Nekodama, a New Learning Space for Kids, Launches 'Supporting Partner' Campaign via Digital Charm Purchases
Akegata Co., Ltd. has opened a support page for its virtual space 'Nekodama' aimed at elementary and middle schoolers. By purchasing digital charms, supporters can become 'Moribito' (guardians) to sustain this alternative learning environment for children, including those experiencing school refusal.
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Opening the Support Page to Recruit 'Moribito' (Supporting Partners) (Within the Nekodama site).
Akegata Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koji Sawada), which develops 'Nekodama,' a new venue for elementary and middle school students to grow and learn, will open a new support page on the Nekodama website starting today, April 28 (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM, to recruit 'Moribito' (Supporting Partners) who support the future of children. The method of participation is through the purchase of original 'Nekodama Digital Charms' in a support-purchasing format. The sales will be used for the sustainable operation of 'Nekodama.'
In an age without clear answers, we hope to realize a rich 'growth and learning' environment where children can maximize their innate interests, talents, and desires—much like a cat jumping over walls and boundaries—along with your thoughts for children's future.
[Support Page] https://nekodama8.site/support
Background and Purpose
While the number of students in elementary and junior high schools has halved since its peak due to the declining birthrate, the number of non-attending (school refusal) children nationwide has continued to hit record highs for 12 consecutive years. In an era where children's growing environments are significantly damaged by pessimistic forecasts such as the 2030/40 problems, creating an environment where children can look forward to their and society's future and live towards a heart-pounding tomorrow is an urgent issue that society and adults must address head-on.
Education that mechanically requires children to extend only measurable abilities by being 'excellent' in doing what is decided, exactly as decided, has exceeded its limits as it is incompatible with children's characteristics and the modern world. In fact, this unnatural educational guidance and environment have caused major distortions as a cause of school refusal.
'Nekodama' is a 2D virtual space where children (ages 8-15) and adults (local governments, companies, organizations, etc.) connect through avatars. It aims for a world where 'anyone, anytime, can become anything' through contact with attractive 'people, things, and events,' drawing out the immeasurable power inherent in children and fulfilling each child's own way of learning and growing. On this occasion, as part of this initiative, 'Nekodama' has decided to recruit 'Nekodama Moribito' to watch over and wish for children's futures. We would appreciate it if you could contribute your thoughts as part of this passionate cheer squad.
▼ How to Support through Purchase
The sales from the support purchases will be used carefully to create spaces where children can be themselves and to deliver new experiences.
Site Opening Details
The 'Support Participation' page on the 'Nekodama' site will be accessible from today, April 28 (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM. Original 'Nekodama Digital Charms' sold only here can be purchased. As a 'Nekodama Moribito,' the purchaser's name can be listed on the 'Moribito Nameplate' within the site (optional).
Purchase Benefits
Support purchases are accepted at all times. Among those who purchase the 'Nekodama Digital Charm,' those who wish will have their name (organization name, individual name, or nickname) listed on the 'Moribito Nameplate.'
Supporting partners who wish to be listed will be posted sequentially on the nameplate based on the order of purchase. *Images are for illustrative purposes only.
Purchase amounts can be set freely from 500 yen to 1,000,000 yen, but there is no priority in listing position or size based on the amount. (If a certain number of characters is exceeded, the horizontal size may differ.)
*This product consists of digital data only (it is not a financial instrument, security, or crypto-asset) and does not grant future rights or perks, nor should it be expected to increase in value.
*The copyright of this product belongs to our company. Purchasers are granted permission for personal, non-commercial use only.
Future Developments
In the future, Akegata Co., Ltd. will continue to strive for a richer future for children and society through 'Nekodama,' collecting support from volunteers while creating spaces for children to be themselves and expanding content to provide new experiences.
Akegata Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koji Sawada), which develops 'Nekodama,' a new venue for elementary and middle school students to grow and learn, will open a new support page on the Nekodama website starting today, April 28 (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM, to recruit 'Moribito' (Supporting Partners) who support the future of children. The method of participation is through the purchase of original 'Nekodama Digital Charms' in a support-purchasing format. The sales will be used for the sustainable operation of 'Nekodama.'
In an age without clear answers, we hope to realize a rich 'growth and learning' environment where children can maximize their innate interests, talents, and desires—much like a cat jumping over walls and boundaries—along with your thoughts for children's future.
[Support Page] https://nekodama8.site/support
Background and Purpose
While the number of students in elementary and junior high schools has halved since its peak due to the declining birthrate, the number of non-attending (school refusal) children nationwide has continued to hit record highs for 12 consecutive years. In an era where children's growing environments are significantly damaged by pessimistic forecasts such as the 2030/40 problems, creating an environment where children can look forward to their and society's future and live towards a heart-pounding tomorrow is an urgent issue that society and adults must address head-on.
Education that mechanically requires children to extend only measurable abilities by being 'excellent' in doing what is decided, exactly as decided, has exceeded its limits as it is incompatible with children's characteristics and the modern world. In fact, this unnatural educational guidance and environment have caused major distortions as a cause of school refusal.
'Nekodama' is a 2D virtual space where children (ages 8-15) and adults (local governments, companies, organizations, etc.) connect through avatars. It aims for a world where 'anyone, anytime, can become anything' through contact with attractive 'people, things, and events,' drawing out the immeasurable power inherent in children and fulfilling each child's own way of learning and growing. On this occasion, as part of this initiative, 'Nekodama' has decided to recruit 'Nekodama Moribito' to watch over and wish for children's futures. We would appreciate it if you could contribute your thoughts as part of this passionate cheer squad.
▼ How to Support through Purchase
The sales from the support purchases will be used carefully to create spaces where children can be themselves and to deliver new experiences.
Site Opening Details
The 'Support Participation' page on the 'Nekodama' site will be accessible from today, April 28 (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM. Original 'Nekodama Digital Charms' sold only here can be purchased. As a 'Nekodama Moribito,' the purchaser's name can be listed on the 'Moribito Nameplate' within the site (optional).
Purchase Benefits
Support purchases are accepted at all times. Among those who purchase the 'Nekodama Digital Charm,' those who wish will have their name (organization name, individual name, or nickname) listed on the 'Moribito Nameplate.'
Supporting partners who wish to be listed will be posted sequentially on the nameplate based on the order of purchase. *Images are for illustrative purposes only.
Purchase amounts can be set freely from 500 yen to 1,000,000 yen, but there is no priority in listing position or size based on the amount. (If a certain number of characters is exceeded, the horizontal size may differ.)
*This product consists of digital data only (it is not a financial instrument, security, or crypto-asset) and does not grant future rights or perks, nor should it be expected to increase in value.
*The copyright of this product belongs to our company. Purchasers are granted permission for personal, non-commercial use only.
Future Developments
In the future, Akegata Co., Ltd. will continue to strive for a richer future for children and society through 'Nekodama,' collecting support from volunteers while creating spaces for children to be themselves and expanding content to provide new experiences.