Asahi Shimbun to Hold 'Future Learning Test' for 3rd Graders on July 12
Asahi Shimbun Co., Ltd. will hold the '16th Future Learning Test' for 3rd graders on July 12, 2026, at two venues in Tokyo and Kanagawa. This free annual test aims to foster decision-making, imagination, and communication skills in addressing challenges without single correct answers.
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Asahi Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Representative Director, President & CEO: Katsu Kakuuchi) will hold the "16th Future Learning Test" for third-grade elementary school students on July 12 (Sunday) at two venues in Tokyo and Kanagawa. In an era where the ability to tackle problems with no single correct answer is increasingly sought after, this annual free test aims to cultivate children's decision-making power, imagination, and communication skills.
■ "Future Learning Test" Special Website: https://www.asahi.com/ads/mirai/
■ Unique Question Format Based on Asahi Shimbun Articles
This test is composed of three subjects: Japanese language, arithmetic, and science, based on articles, photographs, and data published in the Asahi Shimbun. Its distinctive feature is that it does not merely measure knowledge or calculation ability, but emphasizes the power to interpret information, derive one's own ideas, and express them verbally. A portion of past questions is available on the special website.
■ Parents' Meeting Held Concurrently
During the test, a parents' meeting will be held at the venue to explain the objectives of the questions and approaches to learning at home. This provides an opportunity for parents and children to reflect on how the child thought, beyond just their scores, and to connect it to future learning.
■ Commemorative Gifts for All Participants
All children who take the test will receive commemorative gifts such as the "Tensei Jingo Copybook."
■ Event Outline
Name: The 16th Future Learning Test
Date & Time: Sunday, July 12, 2026, assembly at 9:00 AM, scheduled to end around 12:15 PM
Venues: (Tokyo) Gakushuin University Mejiro Campus (1-5-1 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
(Kanagawa) Yokohama Jogakuin Junior High School (203 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
Target: 3rd-grade elementary school students
Subjects: Japanese language, arithmetic, science
Application Fee: Free (pre-registration required)
Organizer: Asahi Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Endorsed by: Japan Association of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Asahi Gakusei Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Nohnen
Application Deadline: Scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026 *Applications accepted on the special website.
■ Inquiries Regarding Test Application
Asahi Shimbun 'Future Learning Test' Secretariat within Compass Co., Ltd.
E-mail: manabi@e-compass.jp
d9214-2151-11f67a0abf95b9aec54694eb43c1d710.pdf
Inquiries
Asahi Shimbun 'Future Learning Test' Secretariat
E-mail: manabi@e-compass.jp
■ "Future Learning Test" Special Website: https://www.asahi.com/ads/mirai/
■ Unique Question Format Based on Asahi Shimbun Articles
This test is composed of three subjects: Japanese language, arithmetic, and science, based on articles, photographs, and data published in the Asahi Shimbun. Its distinctive feature is that it does not merely measure knowledge or calculation ability, but emphasizes the power to interpret information, derive one's own ideas, and express them verbally. A portion of past questions is available on the special website.
■ Parents' Meeting Held Concurrently
During the test, a parents' meeting will be held at the venue to explain the objectives of the questions and approaches to learning at home. This provides an opportunity for parents and children to reflect on how the child thought, beyond just their scores, and to connect it to future learning.
■ Commemorative Gifts for All Participants
All children who take the test will receive commemorative gifts such as the "Tensei Jingo Copybook."
■ Event Outline
Name: The 16th Future Learning Test
Date & Time: Sunday, July 12, 2026, assembly at 9:00 AM, scheduled to end around 12:15 PM
Venues: (Tokyo) Gakushuin University Mejiro Campus (1-5-1 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
(Kanagawa) Yokohama Jogakuin Junior High School (203 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
Target: 3rd-grade elementary school students
Subjects: Japanese language, arithmetic, science
Application Fee: Free (pre-registration required)
Organizer: Asahi Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Endorsed by: Japan Association of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Asahi Gakusei Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Nohnen
Application Deadline: Scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026 *Applications accepted on the special website.
■ Inquiries Regarding Test Application
Asahi Shimbun 'Future Learning Test' Secretariat within Compass Co., Ltd.
E-mail: manabi@e-compass.jp
d9214-2151-11f67a0abf95b9aec54694eb43c1d710.pdf
Inquiries
Asahi Shimbun 'Future Learning Test' Secretariat
E-mail: manabi@e-compass.jp