Musashino University Professor Takashi Maeno and Other Leading Experts Supervise: Human Academy Launches New Practical Well-being Studies Course to Visualize Happiness and Acquire the Ability to "Implement" it in Life and Organizations

Human Academy Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomonobu Tanaka; hereinafter "the Company"), which operates education businesses, will launch a hybrid learning program, the Well-being Studies Course, on April 27, 2026. This course allows participants to learn from leading instructors, including Professor Takashi Maeno, a prominent figure in well-being research in Japan, Dean of the Faculty of Well-being at Musashino University, Dean of the Graduate School of Well-being at Musashino University, and Emeritus Professor at Keio University, to visualize happiness and acquire the ability to implement it in their lives and organizations. In the "World Happiness Report," published annually on International Happiness Day, March 20, Japan ranks 61st out of 147 countries, a low level even among developed nations. There is a growing demand for "essential richness," especially from the working generation in their 40s and 50s. With the evolution of AI, the importance of human-specific "creativity" and "relationship building" is increasing. The Company aims to create a "society where more people can live authentically and richly" by educating and providing well-being as a strategic skill. [Key Points of this Announcement] ● Directly learn from 5 leading instructors, including Professor Takashi Maeno, a top expert in well-being research in Japan. ● Integration of practice and visualization: Experience changes numerically through "practical assignments" and "Well-Being Circle diagnostics (3 times)." ● Individual feedback: Convert knowledge into practical skills through 5 assignment reviews. https://haec.athuman.com/lpo/well-being/index.html [Overview of this Announcement] ■ Social Background and Development Intent Currently, amidst the visible social division and stagnation, the roles required of people are shifting towards creation, judgment, and relationship building. However, the happiness level of Japanese people remains low among developed countries. This course was developed with the aim of educating "the ability to visualize happiness and implement it in life and organizations (well-being literacy)" to foster "warm connections" and "creativity" that cannot be replaced by AI, rather than just temporary "healing." [Course Overview] ■ Course Name: Well-being Studies Course ■ Learning Format: Hybrid learning program combining online and practical sessions. ■ Features: Systematic curriculum supervised by Professor Takashi Maeno. 5 assignment reviews and individual feedback. Visualization of happiness through Well-Being Circle diagnostics (3 times: before, during, and after the course). ■ Course Fee: 165,000 JPY (tax included) This course particularly provides systematic mechanisms and community interaction for generations playing important roles in work and family. This enables participants to acquire skills that contribute not only to improving individual happiness but also to improving the workplace environment and organizational productivity. ■ Supervisor/Lecturer Profile Professor Takashi Maeno Dean of the Faculty of Well-being at Musashino University / Dean of the Graduate School of Well-being at Musashino University / Emeritus Professor at Keio University (Profile) Graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology (now Tokyo Tech) in 1984, completed master's degree at the same university in 1986. After working at Canon Inc., visiting researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, professor at Keio University, visiting professor at Harvard University, etc., he is currently Dean of the Faculty of Well-being at Musashino University, Dean of the Graduate School of Well-being at Musashino University, and Emeritus Professor at Keio University. Doctor of Engineering. His numerous books include "New Theory of Happiness in Dystopian Calamity" (2022), "Well-being" (2022), "Management of Happy Workplaces" (2019), "Mechanism of Happiness" (2013), and "Why Did the Brain Create the 'Mind'?" (2004). He has received awards such as the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Award (Paper) (1999), the Robotics Society of Japan Paper Award (2003), and the Virtual Reality Society of Japan Paper Award (2007). His specialties include happiness studies and innovation education. Human Value Not Replaced by AI: Introductory Seminar on "Well-being" to Learn Now ■ Dates: May 1 (Fri) 10:00-11:00 May 7 (Thu) 19:00-20:00 May 9 (Sat) 10:00-11:00 ■ Details/Reservation URL: https://haa.athuman.com/event/wellbeing2603/ ■ Lecturer: Hitomi Kinno, Human Academy Co., Ltd. ■ About Human Academy https://manabu.athuman.com/ Human Academy, as an "Edutainment Company" that provides the joy of learning, has organized over 800 courses since its establishment in 1985, adapting to changes in times and society. It caters to all life stages, from preschoolers to junior high, high school, university students, working adults, and seniors. Keywords: