Japanese EdTech CEO Joins SEAMEO Expert Dispatch Program

Tao Inc. (Kusatsu, Shiga), developer of the ICT educational material 'Tenjin', announced that its CEO, Yoshiaki Kurosawa, has been registered in the expert dispatch program of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's 'EDU-Port Japan' initiative. SEAMEO is an intergovernmental organization established in 1965 by 11 Southeast Asian countries to promote cooperation in education, science, and culture. For over 30 years, Tao has supported children's learning through 'Tenjin', gaining pioneering expertise in early childhood ICT education. Currently, 'Tenjin' is used in over 35 countries and regions, including bilingual education support. Tao also collaborates with licensed kindergartens in Australia to implement Japanese-style early childhood education using ICT materials. Kurosawa, who holds a childcare worker qualification, is recognized for his achievements in early and primary education using ICT, leading to his registration as a SEAMEO expert to address educational challenges in Southeast Asia.