The Naoki Suzuki Laboratory at Tokyo Gakugei University will hold two events to publicize the results of educational practices that utilize ICT, XR, and educational data. In addition to holding an “Education Innovation Forum” at the Tokyo Gakugei University Koganei Campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026, the laboratory will hold a series of “open classes” at elementary, junior high, and high schools across Japan from Tuesday, January 27 to Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
While physical education has traditionally relied heavily on the senses, this forum aims to visualize and quantify movement. Using motion sensors that capture body movements and AI analysis, spatial awareness and tactical training in VR, as well as drone analysis, will also be implemented. Cases where virtual space is used to support children who need support will also be introduced.
The forum on January 31st will feature case studies and a symposium, followed by a hands-on session in the second half where participants can see firsthand the use of XR and educational data. Participation is free and limited to the first 100 people.
Additionally, open classes will be held at elementary, junior high and high schools across the country from January 27th to February 10th in Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Aomori and Shizuoka.
Event 1: Educational Innovation Forum
This forum will be held at Tokyo Gakugei University and will discuss the latest educational research utilizing XR and the metaverse.
| Event Name | Tokyo Gakugei University Educational Innovation Forum
– Establishing new educational and research methods utilizing XR/Metaverse – |
| Date and time | Saturday, January 31, 2026 14:00-18:00 (Doors open 13:30) |
| venue | Tokyo Gakugei University, Koganei Campus, North Lecture Building, 1st floor |
| Main contents | ・Presentation of practical examples from schools
・XR and educational data interactive exhibits ・Symposium on the theme of improving education and classes |
Event 2: Open Class (Physical Education x ICT/Data Utilization)
This is a practical open demonstration of the introduction of ICT, XR, and data analysis into actual physical education classes.
Implementation period: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 to Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
| schedule | Participating school (location) | Lesson content and applied techniques | Lecturer (affiliation) |
| 1/27(Tue) | Yamaguchi Prefecture: Sanyo Onoda City Ryuo Junior High School | Heart rate-activated VR endurance exercise | Professor Akira Takada (Teikyo University) |
| 1/28(Wed) | Hiroshima Prefecture: Hatsukaichi City Kongoji Elementary School | Dynamic walking (lower grades) / Visualization of jumping using a ground reaction force meter (upper grades) | Associate Professor Yusuke Suenaga (Kumamoto University) |
| 1/29(Thu) | Tokyo: Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior and Senior High School | Free throw motion data acquisition and parabolic analysis | Professor Nobuyuki Sakai (Yamaguchi University) |
| 1/29(Thu) | Kanagawa Prefecture: Yokohama Municipal Higashi High School | Soccer tactical analysis using drones and VR apps | Professor Koji Murase (Waka University) |
| 1/30(Fri) | Saitama Prefecture: Toda City Sasame Higashi Elementary School | Walking in motion (lower grades) / Visualization of landing on a vaulting box using a ground reaction force meter (upper grades) | Professor Yasunari Ishikawa (Saitama University) |
| 2/6(Fri) | Aomori Prefecture: Aomori Prefectural Hirosaki Daiichi Special Needs School | Motion detection, keyboard operation, avatar operation | Professor Takahiro Sato (University of Tsukuba) |
| 2/10(Tue) | Shizuoka Prefecture (online): Shizuoka Prefectural Shizuoka Nishi High School | Long Jump Data from Ground Reaction Force Meters and Interdisciplinary Mechanics (with English commentary) | Professor Jennifer S. Light (MIT) |
| 2/10(Tue) | Aomori Prefecture: Aomori Prefectural Aomori Kita High School | Basketball movement analysis using drone tracking | Professor Yutaka Sato (Toin University of Yokohama) |
| Under adjustment | Saitama Prefecture: Saitama Prefectural Matsuyama Girls’ High School | – | – |
| Under adjustment | Tokyo: Tokyo Gakugei University Special Needs School | – | – |
*Schedule and content are subject to change.
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