Japan's First (*1) Wide-Area Correspondence High School Support School Operated by a Sports Science Institution, 'Agekke Koto Gakuin', Opens and Holds its 1st Entrance Ceremony

"Agekke Koto Gakuin," a support school for a wide-area correspondence high school operated by Agekke Sports Science Center Co., Ltd. of the Agekke Group (Location: Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, President & CEO: Tatsuya Ebe), opened on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and held the entrance ceremony for its memorable first cohort of students on Thursday, April 9.

This academy opened as an athlete-specialized educational institution operated by a sports science specialized organization, which is the first of its kind in Japan (*1), and started as a new learning place for students aspiring to balance sports and academics. At the entrance ceremony, the new students took a new step toward their respective goals and dreams.

■ New Opening of "Agekke Koto Gakuin" As a support school for Kaishi Sozo High School (Location: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, Principal: Hironori Fujimoto), a wide-area correspondence high school, it utilizes domestic large-scale sports science facilities such as the "Agekke Sports Science Center" and the leading private sports science center "Arrows Lab & Gym." It provides an environment where students can learn cutting-edge sports science, including scientifically-based training, conditioning, and data analysis. Through this, the school aims not only to improve the athletic ability of each student but also to create diverse options for their future career formation.

In addition, the flexible learning style characteristic of a wide-area correspondence high school support school allows students to freely choose the place and time of study. This enables learning tailored to athletic activities and individual goals, realizing the balance between academics and the pursuit of dreams.

■ Scenes from the Entrance Ceremony New students and guests Address by Principal Suzue