A Classroom Where Truant Children 'Learn Through Play' — NIJIN Academy Nerima Shakujii Park School, Managed by a Children's Center Director, Opens June 3

NIJIN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tatsuro Hoshino), which operates the alternative school 'NIJIN Academy' for truant students, will open its new physical classroom, 'NIJIN Academy Nerima Shakujii Park School,' in the Shakujii Park area of Nerima-ku, Tokyo, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Managed by a director of a local children's center, this classroom is a new educational space that creates learning opportunities starting from each child's own interests, based on the philosophy that 'Play = Learning.' It supports children who cannot attend school but are willing to take on fun challenges, helping them take their first steps toward venturing out and connecting with society in a safe environment.

About NIJIN Academy The number of elementary and junior high school students not attending school is increasing annually, reaching a record high of 353,970 in a 2024 survey. NIJIN Academy has gained attention as a 'new learning option' where children can receive high-quality education via online platforms even from home. Since its opening in September 2023, over 700 students have enrolled, and more than 150 have successfully returned to school. Currently, the academy offers 'Hybrid Schooling,' combining online attendance from home with physical attendance at actual classrooms nationwide to meet diverse needs.

Message from the School Principal 'I have seen many children lose confidence and families become isolated just because they aren't going to school,' says the principal, who has witnessed children transform through 'play' at children's centers. Play is not just a break; it is the foundation for growth that fosters initiative and social skills. At the Nerima Shakujii Park School, the focus will be on play, dialogue, and experiences to nurture each child's inherent growth potential, aiming for a classroom where both children and parents feel safe.

Classroom Overview - Name: NIJIN Academy Nerima Shakujii Park School - Target: Grade 1 to Grade 9 - Schedule: Once a week (Wednesdays) - Location: 3-20-9 Shakujii-dai, Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Maison de Crane Room 103 - Capacity: 8 students - Fees: 33,000 yen enrollment fee; 46,943 yen/month for Hybrid Plan; 36,943 yen/month for Real Classroom Plan (tax included).