Wakasa Seikatsu will host the Menokoto Genki Class at Oyake Kodomoen on June 10, 2026. The program uses games to teach children aged 4-6 eye health importance, addressing vision decline from digital device use.
Wakasa Seikatsu (Kyoto) will hold its 'Menokoto Genki Class' eye health mobile classroom at Oyake Kodomoen on June 10, 2026, targeting mid-to-older preschool children. With child vision decline from digital devices becoming a serious issue, the initiative aims to promote eye health early on. Human vision is mostly established by age 6, making 1.0 vision development by this age critical for preventing future eye issues. Started in 2007, this CSR initiative has reached 48,845 children across 720 sessions over 19 years. The June 10 date aligns with Children's Eye Day, established in 2023.
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When and where will the 'Menokoto Genki Class' be held?
It will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM at Ooyake Kodomoen (69-5 Ooyake Gotanbatacho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture).
Who is the organizing company and who are the targeted participants for this class?
The organizer is Wakasa Seikatsu Co., Ltd., and the participants are the mid-class and senior-class children of Ooyake Kodomoen.
What are the specific activities in the 'Menokoto Genki Class'?
The program teaches children about eye health through physical movement and games in an engaging, interactive format.
Why is developing vision up to the age of 6 considered critical?
Human vision is almost fully developed by around age 6, making the cultivation of 1.0 visual acuity by age 6 the most effective defense against future vision decline.
What is the historical track record of Wakasa Seikatsu's 'Menokoto Genki Class'?
Since starting in 2007, it has been held 720 times over 19 years across nurseries, kindergartens, elementary schools, and special education schools nationwide, reaching 48,845 children.