, featuring
workshops on a variety of themes planned and developed by artists and experts,
is now accepting applications! We look forward to receiving 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: the fourth Sunday
*Preschool Classes A and B cover the same material.
[Venue] “Fukutake Learning Studio,” B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tokyo_hongo/series/index.html
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■ Kids Creative Institute at Meiji: 3-Month Series (April–June)

The highly popular Kids Creative Institute 3-session series
is also being held at Meiji University!

[Dates] Sunday, April 12, 2015; Sunday, May 10, 2015; Sunday, June 14, 2015
[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
*Preschool Classes A and B have the same curriculum
[Venue] Meiji University, Shikonkan, 3rd Floor Conference Room
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/meiji/9th.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 developed by Shachihata Co., Ltd. with planning and development support from CANVAS—will be held at the University of Tokyo!
In the venue’s theater, Professor Emerita Nobuko Uchida of Ochanomizu University, who served as the supervisor for Eponte,
, will give a lecture on “Play and Learning.”
We’ll hold a raffle at the venue to give away Eponte sets to participants selected from those who applied in advance!
We look forward to seeing you there!

[Date] Saturday, March 7, 2015
[Program] [1] Workshop　[2] Lecture
[Target Audience] [1] Primarily children ages 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, admission may be restricted.
[Venue] Theater Studio, Fukutake Hall, Information Science Building, The University of Tokyo Hongo Campus
[Details] http://www.shachihata.co.jp/eponte/epontepark.html
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■ “Theater for Children 2014” Session 1: “Powers of Ten”

Since its establishment in 2005, the Graduate School of Film and New Media at Tokyo University of the Arts has been involved in the production and research of visual works in the fields of film, media art, and animation.
Leveraging these achievements, we are launching a project dedicated to educating the next generation of children in film appreciation.
. Professor Masahiko Sato (Professor, Department of Media Film, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts), who typically teaches at the graduate school, will select the films and present them with expert and engaging commentary.

[Date] Saturday, February 7, 2015, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
[Eligibility] High school students and older
[Venue] Tokyo University of the Arts, Yokohama Campus, Bashamichi Building
[Details] http://www.fm.geidai.ac.jp/news/2051
*Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that there are only a few seats remaining.

*Please note that we are not accepting general registrations for Sunday, February 8, or Tuesday, February 10.
We appreciate your understanding.
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■ Programming Lab
[Programming Lab Top Page]http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/

The “Programming Lab” series lets you have fun creating and learning through programming.
Using “Scratch,” a programming language designed for children, let’s“create” something!
From beginners to those who want to dive even deeper into programming,
we’re currently accepting registrations for a total of 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 discovering the fun and challenges of programming.

[Dates] February 8, 2015 (Sun), March 14 (Sat)
[Venue] February 8: Digital Hollywood University, Surugadai Campus
　　　 March 14: 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.”
In this month’s program, we’ll use a feature called “lists” to create a game where you can record your rankings and compete with friends!

[Dates] February 22, 2015 (Sun), March 22, 2015 (Sun)
[Venue] GREE, Inc. Headquarters
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/roppongi/
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■ Dot DNP Digital Ehon Museum Coni fes.
CANVAS Project Special Workshop, Part 3
“Communicating Through Dance!? Join the Carino Forest!”

It’s so much fun to move your body!
Let’s play with music together with choreographer Mikiko Stou!
Let’s express ourselves using our bodies, just like Coni!

[Date] Saturday, February 14, 2015: Morning Session 10:30 AM–12:30 PM / Afternoon Session 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
[Target Audience] Parents and children (ages 5 and up)
[Venue] Communication Plaza Dot DNP
[Details] http://plaza.dnp/CGI/event/reservation/detail.cgi?seq=0000447
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■ A set featuring all four apps from the “tap*rap” educational app series—winner of the Kids Design Award and Good Design Award—is now available!
　
We’ve released a value set that lets you enjoy all four titles in the series,
in one convenient bundle.
Even if you’ve already purchased one of the apps, you can still get the remaining apps at a great price.

[Details] tap*rap Series for iPhone　 http://bit.ly/1C4GZ4v
　　　tap*rap Series for iPad http://bit.ly/1CWo5Jx
[Produced and Copyrighted by] Mirai no Ehon Project (Digital Ehon × DNP)
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■ Kids Creative Lab in Shibuya: Children and Adults Workshop

Adults can participate too! We’re taking the popular programs previously held at the “Lab” and, at Mixi, Inc., slightly customizing them for “children and adults.”
We’re bringing them to you.

[Dates] February 8, 2015 (Sun), March 8, 2015 (Sun)
[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!

Kids are artists. They turn objects into materials and tools.
They turn tools into materials. Materials become tools.Ordinary, everyday objects around them,
through ideas, inspiration, and ingenuity, blossom into exciting charm and possibilities.
Let’s concentrate, observe, immerse ourselves, and create to our hearts’ content!

[Date] Sunday, March 1, 2015
[Venue] co-lab Nishi-Azabu, B1F
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/
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~Activity Reports~

■We have posted a report on the “Kodomo Challenge Workshop Series:
‘Let’s Make a Big Tree Together’” held from December 2013 to January 2014.
http://www.canvas.ws/jp/workshop/wsReport2014.html

■We have posted photos and artwork from the January Kids Creative Lab (at Meiji University, the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, and Nishi-Azabu
/ Atelier BAUHAUS / Roppongi) in January.
We’ve posted photos and artwork from these sessions.
>>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’ve posted photos of the Programming Lab (in Akasaka / in Ochanomizu / in Roppongi)
and featured works have been posted.
>>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 Coverage
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* Sumida Ward Official Website: Sumida Omotenashi Symposium
* TBS “Haya-chan”: Digital Ehon
* RKB Mainichi Broadcasting “Kyokan TV” – Digital Ehon
* J-WAVE “MakeIT21” Appearance – CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido
* Mainichi Shimbun: Digital Ehon
* Weekly Sumida: Sumida Yasamachi 15 Character Contest
* Nikkei Biz Academy: Newsletter on Notable Junior/Senior High School Integrated Programs: PEG
* Issho ni Net: Sumida Yasamachi 15 Character Contest & PEG
* Sumida Ward Announcements “Sumida” Sumidaya-samachi 15 Character Contest

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 February events. The CANVAS website is also packed with other
event information! Be sure to check it out!　http://www.canvas.ws
*Please contact the organizers directly for details regarding each event.
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1) Create a Game in Just One Day! Using Viscuit (Biscuit)
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Skill and Culture Hall, Workshop
Details: http://www.digitalpocket.org/junior_viscuit/
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2) Musashino Art University, Department of Performing Arts and Design: Showa 52 Graduating Class Exhibition “Kanreki de Geisai”
Dates: February 6 (Fri) – 11 (Wed, Holiday), 2015, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
On the 7th and 11th, general admission ends at 4:00 PM
Venue: “Ayumi Gallery,” Kagurazaka
Details: http://www.ayumi-g.com/ex15/1505.html
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3) Naoya-Man’s Disaster Preparedness and Cold-Weather Protection Shows: “Tokyo Gas Disaster Preparedness Show” & “Useful Cold-Weather Protection Tips for Emergencies”
Dates: February 8, 2015(Sun)
Venue: Gasutena-ni, Gas Science Museum, Balloon Plaza
Details: http://naoyaman.com/news/225.html
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4) Programming Workshop: Try Scratch!
Date: February 14, 2015 (Sat) 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Venue: Nakae Shinkin Bank, Isehara Branch
Details: http://bit.ly/1AAYp2U
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5) Let’s Create Your Very Own Original Picture Book! ~ Using “Pikke’s Picture Book Maker” ~
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2015 [1] 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM [2] 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Area Benesse Aoyama
Details: http://area-benesse.jp/detail/aoyama/
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6) Introduction to Microcontroller Programming
~ Let’s Make a Wrist Strap Using Wearable Prototyping ~
Date: March 1, 2015(Sun) 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Koto Ward Industrial Hall, Conference Room 2
Details: http://www.monoxit.com/?p=1867
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7) Programming Class for Elementary and Middle School Students
Date: February 28, 2015 (Sat) 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
March 1 (Sun) 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
March 7 (Sat)10:00 AM–12:00 PM; 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
March 8 (Sun) 10:00 AM–12:00 PM; 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Venue: Information Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Details: http://www.tdi.co.jp/ideamakers/index.html#trial
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8) Super Science Kids Academy: Aim for a Study Abroad Program in Hawaii! Let’s
help children reach their full potential!
Dates: One year starting in April 2015
Venue: HP Japan Headquarters
Details: http://www.npo-ssk.com/?page_id=7389
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9) Programming Workshop
　International Course
Venue: HP Japan Headquarters
Details: https://www.npo-ssk.com/schedule/index.php?mode=plan&work;=skip
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10) Kids Plaza Osaka
Venue: Kids Plaza Osaka　
Details: http://www.kidsplaza.or.jp/

February Events
○ Discover the Five Senses! Exploration in the Dark—Part 6
Date & Time: February 11, 2015 (Wed., National Holiday)

○ Wayang Kulit: Create and Perform! Shadow Puppet Theater
Date and Time: Saturday, February 21, 2015, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

○ Let’s Give It a Try: Gamelan—The Sparkling Sounds of Indonesia
Dates: Friday, February 20, 2015 – Friday, February 27, 2015

○ Science Days: A Day Full of Wonder and Surprise
Registration Deadline for Sessions 1 and 2: Thursday, March 5, 2015
Registration Deadline for Session 3: Saturday, February 28, 2015
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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 post the latest workshop and event information, as well as other insider tips, on Twitter and Facebook!

## Twitter ## https://twitter.com/canvas_kids
## Facebook ## http://www.facebook.com/canvas.jp

━《A Word from the Secretariat》━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
New projects are popping up one after another as we head into spring. While new information is constantly coming into the Secretariat, it seems to me that there’s been an increase in initiatives that let children experience the latest technologies. Be sure not to miss them!

☆CANVAS is always looking for individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
　Supporting members are those who agree with the objectives 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 are interested in CANVAS’s activities.
Please also visit the CANVAS website! http://www.canvas.ws
*We also send this Newsletter to individuals with whom CANVAS officers and the Secretariat have exchanged business cards
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CANVAS MAIL Issue 160 (February 2, 2015)
Publisher: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher-in-Charge: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Chigusa Kobayashi
URL: http://www.canvas.ws
Address: 2nd Floor, BAUHAUS, 1-11-13 Honjo, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0004
E-mail:mm@canvas.ws
TEL: 03-6456-1929 FAX: 03-6456-1926
Twitter: https://twitter.com/canvas_kids
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