- The following is content from the press release -
(headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Nana Aizawa, President & CEO; hereinafter referred to as "iiba"), operator of the "iiba" childcare map application, in collaboration with Kyoto Prefecture and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company, Limited, will hold "Kids' Work Experience Event" in Kyoto Prefecture from November to December 2025.
background
A diverse range of jobs in local manufacturing, retail, service, transportation, and traditional industries support our daily lives. However, the current situation is that not enough opportunities for children to experience the appeal and satisfaction of these jobs are reaching them. As a result, it is difficult for the younger generation to become familiar with "familiar jobs," and a shortage of bearers of local industries is also an issue.
On the other hand, for children, visiting actual workplaces and coming into contact with adults can lead to great discoveries and broaden their options for the future. For the parents' generation, it is also a valuable experience that gives them a renewed sense of the significance of working in the community.
The work experience events held by iiba in cooperation with business offices in Kyoto Prefecture are a place to create such encounters. By conveying to local children the "appeal of work close at hand," the events provide hints for future career development, while at the same time encouraging circulation to the local economy and human resource development.
In addition, November is "Kodomannaka Month" designated by the national government's Child and Family Affairs Agency. With the timing of this event coinciding with a regional event in Kyoto Prefecture, this project will be a major step forward in connecting the local community with children as momentum for childcare support grows nationwide.
Details of implementation
Period of the event
November-December 2025 (each office sets its own implementation date)
Details of implementation
We provide opportunities for children to learn the joy and importance of work, teamwork, and manners by giving them hands-on experience of actual work at our offices in Kyoto Prefecture.
Examples of work experience: auto mechanic, designer, florist, convenience store manager, train driver, police officer, etc.
3. target age range
3-15 years old (depending on the work experience)
4. start booking
Wednesday, October 8, 2025- (reservations will be closed on a first-come, first-served basis as soon as they are filled)
5. how to make a reservation
Check the work experience details of each office through the iiba application and make reservations for each office (make reservations through the application or contact the office directly).
Event Examples
Wacoal: Designer Experience
You can learn about the process of making innerwear for children and the thoughts that go into the products in a quiz format.
Chikiriya Garden: Flower shop experience
You will make wall decorations for the Xmas season using fir leaves and Xmas conifers.
FamilyMart: Children's Store Manager Experience
Children can wear uniforms and experience working the cash register and displaying merchandise, feeling like a store manager.
Meat Shop Hiro: Bento Lunch Box Serving Experience
Let's complete many kinds of bento together, including serving bento with meat.
Daiwa Gakuen: Work experience in food learning from professionals
Cooking classes will be held for parents and children to experience the work of a professional chef in a fun way.
Bakery Restaurant St. Mark's Kyoto Kitayama-dori: Hall Staff Experience
Freshly baked bread is placed in a bucket and delivered to customers with a smile.
Kyoto Daihatsu Sales: Kids mechanic experience
The kids will have a chance to try removing and installing tires using tools together with Daihatsu service staff who actually work there! Upon completion, you will receive a Kids Engineer certificate.
Toyota Corolla Kyoto: Kids mechanic experience
Wearing mechanic uniforms, students are challenged to perform authentic car maintenance and tire changes with professional mechanics!
Tan no Kuni Pro Wrestling: Event Setup Experience
Experience in safety checks after ring setup, event stall and booth setup.
JR West: Train Driver Simulator Experience
You can experience the job of safely transporting passengers while being taught by a real driver.
Kyoto Prefectural Police: Experience being a police officer to protect the safety of the community
A Christmas event will be held, offering tours of the Communication Command Center and Traffic Control Center, and a motorcycle ride.
JAF Kyoto Branch: Traffic Safety Leader Experience for the Future
Children and others can become traffic safety teachers and teach the rules to moms and dads in a fun way!
Please check the iiba application for the latest information.
The event is subject to change or cancellation without notice. We appreciate your understanding and understanding in advance.
Stakeholder comments on the event
Comprehensive Support Office for Children and Child Raising, Health and Welfare Department, Kyoto Pref.
Kyoto Prefecture has registered approximately 4,200 stores and facilities that are implementing childcare-friendly measures as "Kids Friendly Facilities" to support outings for pregnant and child-rearing mothers and fathers, and information on these facilities has been available on the iiba application since 2024. In the "Kids' Work Experience" program, many work experience menus have been prepared with the cooperation of business establishments in Kyoto Prefecture. We hope that children will enjoy learning about the joys and importance of work, teamwork, and manners, as well as that the people at the establishments and their customers will enjoy interacting with the children through the hands-on experience.
We look forward to your participation.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co.
We describe our efforts to create a better society by utilizing digital technology as CSV x DX, and aim to be an insurance company that provides new value to solve social and regional issues. Based on the comprehensive partnership agreement with Kyoto Prefecture, we planned "Kids' Work Experience" with Kyoto Prefecture and Iiba Corporation to contribute to the development of the local economy by creating new contact points between businesses and households with children. We hope that this experience will lead to the future development of Kyoto Prefecture.
iiba corporation
We are very pleased to be working together with Kyoto Prefecture and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company, Limited again this year toward the realization of "Kyoto, the best child-rearing environment in Japan.
Our vision is "to build a new child-rearing infrastructure, aiming for a society where it is easy to raise children anytime, for anyone, anywhere. We are pleased that we were able to create a valuable opportunity for children to have fun and experience society and work together with local businesses in this "Kids' Work Experience" program. We will strive to use this opportunity to further expand the "Kodomo-Mannaka" society, where child-rearing households and the community are more deeply connected. We look forward to your participation.
*About Kodomo-Mannaka Month
This is the month of November designated by the Administration for Children and Families to create momentum to support children and child-rearing households in society as a whole, and to realize a "Kodomo-Mannaka Society," a society that always considers what is best for children and youth and values their opinions and reflects them in its policies so that all children and youth can lead happy lives. This is the "Kodomannaka Society" month. During this period, various entities such as corporations, individuals, local governments, and governments will collaborate to expand their efforts to support children and child-rearing households, including the "Kodomannaka Ouen Supporter" initiative, the Orange Ribbon and Child Abuse Prevention Promotion Campaign, and others.
About iiba application
iiba, a map application that shows good places to go with children
(An application operated by iiba Inc. that allows users to view information on child-rearing-friendly stores and facilities throughout Japan selected by users who are raising children, as well as user-submitted reviews and photos on a map. In FY2024, iiba provided data on Kids-Friendly Facilities in Kyoto Prefecture, making it possible to view information on Kids-Friendly Facilities on the iiba app.
Company Information
Company name: iiba Inc.
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Toranomon Tower 2F, G-STASQUARE, 2-2-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Nana Aizawa
Android :https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.iiba.iibaNext
IOS :https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/iiba/id6467093403
Service Updates/Inquiries
Inquiries/requests about the application
https://forms.gle/QrXtEY7rxLRXVVRC8
Inquiries about collaboration, partnership, and listing
https://corporate.iiba.space/contact
Service site :https://corporate.iiba.space/service
iiba official instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iiba_official/
Contact us :https://corporate.iiba.space/contact
Inquiries about the event
Comprehensive Support Office for Children and Child Raising, Health and Welfare Department, Kyoto Pref.
kodomo@pref.kyoto.lg.jp
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co.
hiroaki.sezaki@aioinissaydowa.co.jp
Inquiries about the application
iiba, Inc.
info@iiba.co.jp
