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Opening Ceremony Announcement for "Step Up Juku Higashi-Shinjuku Classroom" Aiming to Eliminate Educational Opportunity Gaps (April 11, 2026)

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Published Apr 11, 2026 1:59 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 2:23 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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"Step Up Juku" opens in Higashi-Shinjuku, aiming to resolve educational disparities by providing learning support and meals in corporate facilities.
The opening ceremony will be held on April 11.

"Step Up Juku" opens in Higashi-Shinjuku, aiming to resolve educational disparities by providing learning support and meals in corporate facilities. The opening ceremony will be held on April 11.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000072226.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 11, 2026

2026/04/11 15:00, at the Toyota Mobility Tokyo Inc. Biz Fleet Shinjuku Store showroom, the "Step Up Juku Higashi-Shinjuku Classroom" opening ceremony will be held.

This classroom, the 6th nationwide, will commence operations every Saturday from April 18, 2026, serving as a new educational base providing meals and learning support for local elementary and junior high school students.

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Holding Background

In recent years, educational disparities due to family environment and insufficient after-school learning opportunities have become social issues in Japan.

"Step Up Juku" was established with the aim of providing equitable learning opportunities for all children to address these challenges. Since its inception in 2014, it has operated classrooms in 5 areas nationwide, consistently emphasizing the link between meals, nutrition, and learning motivation while providing meal-inclusive learning support. *Directly managed classrooms are only in Tokyo and Maebashi Shikishima Classroom, Gunma Prefecture.

This classroom aims to build a sustainable educational support model by utilizing corporate facilities and having university and high school students as instructors, fostering the spirit of "eating from the same pot." Features

* Community-based learning support utilizing corporate showrooms * Individual and small-group instruction led by a non-profit organization with over 300 student instructors annually * Operation by the educational support organization Ishintai UNESCO Club * Sustainable social contribution model through industry-academia collaboration, without relying on government subsidies * Includes a study room available on weekdays (Nishi-Shinjuku Classroom) * Meals provided for those who study for one hour or more

Opening Ceremony Overview

* Date & Time: April 11, 2026 (Saturday) 15:00 - 16:30 * Venue: Toyota Mobility Tokyo Inc. Biz Fleet Shinjuku Store Showroom

◆Program

* Opening Address * Representative's Greeting * Guest Speech * Activity Introduction * Student Instructor Representative's Greeting * Sharing Future Vision * Group Photo

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FAQ

When and where is the opening ceremony for the Step Up Juku Higashi-Shinjuku Classroom scheduled to take place?

The opening ceremony is scheduled for April 11, 2026, at 15:00 at the Toyota Mobility Tokyo Inc. Biz Fleet Shinjuku Store showroom in Tokyo.

What is the primary goal of the Step Up Juku Higashi-Shinjuku Classroom initiative launched on April 18, 2026?

The primary goal is to eliminate educational opportunity gaps by providing free meals and learning support to elementary and junior high school students every Saturday starting April 18, 2026.

How many Step Up Juku classrooms have been established nationwide as of April 2026, and which locations are directly managed?

As of April 2026, there are 6 Step Up Juku classrooms nationwide, with only the Tokyo and Maebashi Shikishima Classroom in Gunma Prefecture being directly managed.

Which organization is responsible for operating the Step Up Juku Higashi-Shinjuku Classroom and what is its educational approach?

The Ishintai UNESCO Club operates the classroom, using individual and small-group instruction led by over 300 university and high school student instructors annually.

What unique features distinguish the Step Up Juku Higashi-Shinjuku Classroom from other educational programs in Japan?

It uses corporate showrooms for community learning, offers weekday study space at the Nishi-Shinjuku Classroom, and provides meals to students who study for at least one hour.

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