Voting Begins for the First Half of 2026 'Cafetalk Awards' to Select the Best Online Lesson Instructors

Small Bridge Inc. has announced the start of voting for the first half of the 2026 'Cafetalk Awards' on its online lesson platform 'Cafetalk.'

The Cafetalk Awards is an official semi-annual event where students vote for online lessons they found highly satisfying, and outstanding instructors are recognized based on the voting results.

### Cafetalk Awards Overview

* **Voting Period:** June 11, 2026 (Thursday) 9:30 AM to June 21, 2026 (Sunday) 11:59 PM (JST) * **Results Announcement:** June 25, 2026 (Thursday) on the Cafetalk website

### About Cafetalk

Under the concept of 'Spicing up your everyday life,' Cafetalk is one of Japan's largest online lesson platforms. It allows students to take one-on-one online lessons from tutors in over 90 countries worldwide using communication apps such as Lattep (Cafetalk's proprietary app), Google Meet, and Zoom.

A wide variety of categories are available, including not only languages but also music, fitness, dance, self-improvement, and academic tutoring.

**Corporate and Welfare Services Enhancement** Cafetalk is also strengthening its online lesson offerings for corporate training and employee welfare. A management dashboard is provided to track learners' progress in real-time, delivering effective lessons in collaboration with instructors. Companies can choose between a flexible style using fixed points or a structured training style with a set number of lessons over a specified period.

### Cafetalk's Vision

To connect those who want to teach and share knowledge with those who want to learn and acquire new skills. We aim to create a society where people learn from each other, develop a more open perspective, and respect diverse values.

### Company Profile

* **Company Name:** Small Bridge Inc. * **Representative:** Kotaro Hashizume, Representative Director * **Address:** 3F SHIBUYA SOLASTA, 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo