New Book Release: 'How to Create a Place for Children' Records On-site Trial and Error in Questioning What is Best for Children
The book 'How to Create a Place for Children,' a practical report on the 'Children's Third Place Project' promoted nationwide by The Nippon Foundation, has been released. Author Motoyuki Miyake, based on his initiatives in Nara, advocates for the importance of creating spaces that respect children's rights and foster learning and growth.
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The Nippon Foundation promotes the 'Children's Third Place Project' nationwide.
This book is an ongoing practical report compiled by the author, who is involved in its establishment and operation in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, based on initiatives since Reiwa 5 (2023). Against the backdrop of a quarter-century of experience in creating educational communities, it introduces through concrete examples how activities such as 'play,' 'life,' and 'learning' are structured to form safe places for children.
In recent years, the environment surrounding children has changed significantly due to factors such as declining child populations, reduced outdoor play, prolonged contact with digital devices, and widening experience and educational disparities. In such a society, how can we create places where children can spend time safely, interact with others, and grow? This book records the on-site trial and error of continuously questioning 'what is best for children' through episodes involving actual children and staff.
The practice of creating places where children's rights are respected, and they can learn and grow together, also serves as a learning opportunity for adults and students involved with children. This book aims to provide hints for expanding children's safe space initiatives across various regions and connect to efforts that support children's rich 'childhood.'
## Author Profile
Motoyuki Miyake
Representative, Natural Environment Education Organization Inc.
https://www.maholaeducation.com/
Board Member, Regional Learning Promotion Organization
He is working to expand the educational community-building movement with the motto 'Bright smiles and the joy of learning for every child!' and striving to improve regional educational capabilities.
He practices process consulting and educational training with appreciative inquiry management.
He continues activities aimed at promoting and raising awareness of outdoor education based on 'children's rights.'
He also widely conducts research on after-school children's classes, residential school trips, school volunteering, inquiry activities, lesson improvement, and the creation of children's safe spaces.
His publications include co-authored 'Revitalization of Local Shopping Streets and Creative Utilization of Computers' (1999),
co-edited 'Management Capabilities Required of Schools - Child Development Support Management' (2007),
and 'SATOYAMA Datchu Village Development Log' (2013).
## Book Information
'How to Create a Place for Children'
Author: Motoyuki Miyake
Publisher: Parade
Release Date: March 31, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-86522-491-7
Specifications: B6 format / Softcover / 90 pages
Price: 1,100 JPY (1,000 JPY + 10% tax)
Paradebooks: https://books.parade.co.jp/category/genre05/978-4-86522-491-7.html
Amazon:
This book is an ongoing practical report compiled by the author, who is involved in its establishment and operation in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, based on initiatives since Reiwa 5 (2023). Against the backdrop of a quarter-century of experience in creating educational communities, it introduces through concrete examples how activities such as 'play,' 'life,' and 'learning' are structured to form safe places for children.
In recent years, the environment surrounding children has changed significantly due to factors such as declining child populations, reduced outdoor play, prolonged contact with digital devices, and widening experience and educational disparities. In such a society, how can we create places where children can spend time safely, interact with others, and grow? This book records the on-site trial and error of continuously questioning 'what is best for children' through episodes involving actual children and staff.
The practice of creating places where children's rights are respected, and they can learn and grow together, also serves as a learning opportunity for adults and students involved with children. This book aims to provide hints for expanding children's safe space initiatives across various regions and connect to efforts that support children's rich 'childhood.'
## Author Profile
Motoyuki Miyake
Representative, Natural Environment Education Organization Inc.
https://www.maholaeducation.com/
Board Member, Regional Learning Promotion Organization
He is working to expand the educational community-building movement with the motto 'Bright smiles and the joy of learning for every child!' and striving to improve regional educational capabilities.
He practices process consulting and educational training with appreciative inquiry management.
He continues activities aimed at promoting and raising awareness of outdoor education based on 'children's rights.'
He also widely conducts research on after-school children's classes, residential school trips, school volunteering, inquiry activities, lesson improvement, and the creation of children's safe spaces.
His publications include co-authored 'Revitalization of Local Shopping Streets and Creative Utilization of Computers' (1999),
co-edited 'Management Capabilities Required of Schools - Child Development Support Management' (2007),
and 'SATOYAMA Datchu Village Development Log' (2013).
## Book Information
'How to Create a Place for Children'
Author: Motoyuki Miyake
Publisher: Parade
Release Date: March 31, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-86522-491-7
Specifications: B6 format / Softcover / 90 pages
Price: 1,100 JPY (1,000 JPY + 10% tax)
Paradebooks: https://books.parade.co.jp/category/genre05/978-4-86522-491-7.html
Amazon: