ViXion Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Seiichiro Nanbu), aiming to realize its purpose of "Expanding life choices through technology," will exhibit at "Shiodome Summer School 2026," an educational event for children hosted by Nippon Television Network Corporation.

On the day, Natsuki Taki, an announcer who is actively involved in disseminating information about visual impairment and eye health (via Radio Nippon's "Kogane no Ai ~eye~"), will be a guest for the special program "Eye Wonders, Experience School." Under the theme "Future Glasses Research! ~Let's Experience Various 'Ways of Seeing'~", the program will provide children with an opportunity to learn and think enjoyably about a "society of coexistence" where everyone can live with peace of mind, and the "diversity of ways of seeing" that varies from person to person.

Background for Exhibition: Why Learn About "Diversity of Ways of Seeing" Now?

As part of Shiodome Summer School 2026, which advocates the theme "#Create the Future with Passion," this event was planned to allow children to experience, in a continuous flow, the "wonders of how we see when playing games or studying (the mechanism of focus)" which are familiar to them, up to the world of "visual assistance" supported by advanced technology. Through this, they can experience that there are people in society with various "ways of seeing," and the future possibilities of supporting each other.

Exhibition Booth Details

1. Special Collaboration Project: Announcer Taki's "Diligent Puru Puru Hitomi-chan" Reading & Special Talk

Reading of the picture book "Diligent Puru Puru Hitomi-chan"

Children will learn in a fun and easy-to-understand way, through Announcer Taki's reading, about "eye strain due to overuse of the ciliary muscle," a common issue for today's children. Additionally, a special talk will be held between ViXion's Head of Development and Announcer Taki. From the perspective that "technology that helps visually impaired people actually makes everyone's future more convenient," they will explain how technology supports human vision and solves social issues.

Schedule: (Subject to change until the day of the event)

July 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun): Daily at 11:30 AM / 1:30 PM / 2:30 PM / 4:00 PM *Approx. 30 minutes duration, capacity approx. 15 people (first-come, first-served basis)

2. Exhibition & Experience Booth: Future Glasses Research! ~Let's Experience Various "Ways of Seeing"~

Exhibition of ViXion's latest technologies that support vision. Experience them firsthand.

◾️Exhibited Products

Autofocus Eyewear ViXion2: Through technology that automatically changes lens thickness according to viewing distance, you can experience the wonder of the human eye's focusing mechanism.

Low Vision Support Glasses: Developed for visually impaired individuals, these glasses allow you to see in the dark as brightly as in daylight through special technology. Learn about the evolution of visual support technology and its social significance. Please also experience the color vision simulation version specially prepared for this event.

*Content is subject to change. Event Page https://summer-school.ntv.co.jp/program/detail19.html

Shiodome Summer School 2026 Event Overview

Event Name: Shiodome Summer School 2026

Date & Time: July 25 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM https://summer-school.ntv.co.jp/#wrapper

Venue: Nippon Television (Shiodome Headquarters) and surrounding special venue

Participation Fee: Free (Participation in the Special Collaboration Project is on a first-come, first-served basis for each session)

Organizer: Nippon Television Network Corporation

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