Noa Horiguchi was born and raised in the USA for 18 years, before moving to Japan. Notably, he ranked 1st in the Youth Verification Challenge in Japan and placed 4th globally. Noa currently interns at Japan Fact-check Center where he ardently combats the spread of misinformation. He has also founded "Classroom Adventure", a revolutionary initiative that transforms classrooms into a place for adventure, educating teens on misinformation in a completely new approach. At the heart of Noa's work is a profound passion: teaching the next generation the importance of questioning information and instilling them with the nessessary skills to independently uncover the truth.
NOA HORIGUCHI
Co-founder / Keio University 3rd Year
・Intern at the Japan Fact-check Center ・Google Youth Verification Challenge2022 Japan ・National TeamLiT! Programming School Mentor
Hinata Furukata, a prodigious talent from Japan, has soared to impressive heights as the National Champion and a formidable 4th place contender at the World Championship in the Youth Verification Challenge, proudly hosted by the Google News Initiative in 2022. This prestigious accolade fueled his fascination with fact-checking, leading to the inception of 'Classroom Adventure'—his groundbreaking initiative which aims to empower future generations with the skills of fact-checking in a new innovative approach. As its founder, Hinata is driven by a commitment to develop content that not only enlightens but also inspires young minds in middle and high school, fostering a new generation of critical thinkers and truth-seekers.
HINATA FURUKATA
Co-founder / Keio University 3rd Year
・Intern at the Japan Fact-check Center ・Google Youth Verification Challenge2022 Japan ・Editor of a YouTube Channel with 200k+ Subscribers
Born amidst the vibrant culture of Japan in 2001, Zentaro Imai embarked on a life-changing journey to Canada shortly after his middle school graduation. It was in the diverse and inclusive atmosphere of Canada where he discovered his passion for education—a seed planted while interning at an elementary school. This experience was the catalyst for his visionary venture, YOMY!, an innovative online storytelling service that captivates and educates children aged 3 to 8. Currently, Zentaro is nurturing his academic and entrepreneurial aspirations at Keio University's esteemed Faculty of Policy Management, shaping the future of educational technology.
ZENTARO IMAI
Co-founder / Keio University 3rd Year
・Intern at the Japan Fact-check Center ・株式会社 YOMY! COO ・Tokyo University Matsuo Lab
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