Transforming School Non-Attendance into 'Hope': NIJIN Academy Principal Tatsuro Hoshino to Speak at the 2025 Clinical Art Association Special Lecture

Tatsuro Hoshino, Principal of the alternative school "NIJIN Academy," operated by NIJIN Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tatsuro Hoshino), will be a speaker at the "2025 Clinical Art Association Special Lecture" to be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The lecture, titled "Turning School Non-Attendance into Hope: The 'Picasso Perspective' and Psychological Safety for Diverse Personalities to Bloom," will share practices on how children who do not attend school can regain their agency and confidence through self-expression. ■ Lecture Overview Works by NIJIN Academy students

This is a special lecture by the Clinical Art Association, which promotes research and practice in "Clinical Art," an approach aimed at restoring humanity and activating sensitivity through the power of art. In today's increasingly digital world, "creativity" is gaining attention as a necessary human quality, and the value and potential of self-expression through art are being re-examined. Based on practices at NIJIN Academy, this lecture will share insights into educational approaches that unlock the potential of children who do not attend school.

Lecture Content "Turning School Non-Attendance into Hope: The 'Picasso Perspective' and Psychological Safety for Diverse Personalities to Bloom" Children who do not attend school are often prone to losing self-esteem simply because they are "not going to school." However, at NIJIN Academy, we redefine that time not as a "blank space," but as "time for self-expression." Many children are blossoming and discovering their talents in fields such as art. The lecture will incorporate collaborative practices with TOPPAN Geizoken to introduce: ・Liberation from stereotypes through the "Picasso Perspective" ・The impact of psychological safety on children's agency ・Creating an environment where diverse personalities are recognized These will be presented with concrete examples. Date and Time: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:00–12:00 Venue: Held via web conferencing system (ZOOM) Eligibility: Clinical Art Association members and the general public

Background of the Lecture (NIJIN Academy × Clinical Art)