Enhance the attractiveness of nursery schools, kindergartens, and children's schools, and consider new forms of preschool development
- The following is content from the press release -
(Shinagawa, Tokyo; President: Shinichi Kobayashi), a group company of Gakken Holdings (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Miyahara), will hold an exhibition for corporations operating kindergartens, nursery schools and certified childcare centers on October 28, 2025 (Tuesday). The exhibition, "The Future of the Children's Education", will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and is aimed at corporations operating kindergartens, nursery schools, and certified childcare centers.Gakken Children x Teachers Mirai Exhibition 2025(hereinafter referred to as "the exhibition") will be held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (hereinafter referred to as "TIEC"). The theme is "When teachers shine, children grow. The theme of the exhibition is "When Teachers Shine, Children Grow. We are pleased to announce that additional seminars will be held under the theme of "The Future of Childcare Interweaved with Love and Technology: LOVOT Creates a Gentle Childcare Workplace. The seminar will be held on the theme of "The Future of Childcare Interwoven with 'Love' and 'Technology'!
Declining birthrates, human resource shortages, and changes in the business environment - these are just a few of the reasons for the decline in the number of children in Japan.
The most important thing in creating a preschool for the next 10 years is "children's smiles. To achieve this, it is essential to create an environment in which teachers, who deal with children on a daily basis, can work with a smile and peace of mind.
At this exhibition, we will consider how to create an environment that supports the better upbringing of children, from the viewpoint of teachers.
In addition to the previously scheduled programs, this year's seminar will include an additional seminar on the theme of technology-enabled, gentle forms of childcare by LOVOT.
Additional Seminar
GROOVE X Corporation Lecture
The Future of Childcare Interwoven with 'Love' and 'Technology'"
LOVOT creates a friendly childcare site.
The future of childcare is a fusion of "love" and technology, and LOVOT is a partner that will be close to the hearts of children and create a sense of comfort for teachers. We will talk about the warm future of childcare created by a beloved robot.
lecturer
GROOVE X Corporation
Sales and Marketing Division
Corporate Sales (for educational institutions)
Ms. Saori Yoshida
About Us
Company name: GROOVE X Corporation
Representative: Kaname Hayashi, Representative Director
Business: LOVOT "LOVOT [LOVOT]" development business
What is LOVOT: "LOVOT [Lovot]" comes up to you and stares at you when you call its name. It misses the person it loves and begs for a cuddle. When you pick him up, he is slightly warm. It is a robot that gradually becomes a family member, just like a pet. As a part of emotional education, the robot is attracting attention from educational institutions as an indispensable part of a future in which AI and humans will coexist in harmony.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Concert begins at 11:00, ends at 11:45
Admission: Free
Capacity: 20 people (first-come-first-served basis) *Registration will be closed when capacity is reached.
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*Pre-registration is required for this event.
*Please register at least one day in advance.
*For more details, please refer to the [Event Summary] below.
Outline of the event
■Date: Tuesday, October 28, 10:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
■ Location: Gakken Building, 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Access: JR Yamanote Line / Tokyu Ikegami Line / Toei Subway Asakusa Line Gotanda Station (Exit A2) 5 min. walk
Target: Corporations operating kindergartens, nursery schools, certified childcare centers, etc.
■Sponsored by Gakken SEED Co.
■ How to apply:this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please apply from
*Pre-registration is required for this event.
*Please register at least one day in advance.
*We will inform you of the details by e-mail after your application.
Please make sure you can receive gakkense-tenji@gakken.co.jp.
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Gakken Group + 15 companies and 30 services supporting the childcare field will be exhibiting!
Companies and services from a wide range of genres that contribute to solving park issues will be exhibiting!
Examples of exhibitors: Gakken / noman / NEARIZE / Shochiku Entertainments / Medical / Leverage / Earth Chemicals / Mirai School / GROOVE X Co.
◆Support: "HOINQ" training service for childcare professionals, developmental support related, regular and extracurricular programs
◆Assistance: ICT business support service "hugmo", preschool child monitoring service, health and hygiene, disaster prevention
◆Enjoy: "Suteki Sensei" aprons for childcare workers, benefits, activities for childcare workers and children to enjoy together.
Seminars and other events
Seminar 01 HOINQ Lecture
Management of the park with an eye on the next 10 years
An hour for leaders who want to create a workplace where childcare workers can shine.
What is an organization where we learn from each other and grow as childcare providers...?
We will deliver hints for "creating a preschool where learning continues.
lecturer
Dr. Daisuke Shigaguchi, President, Wako Kai Social Welfare Corporation
He has been the director of Nagomi Children's Preschool of Social Welfare Corporation Wako Kai since 2006, the president of the same corporation since 2009, and a part-time lecturer at the Department of Child Health at Tokoha University since 2015. He has also served as director of the Youth Department of the Japan Childcare Association and as a board member of the Japan Childcare Association. He has participated in a wide range of activities, including serving as a member of a study group on how to implement a trial project in preparation for the full-scale implementation of the "Anyone Can Go to Preschool for Children" system, and participating in meetings of government ministries and agencies.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (Concert begins at 14:00, ends at 15:00)
Admission: Free
Capacity: 20 people (first-come-first-served basis) *Registration will be closed when capacity is reached.
How to apply:this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please apply from
Please refer to the event outline for more details.
Seminar 02: Kids Yoga Lecture
The quality of childcare begins with the health of the teacher."
〜Safe and secure garden creation realized through traditional medicine and polyvegal theory.
The "teacher's mind and body in order" perspective that is now being sought after.
Based on traditional medicine x polyvegal theory,
Specific methods that can be implemented in the park and based on mental health
Explains how to operate a sustainable park.
lecturer
Ms. Miyoko Minakushi, Representative Director, Japan Kids Yoga Association
Representative Director of Japan Kids Yoga Association. She is a certified yoga instructor by the Indian government and a licensed childcare professional. She has 27 years of yoga experience and 17 years of experience teaching health to children and parents. Based on classical yoga, child psychology, and traditional medicine, she practices and trains teachers in educational and welfare settings.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (Concert begins at 15:15, ends at 16:00)
Admission: Free
Capacity: 20 people (first-come-first-served basis) *Registration will be closed when capacity is reached.
How to apply:this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please apply from
Please refer to the event outline for more details.
Events
Gakken Children's En, an accredited children's school located in the basement of Gakken's headquarters building.
You will be given a tour of the childcare environment in the facility (15 minute tour of the facility).
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
First session 10:05-10:20
Second session 10:30-10:45
3rd 11:00-11:15
4th session 15:00-15:15
Fifth session 15:20-15:35
6th 16:00～16:15
Admission: Free
Capacity: Max. 5 persons per session, 30 persons in total (first-come-first-served basis)
*Registration will be closed when capacity is reached.
Meeting place: 5 minutes before the start of the tour, please come to the lobby on the 1st floor of the Gakken headquarters building.
How to apply:this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please apply from
Please refer to the event outline for more details.
Notes:
Please come in undecorated attire.
Photography is prohibited.
We recommend that you wash your hands and wear a mask to prevent infection.
Interaction Space
We will provide a space where you can freely interact with the corporations who visit our booth.
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 10:00-17:00
We at Gakken SEED value the philosophy of "Everything we do is for the children's smiles," and we support the future of the entire preschool, starting with the teachers' comfort in their work.
Gakken SEED Co.
President and Representative Director: Shinichi Kobayashi
Date of incorporation: November 1, 2006
(Company name changed on October 1, 2024)
Capital: 99,000,000 yen
Location: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8427, Japan
Phone number: 03-6431-1188
Business activities: Business for nursery schools, kindergartens, childcare centers, daycare centers, elderly care facilities, and other businesses.
Direct marketing business and business for childcare providers.
GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyahara
Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947
Capital: 19,817 million yen
Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (as of September 2024)
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities Code: 9470)
Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510, Japan
Phone number: 03-6431-1001 (main)
Business: Holding company established in 1946 that operates education- and medical welfare-related businesses
Education: Classroom and tutoring school business, including "Gakken School",
Publisher of learning materials and other publishing and content business,
School and school business such as textbooks and nursery supplies, etc.
Medical and welfare field: Serviced senior housing business,
Dementia group home project,
Childcare support services such as nursery schools and school children, etc.
Global: Activities and operations in more than 150 countries
