Meiko Network Japan Subsidiary, Meiko Career Partners, Awarded "FY2026 Kochi Prefecture Japanese Language Support Project"

Meiko Career Partners Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 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 is being implemented against the backdrop of an increase in foreign residents in Kochi Prefecture, to provide learning tools for acquiring the Japanese language necessary for daily life, and also to address the risk of human resource outflow to urban areas accompanying the transition to the new "Specified Skilled Worker System" to be implemented from FY2027. To meet learning needs that cannot be fully covered by existing Japanese language classes, which have geographical and time constraints, an "e-learning infrastructure that is not bound by time or place" will be established to enhance the life satisfaction of foreign residents and promote their retention in the prefecture.

Meiko Career Partners will provide comprehensive support, accompanying businesses, 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." In 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). Furthermore, to reduce the burden on busy organizations supervising foreign technical intern trainees, employers of foreign employees, school teachers, learners' families, and Japanese language instructors, the project will utilize a learning management system (LMS) for visualizing progress and automatic reminders (push notifications). 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 steady learning continuation throughout the region.

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

1. High-Quality Learning Content

Efficiently acquire Japanese language skills through a systematic curriculum and easy-to-understand video lessons created by Meiko Career Partners' dedicated Japanese language instructors, who are education professionals.

2. Supports Diverse Learning Needs

Features over 600 rich video lessons, covering essential Japanese for daily life, "Specified Skilled Worker Level 2 preparation" in anticipation of the new system, and business Japanese tailored to specific industries (food service, caregiving, IT) useful in the workplace.

3. Visualizes Learning Goal Achievement Rate

Upon the first login to e-learning, a diagnostic test allows users to see the gap between their current level and their goals. Abundant tests, including quizzes and completion tests, measure the retention of learning content, enabling learners to grasp their progress towards their goals.

4. Reduces Learning Management Burden for Company Representatives

The management screen (dashboard) graphically displays learner login rates, study hours, and test scores at a glance. Automatic schedule generation aligned with exam dates and "push notifications" to encourage learning enable effective and efficient support.

5. Multilingual Support for Operation Screen

The interface (operation screen) supports 12 languages (English, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Tagalog, Myanmar, Nepali, etc.). Furthermore, introductory 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

Organizations supervising foreign technical intern trainees, employers of foreign employees (accepting companies, etc.), school teachers, learners' families, Japanese language class instructors, etc.

▶ Flow to Start Using

1. Application for Use

Individuals residing in the prefecture who are foreign nationals, or representatives from supervising organizations, companies, or schools, will apply through the application form on the Kochi Prefecture dedicated website.

2. Account Issuance

Administrator accounts and individual learner login IDs/passwords will be promptly issued and notified to participating organizations and learners upon completion of the application and procedures.

3. Start Learning

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

4. Orientation and Application Briefing Session Attendance

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 2026 to November 2026 (6 months)

▶ Application Form (Usage Application)

Individual Application: https://form.run/@japany-kochipref-indiv

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

▶ Service Introduction Page for this Project: https://www.nihongo-kochiken.jp/

Meiko Career Partners Co., Ltd.

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.

Representative: Takuya Nakagawa, President and CEO

Location: JPR Kōjimachi Building 3F, 5-4 Kōjimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Capital: 50 million yen

Business Permit Numbers: Human Resources Introduction / 13-ユ-314857, Human Resources Dispatch / 派13-316441

URL: https://meiko-career.jp/

▶ Japanese E-learning "Japany": https://meikoglobal.jp/service/japany/

▶ 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 introduce human resources, focusing on highly skilled engineers (IT, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic), Specified Skilled Workers, and international students. We also provide training in Japanese language and Japanese business etiquette for foreign employees with various visa statuses, and conduct job-seeking preparation courses at national and private universities and vocational schools nationwide.

Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.

With the Purpose "Creating Memories of 'I Can Do It'" and the Vision "Bright Light for the Future: Becoming a corporate group that unlocks human 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 Okamto, President and CEO

Location: Sumitomo Fudosan Nishi-Shinjuku Building 30F, 7-20-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Securities Code: 4668 (TSE Prime)

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