Key Facts
• A summer program connects children with professionals for hands-on learning.
• Activities include pizza making, bookstore operations, and data analysis.
• On August 10, children learned pizza making at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo.
• A second grader described the pizza as “delicious.”
• Manager Koki Tanaka emphasized the joy of creating and sharing food.
• Since 2006, Mori Building has hosted annual summer learning programs.
• Children experienced bookstore operations, including cashier tasks and book organization.
• A fifth grader admired staff for memorizing book locations.
• Data analysis workshops explored the “Reiwa Rice Crisis.”
• A middle schooler identified reduced farmer numbers as a key issue.
• SAS Institute Japan aims to inspire future data scientists through these workshops.
• Mori Building encourages children to learn from top professionals in real-world settings.
Summary
Mori Building’s summer program offers children unique learning opportunities with industry professionals. Activities range from pizza making to data analysis, fostering creativity and critical thinking. At an Italian restaurant, children learned the art of pizza making, while bookstore workshops highlighted the importance of literacy. A data analysis session on the “Reiwa Rice Crisis” taught middle schoolers to interpret graphs and identify trends, such as declining farmer numbers. Organizers aim to inspire children to pursue future careers and develop practical skills. This initiative, running since 2006, continues to provide valuable educational experiences in real-world settings.
