Shoko Nakagawa Appointed as Ambassador for "Meiko Mirai"! Commemorative Event Also to Be Held!
Meiko Mirai, established to address the increasing number of students not attending school, has appointed Shoko Nakagawa as its ambassador. With her own experience of school non-attendance and ongoing activities to encourage children, she will support the creation of diverse learning environments and safe spaces for children. A commemorative event will also be held in Tokyo.
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## Background of Ambassador Appointment
In recent years, "school non-attendance" has become a common issue that can happen to anyone, rather than something special. According to a survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the number of students not attending school has reached a new high every year and is increasing annually.
The reasons why children may want to go to school but cannot, or choose not to go, are varied, including academic difficulties, interpersonal relationships, and health problems. To support the learning of such children, the government and local authorities are promoting the development of diverse learning environments and enhancing counseling systems, but the current situation is still insufficient.
Meiko Mirai is a company established with the aim of building a new educational infrastructure that responds to the diversification of learning, in response to the increase in students not attending school.
Through the collaboration of "Meiko Gijuku, No. 1 in individual tutoring*," which has supported many children for many years, and Kazuki Obata, an expert in school non-attendance who also experienced it himself and has supported numerous students, Meiko Mirai creates new learning spaces and increases successful experiences where children feel "I can do it" through personalized support.
*According to a survey by Japan Management Association Research Institute, Inc. (number of classrooms and students) as of October 2025.
To make this initiative known to many people, Shoko Nakagawa, who has experienced school non-attendance and is a mother of twins, has been appointed as an ambassador to jointly create safe spaces for children.
Shoko Nakagawa has continuously engaged in activities to encourage many children, such as publishing her book "Don't Die!! You Who Are Being Bullied Are Absolutely Not Bad" in 2019, and launching the "Shoko Nakagawa and Graduation Ceremony Once More Project" in 2025, opening a three-day free school called "Sora-iro School."
## Comment from Shoko Nakagawa
I want children to have as many smiling moments as possible. Adults who have experienced various things and accumulated thoughts are genuinely facing children and creating an environment for them. I thought it was wonderful that the options are increasing. I hope Meiko Mirai becomes a place for children where they can find joy, things they love, and things they can be passionate about! I'm also cheering them on.
## Shoko Nakagawa Profile
Born in Tokyo. Active in various fields as a singer, talent, voice actress, actress, and illustrator. In 2019, she published her book "Don't Die!! You Who Are Being Bullied Are Absolutely Not Bad," and a passage from the book, "Kokoro no Antenna (Antenna of the Heart)," was published in junior high school ethics textbooks (2025 edition), drawing attention to her message-driven communication. Gave birth to twin boys in September 2025.
## Commemorative Event to Be Held in Tokyo! 10 People to Be Invited by Lottery
Keywords: Shoko Nakagawa, Kazuki Obata, Meiko Gijuku, School non-attendance, Free school, Correspondence high school
In recent years, "school non-attendance" has become a common issue that can happen to anyone, rather than something special. According to a survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the number of students not attending school has reached a new high every year and is increasing annually.
The reasons why children may want to go to school but cannot, or choose not to go, are varied, including academic difficulties, interpersonal relationships, and health problems. To support the learning of such children, the government and local authorities are promoting the development of diverse learning environments and enhancing counseling systems, but the current situation is still insufficient.
Meiko Mirai is a company established with the aim of building a new educational infrastructure that responds to the diversification of learning, in response to the increase in students not attending school.
Through the collaboration of "Meiko Gijuku, No. 1 in individual tutoring*," which has supported many children for many years, and Kazuki Obata, an expert in school non-attendance who also experienced it himself and has supported numerous students, Meiko Mirai creates new learning spaces and increases successful experiences where children feel "I can do it" through personalized support.
*According to a survey by Japan Management Association Research Institute, Inc. (number of classrooms and students) as of October 2025.
To make this initiative known to many people, Shoko Nakagawa, who has experienced school non-attendance and is a mother of twins, has been appointed as an ambassador to jointly create safe spaces for children.
Shoko Nakagawa has continuously engaged in activities to encourage many children, such as publishing her book "Don't Die!! You Who Are Being Bullied Are Absolutely Not Bad" in 2019, and launching the "Shoko Nakagawa and Graduation Ceremony Once More Project" in 2025, opening a three-day free school called "Sora-iro School."
## Comment from Shoko Nakagawa
I want children to have as many smiling moments as possible. Adults who have experienced various things and accumulated thoughts are genuinely facing children and creating an environment for them. I thought it was wonderful that the options are increasing. I hope Meiko Mirai becomes a place for children where they can find joy, things they love, and things they can be passionate about! I'm also cheering them on.
## Shoko Nakagawa Profile
Born in Tokyo. Active in various fields as a singer, talent, voice actress, actress, and illustrator. In 2019, she published her book "Don't Die!! You Who Are Being Bullied Are Absolutely Not Bad," and a passage from the book, "Kokoro no Antenna (Antenna of the Heart)," was published in junior high school ethics textbooks (2025 edition), drawing attention to her message-driven communication. Gave birth to twin boys in September 2025.
## Commemorative Event to Be Held in Tokyo! 10 People to Be Invited by Lottery
Keywords: Shoko Nakagawa, Kazuki Obata, Meiko Gijuku, School non-attendance, Free school, Correspondence high school