Investing Purposeful Capital in Education: "Kyoikuda," an Education-Specialized Corporate Hometown Tax Brokerage Service

Photo from the certificate of appreciation ceremony (from left: Former Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Mr. Hiroshi Tabata, Mayor of Kamikawa Town Mr. Mitsuhide Nishiki, Chairman and Representative Director of TMB Partners Inc. Mr. Mitsutoshi Hirono, Ms. Kyoko Bansho of Edo Inc.)

Edo Inc. (Headquarters: Hida City, Gifu Prefecture; Representative Director: Yuta Sekiguchi) is pleased to announce that its education-specialized corporate hometown tax brokerage service, "Kyoikuda," has successfully concluded its first brokerage agreement since its launch. A donation of 2 million yen from TMB Partners Inc. was received by Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido (Mayor: Mitsuhide Nishiki) on February 27, 2026, and is expected to be utilized for activities that will contribute to the future of children.

◆ What is "Kyoikuda"? — A New Mechanism to Deliver Funding to Education —

"Kyoikuda" is a corporate hometown tax brokerage service specializing in the education sector, provided by Edo Inc. Amidst the difficulty of securing educational budgets due to the financial difficulties of local governments, the service was launched in the autumn of 2025, driven by the voices of business leaders who believe that "investment in education creates the future of companies" and the awareness of "funding shortages" felt on the ground.

What is the Corporate Hometown Tax?

It is a donation system established by the Cabinet Office, where up to 90% of the amount donated by companies to local governments is eligible for tax deductions and credits. It is also a highly beneficial system for companies, as it allows them to achieve social contribution and build relationships with local communities.

Features of "Kyoikuda"

* Matching specialized in educational projects (e.g., inquiry-based learning, local club activities, home education support) * For companies: Introduction of donation projects, explanation of the system, and comprehensive support for the donation process * For local governments: Support for project planning, introduction of companies, and support for utilizing the system * A unique network that connects both parties from the position of "intermediate support," neither school nor administration.

◆ First Brokerage Agreement: Project Overview

* Recipient Municipality: Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido * Donating Company: TMB Partners Inc. * Donation Amount: 2 million yen * Date of Donation Receipt: February 27, 2026 * Target Project: Entrusted to Kamikawa Town (fund accumulation) * Department in Charge: Kamikawa Town Regional Charm Creation Division

◆ Background of Agreement Conclusion

This matter began with discussions initiated by an exchange of information with a private company regarding the potential use of the corporate hometown tax. The donation was realized after providing information on the corporate hometown tax to a company that had been building relationships through participation in the "Companies x Furusato Organization" event held in Tokyo on January 15, 2026.

Furthermore, the recommendation from Mr. Hiroshi Tabata, former Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency, who has deep ties to Kamikawa Town, was a significant driving force behind the realization of this project.

◆ What "Kyoikuda" Aims to Achieve

Approximately 60% of children in Japan live in rural areas, and many of them will eventually find employment in urban companies. Local education is directly linked to the future of companies. However, due to population decline and increasing infrastructure maintenance costs, many municipalities continue to face situations where they cannot allocate sufficient budgets to education.

"Kyoikuda" creates new financial flows for local education by connecting companies with a long-term vision for education with municipalities that have ambitious educational projects. This agreement is the first step in that direction.

◆ How to Participate in Donations — To Companies and Municipalities —

Education-Specialized Corporate Hometown Tax Brokerage Service "Kyoikuda":

https://educationdo.com/can/8-企業版ふるさと納税仲介事業/

[To Companies]

Start with a "15-minute online explanation." We will provide an overall explanation of the system, confirm your company's donation intentions, and introduce available projects.

Inquiry form for companies: https://forms.gle/sP3kurR3x9L7u5VZ8

[To Municipalities]

We welcome consultations on project listings, regardless of whether they are from the board of education or the mayor's office. We support a wide range of educational projects, including inquiry-based education, local club activities, and home education support.

Inquiry form for municipalities: https://forms.gle/sP3kurR3x9L7u5VZ8

◆ Company Overview

TMB Partners Inc.

* Company Name: TMB Partners Inc. * Representative: Tatsuya Ando, Representative Director and President * Location: JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower 18F, 4-1-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo * Established: March 2022 * Business Activities: Business consulting services, IT consulting services * Official Website: https://www.tmb-partners.com/

Edo Inc.

* Company Name: Edo Inc. * Representative: Yuta Sekiguchi, Representative Director * Location: 10-25 Kanamori-cho, Furukawa-cho, Hida City, Gifu Prefecture * Established: April 2019 * Business Activities: Education support services (inquiry-based learning, local club activities, education platform development, etc.)

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