In Session 1, we will look back on the past ten years of EDU-Port Japan and report on research projects concerning its effects of the internationalization and qualitative improvement of Japanese education, as well as research on the development of Japanese-style education in Africa.
In Session 2, we will exchange views on Japanese-style education, which in recent years has gained international attention for fostering non-cognitive skills (such as cooperation and independence, which cannot be measured by academic ability alone) and holistic education that balances ‘Solid academic ability, Richness in mind, and Healthy body’ and we will discuss new initiatives of the EDU-Port project.
After the sessions, the implementing organizations will present posters to showcase specific initiatives and outcomes in various countries.
| Date & Time | February 27 (Fri), 2026 13:30-16:00 （Reception open at 13：00～） |
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| Venue | (In person) Auditorium, 3rd floor, MEXT building （3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo） (Online) ZOOM |
| Organizer | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Participation Fee | The event is free of charge |
| Language | Japanese with English simultaneous translation |
| Registration | Please register through the following URL. https://forms.gle/7MAebod5CApndJQq5 Registration Deadline : February 25 (Wed.) 2026, noon（JST） |
Program
■ Opening Remarks
International Affairs Division, Minister’s Secretariat, MEXT
■ Session 1: Report on Research Projects: “The Impact of the EDU-Port Projects on the Internationalization and Quality Improvement of Education in Japan” and “The Horizontal Development of Japanese-Style Education in Africa”
| Speaker | Title |
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| HANBARA Yoshiko, Professor at United Graduate School of Professional Development of Teachers, NUMAJIRI Takuya, Special Assistant Professor at Division of Teacher Education, University of Fukui |
The Impact of the EDU-Port Projects on the Internationalization and Quality Improvement of Education in Japan – Through Analysis of Reports on Past Projects and Interviews with Stakeholders |
| SUZUKI Mariko, Assistant Vice President, Licensing Operations Promotion Department, Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd. |
The Horizontal Development of Japanese-Style Education in Africa -Through initiatives to Improve Basic Academic Abilities in Ghana |
■ Session 2: Toward the Next Phase of EDU-Port Japan: “Establishment of an International Education Program Originating in Japan”
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| HIRAYAMA Naoko, Deputy Assistant Minister/ Director, International Affairs Division, Minister’s Secretariat, MEXT |
Establishment of a New International Education Program |
| MIZUNOYA Suguru, The Head of the Technical Cooperation Team, UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) |
Non-cognitive Skills and Social Emotional Learning in International Education Discourse |
| HIGUCHI Hajime, Director, Basic Education Team 2, Basic Education Group, Human Development Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) |
Introducing JICA’s Practices of Holistic Education |
| Moderator：KITAMURA Yuto, Special Advisor to the President / Professor, University of Tokyo ・SUZUKI Kan, Professor, University of Tokyo ・HIRAYAMA Naoko, MEXT ・MIZUNOYA Suguru, UNESCO ・HIGUCHI Hajime, JICA |
Discussion and Q&A |
| SUZUKI Kan, Professor, University of Tokyo |
Looking Back on the Past Ten Years and Looking Ahead to the Next Phase of EDU-Port Japan |
■ Poster Session
Poster session in the Foyer by the implementing organizations of EDU-Port Japan-adapted Projects.
Poster Session Presenters (in Alphabetical Order *to be confirmed)
- Afrel Co., Ltd.
- CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
- Classroom Adventure inc.
- Dainippon tosho Co.,Ltd.
- HelloWorld Inc.
- Ichimura Senior High School
- Ikubunkan Institute of Education
- Indiana Global Learning Center
- Kikutake Gakuen Nagoya Sangyo University
- KJ HOLDINGS INC.（Kawaijuku Group）
- Kobe Yamate Global Junior & Senior High School
- Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd.
- Life is Tech, Inc.
- Mizuno Corporation
- namstrops
- Pestalozzi Technology Inc.
- SALASUSU
- SelfWing Co., Ltd.
- SPRIX Inc.
- Sunny Animal Hospital
- SuRaLa Net Co., Ltd.
- Tao Co., Ltd.
- Team Gajan
- UCHIDA YOKO CO., LTD.
- University of Fukui
- With The World Co., Ltd.
- Yamaha Corporation
Reference Materials
■ Flyer
■ Reference materials of the Symposium
■ Report
■Recording
Contact
Koei Research & Consulting Inc. (EDU-Port Japan Secretariat)
Email : ml-eduport@k-rc.co.jp
Telephone : 03-3288-1164/070-4284-0592(Available 10:00-17:00 JST Mon-Fri）
