[Todai Student Survey App Launched] ~30% of Todai students have relatives who graduated from Todai; nearly half had romantic partners by high school. 'Todai Student Think Tank' project begins.
Carpe Diem Inc. has released a survey app for University of Tokyo students, reaching 100 downloads in 5 days. The company aims to transform individual student data into 'collective intelligence' via a new think tank, integrating AI analysis with 40 years of historical data.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 04:00
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Carpe Diem Inc. (CEO: Issei Nishioka, Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), a company primarily engaged in educational support activities centered on current University of Tokyo (Todai) students, has developed a proprietary survey application targeting current Todai students. Within just five days of its April 1, 2026 release, the app achieved 100 downloads by current students, including new 2026 enrollees, with a target of reaching over 1,000 users within this fiscal year.
This application serves as the foundation for the 'Todai Student Think Tank,' which aims to visualize the study habits, lifestyles, AI utilization, and career aspirations of Todai students to provide value to educational support and corporate marketing. Carpe Diem is committed to creating new value by combining data with educational expertise, turning 'individual experiences' of Todai students into 'collective intelligence' that benefits society.
### ■ Insights into the Reality of Todai Students (Preliminary Findings)
The 'Welcome Survey' conducted alongside the app download has already begun to reveal interesting trends among Todai students. For instance, 60.1% of Todai students answered that they believe they 'won the parent lottery' (born into a favorable environment). Additionally, 25.6% reported having relatives who are Todai graduates, suggesting that the University of Tokyo is not a 'completely distant world' for many, but rather perceived with a certain degree of proximity.
Furthermore, 60.9% of Todai students use generative AI daily, and 82.6% use it several times a week or more, highlighting that current students are in an 'AI-native' learning and living environment. Interestingly, 49.7% of respondents said they had a romantic partner by the time they finished high school, presenting a more relatable and down-to-earth image of Todai students rather than just as 'special beings.' This data will be further analyzed to understand study habits, career choices, lifestyles, and values.
### ■ Development Background and Future Outlook
The app centralizes survey responses for Todai students. Users register basic information such as hometown, faculty division, and study methods during their exam period before answering various surveys. It condenses the know-how gained from previous surveys of over 300 Todai students, with a design that minimizes respondent burden by eliminating duplicate responses and implementing a reward system (Amazon gift cards) to maintain a high-precision panel.
Advanced data analysis is conducted with the participation of graduate student interns from the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering and Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences. Carpe Diem has previously provided Todai admission know-how to schools in 35 prefectures and publishes over 50 books annually. Moving forward, the company will integrate this expertise with the study habit data obtained through the app to further visualize and analyze learning behaviors.
### ■ AI Analysis of 'Todai Ri-III' (Medicine) Admits with 40+ Years of Data
Last year, Carpe Diem took over the 'Todai Ri-III: Messages from Geniuses - The Secret to Passing' book series, which has continued for over 40 years. This project interviews every Todai Medical School admit annually regarding their study methods, family structure, and lifestyle. The 2025 edition saw immediate reprints. Currently, Carpe Diem is collaborating with Studios Inc. to conduct AI analysis of this 40-year accumulation of data alongside real-time data from the new app to enable multi-dimensional analysis.
### ■ Expanding Data Utilization to Education, Publishing, Corporations, and Media
Having conducted surveys for major newspapers, web media, and food manufacturers, Carpe Diem plans to use this app as a platform to transform Todai student data into social value through partnerships with educational institutions, local governments, corporations, and media.
### ■ Comment from CEO Issei Nishioka
'At Carpe Diem, we have many interns who have achieved "come-from-behind" admissions to Todai. I strongly feel that the trajectories of how they achieved their admissions hold value that should be returned to society. For example, insights into what kind of support students from rural areas received from their families and schools can provide great hints for students, parents, and educators. We want to analyze these results alongside the students themselves and eventually develop this business into a think tank that aggregates and analyzes Todai student data for the needs of corporations and organizations.'
This application serves as the foundation for the 'Todai Student Think Tank,' which aims to visualize the study habits, lifestyles, AI utilization, and career aspirations of Todai students to provide value to educational support and corporate marketing. Carpe Diem is committed to creating new value by combining data with educational expertise, turning 'individual experiences' of Todai students into 'collective intelligence' that benefits society.
### ■ Insights into the Reality of Todai Students (Preliminary Findings)
The 'Welcome Survey' conducted alongside the app download has already begun to reveal interesting trends among Todai students. For instance, 60.1% of Todai students answered that they believe they 'won the parent lottery' (born into a favorable environment). Additionally, 25.6% reported having relatives who are Todai graduates, suggesting that the University of Tokyo is not a 'completely distant world' for many, but rather perceived with a certain degree of proximity.
Furthermore, 60.9% of Todai students use generative AI daily, and 82.6% use it several times a week or more, highlighting that current students are in an 'AI-native' learning and living environment. Interestingly, 49.7% of respondents said they had a romantic partner by the time they finished high school, presenting a more relatable and down-to-earth image of Todai students rather than just as 'special beings.' This data will be further analyzed to understand study habits, career choices, lifestyles, and values.
### ■ Development Background and Future Outlook
The app centralizes survey responses for Todai students. Users register basic information such as hometown, faculty division, and study methods during their exam period before answering various surveys. It condenses the know-how gained from previous surveys of over 300 Todai students, with a design that minimizes respondent burden by eliminating duplicate responses and implementing a reward system (Amazon gift cards) to maintain a high-precision panel.
Advanced data analysis is conducted with the participation of graduate student interns from the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering and Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences. Carpe Diem has previously provided Todai admission know-how to schools in 35 prefectures and publishes over 50 books annually. Moving forward, the company will integrate this expertise with the study habit data obtained through the app to further visualize and analyze learning behaviors.
### ■ AI Analysis of 'Todai Ri-III' (Medicine) Admits with 40+ Years of Data
Last year, Carpe Diem took over the 'Todai Ri-III: Messages from Geniuses - The Secret to Passing' book series, which has continued for over 40 years. This project interviews every Todai Medical School admit annually regarding their study methods, family structure, and lifestyle. The 2025 edition saw immediate reprints. Currently, Carpe Diem is collaborating with Studios Inc. to conduct AI analysis of this 40-year accumulation of data alongside real-time data from the new app to enable multi-dimensional analysis.
### ■ Expanding Data Utilization to Education, Publishing, Corporations, and Media
Having conducted surveys for major newspapers, web media, and food manufacturers, Carpe Diem plans to use this app as a platform to transform Todai student data into social value through partnerships with educational institutions, local governments, corporations, and media.
### ■ Comment from CEO Issei Nishioka
'At Carpe Diem, we have many interns who have achieved "come-from-behind" admissions to Todai. I strongly feel that the trajectories of how they achieved their admissions hold value that should be returned to society. For example, insights into what kind of support students from rural areas received from their families and schools can provide great hints for students, parents, and educators. We want to analyze these results alongside the students themselves and eventually develop this business into a think tank that aggregates and analyzes Todai student data for the needs of corporations and organizations.'
FAQ
What is Carpe Diem's Todai student survey app?
It is a specialized app designed to collect and analyze multi-faceted data on the study habits, lifestyles, and values of current University of Tokyo students for educational and marketing purposes.
What kind of analysis is conducted at the 'Todai Student Think Tank'?
It analyzes real-time data from current students and over 40 years of data from Todai Medical School admits using AI to uncover timeless principles for academic success.
Can companies or local governments use this data?
Yes. The company plans to collaborate with external organizations for marketing research, educational policy planning, and providing data to the media.