Make This Summer a Time to Think About the Future! METI's Official Web Magazine 'METI Journal Online' Launches Summer Parent-Child Initiative

AI, robots... How should we engage with the stream of emerging technologies?

What does the future hold for Japan?

This summer, why not use the break to explore, together as a family, the mechanisms of society and the economy, and the future of Japan and the world?

METI's official web magazine, 'METI Journal Online,' is launching a special summer parent-child feature!

MiETI (Mieti), METI's new official character, will join readers in discovering those 'Aha!' moments and the excitement of the future. Let's make this summer a time for families to think about the future together.

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Summer Parent-Child Initiative: Make This Summer a Time to Think About the Future | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry METI Journal ONLINE

All around us, news flows constantly—global economic shifts, environmental and energy issues. Children might feel these are 'distant matters' or 'too difficult for us.'

Yet, events that seem far away are actually connected to our daily lives. Each news item links to other events. When we start connecting the dots, our view of the world transforms. For children who will shape the future, the ability to see connections is essential to understanding society and living authentically.

How do new economic trends and national industrial policies affect us? This summer, take some time to talk as a family. In this special parent-child series, we cover emerging economic and industrial policy trends in an accessible way, starting from everyday topics, to help spark rich family conversations.

Summer Parent-Child Initiative: Make This Summer a Time to Think About the Future

◇Vol.1 From Parliamentary Vice-Minister Fujiki to 'Children Who Will Live the Future'! Japan's future, METI's role, and summer vacation...

◇Vol.2 Society is changing, life is changing—What abilities will humans need in the age of AI?

◇Vol.3 Useful machine? Friend? Partner? Let's think about 'coexistence with robots'!

The following articles will be published soon!

◇Vol.4 Protecting limited resources and creating the future—Join the 'circle' of the circular economy

◇Vol.5 Let's go as a family to 'METI Kids Day'! Fun and educational booths await

What is METI Journal Online?

A web magazine by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry that gathers 'Aha!' moments about economic and industrial topics—from global issues to everyday themes. It delivers practical information for business and daily life, including 'Policy Special Features' that dive deep into trending policies, and '60-Second Quick Explanations' to grasp key policies in a flash.

✔ Policy Special Features: Monthly deep dives into trending policies

✔ 60-Second Quick Explanations: Summarize the essence of specific policies in '60 seconds'

✔ Shining Local Enterprises: Introduce innovative local companies making waves

✔ Statistics Speak: Make data understandable with deeper insights

✔ HOT Person: Special interviews with startup founders and industry leaders

✔ METI Dismantled: Young policy staff share the thoughts behind policies

Also check out our special features on industrial policy:

✔ Stories of Modern Bookstores: Share various stories about bookstores

✔ Editor-in-Chief Dialogue: METI Journal's editor-in-chief interviews leading media editors on their editorial vision

✔ Sanriku and Joban Treasures: Discover the delicious seafood and charm of the rich fishing grounds of Sanriku and Joban

METI Journal Online

Homepage: https://journal.meti.go.jp/

Introduction video: https://journal.meti.go.jp/about/

METI Kids Page - What does the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry do? -

https://www.meti.go.jp/intro/kids/index.html