VISION

The realization of an inclusive society where everyone can comfortably be “themselves” through art communication integrated with welfare, healthcare, and technology.

MISSION

To collaboratively research across the fields of art, welfare, healthcare, and technology, while developing “cultural prescriptions” as a cultural activity that creates connections between people and attempts to implement them into society.
To create new networks to encourage people to participate in their community by leveraging the characteristics of art communication, and realizing an inclusive society where everybody can comfortably “be themselves” and no one is left behind in super-aging societies.

Challenges in 2030

Japan is facing the challenges of disability, loneliness, and isolation associated with its super-aged society. In a society where the percentage of people aged 65 and over will exceed 30% after 2030, the inability of the elderly to participate in society and their loss of a sense of purpose and creativity will not only harm individuals' health but also have a significant economic impact on the nation.

Using “cultural prescriptions,” we aim to create an inclusive society where everyone has a “place” and a “role” throughout their lives, leading a happy and healthy life.

Framework of Cultural Prescriptions

Designing care and social participation customized for each individual

We develop Cultural Prescriptions (drawing on the concept of social prescriptions) that integrate art with welfare, healthcare, and technology. Through art-mediated communication, we bridge diverse individuals with society and directly contribute to each person's sense of purpose and dignity. Specialized professionals, called “cultural link workers,” will deliver these to individuals, ensuring that no one is left behind and creating new social pathways for people to engage with society. This will lead to the creation of a society enriched with “richness of spirit”.

What Are Cultural Prescriptions?

Platform Organization Chart

University Bureau

  • President

    HIBINO Katsuhiko

    Tokyo University of the Arts

Arts-based Communication Platform for Co-creation to Built a Convivial Society

  • Project Leader

    ITO Tatsuya

    Professor, Public Collaboration Center,
    Tokyo University of the Arts

  • Deputy Project Leader

    TAMURA Motoichi

    Research and Development Division,
    Yamaha Corporation, Visiting Professor,
    Tokyo University of the Arts

  • Senior Project Advisor

    MURATA Hironobu

    Associate Professor,
    Tokyo University of the Arts

Research and Development Tasks

Research and Development Units

Project Management Office

  • Head/URA

    SATO Naoki

    Associate Professor,
    Tokyo University of the Arts

  • Associate Office Manager

    YAMAZAKI Nikki

    Project Lecturer,
    Tokyo University of the Arts

  • URA

    KAWASHIMA Saho

    Project Lecturer,
    Tokyo University of the Arts

  • Academic-Industrial Engagement

    UENISHI Yuko

    Project Lecturer, Tokyo University of the Arts

  • Marketing and Communication

    SUGAWARA Haruka

    Project Assistant Professor,
    Tokyo University of the Arts

  • IP Strategy and Producer

    AO Shizuo

    Tokyo University of the Arts

Joint Organizations

  • Enterprises
  • Universities
    and Institutes
  • Research Institutes
  • Local Governments

Network with Joint Organizational Applicants

Project structure diagram

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