Kyoto Kaguyarise and Kyoto St. Catherine High School Sign Industry-Academia Partnership Agreement
Kyoto Kaguyarise, a women's professional table tennis team operated by Kyoto Table Tennis Club Co., Ltd., has announced a partnership agreement with Kyoto St. Catherine High School. A signing ceremony is scheduled for June 2, 2026. The agreement aims to promote educational activities and community contribution through sports.
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Kyoto Kaguyarise, a women's professional table tennis team operated by Kyoto Table Tennis Club Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture; CEO: Haruhiko Ikebukuro), has entered into an industry-academia partnership agreement with Kyoto St. Catherine High School (Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture; Principal: Naoki Goto).
The signing ceremony will be held on June 2, 2026 (Tuesday) at Kyoto St. Catherine High School.
This agreement aims to create growth opportunities for students and revitalize the local community through educational activities and community outreach leveraging sports. Kyoto Kaguyarise and Kyoto St. Catherine High School have maintained continuous exchange for approximately one year, providing the foundation for this formal partnership.
[Background of the Agreement]
Kyoto Kaguyarise operates under the philosophy 'Challenge together, grow stronger together,' focusing not only on competition but also on regional cooperation and fostering the next generation. Meanwhile, Kyoto St. Catherine High School emphasizes opportunities for students to learn practically from local society and companies through career education and inquiry-based learning.
The two parties have previously conducted various interactions, including volunteering at T.League opening matches, cooperation in inquiry-based classes, and collaboration in local events such as 'Catalina Christmas.' This agreement was formed to make these efforts more continuous and developmental.
[Content of the Agreement]
1. Information exchange and interaction regarding education, corporate activities, and social contribution.
2. Implementation of matters agreed upon under the industry-academia partnership.
3. Mutual utilization of facilities and equipment.
4. Joint promotion of exchange activities and social contribution activities involving employees, players, and students.
5. Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives of this agreement.
[Future Initiatives]
On July 10, 2026, the team plans to cooperate in a career education class themed 'Managing Professional Sports' for first-year general course students. They will also jointly develop practical learning environments centered on sports, such as home match operations, volunteer activities, and inquiry-based learning.
[Overview of the Signing Ceremony]
Date and Time: June 2, 2026 (Tuesday), 16:00 (Doors open at 15:30)
Venue: Audiovisual Room, Kyoto St. Catherine High School
Attendees:
- Haruhiko Ikebukuro, CEO, Kyoto Table Tennis Club Co., Ltd.
- Naoki Goto, Principal, Kyoto St. Catherine High School
[About Kyoto Kaguyarise]
A women's professional table tennis team based in Kyoto Prefecture. Founded in 2022 and participating in the T.League. Active as a community-based club that grows alongside the region under the philosophy 'Challenge together, grow stronger together.'
The signing ceremony will be held on June 2, 2026 (Tuesday) at Kyoto St. Catherine High School.
This agreement aims to create growth opportunities for students and revitalize the local community through educational activities and community outreach leveraging sports. Kyoto Kaguyarise and Kyoto St. Catherine High School have maintained continuous exchange for approximately one year, providing the foundation for this formal partnership.
[Background of the Agreement]
Kyoto Kaguyarise operates under the philosophy 'Challenge together, grow stronger together,' focusing not only on competition but also on regional cooperation and fostering the next generation. Meanwhile, Kyoto St. Catherine High School emphasizes opportunities for students to learn practically from local society and companies through career education and inquiry-based learning.
The two parties have previously conducted various interactions, including volunteering at T.League opening matches, cooperation in inquiry-based classes, and collaboration in local events such as 'Catalina Christmas.' This agreement was formed to make these efforts more continuous and developmental.
[Content of the Agreement]
1. Information exchange and interaction regarding education, corporate activities, and social contribution.
2. Implementation of matters agreed upon under the industry-academia partnership.
3. Mutual utilization of facilities and equipment.
4. Joint promotion of exchange activities and social contribution activities involving employees, players, and students.
5. Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives of this agreement.
[Future Initiatives]
On July 10, 2026, the team plans to cooperate in a career education class themed 'Managing Professional Sports' for first-year general course students. They will also jointly develop practical learning environments centered on sports, such as home match operations, volunteer activities, and inquiry-based learning.
[Overview of the Signing Ceremony]
Date and Time: June 2, 2026 (Tuesday), 16:00 (Doors open at 15:30)
Venue: Audiovisual Room, Kyoto St. Catherine High School
Attendees:
- Haruhiko Ikebukuro, CEO, Kyoto Table Tennis Club Co., Ltd.
- Naoki Goto, Principal, Kyoto St. Catherine High School
[About Kyoto Kaguyarise]
A women's professional table tennis team based in Kyoto Prefecture. Founded in 2022 and participating in the T.League. Active as a community-based club that grows alongside the region under the philosophy 'Challenge together, grow stronger together.'
FAQ
京都カグヤライズと産学連携協定を結ぶ学校はどこですか？
学校法人聖カタリナ学園 京都聖カタリナ高等学校です。
産学連携協定の調印式はいつ開催されますか？
2026年6月2日（火）に京都聖カタリナ高等学校にて開催されます。
今回の協定締結の目的は何ですか？
スポーツを活用した教育活動や地域貢献活動を通じて、生徒の成長機会の創出と地域社会の活性化を目指すことです。
両者のこれまでの交流実績にはどのようなものがありますか？
Tリーグ開幕戦でのボランティア派遣や探究授業への協力、地域イベント「カタリナクリスマス」での連携などがあります。
今後の具体的な取り組みはありますか？
2026年7月10日に普通科1年生を対象としたキャリア教育授業への協力や、ホームマッチ運営、ボランティア活動などを共同で展開する予定です。