【First 30 Applicants】 KidsNet Supports Parent-Child Summer Event by “Minon”

Asahi Gakken Thinquest Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo), operates KidsNet, an educational portal site for elementary and junior high school students, their parents, and teachers. The company will support a parent-child summer event hosted by Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) under its sensitive-skin skincare brand “Minon,” scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026. Applications are open from July 10 to 24, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to 30 parent-child pairs.

Summer Homework Project: Family Challenge! “Skin Secrets” Quiz and UV Bead Strap Workshop

https://kids.gakken.co.jp/parents/news/minon-body-2026/

Date and Time: August 2, 2026 (Sun) / 13:00–14:00 (planned)

Application Period: July 10 (Fri), 2026 – July 24 (Fri), 2026

Eligibility: Elementary school 1st and 2nd graders and their guardians

Capacity: 30 parent-child pairs (first-come, first-served)

Venue: Gakken Headquarters Building (2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)

Participation Fee: Free

Organizer: Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd.

Planned by: Dentsu Inc., Little Studio Ink Co., Ltd.

Cooperation: Asahi Gakken Thinquest Co., Ltd.

▽ Apply here ▽

URL: https://minon-body.peatix.com

*Applications accepted until July 24, 2026 (first-come, first-served)

● Program

- Educational session on skin structure and the essential “skin barrier function” that protects the body

- Hands-on workshop creating “UV bead straps” that visualize UV rays, including experimental experience

- Participants complete a summer homework notebook by answering quizzes and recording experimental results, integrated with the overall program

*On the day, participants will receive the “UV bead strap” and “summer homework notebook” created during the workshop, plus full-sized “Minon” skincare products as souvenirs!

About the “Minon” Brand

Launched in 1973 with the mission of eliminating skin troubles caused by cosmetic allergies, “Minon” has long prioritized gentleness to the skin—even before the term “sensitive skin” became widely recognized. The brand’s message, “Between skin and kindness,” reflects its desire to remain a bridge between people’s skin and their loved ones’ care. Minon continues to support those struggling with sensitive skin while understanding the feelings of their caregivers.

In 2009, Minon launched “Minon Amino Moist,” a facial care series for sensitive skin developed by focusing on amino acids that deeply support skin hydration. The brand aims to expand its lineup to offer not only gentleness but also beauty, allowing sensitive skin users to enjoy skincare.

The brand name “Minon” originates from the three “Non” principles it pursued from the beginning: “Non-allergic” (minimizing allergens), “Non-toxic” (low irritation), and “Non-alkaline” (weakly acidic). This philosophy remains unchanged, ensuring products are safe for use by everyone from infants to the elderly.

Brand Website: https://www.daiichisankyo-hc.co.jp/site_minon/

About “KidsNet”

Launched in 1996, KidsNet is an educational portal site for elementary and junior high school students, parents, and teachers, derived from Gakken’s flagship grade-level magazines “Science” and “Learning,” which once reached a peak circulation of 6.7 million. Recognized as a pioneering “online educational content site for children,” KidsNet is highly regarded by educators as an effective tool to foster student autonomy in classrooms.

Content includes the “Free Research Project,” “Science Why-Why 110,” which answers children’s scientific questions, and “Discover Future Careers,” supporting children’s career development. In 2020, the educational manga series “Earth Defense Force SDGs” was launched to teach SDGs in a fun way. In 2021, the video-based career education program “Doors to Careers” was introduced, continuously delivering timely “new ways of learning.”

● Media Overview

◎ Monthly page views: 5 million PV on average (10–20 million PV in July and August)

◎ Child users (based on membership data)

- Grade distribution: Elementary (52.2%), Junior high (42.7%), Others (5.1%)

- Gender ratio: Male (49.2%), Female (50.8%)

- Device usage: Smartphone (58.8%), PC (28.5%), Tablet (12.7%)

◎ Parent user demographics (based on analytics data)

- Age distribution: 18–24 (18.2%), 25–34 (24.7%), 35–44 (37.7%), 45+ (19.4%)

- Gender ratio: Male (42.4%), Female (57.6%)

- Industry viewership: Educational institutions (48.7%), Public sector (37.4%), Information & communications (9.5%), others

▶ Official Website: https://kids.gakken.co.jp/

▶ Official X (formerly Twitter): @kidsnet_jiyuu

▶ Official Instagram: @kidsnet_official

▶ Official YouTube Channel: @gakkenkidsnet

About Asahi Gakken Thinquest Co., Ltd.

URL: https://thinquest.gakken.co.jp/ An educational venture jointly funded by Gakken Holdings and the Asahi Shimbun Group. Under the slogan “Intellectual adventures for all children,” the company develops educational content and services that enable children to ask questions, think, and discover—experiencing the joy of learning. It aims to provide trustworthy educational information for all ages, spreading the joy of learning across generations.

About Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

URL: https://www.gakken.co.jp/ Founded in 1946, Gakken Holdings is a holding company engaged in education and healthcare-welfare businesses. In education, it operates “Gakken Classroom” and other tutoring services, publishes learning materials such as “Science” and “Learning,” and runs childcare and after-school programs. In healthcare-welfare, it operates senior housing and dementia group homes. Active in over 150 countries globally, Gakken aims to realize its 2023 aspiration: “A company that endlessly pursues human potential,” supporting curiosity and challenges across all generations. For the fiscal year ending September 2025, it reported sales of 199.1 billion yen and has 82 consolidated subsidiaries. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470).