AEON Co., Ltd., Hao Chinese Academy Supervises Chinese Language for Film 'Memories' Releasing June 12

Hao Chinese Academy, operated by AEON Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President: Taku Shigeno, hereinafter 'AEON'), has supervised the Chinese language dialogue coaching for Japanese cast members in the film 'Memories,' which will be released nationwide on Friday, June 12, 2026.

To celebrate the film's release, we are offering a complimentary one-on-one lesson to the first 100 customers who present their movie ticket stub or digital ticket (e.g., smartphone screen) from 'Memories' at Hao Chinese Academy. This offer is open to both current students and individuals not currently enrolled.

Hao Chinese Academy is dedicated to supporting your motivation and improving your language skills, aiming to spark interest in the sounds and expressions of Chinese through works like movies and dramas.

■ Campaign Overview: For details, please inquire at your nearest Hao Chinese Academy branch.

Application Period

From Friday, June 12, 2026, until the maximum number of participants (100) is reached, or until the theatrical run of 'Memories' concludes.

Eligible Participants

- Individuals presenting a movie ticket stub or digital ticket (e.g., smartphone screen) for 'Memories.' First 100 customers only.

- Each movie ticket stub (or digital ticket screen) is valid for one person, one time only.

Benefits

[For Non-Students]

■ One complimentary one-on-one lesson (50 minutes for in-person lessons at a school, or 40 minutes for online lessons).

*Hao Chinese Academy also offers free trial lessons, which can be combined with this campaign. Combining them allows for a total of two free lessons.

■ If you enroll in Hao Chinese Academy through this campaign, you will receive a double benefit of a waived enrollment fee.

*There is a deadline for the double benefit. Please inquire at your nearest Hao Chinese Academy branch for details.

[For Current Students]

■ One complimentary one-on-one lesson.

*Current Hao Chinese Academy students will receive one lesson equivalent to their regularly attended private lesson (30 min/40 min/50 min). Even if you attend group lessons, you will receive one 50-minute private lesson (or 40 minutes online).

How to Apply

[For Non-Students]

Please book your preferred school (or online school) and time slot through the 'Free Trial Lesson Reservation Form' on the Hao Chinese Academy official website: https://netcampus.hao-net.com/hao/sp/apply/

When booking, please enter 'Memories Ticket Benefit' in the remarks section of the form.

*For online lessons, please send a photo of your ticket stub via email in advance.

[For Current Students]

Applications will be accepted at the school you regularly attend. Please present your movie ticket stub or digital ticket (e.g., smartphone screen) when you attend your lesson.

*For online lessons, please send a photo of your ticket stub via email in advance.

Participating Schools

Shinjuku School, Shibuya School, Ikebukuro School, Shimbashi School, Kanda School, Iidabashi School, Yokohama School, Kashiwa School, Nagoya School, Umeda School, Hiroshima School, Hakata School, Online School

■ About the film 'Memories'

[Story & Introduction]

Yuta comes to a rural town in Kyushu to take care of his stepfather while he recovers from a broken leg. While helping with his stepfather's traditional photo studio business, he exchanges video messages taken on his smartphone with his wife and daughter in Tokyo.

No major events occur, but the series of trivial daily occurrences, and the continuity of their records and memories, quietly and vividly bring to light the long span of family life—.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, this is a gem of a human drama exploring family records and memories, which has been generating buzz at film festivals worldwide and domestic screenings.

Release Date

Friday, June 12, 2026, Nationwide Roadshow

Director & Screenwriter

Miku Sakainishi

Cast

Yusuke Emoto, Issey Ogata, Moeka Hoshi, Yu Kashii, Masayo Umezawa, Hiroko Isayama, Yusuke Narita, Fusako Uraabe

Official Website

https://memorizu.jp/

[About Hao Chinese Academy]

Since its establishment in 2004, Hao Chinese Academy has been dedicated to providing 'high-quality Chinese lessons' and 'sincere service' for learning Chinese (Standard Mandarin and Taiwanese Mandarin), contributing to the development of Chinese language education in Japan. To adapt to an era of diversification, we have established various learning styles including 'e-learning,' 'online lessons,' and 'in-person lessons.' As a specialized institution for Chinese language education, we offer comprehensive learning content ranging from introductory Chinese, business Chinese, preparation for the Chinese Proficiency Test, to the National Interpreter Guide Examination. We will continue to pursue reforms for the further development of Chinese language education in Japan.

◆ Hao Chinese Academy Official HP: https://www.hao-net.com/

[About AEON]

Since its founding in 1973, AEON has been enriching customers' lives through language education, with the philosophy of 'removing language barriers worldwide and supporting everyone to succeed globally.' With a learning methodology cultivated over more than 50 years, we offer English and Chinese lessons for all ages, from adults to children. By balancing 'knowledge acquisition' and 'practical training,' we help learners overcome weaknesses, enhance communication skills, acquire conversational abilities usable in daily life and business, and support them in obtaining qualifications. Since 2018, AEON has been part of the KDDI Group, promoting EdTech by combining AEON's expertise with KDDI Group's information and communication technology. We offer the most effective learning methods tailored to students' levels and learning styles by combining various means such as in-person classes, online lessons, and AI conversation apps.