#Japan #Youth Development #Koganei City #Positive Learning Program #Education System

Introduction

On June 21, 2025, the Japan Junior Chamber (公益社団法人日本青年会議所) will host a significant announcement event for the Positive Learning Program (PLP) at Tokyo Gakugei University. This initiative is a collaboration involving Tokyo Gakugei University, Kaname Project Co., Ltd., the NPO National Free School Network, and Benesse Educational Research Institute. The goal of PLP is to maximize the unique abilities and talents of each child, utilizing generative AI and community collaborations to provide personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

Event Details

Date and Time

• - Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
• - Time: 15:00 - 17:00

Location

• - Venue: Tokyo Gakugei University, Building W, Room 201
• - Address: 4-1-1 Nukui Kitamachi, Koganei City, Tokyo (20-minute walk from JR Kokubunji Station North Exit)

Participants

• - Professor Yoshihiro Kaneko, Tokyo Gakugei University
• - Taichiro Endo, CEO of Kaname Project Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Gakugei University Professor
• - Nobu Nakamura, Executive Director, NPO National Free School Network
• - Satoshi Okabe, Chief Researcher, Benesse Educational Research Institute
• - Yuuken Miyasaka, Chair, New Education System Creation Committee, Japan Junior Chamber
• - Participants from various sectors including free school representatives, local business members, government officials, and JC members.

Program Content

This event will gather stakeholders from the PLP initiative that is being implemented across 30 locations nationwide. The startup team and participants will share examples of the program and engage in discussions, fostering a rich exchange of information to cultivate new collaborative educational opportunities. Participants will reflect on their experiences through group discussions and seminars aimed at nurturing regional educators.

Detailed Schedule

• - 15:00 Opening
• - 15:05 Program Overview
• - 15:10 Presentation of Examples (Multiple Instances)
• - 15:30 Group Discussions (40 minutes of discussion followed by 5 minutes of presentations)
• - 16:15 Seminar on Regional Educator Development (Led by Professor Kaneko)
• - 16:50 Summary (Presented by Nobu Nakamura)
• - 17:00 Closing Remarks

Presentation of Examples

The program will showcase several examples from areas such as Iwate, Akita, Nagano, Wakayama, Okayama, Hyogo, and Nagasaki, summarizing implementation details, outcomes, and the application of generative AI. Participants will exchange best practices and insights based on these shared experiences, emphasizing areas for improvement and considerations gathered from the field.

Group Discussions

At 15:30, attendees will break into diverse groups mixing PLP implementers and local stakeholders. The discussions will revolve around two key themes:
1. What qualities and skills are essential for effective accompaniment in education?
2. What motivates adults involved in the program?
Each group's representatives will later present their thoughts.

Media Participation

Media representatives are cordially invited to cover this event. Please register by June 18 using the dedicated application form. For inquiries after this date, please contact Moriguchi directly.

Media Registration Form: [Link to Form]
For RSVP: Public Corporation Japan Junior Chamber, New Education System Creation Committee
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 073-499-8833
(Contact Person: Public Relations Secretary Moriguchi)