Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the practice of Shosui Mori’s daily local newspaper Uradokko
from the perspective of children’s learning, and to examine the meaning of education aimed at the local
community. The fi ndings obtained in this study are as follows. First, by incorporating the community into
educational activities, we position the community as an issue for the formation of the subjectivity of children
who live in the community. Second, within the practice of comprehensive learning, children’s right to
express their opinions is guaranteed through concrete expressive activities. Third, by emphasizing everyday
expressive activities and incorporating the meaning of humor into them, children are given freedom and
peace of mind. Fourth, lifestyle guidance is naturally incorporated into learning activities. Fifth, the guarantee
of children’s right to express their opinions has been taken one step further to the level of children’s
participation in lesson planning.
