Ocean Education Workshops Held for 141 Teachers from 5 Tokyo Municipalities for School Implementation
Act-Indy Inc. conducted 'Ocean Education Workshops' for approximately 141 teachers from Adachi, Meguro, Nerima, Shinjuku, and Kawasaki between March and April 2026. Part of the 'Uminoko Classroom' project, the workshops aimed to build a foundation for continuous marine education in schools by allowing teachers to experience the ocean's charm through activities like beachcombing and fishing port tours.
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Under the sponsorship of the Next Generation Value Consortium, Act-Indy Inc., which operates the outing information site 'Iko-yo', conducted a series of five Ocean Education Workshops from March 26 to April 21, 2026. The program targeted approximately 141 teachers from five municipalities: Adachi, Meguro, Nerima, and Shinjuku Wards in Tokyo, and Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture.
These workshops were part of the 'Uminoko Classroom' project, a marine learning and experience initiative for public elementary schools that the company has been developing since 2022. The primary objective was to create a foundation for continuous marine education in schools. By engaging in local activities such as beachcombing at the shore and visiting fishing ports for auction experiences, teachers were given the opportunity to firsthand feel the allure of the sea.
### Workshop Details
- **Dates:** March 26, April 13, 16, 17, and 21, 2026
- **Locations:** Okitsu Beach (Katsuura City, Chiba), Taisabaki Nature House, and Tomiura Fishing Port (Minamiboso City, Chiba), among others.
- **Participants:** Approximately 141 teachers from Adachi, Meguro, Nerima, Shinjuku, and Kawasaki.
- **Activities:** Lectures on human connection to the sea and safety management; beachcombing and life jacket training; fishing port experiences including fish sorting and auction trials.
### About the 'Uminoko Classroom' Project
This project aims to create meaningful connections between children and the sea by providing marine learning opportunities in collaboration with schools. Research by the Nippon Foundation indicates a growing detachment of children from the sea. By partnering with administrative and educational bodies, the project seeks to lower the psychological barriers to marine activities, making 'Ocean Learning' a standard choice for regular classes and nature camps.
### 2026 Program Outlook
- **Period:** May 2026 to around January 2027
- **Expected Scale:** 48 schools, approximately 3,700 participants.
- **Typical Programs:** Marine safety classes, SUP, sea kayaking, fishing port vocational experiences, and marine learning photo-orienteering.
These workshops were part of the 'Uminoko Classroom' project, a marine learning and experience initiative for public elementary schools that the company has been developing since 2022. The primary objective was to create a foundation for continuous marine education in schools. By engaging in local activities such as beachcombing at the shore and visiting fishing ports for auction experiences, teachers were given the opportunity to firsthand feel the allure of the sea.
### Workshop Details
- **Dates:** March 26, April 13, 16, 17, and 21, 2026
- **Locations:** Okitsu Beach (Katsuura City, Chiba), Taisabaki Nature House, and Tomiura Fishing Port (Minamiboso City, Chiba), among others.
- **Participants:** Approximately 141 teachers from Adachi, Meguro, Nerima, Shinjuku, and Kawasaki.
- **Activities:** Lectures on human connection to the sea and safety management; beachcombing and life jacket training; fishing port experiences including fish sorting and auction trials.
### About the 'Uminoko Classroom' Project
This project aims to create meaningful connections between children and the sea by providing marine learning opportunities in collaboration with schools. Research by the Nippon Foundation indicates a growing detachment of children from the sea. By partnering with administrative and educational bodies, the project seeks to lower the psychological barriers to marine activities, making 'Ocean Learning' a standard choice for regular classes and nature camps.
### 2026 Program Outlook
- **Period:** May 2026 to around January 2027
- **Expected Scale:** 48 schools, approximately 3,700 participants.
- **Typical Programs:** Marine safety classes, SUP, sea kayaking, fishing port vocational experiences, and marine learning photo-orienteering.
FAQ
海洋教育研修会の目的は何ですか？
学校現場における継続的な海洋教育の土台づくりを目的としており、教員自身が海の魅力を体感し、理解と関心を深める場として実施されました。
研修会にはどのような自治体の教員が参加しましたか？
足立区、目黒区、練馬区、新宿区、川崎市の5自治体の教員約141名が参加しました。
具体的な研修内容はどのようなものですか？
座学での安全管理のほか、興津海水浴場でのビーチコーミング、富浦漁港での活魚解説や入札体験など、地域資源を活かした体験活動が行われました。
「うみのこ教室」プロジェクトの狙いは何ですか？
行政・教育機関と連携して子どもたちに海洋体験を提供し、海体験への心理的ハードルを下げることで、継続的な海との接点基盤を構築することを目指しています。
2026年の今後のプログラム予定を教えてください。
2026年5月から2027年1月にかけて、48学校、約3,700人の参加を想定し、海の安全教室や漁港お仕事体験などのプログラムが実施される予定です。