TST Chief English Co-Creator Lisa is also a member of the Board of Directors for Kuriya, a Japan-based NPO that focuses on supporting migrant youth. Shuko Ebihara, the founder of Kuriya, wanted to celebrate the organization's 3-year anniversary, but she was not sure how to do it in a way that would be worthwhile to everyone involved.
We found the answer in co-creation. Shuko shared that connecting employment opportunities to migrant youth is one of the greatest obstacles to their integration in society. Based on Shuko's decade of experience with these young people, we created a persona, "Judy," and challenged our participants to imagine a path forward for her.
In a presentation beforehand, Lisa shared her thoughts about becoming a shakaijin in Japan as a non-Japanese person. One element that is usually considered essential for a shakaijin is to be a person who can make a contribution to society.
In a presentation beforehand, Lisa shared her thoughts about becoming a shakaijin in Japan as a non-Japanese person. One element that is usually considered essential for a shakaijin is to be a person who can make a contribution to society.
Lisa concluded that contribution（貢献）is most likely when Japanese and non-Japanese do more than simply co-exist（共生）. Co-existing and co-creating（共創）will more reliably lead to a contribution that benefits everyone.
The event generated many ideas about how to support migrant youth. Several people mentioned afterward that focusing on the profile of one person, "Judy," helped them to understand and think through the challenges.
Third Space Tokyo is happy to co-create events with organizations that want to try something new, and especially if the event involves some English. Please contact us if you would like to work on an event plan together.
Third Space Tokyo is happy to co-create events with organizations that want to try something new, and especially if the event involves some English. Please contact us if you would like to work on an event plan together.
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