Kyoto Kaguyarise and Kyoto St. Catherine High School Sign Industry-Academia Partnership Agreement

Kyoto Kaguyarise, a women's professional table tennis team operated by Kyoto Table Tennis Club Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture; CEO: Haruhiko Ikebukuro), has entered into an industry-academia partnership agreement with Kyoto St. Catherine High School (Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture; Principal: Naoki Goto).

The signing ceremony will be held on June 2, 2026 (Tuesday) at Kyoto St. Catherine High School.

This agreement aims to create growth opportunities for students and revitalize the local community through educational activities and community outreach leveraging sports. Kyoto Kaguyarise and Kyoto St. Catherine High School have maintained continuous exchange for approximately one year, providing the foundation for this formal partnership.

[Background of the Agreement]

Kyoto Kaguyarise operates under the philosophy 'Challenge together, grow stronger together,' focusing not only on competition but also on regional cooperation and fostering the next generation. Meanwhile, Kyoto St. Catherine High School emphasizes opportunities for students to learn practically from local society and companies through career education and inquiry-based learning.

The two parties have previously conducted various interactions, including volunteering at T.League opening matches, cooperation in inquiry-based classes, and collaboration in local events such as 'Catalina Christmas.' This agreement was formed to make these efforts more continuous and developmental.

[Content of the Agreement]

1. Information exchange and interaction regarding education, corporate activities, and social contribution. 2. Implementation of matters agreed upon under the industry-academia partnership. 3. Mutual utilization of facilities and equipment. 4. Joint promotion of exchange activities and social contribution activities involving employees, players, and students. 5. Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives of this agreement.

[Future Initiatives]

On July 10, 2026, the team plans to cooperate in a career education class themed 'Managing Professional Sports' for first-year general course students. They will also jointly develop practical learning environments centered on sports, such as home match operations, volunteer activities, and inquiry-based learning.

[Overview of the Signing Ceremony]

Date and Time: June 2, 2026 (Tuesday), 16:00 (Doors open at 15:30) Venue: Audiovisual Room, Kyoto St. Catherine High School Attendees: - Haruhiko Ikebukuro, CEO, Kyoto Table Tennis Club Co., Ltd. - Naoki Goto, Principal, Kyoto St. Catherine High School

[About Kyoto Kaguyarise]

A women's professional table tennis team based in Kyoto Prefecture. Founded in 2022 and participating in the T.League. Active as a community-based club that grows alongside the region under the philosophy 'Challenge together, grow stronger together.'