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Further Expansion Beyond 130 Schools: 'Best Individual' to Open 12 New Schools in Tochigi, Gunma, Okayama, and Hiroshima in June 2026 to Support Learning for Elementary, Junior, and High School Students

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Published May 12, 2026 12:30 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:03 PM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Bestco, operator of the private tutoring school 'Best Individual,' announced the opening of 12 new schools across four prefectures (Tochigi, Gunma, Okayama, Hiroshima) in June 2026.
This expansion aims to further spread environments where elementary, junior high, and high school students can learn at their own pace and experience the joy of 'being able to.'

Bestco, operator of the private tutoring school 'Best Individual,' announced the opening of 12 new schools across four prefectures (Tochigi, Gunma, Okayama, Hiroshima) in June 2026. This expansion aims to further spread environments where elementary, junior high, and high school students can learn at their own pace and experience the joy of 'being able to.'

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Published: May 12, 2026

Bestco Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture and Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Daisuke Iseki) announced that its private tutoring school 'Best Individual,' which operates 130 schools, will open 12 new schools in four prefectures – Tochigi, Gunma, Okayama, and Hiroshima – on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

'Best Individual' is a private tutoring school for elementary, junior high, and high school students, based on the concept of 'Enjoy what you can do.' It currently operates in 9 prefectures: Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Kagawa.

Against the backdrop of increasing and diverse learning needs in various regions, this expansion aims to further broaden environments where each child can learn at their own pace and experience the satisfaction of 'being able to.'

We believe that 'learning' is the foundation for children to build their best future. Through learning, we strive to create individualized learning experiences for each child, so they can enjoy 'being able to' and grow.

June 2026 'Best Individual' New School Openings (12 Schools)

【Tochigi Prefecture】

Best Individual Tsuruta School

Address: Takao Sekkei Tsuruta Tenant 102, 840-1 Tsuruta-cho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture 320-0851

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class182/

【Gunma Prefecture】

Best Individual Kaizawa School

Address: Daini Mizuki Building 1F A-go, 836 Kaizawa-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-0042

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class188/

Best Individual Takasaki Nakamachi School

Address: Aoi Story 102, 4-12-2 Nakamachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-0852

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class189/

Best Individual Tamamura School

Address: Shinnitta Store A-go, 572-1 Oaza Shinnitta, Tamamura-machi, Sawa-gun, Gunma Prefecture 370-1132

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class190/

Best Individual Shimo-Koide School

Address: Shimo-Koide-machi Rental Store 2F, 2-50-9 Shimo-Koide-machi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture 371-0031

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class194/

Best Individual Isesaki Kita School

Address: Tenant Pure I D-go, 1883-5-1 Anbori-machi, Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture 372-0007

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class195/

【Okayama Prefecture】

Best Individual Okayama Takashima School

Address: 2-8-26 Fujiwara Nishi-machi, Naka-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 703-8244

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class185/

Best Individual Odatara School

Address: Matsunishi-machi K-Store 1-go, 2-1 Matsunishi-machi, Higashi-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 704-8174

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class186/

【Hiroshima Prefecture】

Best Individual Higashihiroshima Saijo School

Address: Prime Nishihonmachi 1F 1-go Store, 21-35 Saijo Nishi-Honmachi, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0043

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class184/

Best Individual Hiroshima Fuchu School

Address: Shiomi Building 2F, 3-17 Chiyo, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture 735-0027

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class187/

Best Individual Itsukaichi School

Address: Yamasaki Store, 5-1-40 Itsukaichi Chuo, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 731-5128

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class191/

Best Individual Kasugano School

Address: Kasugano Nishimoto House Tenant 1F North, 2-18-9-6 Yamamotonishi-machi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 731-0139

Opening Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

URL: https://best-kobetsu.co.jp/class/class193/

About 'Best Individual'

'Best Individual' is a private tutoring school that supports the learning of elementary, junior high, and high school students. With the motto 'Enjoy what you can do,' it operates in Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima...

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Bestco, operator of the private tutoring school 'Best Individual,' announced the opening of 12 new schools across four prefectures (Tochigi, Gunma, Okayama, Hiroshima) in June 2026. This expansion aims to further spread environments where elementary, junior high, and high school students can learn at their own pace and experience the joy of 'being able to.'

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