[Shibuya/Meguro] Children Learn About Local 'Work': Free Distribution of 2026 Career Education Material 'Hakken Tanken' Begins
K.P Creations has started distributing the 2026 edition of the career education booklet 'Hakken Tanken' to elementary and junior high schools in Shibuya and Meguro to foster regional learning.
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K.P Creations Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture) began sequential distribution of the 2026 edition of the career education material "Hakken Tanken" (Discovery Exploration) targeting elementary and junior high schools in Shibuya and Meguro wards, Tokyo, starting April 1, 2026. This teaching material is a booklet that introduces the job descriptions and social roles of locally rooted companies and organizations to children in an easy-to-understand manner. It aims to deepen their understanding of local industries and assist in their future career formation, and is distributed free of charge to all public elementary and junior high schools, as well as some private schools. We will continue to create opportunities for them to deepen their understanding of local industries and turn their attention to the charm of the towns they live in by getting to know the work of familiar companies.
■ About the career education material "Hakken Tanken"
"Hakken Tanken" is a career education material for children to learn the significance of working and connections to society through the figures of people working in the community. It started expanding in Tokyo (Shibuya and Meguro wards) from FY2025, and aims to foster civic pride (pride in the community) among children by introducing local companies as the "face of the town." This series is being utilized all over the country, and in places like Miyazaki Prefecture and Kagoshima City, presentation ceremonies for the materials and on-demand classes by companies are also held, drawing attention as a new educational tool connecting schools, homes, and companies.
Digital Book Version here
2026 Edition Digital Book Supported in 10 languages including Japanese
[Meguro Ward] https://www.catapoke.com/viewer/?open=3d707
[Shibuya Ward] https://www.catapoke.com/viewer/?open=2c786
■ Features of the Shibuya/Meguro 2026 Edition and Distribution Content
In the 2026 edition that just began distribution, the following initiatives have been strengthened to contribute to more multifaceted learning:
Linking with the "Digital Book Version"
We expanded digital content that allows viewing of information that cannot be fully conveyed by the booklet alone on tablets and smartphones. We enabled location-independent learning to meet the needs of workplaces where ICT education is advancing.
"One copy per student" distributed to all 4th grade elementary and 2nd grade junior high students
Target grades are set as 4th grade elementary students, who begin social studies, and 2nd grade junior high students, who begin thinking about their future such as workplace experiences. It is arranged so that one copy reaches every student in the target grades in each ward, providing a trigger to discuss local jobs with parents at home, in addition to utilization in class.
Promotion of industry-academia collaboration
We also support the implementation of mini-lectures and on-demand classes by featured companies. Using the teaching material as a starting point, we are building a scheme that connects to real social experiences.
■ Distribution Destinations and Targets
Shibuya Ward Edition: 18 public elementary schools, 8 public junior high schools, 3 private junior high schools
Meguro Ward Edition: 22 public elementary schools, 9 public junior high schools, 2 private elementary schools, 4 private junior high schools *Delivering sequentially to target schools from April 1, 2026.
■ 2026 Edition Featured Companies/Organizations (in no particular order)
Companies and organizations from various industries representing each ward are participating.
Shibuya Ward Edition: Tokyu Corporation, ITO EN, LTD., PIA Corporation, FURYU Corporation, Gap Japan K.K., Wasai Co., Ltd.
Meguro Ward Edition: Meguro Shinkin Bank, Tokyu Bus Corporation, Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd., Tokyo Bar Association of Administrative Scriveners, Furuya Electric Industry Co., Ltd., Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co. Ltd.
■ "Hakken Tanken [Prefecture]" is spreading nationwide.
Published areas: Hokkaido, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa (44 prefectures: 212 magazines for elementary schoolers, 62 magazines for junior high schoolers / As of end of March 2025)
K.P Creations Co., Ltd.
★ Branding Agency for Regional Revitalization
★ Operation of Tamesyoku
A service that creates new business opportunities by having buyers nationwide "taste and negotiate" local ingredients and food products.
★ PR Agency / Consulting
Acting as "your company's planning department," we handle campaigns and sales promotions throughout the year. Furusato Nozei PR representation is also possible.
★ "Jimoshoku"
"Food loved locally
■ About the career education material "Hakken Tanken"
"Hakken Tanken" is a career education material for children to learn the significance of working and connections to society through the figures of people working in the community. It started expanding in Tokyo (Shibuya and Meguro wards) from FY2025, and aims to foster civic pride (pride in the community) among children by introducing local companies as the "face of the town." This series is being utilized all over the country, and in places like Miyazaki Prefecture and Kagoshima City, presentation ceremonies for the materials and on-demand classes by companies are also held, drawing attention as a new educational tool connecting schools, homes, and companies.
Digital Book Version here
2026 Edition Digital Book Supported in 10 languages including Japanese
[Meguro Ward] https://www.catapoke.com/viewer/?open=3d707
[Shibuya Ward] https://www.catapoke.com/viewer/?open=2c786
■ Features of the Shibuya/Meguro 2026 Edition and Distribution Content
In the 2026 edition that just began distribution, the following initiatives have been strengthened to contribute to more multifaceted learning:
Linking with the "Digital Book Version"
We expanded digital content that allows viewing of information that cannot be fully conveyed by the booklet alone on tablets and smartphones. We enabled location-independent learning to meet the needs of workplaces where ICT education is advancing.
"One copy per student" distributed to all 4th grade elementary and 2nd grade junior high students
Target grades are set as 4th grade elementary students, who begin social studies, and 2nd grade junior high students, who begin thinking about their future such as workplace experiences. It is arranged so that one copy reaches every student in the target grades in each ward, providing a trigger to discuss local jobs with parents at home, in addition to utilization in class.
Promotion of industry-academia collaboration
We also support the implementation of mini-lectures and on-demand classes by featured companies. Using the teaching material as a starting point, we are building a scheme that connects to real social experiences.
■ Distribution Destinations and Targets
Shibuya Ward Edition: 18 public elementary schools, 8 public junior high schools, 3 private junior high schools
Meguro Ward Edition: 22 public elementary schools, 9 public junior high schools, 2 private elementary schools, 4 private junior high schools *Delivering sequentially to target schools from April 1, 2026.
■ 2026 Edition Featured Companies/Organizations (in no particular order)
Companies and organizations from various industries representing each ward are participating.
Shibuya Ward Edition: Tokyu Corporation, ITO EN, LTD., PIA Corporation, FURYU Corporation, Gap Japan K.K., Wasai Co., Ltd.
Meguro Ward Edition: Meguro Shinkin Bank, Tokyu Bus Corporation, Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd., Tokyo Bar Association of Administrative Scriveners, Furuya Electric Industry Co., Ltd., Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co. Ltd.
■ "Hakken Tanken [Prefecture]" is spreading nationwide.
Published areas: Hokkaido, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa (44 prefectures: 212 magazines for elementary schoolers, 62 magazines for junior high schoolers / As of end of March 2025)
K.P Creations Co., Ltd.
★ Branding Agency for Regional Revitalization
★ Operation of Tamesyoku
A service that creates new business opportunities by having buyers nationwide "taste and negotiate" local ingredients and food products.
★ PR Agency / Consulting
Acting as "your company's planning department," we handle campaigns and sales promotions throughout the year. Furusato Nozei PR representation is also possible.
★ "Jimoshoku"
"Food loved locally