Financial Education Event "Money Workshop for the Future" Held on August 26 (Wed) for Parents and Children During Summer Vacation

The Corporate Alliance for Creating the Future of Financial Education (hereinafter: the Alliance), in which ABCash Technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Yugo Tsuji) participates, will jointly hold a financial education event for parents and children, "Learn Together with Your Child This Summer Vacation! ~Money Workshop for the Future~," with Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and J-FLEC (Organization for Financial Education Promotion) on August 26, 2026 (Wed) at Mizuho Marunouchi Tower.

This event is a special program for elementary school students in grades 4-6 and their guardians, themed "Financial Education for Parents and Children to Learn Together." It aims to provide children with a fun learning experience and guardians with practical knowledge for daily life, thereby creating opportunities for natural conversations about money within the family.

Event Overview

Date and Time: August 26, 2026 (Wed) Please choose one of the following time slots. ・Morning Session: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Reception opens 9:15 AM) ・Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Reception opens 1:45 PM) Venue: Mizuho Marunouchi Tower 5F "MIZUHO Forum" 1-3-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100–8241 [Access: 3-minute walk from Otemachi Station on the subway] (Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vGQTDPD9SzsxEF83A) Target Audience/Capacity: Elementary school students in grades 4-6 and their guardians, 50 parent-child pairs per session (100 pairs total) Participation Fee: Free Organizers: Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., J-FLEC (Organization for Financial Education Promotion), Corporate Alliance for Creating the Future of Financial Education Sponsor: Tokyo Metropolitan Government

How to Apply

Application Form: https://forms.gle/j5Kzz8B4pVFTXxJu5 (Deadline: End of day, August 10 (Mon))

*If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held. *Confirmation of your selected time slot will be sent via email around August 12 (Wed). *Please be advised that filming and interviews by company PR and media outlets (TV, newspapers, etc.) may take place on the day of the event, and participants may be captured in the footage. The content may also be published or broadcast. Thank you for your understanding.

Program for the Day

1. Let's Learn About Money Separately with Parents and Children! (Held Simultaneously)

For children, "Mizuho's Money Fantasia: Learning in a Magical Kingdom! How to Use Money" will be held. Participants will dive into a magical world and learn about finance and economics like in an RPG game. Children will tackle various quizzes, such as "Distinguishing between Needs and Wants," "Types and Precautions of Cashless Payments," "Using Money to Benefit Society," and "The Concept of Investment (Support)," by linking their iPad devices with the instructor's device.

(Reference: "Tackling Financial and Economic Education That Sparks Dialogue! Free Study EXPO 2025 (Mizuho Journal) | Mizuho Financial Group")

For guardians, a special seminar by J-FLEC will be held concurrently. The content will cover essential financial knowledge for parenting generations, from household budget management to asset building, explained in an easy-to-understand manner.

2. Let's Experience Investment Together with Parents and Children!

Utilizing the knowledge gained in session 1, participants will engage in the "Kids' Investment Challenge" together as a family. Through a simulated investment game where they support their favorite stores, they will experientially learn the mechanisms of investment and the concept of growing money.

* The content development company, the General Incorporated Association for Fostering Children's Resilience in Japan (Kids' Money School), holds over 2,000 parent-child financial education events nationwide annually.

3. Awards Ceremony and Group Photo Session

All participating children will receive an "Okane Hakase (Money Doctor) Certificate," and a commemorative photo session will also be held.

About the Organizing Companies and Organizations

◆ Organizers Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. / Mizuho Bank, Ltd.

Mizuho Financial Group, as a bank holding company, engages in the management of its banking subsidiary, securities specialist companies, and other companies that can be subsidiaries under the Banking Act, as well as related businesses and other activities permitted for bank holding companies under the Banking Act. Its business objectives include improving the management efficiency of the group and integrating the strengths and characteristics of its business fields and functions.

J-FLEC (Organization for Financial Education Promotion) J-FLEC (Organization for Financial Education Promotion) is an authorized corporation established in April 2024 based on the "Act on Provision of Financial Services and Improvement of User Environment." Its establishment was initiated by the Central Council for Financial Education (Secretariat: Bank of Japan), The Japanese Bankers Association, and the Japan Securities Dealers Association, with the aim of expanding opportunities for financial and economic education nationwide, catering to a wide range of age groups and individual needs, through public-private collaboration.

Corporate Alliance for Creating the Future of Financial Education Established in March 2025, this organization brings together companies utilizing cutting-edge technology to improve the financial literacy of the entire nation through public-private partnerships. The following companies from the Alliance will participate in the planning and operation of this event. ▼ Alliance Partner Companies (in no particular order)

ABCash Technologies Co., Ltd. / Green Monster Inc. / Broadmind Inc. /

Grow Terrace Co., Ltd. / Steins Co., Ltd. / General Incorporated Association for Fostering Children's Resilience in Japan /

Vertex Co., Ltd. / TAPP Co., Ltd.

◆ Sponsor Tokyo Metropolitan Government

◆ Content Provided By

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

General Incorporated Association for Fostering Children's Resilience in Japan (Kids' Money School)

Contact Information

Secretariat of the Corporate Alliance for Creating the Future of Financial Education Public Relations Contact: Ohya Tel: 070-1310-4153 / Email: [email protected]

ABCash Technologies Co., Ltd. Company Profile

ABCash Technologies Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018 with the mission to "Put an end to money anxiety." Through its financial education services, the company pursues new businesses that realize a world without information disparity regarding money.

In its main service, "ABCash," dedicated financial consultants provide money training, including financial knowledge and know-how, asset management, and investment support. By March 2026, the cumulative number of users surpassed 90,000.

Company Name: ABCash Technologies Co., Ltd. Established: February 2, 2018 President: Yugo Tsuji Headquarters: 15F Shibuya Mark City West, 1-12-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Osaka Branch: 14F Namba SkyO, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka HP: https://company.abcash.co.jp/

<Inquiries Regarding This Matter>

ABCash Technologies Co., Ltd. Public Relations Contact: Ohya Tel: 070-1310-4153 / Email: [email protected]