Educational 'Hiragajong' Mahjong Adopted by Elementary Schools, Sales Surpass 80,000 Units
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NEXT Co., Ltd.'s 'Hiragajong,' a mahjong-based linguistic activity using hiragana instead of traditional tiles, has been adopted for 2nd-grade Japanese classes in Gunma Prefecture. Surpassing 80,000 sales within 1.5 years, it enhances vocabulary and cross-generational communication. A 'PRO version' compatible with automatic mahjong tables is scheduled for release in Summer 2026, aiming to expand its reach in global education and welfare sectors.