Meiko Career Partners Inc. Awarded "FY2026 Kochi Prefecture Japanese Language Learning Support Project"

Meiko Career Partners Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takuya Nakagawa; hereinafter "Meiko Career Partners"), a subsidiary of Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd., which operates the individual tutoring cram school "Meiko Gijuku," has been selected by Kochi Prefecture as the contractor for the "FY2026 Kochi Prefecture Japanese Language Learning Support Project Outsourcing Business."

This project aims to provide learning tools for Japanese language acquisition necessary for daily life, in response to the increasing number of foreign residents in Kochi Prefecture. Furthermore, it is being implemented with the objective of addressing the risk of talent outflow to urban areas, looking ahead to the transition to the new "Specified Skilled Worker" system scheduled to be implemented in FY2027.

By establishing an "e-learning infrastructure that transcends time and location" to meet learning needs that cannot be fully covered by existing Japanese language classes, which have geographical and time constraints, this initiative will enhance the satisfaction of foreign residents and promote their settlement in the prefecture.

Meiko Career Partners will provide comprehensive support, accompanying companies, schools, and foreign residents in Kochi Prefecture through the Japanese e-learning service "Japany," which enables high-quality Japanese language learning anytime, anywhere, with just a smartphone.

Project Overview

What is the "FY2026 Kochi Prefecture Japanese Language Learning Support Project"?

This is a comprehensive program designed to directly solve challenges faced by Kochi Prefecture, such as "addressing areas with no Japanese language classes" and "reducing the management costs for support staff." Under this project, free e-learning licenses for "Japany" will be provided to 250 accounts for foreign residents in Kochi Prefecture (excluding international students whose purpose of stay is Japanese language study).

In addition, to reduce the burden on busy foreign technical intern training program supervisors, employers of foreign employees, school teachers, families of learners, and Japanese language instructors, we will utilize a Learning Management System (LMS) for progress visualization and automatic reminders (push notifications). Furthermore, in addition to one orientation session per organization, a total of three additional support sessions will be provided exclusively for businesses with a strong intention to support learning, establishing a system to ensure consistent learning continuation throughout the region.

▶ 5 Strengths of Meiko Career Partners' Japanese E-learning "Japany"

High-Quality Learning Content Acquire Japanese efficiently with a systematic curriculum and easy-to-understand video lessons created by Meiko Career Partners' dedicated Japanese instructors, who are education professionals.

Supports Diverse Learning Needs Equipped with over 600 rich video lessons. It covers a wide range of topics, from Japanese necessary for daily life to "Specified Skilled Worker Level 2 preparation" in anticipation of the new system, and industry-specific business Japanese (food service, nursing care, IT) useful in the workplace.

Visualizes Achievement of Learning Goals

By taking a proficiency test upon the first login to e-learning, learners can check the gap between their current level and their goals. Furthermore, the degree of retention of learning content is measured through numerous quizzes and completion tests, allowing learners to grasp their progress towards their goals.

Reduces the Learning Management Burden for Company Representatives

The management screen (dashboard) allows for a quick, at-a-glance view of learner login rates, study hours, and test scores presented in graphs. Effective and efficient support can be provided through automatic schedule generation aligned with exam dates and "push notifications" to encourage learning.

Multilingual User Interface

The interface (operation screen) supports 12 languages (English, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Tagalog, Myanmar, Nepali, etc.). Additionally, beginner-level videos are equipped with multilingual subtitles and explanations in native languages (English, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Myanmar, etc.), allowing even beginner Japanese learners to start with confidence.

▶ Target Audience

(1) Learners

Foreign nationals residing in Kochi Prefecture who require Japanese language learning (excluding international students whose purpose of stay is Japanese language study). (2) Learning Supporters

Foreign technical intern training program supervisors, employers of foreign employees (including accepting companies), school teachers, families of learners, Japanese language instructors, etc.

▶ Flow to Start Using

Application for Use Individuals of foreign nationality residing in the prefecture, or representatives from supervisory organizations, companies, or schools, will apply through the application form on the Kochi Prefecture dedicated website.

Account Issuance Upon completion of the application and procedures, administrator accounts and individual learner login IDs/passwords will be promptly issued and notified to participating organizations and learners.

Start Learning Learners can immediately begin studying by logging into the system from various devices such as smartphones and personal computers using their distributed accounts.

Attend Orientation/Application Briefing Session Accompanying support will be provided to ensure smooth commencement of learning support, covering system operation methods, specific goal setting, progress confirmation, and push notification settings.

▶ Usage Period June 2024 to November 2024 (6 months)

▶ Application Form (Usage Application) Individual Application: https://form.run/@japany-kochipref-indiv

Corporate Application: https://form.run/@japany-kochipref-corp

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Meiko Career Partners Inc.

As a subsidiary of Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd., which operates the cram school "Meiko Gijuku," our vision is to support the realization of fulfilling careers for people worldwide as career partners, and to contribute to the further development of companies in Japan and globally.

President and CEO: Takuya Nakagawa Headquarters Location: 3F, JPR Kojimachi Building, 5-4 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Capital: 50,000,000 yen Business Permit Numbers: Human Resources Introduction / 13-ユ-314857 Dispatch of Workers / 13-316441

Meiko Career Partners: https://meiko-career.jp/ Japanese E-learning "Japany": https://meikoglobal.jp/service/japany/

▶ About "MEIKO GLOBAL" "MEIKO GLOBAL" is a one-stop service for the recruitment, education, and training of foreign human resources provided by Meiko Career Partners. We handle human resources introduction, focusing on high-level engineers (IT, mechanical, electrical, electronics), specified skilled workers, and international students. We also provide training in Japanese language and Japanese business etiquette for foreign employees with various residency statuses, and conduct job-seeking support courses at national and private universities and vocational schools nationwide.

▶ About Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. With the Purpose of "Creating Memories of 'I Can Do It'" and the Vision of "'Bright Light for the Future' Becoming a Corporate Group that Unlocks People's Potential and Realizes a Bright Future," we operate a diverse range of educational businesses, primarily the individual tutoring pioneer "Meiko Gijuku," through directly managed stores and franchises. We also operate Waseda EDU Japanese Language School. Furthermore, we are expanding our business domain into human resources and training, aiming for sustainable growth as a human resource development support company.

Company Name: Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. (TSE Prime 4668)

Representative: Takuya Nakagawa, President and CEO

Location: 7-20-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://www.meikonet.co.jp