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Tokyo Children’s Website Workshop

Tokyo’s Children’s Website has exceeded 270 million page views over the past year, with a peak daily usage of around 90,000 users! This engaging platform is designed to help children discover the allure of Tokyo while fostering an understanding of local governance. To achieve this, we have involved children in the production process, allowing their perspectives to shape the website's content intimately.

As we prepare for the upcoming year, we are excited to invite new members to participate in our workshops, which will focus on content development. We welcome fresh ideas and feedback from children, aiming to create an even more user-friendly and appealing website. We look forward to receiving many applications!

What’s on the Website?

The Tokyo Children’s Website boasts several exciting features:
1. Tokyo Kids Typing Race
A fun and educational typing game where children learn by typing keywords related to Tokyo and beyond.

2. Virtual Social Studies Tour
This interactive content allows kids to explore the interiors of places they normally can't visit, enhancing their understanding of various facilities.

3. Tokyo's Charm Board Game
Children can learn about Tokyo's nature and culture while enjoying a unique board game experience.

Workshop Overview

Enhancing these existing elements and introducing new features are key goals of our upcoming workshops. The workshops will encompass:

• - Discussion sessions to brainstorm new content
• - Collaborative efforts to determine additional facilities for the virtual tours
• - Creative activities to make the Tokyo charm board game more enjoyable
• - Other relevant content improvements for the Children’s Website.

Schedule

The workshops will consist of three sessions (approximately 2 hours each).

• - Session 1: June 20 (Saturday)
• - Session 2: July 18 (Saturday)
• - Session 3: August 22 (Saturday)

Sessions 1 and 2 will take place online, while Session 3 will be held in person, promoting face-to-face interaction among participants.

Recruitment Criteria

We are looking for approximately 20 elementary school students (grades 4-6) residing or studying within Tokyo. Participants must consent to the use of photos and videos taken during the workshop for public relations on the internet and media. More details are available on our application page.

Important Dates

• - Application Period: April 24 (Friday) to May 19 (Tuesday)

You can apply here: Application Page

Due to limited slots, if applications exceed capacity, participants will be selected through a screening process, and results will be communicated by late May.

Additional Information

Participation in the workshop is free of charge; however, any related travel or communication costs will be the responsibility of the attendees.

This initiative further supports the '2050 Tokyo Strategy' aimed at promoting child-focused policies, with a primary goal of giving priority to children’s perspectives in our urban planning and development efforts.

Let’s work together to make the Tokyo Children’s Website an even more delightful resource for kids!

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