Nurturing the Next-Generation

Our Hills developments feature educational facilities such as nursery schools and kindergartens. Azabudai Hills is home to The British School in Tokyo, an international school boasting among the largest number of students in the city center. For the children who study there, not only the school, but the entire urban complex is a place of learning. For example, students are exposed to art at museums and galleries, grow fruit and vegetables in lush natural surroundings, and experience Japanese culture by participating in events at the developments. Because Hills developments integrate diverse urban functions, children have a wide range of learning opportunities. The entire development serves as a campus.

In addition, every summer vacation we hold Hills Workshop for Kids, in which a total of 4,000 children participate. The workshop uses Hills urban complexes as living educational materials. It provides many hands-on programs where students can learn from professionals at Hills shops and facilities. Gaining real experiences and being exposed to the world’s latest innovations inspire children to want to learn and take on new challenges on their own.

Mori Art Museum has a variety of learning programs, many of which are geared toward the next generation. Children are like sponges and open to new ideas. That is why we want them to be exposed to outstanding art at an early age. Examples of the museum’s programs include Family Hour, in which pre and elementary school age children and their families get the museum all to themselves, and Art Camp, where teenagers can deepen their understanding through discussions with artists. Mori Art Museum also offers School Tours that incorporate art into lessons, in which students enjoy exhibits with museum staff. We offer enriching experiences and learning opportunities through art.

There is so much children can learn from nature. Our Hills developments provide opportunities to learn about nature in the city. They offer a wide range of programs such as rooftop garden rice planting events, which have been offered ever since Roppongi Hills opened, and Green Workshop, where children learn in the lush natural landscape of ARK Gardens. In addition, children can experience fruit-picking at the Azabudai Hills orchard. Our hope is that children realize the importance of coexisting with nature by experiencing and enjoying it with all five senses.

Cities do not belong only to adults. Our Hills Machi-Iku Project is a hands-on children’s program that covers urban development themes that are important to Mori Building such as safety and security, environment and greenery, and art and culture. It teaches our future leaders urban development expertise, shows them everything our developments have to offer, and provides opportunities to think about the city of the next generation.

The program is not only available to the general public, but also part of the curriculum of neighboring elementary schools. It contributes to providing learning opportunities to children in the local community by inviting them to our facilities and sending Mori Building experts to give lessons at elementary schools.