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A new digital learning platform for Japanese-language beginners, “KURASHI STUDY for Beginners,” has been released and was recently featured in the media.

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SUN Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shumpei Nakasone; hereafter “SUN”) is pleased to announce the launch of “KURASHI STUDY for Beginners” a new digital learning platform designed for Japanese-language beginners, available from October 10, 2025 (Friday).

Growing Number of Students from Multicultural Backgrounds and the Challenges They Face

The number of schoolchildren with multicultural backgrounds in Japan continues to rise. According to a 2023 survey by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), approximately 69,123 students were identified as needing Japanese language instruction, an 18.6% increase from the previous survey.

However, many teachers report that even after completing around 160 hours of initial Japanese instruction (through basic training or supplementary classes), some students still struggle with vocabulary, grammar, and literacy skills. This often leads to difficulty understanding lessons, declining motivation, and hesitation to ask questions—creating ongoing challenges for educators.

In response, SUN developed this new digital learning platform with the aim of helping students build foundational Japanese skills anytime and anywhere—beyond what classroom lessons alone can provide. The platform can be used widely in educational settings, such as for homework during school vacations, self-study or moral education periods, and as supplementary content for students from multicultural backgrounds.

▶ Learn to write and pronounce hiragana and katakana
Step-by-step lessons guide learners through stroke order and pronunciation, supporting accurate character acquisition.

▶ Extensive coverage of basic kanji
Includes a wide range of kanji taught in Japanese elementary schools.
As of July 2025, covers Grades 1–6 level kanji.

▶ Comprehensive N5–N4 level grammar exercises
Covers essential grammar used in daily life and school subjects through repeated practice, enhancing lesson comprehension.

▶Game-like design for enjoyable learnin

Features 6 levels, 204 stages, and a total of 4,080 questions, allowing students to study continuously with a sense of progress and achievement.
　　　　　　

▶Progress-tracking system for teachers and administrators

Enables real-time monitoring of each student’s learning progress, making it easier to assign homework and provide targeted guidance.

　▶Reduces teachers’ workload in preparing homework and tests
　▶Makes effective use of distributed tablet devices
　▶Provides learning opportunities for students and families from multicultural backgrounds
　▶Helps newly arrived students start learning Japanese with confidence

　▶During class: As supplementary material to support lesson comprehension
　▶Self-study or moral education time: Enables self-paced learning
　▶During long vacations: Usable as homework or review material
　▶Expected outcomes: Improved mastery of hiragana and katakana, greater efficiency in kanji learning, and enhanced motivation for Japanese study.

Teachers at adopting schools have shared positive feedback, such as:
“Many students who arrive in Japan at high school age lack foundational kanji knowledge at the compulsory education level. This tool will be extremely helpful.” “It’s great that students can use it even outside dedicated Japanese instruction hours.”

　▶Elementary School, Tokyo (Ward-run)
　　Utilized for developing home-study habits and as a supplementary material in Japanese language instruction.

　▶Fukui High School, Osaka
　　Used to help students build study habits during school vacations and to review compulsory-education-level kanji.

　・Japanese Learning App: KURASHI STUDY
　　Now available in 20 countries worldwide, with a total of 190,000 downloads as of July 2024.

　・Online Japanese Learning Service for Foreign Employees: HANASU PLUS
　　Features a conversation-focused curriculum designed to help build trust and communication in the workplace.

New content—“New Discoveries,” a feature on Sado Island, and “Explore Japanese Culture,” a series on Japanese culture—has been added to ANABA JAPAN, a regional tourism website for international visitors to Japan, and was recently featured in the media.

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SUN Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shumpei Nakasone) has released new content on its inbound tourism and etiquette information website ANABA JAPAN (https://anaba-japan.net/en/). The new sections are “New Discoveries,” which debuts with a spotlight on Sado Island, and “Explore Japanese Culture,” which introduces traditions such as sake, castles, hot springs, and matcha in an easy-to-understand way.

With these additions, ANABA JAPAN further strengthens its information for international visitors and provides new opportunities to discover the depth and diversity of Japan’s appeal.

Launched in December 2024, ANABA JAPAN is a multilingual travel website designed for international visitors to Japan. The website highlights lesser-known regions and attractions across the country, uncovering unique local experiences that are not yet widely recognized abroad.

Currently featuring about 100 articles, ANABA JAPAN covers not only sightseeing spots but also travel etiquette and useful tips, helping visitors prepare before their trip. Content is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. The website especially targets repeat visitors and travelers seeking a deeper connection with Japan, offering ideas for journeys that go beyond the typical tourist routes.

The new New Discoveries section launches with a spotlight on Sado Island, Japan’s largest remote island. It introduces the island’s rich appeal through seasonal scenery, the historic gold mine, Noh theater, taiko drumming, and unique local experiences. The aim is to inspire international travelers to add Sado to their itineraries and encourage more overseas visits to the island.

The Explore Japanese Culture section presents Japan’s traditional culture in an accessible way for global readers. Topics include sake, castles, hot springs, and matcha, with articles that explain cultural background as well as practical travel tips. For example, the hot spring feature covers Japan’s hot spring therapy tradition, how to choose a hot spring by water quality and benefits, and how to enjoy onsen towns. By reading in advance, travelers can better understand the traditions they will encounter and enjoy more meaningful, memorable experiences in Japan.

While Sado is well known within Japan, overseas visitors remain limited. In 2024, around 280,000 tourists visited Sado, but most were domestic travelers. Only about 6,000 came from overseas.

However, inbound arrivals between January and May 2025 reached 2,515—a 132.1% increase compared to the same period the previous year—signaling strong growth potential. ANABA JAPAN aims to address this gap by sharing Sado’s rich tourism resources worldwide in multiple languages, contributing to sustainable growth in visitor numbers.

In July 2025, we opened a new base, Sado Labo, in Sado City. By establishing roots locally, we can share authentic tourism information directly from the island. We also aim to contribute to the community’s future through recruitment and talent development initiatives.

Comment from the CEO
Shumpei Nakasone, President & CEO of SUN Co., Ltd., commented:

“Our mission is to share Japan’s appeal with the world from Sado and enrich the journeys of those who visit. This is not just about promoting tourism—it is an important initiative to nurture the future of the region.
We want to share Sado’s nature, culture, and the warmth of its people with audiences worldwide, while expanding the pride and possibilities of those who live here. Tourism creates encounters, and those encounters create the future. We will continue to challenge ourselves to serve as that bridge.”

Future Outlook
Through sharing tourism information, SUN Co., Ltd. will create more opportunities for overseas travelers to engage deeply with Japanese culture and regional attractions, enhancing the value of their journeys. At the same time, we will contribute to revitalizing local communities across Japan, including Sado, and promote sustainable tourism and regional development.

An article about the opening of SUN’s new branch office, “Sado Labo,” was published both in the print edition of Niigata Nippo and online in Niigata Nippo Digital Plus.

The article highlights our efforts to strengthen community-based tourism information that showcases the charms of Sado to international visitors, while also actively recruiting recent high school graduates. Through these initiatives, SUN is introduced as a company committed to developing IT talent and expanding local employment opportunities within Sado City.

On July 4, 2025, Nakasone, President & CEO of SUN Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), gave a career seminar for 103 first-year students at Sado Comprehensive High School in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture.

Under the theme “Who Decides What’s ‘Normal’? The Future Starts by Questioning It,” Nakasone, drawing on his experience as an IT company leader and his diverse international background, spoke about the differences in what’s considered “normal” in Japan and abroad, and the importance of flexible thinking in a rapidly changing world.

The session included interactive quizzes, engaging stories from New York, and hands-on activities with generative AI like ChatGPT, giving students a chance to experience the technology firsthand.

Students shared feedback such as “I’m more interested in AI now” and “It was fascinating to see answers only AI could give,” showing their growing curiosity about AI.

SUN will continue creating opportunities for young people to explore IT careers and develop a global perspective.

Seminar Title: Who Decides What’s ‘Normal’? The Future Begins by Questioning It

■ Highlights from the Day
Using slides with interactive quizzes and relatable, real-world examples, the seminar explored differences between what’s considered “normal” in Japan and other parts of the world. Students also took part in group workshops, where they worked hands-on with generative AI (ChatGPT) to consider the potential of this emerging technology.

■ Promoting Tourism and Employment in Sado Through IT
In July 2025, SUN established a new branch office, Sado Labo, in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, as part of its efforts to strengthen its tourism business and support regional revitalization.

Through its inbound tourism information website, ANABA JAPAN, the company shares the charm of regional destinations such as Sado City with audiences in Japan and abroad. By actively hiring local writers and engineers in Sado City, SUN is also committed to fostering local talent and creating new job opportunities.

Through these community-based initiatives combining IT and tourism, the company aims to help build a sustainable future for the region.

■ About SUN Co., Ltd
https://www.sun21.co.jp/en/
We are an IT company that operates a system integration business and a foreign resident support business under the corporate philosophy “To become a globally-renowned company based on our mission ‘connect people with people.’“ We actively hire globally, and by connecting people, we create new value and deliver innovation to the world.

SUN Co., Ltd (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Shumpei Nakasone, hereafter SUN) held the “SUN Kodomo-Shokudou” (Children’s Cafeteria) on June 7（Saturday）, 2025.

SUN, which upholds the corporate philosophy of “connect people with people,” supports the mission of the Kodomo-Shokudou(children’s cafeteria) as a hub for community exchange. They regularly host the “SUN Kodomo-Shokudou” at their head office in Minato Ward, Tokyo. This initiative provides a space where local parents and children can gather casually, enjoy meals together, and experience diverse cultures while learning about the world through activities unique to a global company. The SUN Kodomo-Shokudou is a member of the “Minato-ku Children’s Cafeteria Network,” established by Minato-ku.

■ June 7 (Saturday) – Highlights from the ”SUN Kodomo Shokudou”
On the day of the event, we enjoyed savory and sweet crepes while playing games and drawing pictures with the children who attended. Surrounded by the sweet aroma of the crepes, conversations naturally flowed, and laughter filled the air, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.

■Outline
Name: SUN Children’s Cafeteria
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 12:00–14:00
Details: Meal Service (Savory Crepes, Dessert Crepes)
Eligibility: Children over 3 years old to high school students and their parents/guardians
Location: SUN Corporation Head Office (3F Noax Building, 1-16-4 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

■Message from SUN Kodomo-Shokudou
We would like to tell the children who will be leading the future that;
The world is created through connections with people.
The world is vast, and it is close to you.

We want children to connect with people through food and learn about a new part of the world through interactions outside of school.
With this in mind, we started the “SUN Kodomo-Shokudou.”

Purpose of the program
・To share meals with children who eat alone and to create a community space where parents can get advice from each other
・Creating Opportunities for Multicultural Coexistence
・Activating Internal Communication and Increasing Motivation through Social Contribution
・Creating a Community across Generations or Regions (to be determined)

■SUN Co., Ltd
https://www.sun21.co.jp/
We are an IT company that operates a system integration business and a foreign resident support business under the corporate philosophy “To become a globally-renowned company based on our mission ‘connect people with people.’“ We actively hire globally, and by connecting people, we create new value and deliver innovation to the world.

SUN Corporation is pleased to announce the opening a new branch, Sado Labo, in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, to strengthen local tourism initiatives and support regional economic revitalization.

Based at Sado Labo, we will actively promote human resource development in the IT field. We will offer training and educational opportunities for local youth and those wishing to relocate to the area, encouraging engineer employment. Through these efforts, we aim to foster community-based IT talent and create sustainable employment opportunities.

Sado Labo serves as an information hub aimed at contributing to tourism promotion in Sado City. By operating a media platform sharing locally rooted tourism information, we will widely showcase Sado’s appeal both in Japan and abroad, helping to attract visitors and enhance the region’s brand value.

In particular, in response to the growing demand for inbound tourism in recent years, we will strengthen multilingual information dissemination and content creation for inbound travelers. In cooperation with Sado City, we will work to enhance its appeal as an international travel destination.

Leveraging our IT expertise, we will pursue new value creation for the region through the integration of tourism and digital innovation.

■ Purpose of the New Branch
・Establish a tourism information hub for Sado City
・Strengthen inbound tourism content and visitor attraction
・Foster local IT talent and engineer employment
・Create regional job opportunities in collaboration with Sado City
・Promote digital business initiatives contributing to regional revitalization

■ Branch Overview
・Name: Sado Labo

・Location:Manoshinmachi Incubation Center　293 Manoshinmachi, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture

・Opening Date: July 1, 2025 (Tuesday)

■About SUN Co., Ltd
https://www.sun21.co.jp/
We are an IT company that operates a system integration business and a foreign resident support business under the corporate philosophy “To become a globally-renowned company based on our mission ‘connect people with people’. “ We actively hire globally, and by connecting people, create new value and deliver innovation to the world.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, SUN Corporation will host the “SUN Children’s Cafeteria,” a community event for local children and their families. This time, we’ll be offering both savory and sweet crepes, and look forward to spending a fun and heartwarming time making crepes together with all the participants.

Eligibility: Children over 3 years old to high school students and their parents/guardians

Location: SUN Corporation Head Office (3F Noax Building, 1-16-4 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

■ Message from SUN Kodomo-Shokudou
We would like to tell the children who will be leading the future that;
The world is created through connections with people.
The world is vast, and it is close to you.

We want children to connect with people through food and learn about a new part of the world through interactions outside of school.
With this in mind, we started the “SUN Kodomo-Shokudou”.

■ About SUN Kodomo-Shokudou
Kodomo-Shokudou is a children’s cafeteria where kids in hardship can enjoy free or low-cost meals and a community of friends with similar circumstances and caring adults. SUN, which aims to “connect people with people” as its corporate philosophy, agreed with the purpose of the Kodomo-Shokudou (children’s cafeteria), which acts as a base for community interaction and opened the “SUN Kodomo-Shokudou” at its head office in Minato-ku, Tokyo. SUN Kodomo-Shokudou is a member of the “Minato-ku Children’s Cafeteria Network” established by Minato-ku.

■Purpose of the program
・To share meals with children who eat alone and to create a community space where parents can get advice from each other
・Creating Opportunities for Multicultural Coexistence
・Activating Internal Communication and Increasing Motivation through Social Contribution
・Creating a Community across Generations or Regions (to be determined)

On February 23, 2025 (Sunday), SUN’s CEO, Nakasone, participated as an entrepreneur guest at a talk event hosted by the Startup Club of Sado Comprehensive High School, held at SHIBUYA QWS (15th floor, Shibuya Scramble Square) in Shibuya, Tokyo.

This talk event was held as a valuable learning opportunity for high school students interested in entrepreneurship and business. It allowed them to interact with active entrepreneurs and creators, giving them a chance to discuss their own ideas and concerns directly.

On the event day, first-year students from Sado Comprehensive High School, aspiring entrepreneurs, participated in lively discussions, asking questions about business and sharing their thoughts and anxieties about starting a business.

Nakasone shared insights about the inspiration behind starting the company and his experiences up to this point. We hope that this event broadened the students’ future options and provided them with valuable hints for taking their first steps toward their goals.

■ About the Startup Club
The “Startup Club” is one of the club activities run by the Exploration Labo (NPO), based in Sado Island. Established to foster talent that can be an asset to society, this club seeks new ways of learning to bridge the educational gap between rural and urban areas.

Middle and high school students who desire to challenge themselves in entrepreneurship and local business can engage directly with entrepreneurs and experts, gaining hands-on learning experiences. In addition, 探求Labo offers real-world business experiences unique to Sado, such as the “GACHI Community Restaurant,” where students take the lead in running a restaurant.