Future Collaboration Agreement Between TOKYO EDUCATION LAB and Kamikawa Town to Transform Education

Future Collaboration Agreement Between TOKYO EDUCATION LAB and Kamikawa Town

TOKYO EDUCATION LAB, based in Minato, Tokyo, has recently entered a partnership agreement with Kamikawa Town in Hokkaido, led by Mayor Mitsuhide Nishiki. Both parties aim to tackle regional issues through public-private collaboration leveraging their resources in social infrastructure and education.

Goals of the Partnership

The key objectives guiding this partnership include:
1. Organizing inquiry-based school trips and local educational programs.
2. Developing and implementing joint programs focused on SDGs, inquiry learning, and entrepreneurial education.
3. Planning and managing learning initiatives that address local challenges, such as project-based learning (PBL).
4. Promoting understanding of local industries through job experiences and creating opportunities for youth to connect with local companies and residents.
5. Enhancing recognition of Kamikawa Town and creating a community of relation through educational platforms and partnerships with schools and businesses.

Ongoing Initiatives

Already, TOKYO EDUCATION LAB and Kamikawa Town are collaborating on a new inquiry-based program exploring the theme of “Sports Experience and Regional Activation.” They are also working on attracting multiple private high schools from Tokyo to participate in these innovative educational offerings. Through this agreement, they aim to enhance their cooperative relationship and attract more inquiry-based educational trips to the region, ultimately creating new opportunities for students to engage with the community.

At TOKYO EDUCATION LAB, their commitment to inquiry-based learning continues to expand, with a keen focus on creating meaningful learning experiences for students. They aspire to foster deep connections among students and schools, helping graduates expand their career options based on initial unique experiences acquired during these education trips.

Comments from Key Leaders

Takayuki Kanai, President of TOKYO EDUCATION LAB:
“I am delighted to formalize this Future Collaboration Partnership with Kamikawa Town. Through school trips and inquiry learning, we intend to empower our students to engage with the region's charms and challenges, enabling them to learn and build the future together with the community. We aim to contribute to regional revitalization and creation of relational populations through the power of education.”

Mitsuhiro Nishiki, Mayor of Kamikawa Town:
“I am very pleased to establish this Future Collaboration Partnership with TOKYO EDUCATION LAB. By harnessing the rich nature and regional resources of Kamikawa Town for inquiry learning, we hope to cultivate children's autonomy and creativity, which will ultimately lead to sustainable community development and population retention.”

About TOKYO EDUCATION LAB

With a mission to provide inquiry-based learning opportunities for children who will shape the future, TOKYO EDUCATION LAB offers various learning experiences tailored for young individuals poised to take on the challenges of Japan and the world. They operate three main LABs:
1. SDGs LAB: A learning platform focusing on SDGs and personalized problem-solving.
2. Entrepreneurship LAB: Supporting students in their journey towards entrepreneurship.
3. Inquiry LAB: Curating school trips that integrate inquiry-based learning approaches.

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Contact for Media Inquiries

TOKYO EDUCATION LAB PR Contact:
Phone: 090-7848-2398 (Kobayashi)
Address: 12F WTC annex, 2-3-8 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0013
Email: [email protected]