[New Contract] Launching School Club Management Support in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa. Supporting 10 Club Activities at 2 Schools

Leifras Co., Ltd., Japan's leading company in sports school operations and school club regional expansion support, announced that it has been contracted by Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, for the 'FY2026 Kawasaki City School Club Management and Operation Outsourcing.' Starting in April 2026, the company will manage 10 club activities across two public middle schools. This is Leifras’s first such contract in Kawasaki City and marks a significant milestone in its growth strategy as the nation enters a 'reform implementation period' for school club activities.

Currently, school sites nationwide are facing urgent social challenges regarding work-style reform for teachers and the need for higher professional standards in club activities. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the nation has entered a 'reform implementation period' where weekend club activities are, in principle, being shifted to community or private sectors. With approximately 9,800 middle schools and 128,000 club activities nationwide, the market is estimated to be worth around 500 billion yen. The Japanese government has announced plans to shift 30.4% (38,954 clubs) of weekend club activities to the private or community sector this fiscal year, causing the market to expand rapidly.

Leifras continues to be chosen by local governments nationwide due to these five strengths: 1. #1 Market Share in Japan: With 381 contracted schools and 2,120 supported club activities. 2. Network with National Bodies: Partnering with central organizations like the Japan Sports Association. 3. Network with Local Governments: Accumulating know-how through partnerships with 33 prefectures and 13 Tokyo wards. 4. Large-scale Instructor Platform: The only platform of its kind in Japan with 1,055 full-time employees and 3,544 crew members across 46 prefectures. 5. 'Safety-First' Operations: Managed by full-time staff with an ongoing record of zero major accidents or injuries since 2013.

Leifras remains committed to contributing to the resolution of social issues and building sustainable club activity models rooted in local communities.