General Incorporated Association Kids Life Lab Announces Appointment of New Representative Director

General Incorporated Association Kids Life Lab (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'Kids Life Lab') announces that Sanae Harazono was appointed as Representative Director effective June 1, 2026.

Background of the Appointment

Kids Life Lab, which develops various childcare training programs based on the latest science and theory by leveraging the expertise of the training division of HITOWA Kids Life Co., Ltd. and the Infant and Early Childhood Education Research Institute, has been committed to the philosophy of 'Evolving Learning, Pioneering the Future' since its establishment in 2019. It has strived to provide career-up training for childcare workers, programs including 'Kodomo Eigo Funbarin' (Children's English Funbarin), and research and dissemination activities related to parenting support.

To swiftly respond to the ever-changing needs of the childcare field, a new Representative Director has been appointed.

Comment from Sanae Harazono

I have been appointed as the Representative Director of the General Incorporated Association Kids Life Lab.

Recently, the environment surrounding childcare is rapidly changing, and the expertise and forms of support required are becoming increasingly diverse.

In this era of transition, our mission is to provide information on work style reforms that allow childcare workers to focus on childcare, and to continue offering practical and valuable training that enables childcare workers to continue their careers for a lifetime.

I will continue to listen sincerely to the voices of the field and do my utmost with sincerity.

Overview of General Incorporated Association Kids Life Lab

Location: 〒108-6215 2-15-3 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Shinagawa Intercity C Building

TEL: 03-6632-7704

URL: https://www.kids-life-labo.or.jp/

Established: February 2019

Business Description: Planning and operation of childcare-related training and seminars, planning and production of parenting support programs, research and consulting related to parenting support, etc.

Representative: Representative Director Sanae Harazono