Canaan International Education Academy and Canaan Tokyo Japanese Language School Unify Brand as "CANAAN EduGroup" for a New Start

Creating smiles around the world through education——. Canaan International Education Academy (founded in 2003) and Canaan Tokyo Japanese Language School (established in 2022) unified their brand identity on their founding anniversary, October 1, 2025, and are now moving forward under a new structure as "CANAAN EduGroup." Building on the trust and実績 cultivated over more than 20 years in Japanese language education, we have adopted the new motto, “Connecting the future with challenges and smiles.” Our group has educated a total of 3,000 Japanese language learners. The countries and regions of origin for the students we have taught include China, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, the United States, France, Spain, and more, spanning over 50 countries worldwide. This rebranding, while inheriting our past journey, returns to the origin of education—"connecting and expanding possibilities through dialogue." By redefining and articulating our mission, vision, tagline, and values, we have reconstructed our brand's identity. Our group develops educational businesses from both the perspectives of international student education and faculty/staff development, offering learning that fosters not only Japanese language skills but also emotional intelligence (EQ). Against the backdrop of promoting multicultural coexistence and educational DX, we aim to create a place where students, faculty, and the local community can learn together. Furthermore, based on common values, all faculty and staff will work together to improve the quality of education. These values will be an important guide for our future business development and organizational growth. ■ New Brand Concept Mission: To contribute to the creation of learners' enriched lives by constantly seeking superior educational services that provide improvement in both Japanese language skills and emotional intelligence (EQ). Vision: For everyone involved with Canaan to be happy. Tagline: You Can Be, You Can Smile. Values: The six values embedded in the six letters of CANAAN: Challenge, Ambition, New, Action, Achievement, Nexus. ■ Co-CEOs' Message "We have undertaken the first major rebranding since our founding. Through this rebranding, we are once again sending a strong message to the world: 'Japanese language education changes the lives of not only international students but everyone involved.' In the future, as CANAAN EduGroup, we intend to expand more than ever, starting from our founding location in Koto Ward to other areas in Tokyo, major cities in Japan, and even overseas. This is all for the realization of the aspirations set forth in our mission and vision. All employees of the group will continue to push forward with full force, never losing our spirit of challenge and our smiles." CANAAN EduGroup Co-CEO Takawei Kinoshita, Co-CEO Yutaka Kinoshita ■ New Brand Concept (Diagram Image) The design is based on the character '木' (tree) from Kinoshita Gakuen, our group's founding business, representing the growth of our enterprise. A branch buds into '▱' CANAAN EduGroup, and by acting with 'Ambition' to achieve the group's 'VISION' and 'MISSION,' we aim for 'You can be, you can Smile.' = [Smiles]. The group logo is based on navy, the theme color since the establishment of the school corporation, with an image of a branch extending upwards to the right. The tagline we value, 'You Can Be, You Can Smile,' is placed at the bottom right, also expressing our vision that 'everyone involved with Canaan will be happy.' In this flow, we represent Canaan Tokyo Japanese Language School, the mainstay of our Japanese language school business, and our original business, Kinoshita Gakuen, creating a linked logo style for the three. ■ Key Visual The key visual, under the concept of "SPARK YOUR FUTURE," visually expresses the benefits of improved Japanese language skills that our group provides to international students. To achieve goals even in a diversifying international society and to keep smiling, our faculty and staff will provide unified support. ■ School/Company Overviews & Contact Information ◎ CANAAN EduGroup URL: https://www.canaan-edu.jp Main Businesses: Study abroad programs, Japanese teacher training, lifestyle support, online business, preparatory school business, external sales, overseas business. ◎ Canaan International Education Academy (Educational Corporation) A Japanese language educational institution where international students from over 21 countries and regions, including China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia, Indonesia, Nepal, and Myanmar, come to study. Key features: - The 30th school corporation-based Japanese language school among approximately 300 in Tokyo. - Outstanding university placement record, with one-on-one guidance, support from specialists, a dedicated "Canaan Juku" for university prep, and a wide network with universities and vocational schools for designated school recommendations. - Comprehensive student support system with a three-person team (homeroom teacher, assistant homeroom teacher, and life guidance counselor) for each student. 【School Overview】 Name: School Corporation Kinoshita Gakuen, Canaan International Education Academy Business: Japanese language education HP: https://www.canaan.ac.jp/ Address: Kinoshita Bldg., 3-23-8 Oshima, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0072 Chairman: Takawei Kinoshita; Principal: Aimi Aikawa ◎ Canaan Tokyo Japanese Language School (Corporation) Offers a comprehensive educational curriculum that aims to develop immediately effective human resources after university entrance, not just focusing on passing exams. A unique educational program allows students to grow seamlessly from beginner to advanced levels, supporting their success in getting into their desired schools and beyond. - Unique comprehensive curriculum: Develops not only Japanese language skills but also thinking and social skills. - Seamless growth support: A consistent educational system from beginner to advanced levels. - A school that co-creates life designs: Maximizes each student's potential and supports optimal career path formation. 【Company Overview】 Name: Kinoshita Co., Ltd., Canaan Tokyo Japanese Language School Business: Japanese language education HP: https://canaantokyo.com/ Address: Visionary IV 6F, 6-56-15 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0071 CEO: Yutaka Kinoshita; Principal: Takawei Kinoshita ◎ Contact for this matter: CANAAN EduGroup, Canaan International Education Academy, PR Department, info@canaan.ac.jp ■ Future Developments - Expansion of the Japanese language education business (area expansion within Japan, new school buildings). - Expansion of Japanese teacher training courses and support with Japanese language education know-how. - Complete renewal of the CANAAN EduGroup official website and social media.