ZEP Introduces 'ZEP QUIZ' to Himeji City's Learning Platform

EdTech company ZEP Co.,LTD. (Representatives: Kim Won-bae, Kim Sang-yeop) announced that its gamified quiz service 'ZEP QUIZ' has been introduced to the learning platform operated by the Himeji City Office in Japan.

Operation will begin in early April 2026, and this marks the first instance of ZEP QUIZ being adopted by a municipal learning platform in Japan.

Background of Introduction

Himeji City is advancing the development of an educational environment utilizing digital technology as part of its smart city initiative. On January 27, 2025, the city began operating an online learning platform utilizing the 2D metaverse 'ZEP(*1)' for junior high school students in the city.

The learning environment utilizing the metaverse space offers a new educational experience where students can participate in learning while interacting with each other online. The introduction of ZEP QUIZ this time aims to further expand real-time participatory learning content in the metaverse learning environment.

With this, students will be able to gain a new learning experience that combines a metaverse space and quiz-based participatory learning.

About ZEP QUIZ

ZEP QUIZ is a gamified learning service that combines quizzes and game elements.

Administrators can easily create questions, and participants can join quizzes in real-time. In addition to AI-based question generation and multilingual translation features, it also provides a board feature where participants can share their opinions and answers.

With this board feature, participants can write and share their opinions in real-time, making it useful for group learning and collaborative classes.

Future Developments

Taking this introduction in Himeji City as an opportunity, ZEP aims to expand its use cases in Japanese educational settings. The company plans to continue broadening the possibilities of utilizing the metaverse in the educational field.

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'ZEP' is a metaverse platform originating from South Korea. Used for various purposes such as events, education, and communities, users can create their own virtual spaces using templates and editors.

As a platform supporting communication and learning activities in online spaces, its use is spreading among educational institutions and companies.

Company Profile

Company Name: ZEP Co.,LTD.

Representatives: Kim Won-bae, Kim Sang-yeop

Established: January 2022

Business Description: Development and operation of an educational platform and gamified learning services utilizing the metaverse

Company Website: [URL]