NPO Terakoya Representative Kazuma Maeda to Speak: 'Tackling Educational Inequality' at the Sanbo BAR Networking Event for Educators

Keiei Sanbo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenji Shintani), which operates the business leader community "Sanbo," will host a networking event for educators titled "Networking Event for Those Involved in Elementary, Junior High, and High School Education" on Monday, April 6, 2026, at its "Sanbo BAR Hamamatsucho" venue. The guest speaker will be Kazuma Maeda, representative of the NPO Terakoya, which has gained attention for its free learning support initiatives utilizing vacant corporate office spaces.

Background of the Event

Currently, Japan's educational landscape is burdened with complex challenges such as "educational inequality" and "increased burdens on school staff." To solve these issues, it is essential to move beyond discussions within schools and foster collaboration among external NPOs, corporations, and local communities to explore new forms of learning.

By leveraging the network of "Sanbo BAR," where business leaders and experts gather, this event aims to provide a "place for co-creation" where educators from various backgrounds can meet, share real-world challenges, and connect these insights to actionable steps for the future.

About the Guest: Kazuma Maeda

NPO Terakoya Representative Kazuma Maeda

Representative, NPO Terakoya

Born in 1992.

After graduating from Keio University, he worked as a private school teacher. While achieving success in guiding students with low academic scores to top-tier universities, he became acutely aware of educational inequality caused by family economic status and decided to strike out on his own.

In 2021, he launched the "Terakoya Activity," which provides free learning environments for high school students by utilizing vacant corporate offices and restaurants on their closed days.

He established NPO Terakoya in 2022 and is currently developing innovative, unconventional educational support programs.

Event Overview

Monday, April 6, 2026, 19:00–22:00

18:00: Doors open

19:00: Event starts

22:00: Closing remarks

22:30: Last call for drinks

23:00: Event ends

Venue: Sanbo BAR Hamamatsucho

(Inside Hamamatsucho Neo Yokocho, B1F Shiodome Shiba-rikyu Building, 1-2-3 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Target Audience: School staff, cram school operators, NPO personnel, and business owners or students interested in the education sector.

Participation Fee: 5,000 yen (includes light snacks and all-you-can-drink alcohol)

Details and Registration: Link