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Japan Wagamama Awards Shines at MIT Global Education Summit 2026

In a remarkable achievement, Tokyo-based IRODORI, under the leadership of CEO Takahiro Yatsu, has won the Best Education Paper at the MIT App Inventor Global Education Summit 2026. This recognition was awarded for their groundbreaking educational program, the Japan Wagamama Awards, designed to develop next-generation innovators who can tackle local challenges using AI and digital technologies.

The core of the program emphasizes the importance of addressing everyday challenges faced by individuals and families, ultimately conducting hands-on app development and practical implementations in their communities. The research presented at the Summit demonstrated statistically significant improvements in six psychosocial indicators including agency and self-efficacy, validating the effectiveness of this educational model.

Education and Opportunities in the AI and Digital Era

As AI and digital technologies advance, the necessity for developing human resources capable of leveraging them to create new societal value has become a pressing policy issue in Japan. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is spearheading initiatives like the