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AI and data science education in Japan

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Japanese educational institutions and corporations are gaining international recognition and expanding their curricula to integrate artificial intelligence and data science. Previous milestones include Kwansei Gakuin University, working with IBM Japan, received the Grand Prize at the 4th Open Badge Awards for its University’s AI Human Resource Development Program, which has issued digital badges to over 50,000 students Program and 7,500 professionals. Additionally, Benesse Corporation’s ‘Benesse AI Tutor’ was named Tutor’. Recent developments show a top 10 finalist in the 2nd Global EdTech Prize deepening focus on practical classroom integration and specialized training. Tokyo Gakugei University has scheduled a public seminar for its use of December 2026 to discuss ‘Research on Classroom Practice Using Generative AI’, covering topics from STEAM education to supporting students with intellectual disabilities. Similarly, Nakano Junior High School, a generative AI pilot school, recently held a research meeting showcasing 22 lesson segments across subjects like mathematics and English to provide personalized study support. Furthering these efforts, enhance information literacy. At the university level, Kanto Gakuen University has obtained dual certification from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for its “Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Program,” offering training in Program”. This curriculum, available to all students, covers programming in R, Python, and JAVA, alongside big data to all students. Meanwhile, and IoT. For professionals, the Kanazawa Institute of Technology has launched a is recruiting for its “2026 DX Reskilling Education Program” specifically for professionals, focusing Program”, which focuses on prompt engineering and task automation to enhance improve workplace productivity.

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