AEON Co., Ltd. Launches "Learning Chinese with a Travel Mindset" Column in Collaboration with YouTube Channel "Ikki Exploration" at Hao Chinese Academy!

AEON Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Taku Shigeno, hereinafter referred to as "AEON"), which operates Hao Chinese Academy, will launch a collaborative project with creator Kazuki, who runs the YouTube channel "Ikki Exploration." This initiative will feature linked video and column content starting March 31, 2026 (Tuesday). The "Ikki Exploration" channel, with the theme "Making China Travel More Accessible, Making China Travel More Peaceful," delivers videos of Kazuki's travels in China to a Japanese audience. Hao's instructors will provide commentary in columns explaining the Chinese expressions used in these videos. By experiencing the local scenes, actual Chinese used, and the current state of Chinese society through videos, learning will become more enjoyable and practical. The first installment of the column will introduce "native-like expressions" from conversations between Kazuki and his friends while traveling in China. The first installment is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, March 31st, and thereafter, two columns will be updated each month, for a total of 12 installments.

This project was born from the desire to deliver "living Chinese expressions" that are difficult to encounter through textbooks alone. Hao Chinese Academy is committed to supporting your long-term and in-depth Chinese learning journey, valuing not only language acquisition but also the understanding of the culture and ways of thinking behind the words.

Column URL (Scheduled to be released on March 31, 2026):https://www.hao-net.com/column/

Features: "Living Chinese" Acquired Through Video

1. Carefully Selected Native Expressions Rarely Found in Textbooks We pick up and explain realistic expressions from videos that are frequently used in actual conversations but have limited learning opportunities in general textbooks.

2. Practical Learning Style: "Learn Holistically from Video" Experience "in what situation and with what nuance" expressions are used through video. By learning phrases holistically along with auditory and visual information, you will gain practical skills that can be used immediately.

3. The Most Realistic China Insights and Improved Learning Motivation Videos introduce the latest local information that changes moment by moment, and real scenes not found in guidebooks. Learning while having fun dramatically boosts motivation for Chinese language study.

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