A Child's 'I Want to Try It!' Turns into Learning! Experiential School 'JUNCTION!' Starts Recruiting Members

The experiential school 'JUNCTION!', operated by A&B Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo, President: Jun Noda), will start recruiting members from 1st to 6th grade elementary school students starting Thursday, April 23, 2026. Online briefing sessions and trial sessions will be held at the same time. While entrance exam competition is overheating mainly in urban areas, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has set forth the goal of fostering 'non-cognitive skills' such as thinking, judgment, expression, and independence in addition to knowledge and skills in its 2020 Courses of Study. Children living in the unpredictable era ahead are required to have the ability to find issues on their own, learn, think, judge, and act. At 'JUNCTION!', we offer a variety of programs that children can get absorbed in, and propose a new form of education with a 'free-design type' where children themselves decide how to spend their day. ■ 3 Features of 'JUNCTION!' 1. Diverse programs that draw out a child's 'I want to try it!' We hold programs every day led by staff with specialized knowledge, such as art creation, active play, and inquiry-based work. Through the experience of immersing themselves in what interests them, we nurture curiosity, a spirit of inquiry, and grit. 2. A 'free-design' curriculum that respects children's interests and self-determination Although the rough flow of the day is set, it is not necessarily required to spend it exactly like that. Respecting the child's wishes, they can freely choose how to spend their time. 3. Accompaniment by dedicated staff 'Pal' Dedicated staff 'Pals', who act as companions rather than instructors, support the children's challenges. Through interactions that draw out questions rather than teaching answers, we foster the ability to think and act on their own. ■ Application Guidelines [Target Age] 1st to 6th grade elementary school students [Registration Period] From Thursday, April 23, 2026 [Location] 8F Town Front, Futakotamagawa Rise Shopping Center, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Inside PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE [Opening Hours] Monday to Friday 14:00 - 19:30 *Closed on weekends, holidays, and specific periods or closed days determined by PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE [How to Apply] Accepted via the official website (https://junctions.jp/) [Fees (tax included)] Admission fee (including admission set): 35,000 yen Annual fee (including insurance): 15,000 yen *You can apply for the number of days and days of the week according to your preference Once a week: 15,000 yen Twice a week: 26,000 yen 3 times a week: 34,000 yen 4 times a week: 40,000 yen Unlimited attendance: 45,000 yen Online Briefing and Trial Sessions Currently Being Held After participating in the online briefing session, you can participate in a free trial session (up to 2 times). For details, please contact us via the official website or by phone. ■ Facility Information [Location] 8F Town Front, Futakotamagawa Rise Shopping Center, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo [Access] Directly connected to 'Futako-Tamagawa Station' on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and Oimachi Line, 1-minute walk [Phone Number] 080-4630-9101 (Direct line) [Official Website] https://junctions.jp/ ■ Operating Company [Company Name] A&B Holdings Co., Ltd. [Location] Room 517 Cross Air Tower, 1-5-1 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0044 [Representative] President Jun Noda [Established] April 1, 2014