Mirai Seed's Corporate and Organization Collaboration Content Reaches Over 20 Participating Companies and 200,000 Students in First Year

Benesse Corporation (Headquarters: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture; President and CEO: Daisuke Iwase; hereinafter 'Benesse') is pleased to announce that its application 'Ocurink Plus-Ready! Corporate and Organization Collaboration Content' (hereinafter 'Collaboration Content'), available within its ICT learning software 'Mirai Seed' for elementary and junior high schools, has, within one year of launch, surpassed 20 participating companies and organizations and been utilized by over 200,000 students nationwide.

This initiative represents an 'educational co-creation model' that connects inquiry-based learning—emphasized in schools—with real-world sustainability and social issue resolution efforts by companies and organizations, transforming them into classroom-ready educational materials. Available through 'Mirai Seed,' which Benesse provides to over 12,000 schools nationwide, the content is designed for seamless integration into inquiry-based lessons under the GIGA School Initiative's one-device-per-student environment. By turning socially relevant practices of familiar companies and organizations into educational content, it creates opportunities for children to feel connected to society while learning.

*Cumulative figure from June 2025 to May 2026

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Over 20 Companies Participate in First Year; Over 200,000 Students Engaged

Initially launched with 11 participating companies and organizations, the program has nearly doubled in size over the past year, now exceeding 20 participants due to strong recognition of its educational value. Alongside this growth, the range of educational themes has expanded to include environment, disaster prevention, financial education, career education, regional revitalization, and technology. The content has now been used in classes by over 200,000 students nationwide.

Reasons for Expanding Adoption in Schools

The Collaboration Content uses real-world social issue initiatives by companies and organizations as educational themes, aligning them with grade levels, subjects, and curriculum units. In addition to the teaching materials, detailed lesson plans are provided, making it easy for teachers to incorporate them into inquiry-based lessons. Furthermore, the content is delivered via 'Mirai Seed,' an ICT learning platform used in over 12,000 elementary and junior high schools across Japan. Students use the collaborative learning app 'Ocurink Plus' to create presentations and notes, share opinions, and deepen their understanding through active learning.

Teachers appreciate the reduced preparation burden and the support the content provides for implementing inquiry-based learning—a key focus in schools—contributing to both the expansion of participating organizations and the engagement of over 200,000 students.

Comments from Participating Organizations (Excerpts)

For companies and organizations, this initiative offers a meaningful opportunity to pass on their sustainability and social contribution efforts to the next generation, earning widespread support.

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

We are delighted to provide children—the future of society—not just with one-way information about corporate activities, but with opportunities to reflect on societal and regional challenges as their own. We hope this educational material encourages children to engage with open-ended questions such as forest conservation, sustainable wood use, and coexistence with nature, and to deepen their own thinking.

Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.

This initiative has become a new touchpoint for us to convey our efforts and values on resource conservation and waste issues to future generations. We believe it is highly meaningful to enable students to learn about environmental and social issues through corporate practices, reflect on them, and internalize them as personal concerns.

UCC Japan Co., Ltd.

We aim to create a better world through coffee. Through this collaboration, we were able to deliver the stories behind coffee—such as care for producers and the environment—as educational content. We are pleased if this inspires children to view global challenges as their own.

Fujitsu Limited

Under our belief that technology supports the resolution of social issues and the realization of a sustainable future, we find it deeply meaningful that this initiative has provided children with opportunities to actively reflect on the potential of ICT and its connection to society.

Pilot Corporation

We are delighted that the value and experience of 'handwriting' are being delivered to many children. In an increasingly digital era, we will continue to expand opportunities for students to appreciate the joy and importance of writing, together with the education community.

Okayama Prefectural Police

The police are actively promoting measures to prevent juvenile delinquency and crime victimization, working closely with communities to strengthen youth's sense of norms and social connection. We are pleased that this collaboration has helped children reflect on delinquency and digital literacy as personal issues and develop stronger normative awareness.

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

We aim to realize a 'prosperous society' through the power of financial markets. Through this collaboration, we created an opportunity for students to actively learn about society from a financial perspective—from understanding 'how society works' to 'the meaning of work'—through career experience. We hope this material becomes a memorable and impactful learning experience for children.

Eisai Co., Ltd.

We believe that accurate understanding of dementia and MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) is essential for building an inclusive society where everyone can live with peace of mind. We are pleased that this collaboration has deepened children's understanding of dementia and MCI and helped nurture their ability to empathize and think from others' perspectives.

Comment from Yu Okabe, Deputy General Manager, Elementary and Junior High School Business Division, Benesse Corporation

This initiative began as a challenge to transform corporate and organizational activities from 'information to be conveyed' into 'learning in which children actively participate.' As an 'educational co-creation model,' we are collaborating with diverse companies and organizations to bridge their expertise and practices in solving social issues with schools' demand for inquiry-based learning.

We are delighted that, within just one year, numerous organizations have joined us, expanding opportunities for children nationwide to learn while feeling connected to society. Moving forward, we will continue to expand this co-creation model between companies and schools, creating more opportunities for children to view social issues as their own and develop the ability to shape the future.

About 'Corporate and Organization Collaboration Content'

The 'Corporate and Organization Collaboration Content' is an educational support material that enables students to explore real-world social issues and careers as relatable, personal topics. Developed in co-creation with companies and organizations that support the initiative's mission, each material is carefully aligned with grade levels, subjects, and curriculum units.

In addition to card-style materials suitable for collaborative learning, discussions, and project-based learning in classrooms, lesson plans for teachers are also provided. Students use the collaborative learning app 'Ocurink Plus' within 'Mirai Seed' to create presentation materials, notes,