Kato Works is partnering with Soka City and Tokyo Denki University to host the 'Town Hero Academy Science Special Edition,' an experiential learning program for elementary and middle school students from July to August 2026, focusing on crane technology and infrastructure.
Kato Works Co., Ltd. is collaborating with Soka City and Tokyo Denki University on an industry-academic-government project to host a three-part experiential learning course titled 'Town Hero Academy: Science Special Edition' for elementary (grades 5-6) and middle school (grades 1-3) students.
About 'Town Hero Academy: Science Special Edition'
This event aims to provide unique learning opportunities beyond the classroom through a tripartite partnership. The three-session program seeks to foster interest in science and manufacturing among the younger generation and inspire them to think about the future of Soka City. The program is open to 25 elementary (grades 5-6) and middle school (grades 1-3) students residing in Soka City.
About Ibaraki Factory
Ibaraki Factory is one of the company's core manufacturing bases, producing crane vehicles such as rough-terrain and all-terrain cranes. These construction cranes are widely used at sites supporting Japan's social infrastructure.
Program Schedule
[Session 1] 'Learning the Power of Oil and Electric Drive Systems from Crane Vehicles!'
Date: July 4, 2026 (Sat) / Location: Tokyo Denki University, Tokyo Senju Campus
[Session 2] 'How is the Important Base for Protecting the Town Built?'
Date: July 22, 2026 (Wed) / Location: Shin-Soka Fire Station
[Session 3] 'Learn How Large Crane Vehicles Are Born!'
Date: August 25, 2026 (Tue) / Location: Kato Works Ibaraki Factory
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FAQ
What is the purpose of 'Hero Academy Special Edition ~Science~'?
The purpose is to provide experiential learning opportunities that are difficult to achieve in school education, foster young people's interest in science and manufacturing, and create opportunities to think about the future of the region through collaboration between industry, government, and academia.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The target audience is 5th and 6th-grade elementary school students and 1st to 3rd-grade junior high school students from Soka City, with a total of 25 participants.
What kind of company is Kato Works?
Kato Works is a company that manufactures and sells construction cranes and hydraulic excavators. Their Ibaraki factory is the main manufacturing base, producing cranes that support social infrastructure.
What are the contents of the three sessions?
The first session involves learning about electricity, hydraulics, and regenerative systems at Tokyo Denki University. The second session covers infrastructure maintenance and the role of cranes at the New Soka Fire Station. The third session includes a tour of the manufacturing process and presentations at Kato Works Ibaraki Factory.
What are the entities involved in the industry-government-academia collaboration?
The industry entity is Kato Works Co., Ltd., the government entity is Soka City, and the academic entity is Tokyo Denki University.