What we’re about
Toitate Lab: A Community for Question-Based Learning at school
Do you want to change the way you learn and teach? Toitate Lab focuses on "Question Design" to spark innovation in education. We welcome everyone—from teachers to business leaders—to join our workshops and dialogue sessions. Let's upgrade our thinking by asking better questions!
Upcoming events
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- ¥3,000.00
【Hiroshima city】Movie "The Making of a Japanese" – Rethinking Education Together
合人社ウェンディひと・まちプラザ, 広島市中区袋町６番３６号, Hiroshima, JP【Event title】
"The Making of a Japanese" – Rethinking Education Together
"Is it true that Japanese people are known for being hardworking?"
"Is Japan’s education system falling behind the rest of the world?"
"Is this something unique to Japanese people?"
This event invites diverse participants to explore these questions together, inspired by the everyday life of a Japanese elementary school captured in the documentary film "Making of a Japanese."
Let’s reflect on the future of education — and ourselves — through shared curiosity and dialogue.
【Recommended for】
Those who want to talk about education
Those interested in learning about differences between Japan and other countries
Those who want to engage in global conversations
Those who want to connect with inspiring and curious people
１）A space and community to explore education together
２）Watch a film and discuss Japanese education
３）Engage in global discussions (depending on participants)
【Participation Fee】
Adults (until Dec. 7): ¥2,500
Students (until Dec. 7): ¥500
Children under elementary school age (under 12): Free
Adults (from Dec. 8): ¥3,000 (on-site payment also accepted)
Students (from Dec. 8): ¥1,000 (on-site payment also accepted)
※Please note that cancellations or changes cannot be made after ticket application.
Please register by clicking the “Get Tickets” button on this page.
【Volunteer Recruitment】
We are looking for volunteers for the following roles:
Filming & Editing (Smartphones welcome!)
Report Writing (Articles for Note)
Interpreter (Support English at group discussion tables)
Reception & Venue Setup
Anything you're happy to help with!
※ Please select "I would like to volunteer" when booking your ticket, and write your preferred role in the remarks section.
【Event Schedule】
Time: 18:30–21:30
18:10– Reception
18:30–18:40 Introduction
18:40–20:20 Film Screening (approx. 100 min)
20:30–21:20 Discussion & Reflection
21:20–21:30 Closing
【Venue】
6-36 Fukuromachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City
Gojinsha Wendy Hito-Machi Plaza, North Building 6F, Multimedia Studio
Google Maps
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gpm3aMvYE9hu7NCa8
【Organizer】
Creating new value in education through diverse collaboration
Toitate Lab
https://toitatelabo.wedu.jp/
Contact: toitatelabo@gmail.com (Yamasaki)
【Supported】
Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education1 attendee - ¥3,000.00
【Osaka】Film "The Making of a Japanese" – Rethinking Education Together
ふれあい貸し会議室 梅田No141, 大阪府大阪市北区梅田1-2-2, Osaka, JPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDu7cbNuaXQ
【Event title】
"Making of a Japanese" – Rethinking Education Together
"Is it true that Japanese people are known for being hardworking?"
"Is Japan’s education system falling behind the rest of the world?"
"Is this something unique to Japanese people?"
This event invites diverse participants to explore these questions together, inspired by the everyday life of a Japanese elementary school captured in the documentary film "Making of a Japanese."
Let’s reflect on the future of education — and ourselves — through shared curiosity and dialogue.
【Recommended for】
Those who want to talk about education
Those interested in learning about differences between Japan and other countries
Those who want to engage in global conversations
Those who want to connect with inspiring and curious people
１）A space and community to explore education together
２）Watch a film and discuss Japanese education
３）Engage in global discussions (depending on participants)
【Participation Fee】
Adults (until Dec. 7): ¥2,500
Students (until Dec. 7): ¥500
Children under elementary school age (under 12): Free
Adults (from Dec. 8): ¥3,000 (on-site payment also accepted)
Students (from Dec. 8): ¥1,000 (on-site payment also accepted)
※Please note that cancellations or changes cannot be made after ticket application.
Please register by clicking the “Get Tickets” button on this page.
【Volunteer Recruitment】
We are looking for volunteers for the following roles:
Filming & Editing (Smartphones welcome!)
Report Writing (Articles for Note)
Interpreter (Support English at group discussion tables)
Reception & Venue Setup
Anything you're happy to help with!
※ Please select "I would like to volunteer" when booking your ticket, and write your preferred role in the remarks section.
【Event Schedule】
Time: 18:30–21:30
18:10– Reception
18:30–18:40 Introduction
18:40–20:20 Film Screening (approx. 100 min)
20:30–21:20 Discussion & Reflection
21:20–21:30 Closing
【Venue】
1-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Fureai Rental Conference Room Umeda No.141
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CZtzXWWdc4mFRVU16
【Organizer】
Creating new value in education through diverse collaboration
Toitate Lab
https://toitatelabo.wedu.jp/
Contact: toitatelabo@gmail.com (Yamasaki)
【Supported】
Osaka Prefectural Board of Education1 attendee - ¥3,000.00
【Hakata】Films "The Making of a Japanese" – Rethinking Education Together
ふれあい貸し会議室 博多No126, 福岡市博多区 博多駅中央街 5-12 博多東ビル, Fukuoka, JPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDu7cbNuaXQ
"Making of a Japanese" – Rethinking Education Together
"Is it true that Japanese people are known for being hardworking?"
"Is Japan’s education system falling behind the rest of the world?"
"Is this something unique to Japanese people?"
This event invites diverse participants to explore these questions together, inspired by the everyday life of a Japanese elementary school captured in the documentary film "Making of a Japanese."
Let’s reflect on the future of education — and ourselves — through shared curiosity and dialogue.
【Recommended for】
Those who want to talk about education
Those interested in learning about differences between Japan and other countries
Those who want to engage in global conversations
Those who want to connect with inspiring and curious people
１）A space and community to explore education together
２）Watch a film and discuss Japanese education
３）Engage in global discussions (depending on participants)
【Participation Fee】
Adults (until Dec. 7): ¥2,500
Students (until Dec. 7): ¥500
Children under elementary school age (under 12): Free
Adults (from Dec. 8): ¥3,000 (on-site payment also accepted)
Students (from Dec. 8): ¥1,000 (on-site payment also accepted)
※Please note that cancellations or changes cannot be made after ticket application.
Please register by clicking the “Get Tickets” button on this page.
【Volunteer Recruitment】
We are looking for volunteers for the following roles:
Filming & Editing (Smartphones welcome!)
Report Writing (Articles for Note)
Interpreter (Support English at group discussion tables)
Reception & Venue Setup
Anything you're happy to help with!
※ Please select "I would like to volunteer" when booking your ticket, and write your preferred role in the remarks section.
【Event Schedule】
Time: 18:30–21:30
18:10– Reception
18:30–18:40 Introduction
18:40–20:20 Film Screening (approx. 100 min)
20:30–21:20 Discussion & Reflection
21:20–21:30 Closing
【Venue】
5-12 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City
Hakata East Building
Fureai Rental Conference Room Hakata No.126
Google Maps
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TFHTjwfBea3PLraG9
【Organizer】
Creating new value in education through diverse collaboration
Toitate Lab
https://toitatelabo.wedu.jp/
Contact: toitatelabo@gmail.com (Yamasaki)
【Supported】
Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education
『⼩学校〜それは⼩さな社会〜』
© Cineric Creative / NHK / Pystymetsä / Point du Jour
監督・編集：⼭崎エマ
2023年/⽇本・アメリカ・フィンランド・フランス/カラー/99分/5.1ch
プロデューサー：エリック・ニアリ
撮影監督：加倉井和希 録⾳：岩間翼 エグゼクティブ・プロデューサー：安⽥慎 杉江亮彦 國實瑞恵
コープロデューサー：ウーティ・ロウス リュック・マルタン＝グセ ⾦川雄策 ⾳楽：パイビー・タカラ
ミキサー：アンドリュー・トレイシー 共同編集:井⼿⿇⾥⼦ ⿃屋みずき 特別撮影:ジョン・ドニカ カラーリスト:佐藤⽂郎
製作・制作：シネリック・クリエイティブ 国際共同製作：NHK
共同制作：Pystymetsä Point du Jour YLE France Télévisions 協⼒：世⽥⾕区 世⽥⾕区教育委員会
製作協⼒：鈍⽜俱楽部 配給：ハピネットファントム・スタジオ 宣伝：ミラクルヴォイス 宣伝協⼒：芽 inc.
公式サイト https://shogakko-film.com/
公式X（@shogakko_film） https://x.com/shogakko_film
公式Instagram（shogakko.film） https://www.instagram.com/shogakko.film/?locale=fr&hl=en1 attendee - ¥3,000.00
【Fukuyama city】"The Making of a Japanese" – Rethinking Education Together
福山市生涯学習プラザ（まなびの館ローズコム）4階 中会議室, 〒720-0812 広島県, Fukuyama, JPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDu7cbNuaXQ
【Event title】
"Making of a Japanese" – Rethinking Education Together
"Is it true that Japanese people are known for being hardworking?"
"Is Japan’s education system falling behind the rest of the world?"
"Is this something unique to Japanese people?"
This event invites diverse participants to explore these questions together, inspired by the everyday life of a Japanese elementary school captured in the documentary film "Making of a Japanese."
Let’s reflect on the future of education — and ourselves — through shared curiosity and dialogue.
【Recommended for】
Those who want to talk about education
Those interested in learning about differences between Japan and other countries
Those who want to engage in global conversations
Those who want to connect with inspiring and curious people
１）A space and community to explore education together
２）Watch a film and discuss Japanese education
３）Engage in global discussions (depending on participants)
【Participation Fee】
Adults (until Dec. 7): ¥2,500
Students (until Dec. 7): ¥500
Children under elementary school age (under 12): Free
Adults (from Dec. 8): ¥3,000 (on-site payment also accepted)
Students (from Dec. 8): ¥1,000 (on-site payment also accepted)
※Please note that cancellations or changes cannot be made after ticket application.
Please register by clicking the “Get Tickets” button on this page.
【Volunteer Recruitment】
We are looking for volunteers for the following roles:
Filming & Editing (Smartphones welcome!)
Report Writing (Articles for Note)
Interpreter (Support English at group discussion tables)
Reception & Venue Setup
Anything you're happy to help with!
※ Please select "I would like to volunteer" when booking your ticket, and write your preferred role in the remarks section.
【Event Schedule】
Time: 18:30–21:30
18:10– Reception
18:30–18:40 Introduction
18:40–20:20 Film Screening (approx. 100 min)
20:30–21:20 Discussion & Reflection
21:20–21:30 Closing
【Venue】
10-1 Kasumi-cho 1-chome, Fukuyama City
Manabi-no-Yakata Rosecom (Fukuyama Lifelong Learning Plaza), Medium Conference Room
Google Maps
https://maps.app.goo.gl/16F2AzCv9BYFpaKs7
【Organizer】
Creating new value in education through diverse collaboration
Toitate Lab
https://toitatelabo.wedu.jp/
Contact: toitatelabo@gmail.com (Yamasaki)
『⼩学校〜それは⼩さな社会〜』
© Cineric Creative / NHK / Pystymetsä / Point du Jour
監督・編集：⼭崎エマ
2023年/⽇本・アメリカ・フィンランド・フランス/カラー/99分/5.1ch
プロデューサー：エリック・ニアリ
撮影監督：加倉井和希 録⾳：岩間翼 エグゼクティブ・プロデューサー：安⽥慎 杉江亮彦 國實瑞恵
コープロデューサー：ウーティ・ロウス リュック・マルタン＝グセ ⾦川雄策 ⾳楽：パイビー・タカラ
ミキサー：アンドリュー・トレイシー 共同編集:井⼿⿇⾥⼦ ⿃屋みずき 特別撮影:ジョン・ドニカ カラーリスト:佐藤⽂郎
製作・制作：シネリック・クリエイティブ 国際共同製作：NHK
共同制作：Pystymetsä Point du Jour YLE France Télévisions 協⼒：世⽥⾕区 世⽥⾕区教育委員会
製作協⼒：鈍⽜俱楽部 配給：ハピネットファントム・スタジオ 宣伝：ミラクルヴォイス 宣伝協⼒：芽 inc.
公式サイト https://shogakko-film.com/
公式X（@shogakko_film） https://x.com/shogakko_film
公式Instagram（shogakko.film） https://www.instagram.com/shogakko.film/?locale=fr&hl=en1 attendee
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