Educational Design Co., Ltd. Joins Hirogin Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: Securities Code 7337) Group
Educational Design Co., Ltd., an AI and programming education business operator, has joined the Hirogin Holdings group through a share transfer. By collaborating with group company Hirogin Knowledge Square Co., Ltd., the company will enhance the scaling up of its programming learning material "Digitane," integrate financial education, promote regional DX, and strengthen IT talent development.
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Educational Design Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Shintaro Wakita; hereinafter "the Company"), which operates an AI and programming education business, will join the Hirogin Holdings Group through a subsidiary fund of Hirogin Holdings, Inc. (President and Representative Director: Toshio Gobuya; listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, securities code: 7337).
Through this transaction, the Company will leverage the business foundation of the listed corporate group to collaborate with its group company, Hirogin Knowledge Square Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Kanji Fukuda), striving to further scale up operations and maximize the value delivered to users.
■ Background of Joining the Group
Since 2014, long before the importance of IT and programming education was widely recognized, the Company has focused on the significance of technology education. We have steadily grown our business by developing "Digitane," our proprietary entertainment-based learning materials featuring popular games for children like Minecraft and Roblox, operating programming schools and online courses, and supporting IT classes at elementary, junior high, and high schools.
In December 2025, we evolved "Digitane" into an "AI and programming learning material where play turns into learning." Moving forward, in addition to AI education, we aim to integrate financial education, for which demand has been expanding recently. We are expanding our business to foster children's practical AI literacy and creativity, nurturing the "ability to live" in an increasingly evolving AI society.
After examining ways to further scale this business and maximize user value, we concluded that joining the Hirogin Holdings Group, which actively promotes regional DX (Digital Transformation) and IT talent development, is the optimal path forward.
Through this capital and business alliance (share transfer), the integration of the Hirogin Holdings Group's abundant management resources and network with the Company's accumulated expertise will enable us to improve and deploy services with unprecedented speed. This represents a highly positive step forward for this business.
■ About Hirogin Holdings, Inc.
A regional comprehensive service group centered around the Hiroshima Bank. In addition to financial services such as banking, securities, and leasing, the group operates broadly in non-financial fields including IT, regional revitalization, and consulting. As a community-rooted "regional comprehensive service group," it offers diverse solutions beyond the boundaries of finance, aiming for regional economic development and the realization of a sustainable society.
In 2023, the group established Hirogin Knowledge Square Co., Ltd., which runs programming schools for children and elementary school students in Hiroshima, actively focusing on next-generation education.
■ About Hirogin Knowledge Square Co., Ltd.
Established in 2023 by acquiring an IT company in Hiroshima City with the goal of nurturing next-generation IT talent. Currently, it operates six programming school locations, including one inside the Hirogin Holdings head office building. By setting up classrooms inside Hiroshima Bank branches, it actively utilizes regional financial institution resources and works towards developing regional IT talent. Additionally, it partners with local schools to focus on IT education for schools.
■ Comment from the Representative
Educational Design Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Shintaro Wakita
We feel very encouraged to embark on this new journey under a strong partner like Hirogin Holdings. Under this new structure, we will deliver greater value by cultivating new talent in the AI era and integrating financial education, which has seen rapidly increasing demand lately.
We will continue to significantly develop Digitane, not only for everyone in Hiroshima but also for the future talent across Japan!
■ To Users Currently Subscribed to the AI & Programming Material "Digitane"
Even after joining the Hirogin Holdings Group, the details of the services you currently use, your account information, and contract details will, in principle, continue to be available without any changes. Please look forward to future new feature developments and service improvements.
■ Contact Information for Inquiries Regarding this Matter
Educational Design Co., Ltd.
Email: info@digitane.jp
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Educational Design Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Shintaro Wakita
Address:
Shizuoka: LINK Shizuoka Ekimae, 8-12 Kouyamachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka 420-0852
Tokyo: Futaba Building 8b2, 1-16-6 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043
Established: January 23, 2013
Business Activities:
- AI & Programming Education Business: Development and operation of the AI & programming learning material "Digitane," where play turns into learning
- IT Classes for Schools: Providing programming and creative classes for elementary, junior high, and high schools
URL:
https://www.educationaldesign.jp (Corporate Site)
https://digitane.jp/online/ (Digitane Online Course)
https://digitane.jp/license/ (Digitane License Material Alliance)
Through this transaction, the Company will leverage the business foundation of the listed corporate group to collaborate with its group company, Hirogin Knowledge Square Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Kanji Fukuda), striving to further scale up operations and maximize the value delivered to users.
■ Background of Joining the Group
Since 2014, long before the importance of IT and programming education was widely recognized, the Company has focused on the significance of technology education. We have steadily grown our business by developing "Digitane," our proprietary entertainment-based learning materials featuring popular games for children like Minecraft and Roblox, operating programming schools and online courses, and supporting IT classes at elementary, junior high, and high schools.
In December 2025, we evolved "Digitane" into an "AI and programming learning material where play turns into learning." Moving forward, in addition to AI education, we aim to integrate financial education, for which demand has been expanding recently. We are expanding our business to foster children's practical AI literacy and creativity, nurturing the "ability to live" in an increasingly evolving AI society.
After examining ways to further scale this business and maximize user value, we concluded that joining the Hirogin Holdings Group, which actively promotes regional DX (Digital Transformation) and IT talent development, is the optimal path forward.
Through this capital and business alliance (share transfer), the integration of the Hirogin Holdings Group's abundant management resources and network with the Company's accumulated expertise will enable us to improve and deploy services with unprecedented speed. This represents a highly positive step forward for this business.
■ About Hirogin Holdings, Inc.
A regional comprehensive service group centered around the Hiroshima Bank. In addition to financial services such as banking, securities, and leasing, the group operates broadly in non-financial fields including IT, regional revitalization, and consulting. As a community-rooted "regional comprehensive service group," it offers diverse solutions beyond the boundaries of finance, aiming for regional economic development and the realization of a sustainable society.
In 2023, the group established Hirogin Knowledge Square Co., Ltd., which runs programming schools for children and elementary school students in Hiroshima, actively focusing on next-generation education.
■ About Hirogin Knowledge Square Co., Ltd.
Established in 2023 by acquiring an IT company in Hiroshima City with the goal of nurturing next-generation IT talent. Currently, it operates six programming school locations, including one inside the Hirogin Holdings head office building. By setting up classrooms inside Hiroshima Bank branches, it actively utilizes regional financial institution resources and works towards developing regional IT talent. Additionally, it partners with local schools to focus on IT education for schools.
■ Comment from the Representative
Educational Design Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Shintaro Wakita
We feel very encouraged to embark on this new journey under a strong partner like Hirogin Holdings. Under this new structure, we will deliver greater value by cultivating new talent in the AI era and integrating financial education, which has seen rapidly increasing demand lately.
We will continue to significantly develop Digitane, not only for everyone in Hiroshima but also for the future talent across Japan!
■ To Users Currently Subscribed to the AI & Programming Material "Digitane"
Even after joining the Hirogin Holdings Group, the details of the services you currently use, your account information, and contract details will, in principle, continue to be available without any changes. Please look forward to future new feature developments and service improvements.
■ Contact Information for Inquiries Regarding this Matter
Educational Design Co., Ltd.
Email: info@digitane.jp
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Educational Design Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Shintaro Wakita
Address:
Shizuoka: LINK Shizuoka Ekimae, 8-12 Kouyamachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka 420-0852
Tokyo: Futaba Building 8b2, 1-16-6 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043
Established: January 23, 2013
Business Activities:
- AI & Programming Education Business: Development and operation of the AI & programming learning material "Digitane," where play turns into learning
- IT Classes for Schools: Providing programming and creative classes for elementary, junior high, and high schools
URL:
https://www.educationaldesign.jp (Corporate Site)
https://digitane.jp/online/ (Digitane Online Course)
https://digitane.jp/license/ (Digitane License Material Alliance)
FAQ
Which corporate group did Educational Design Co., Ltd. join?
It joined the Hirogin Holdings, Inc. group through a subsidiary fund.
What is the method of this business alliance?
It is a capital and business alliance via share transfer.
What is the name of the AI and programming educational material developed by Educational Design?
It is called 'Digitane' (デジタネ).
When was Educational Design Co., Ltd. established?
It was established on January 23, 2013.
Will there be any changes to the service for current contract users of 'Digitane'?
No, existing services and accounts will continue to be available without any changes in principle.