NIJIN, a School Non-attendance Support Organization, Embodies "Rainbow Social Co-creation" Beyond the Framework of School Non-attendance, to Exhibit at EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo) Tokyo 2026
NIJIN, an organization supporting school non-attendance, will exhibit at EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo) Tokyo 2026, held from May 13th, under the theme of "Rainbow Social Co-creation." They will showcase an educational model where children create new value as protagonists of society through collaboration with companies, local governments, and universities.
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NIJIN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tatsuro Hoshino), which operates the alternative school for school non-attendance "NIJIN Academy," will exhibit its own booth at the "17th EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo) Tokyo" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Hall from May 13th (Wed) to 15th (Fri), 2026.
■ Exhibition Theme: Rainbow Social Co-creation
The theme of this booth is "Rainbow Social Co-creation." Beyond the framework of school non-attendance, we will transmit the vision of education where children, as protagonists of society, collaborate with companies, local governments, and universities to create new value, through over 30 programs over three days.
1. Co-creation with Companies: Children become protagonists of "creation" from "consumption"
【TOPPAN】In-company free school that connects with society through art
We implement a clinical art program to help children regain their "individuality." Through the real experience of selling their created works at the school festival shop and generating sales, we foster children's self-esteem.
【Kao・Panasonic】Where corporate knowledge and children's perspectives intersect
We are developing programs that redefine household chores from "invisible work" to "valuable work," and co-creation projects where children provide honest feedback on the assets of large corporations.
【Magic Shields・Mitsumura Tosho】Solving social issues and creating textbooks
We promote activities that challenge existing frameworks, such as proposing product ideas through fieldwork in manufacturing sites and presenting to editors with the mindset that "textbooks can be changed."
Magic Shields field trip (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
2. Co-creation with Regions and Local Governments: Expanding learning spaces to the entire city
【JR East Group】The entire region as a campus for learning
We implement a "regional study abroad program" based at co-working spaces. Children from the metropolitan area take on local challenges, building a new educational model that also contributes to the creation of related populations.
Observation tour of Minakami Town (Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture)
【Local Government Collaboration (Fukuyama City・Chiryu City・Mutsu City)】Public-private collaboration that "leaves no one behind"
Utilizing a metaverse school building, we rebuild a "safe place" and "points of contact with society" for children who find it difficult to connect with existing institutions. In collaboration with local governments, we transform school non-attendance from a "stagnation" into a "period to find a learning style that suits oneself."
3. Co-creation with Universities and Startups: Touching the cutting edge of knowledge and passion
【Tokyo Gakugei University・Osaka Metropolitan University】NIJIN Real School within university campuses
The expertise of universities and the sensibilities of children not attending school merge. Through participation in university festivals and exhibitions, and demonstration experiments towards the opening of a "real school" on campus (scheduled for April 2026), advanced learning is realized.
Tokyo Gakugei University Real Classroom Experience (Tokyo)
【EdTech・Startups (oVice・Adora・Mint Flag・amidex)】
From proposing new functions for metaverse school buildings to raising awareness for dental treatment and acting as PR ambassadors for English learning apps, children play an active role as the "face" of companies. They transform play into learning, and learning into confidence.
Children serving as corporate PR ambassadors at the 2025 Nijifes (Roppongi, Tokyo)
■ Three-day Main Content: Presentations with Co-creation Partners
During the exhibition period, presentations by NIJIN Academy students, staff, and co-creation partners will be held continuously.
【Main Presentation Schedule (Partial Excerpt)】
Click here for the NIJIN Academy EDIX dedicated official page
https://academy.nijin.co.jp/edix_timeschedule/
*Subject to change as this is the current schedule.
May 13 (Day 1)
Fukuyama City Board of Education: "Leaving no one behind. A new step towards 're-attendance' found in Fukuyama City."
Kao: "Restoring self-esteem and parent-child relationships through household chores."
JR East: "Possibilities of regional revitalization × education – Changing learning spaces to energize both children and regions."
ovice: "New explorations in app development, schools, and companies."
May 14 (Day 2)
Tokyo Gakugei University / Osaka Metropolitan University: "Creating schools within schools, intergenerational mixed learning."
LITALICO Wonder: "IT × manufacturing: The Nijiacademy project created with Minecraft."
Panasonic: "Case study of a co-creation program where children evaluate corporate challenges."
Chiryu City Board of Education: "What regions can do for children who struggle to connect with school."
May 15 (Day 3)
TOPPAN: Proposing a new model where companies, education, and children create value together.
Mutsu City: "Because it's a rural area, each individual can be highlighted." Metaverse support project.
Radio appearance: Case study of junior high school students broadcasting radio to people experiencing loneliness due to school non-attendance.
■ Exhibition Theme: Rainbow Social Co-creation
The theme of this booth is "Rainbow Social Co-creation." Beyond the framework of school non-attendance, we will transmit the vision of education where children, as protagonists of society, collaborate with companies, local governments, and universities to create new value, through over 30 programs over three days.
1. Co-creation with Companies: Children become protagonists of "creation" from "consumption"
【TOPPAN】In-company free school that connects with society through art
We implement a clinical art program to help children regain their "individuality." Through the real experience of selling their created works at the school festival shop and generating sales, we foster children's self-esteem.
【Kao・Panasonic】Where corporate knowledge and children's perspectives intersect
We are developing programs that redefine household chores from "invisible work" to "valuable work," and co-creation projects where children provide honest feedback on the assets of large corporations.
【Magic Shields・Mitsumura Tosho】Solving social issues and creating textbooks
We promote activities that challenge existing frameworks, such as proposing product ideas through fieldwork in manufacturing sites and presenting to editors with the mindset that "textbooks can be changed."
Magic Shields field trip (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
2. Co-creation with Regions and Local Governments: Expanding learning spaces to the entire city
【JR East Group】The entire region as a campus for learning
We implement a "regional study abroad program" based at co-working spaces. Children from the metropolitan area take on local challenges, building a new educational model that also contributes to the creation of related populations.
Observation tour of Minakami Town (Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture)
【Local Government Collaboration (Fukuyama City・Chiryu City・Mutsu City)】Public-private collaboration that "leaves no one behind"
Utilizing a metaverse school building, we rebuild a "safe place" and "points of contact with society" for children who find it difficult to connect with existing institutions. In collaboration with local governments, we transform school non-attendance from a "stagnation" into a "period to find a learning style that suits oneself."
3. Co-creation with Universities and Startups: Touching the cutting edge of knowledge and passion
【Tokyo Gakugei University・Osaka Metropolitan University】NIJIN Real School within university campuses
The expertise of universities and the sensibilities of children not attending school merge. Through participation in university festivals and exhibitions, and demonstration experiments towards the opening of a "real school" on campus (scheduled for April 2026), advanced learning is realized.
Tokyo Gakugei University Real Classroom Experience (Tokyo)
【EdTech・Startups (oVice・Adora・Mint Flag・amidex)】
From proposing new functions for metaverse school buildings to raising awareness for dental treatment and acting as PR ambassadors for English learning apps, children play an active role as the "face" of companies. They transform play into learning, and learning into confidence.
Children serving as corporate PR ambassadors at the 2025 Nijifes (Roppongi, Tokyo)
■ Three-day Main Content: Presentations with Co-creation Partners
During the exhibition period, presentations by NIJIN Academy students, staff, and co-creation partners will be held continuously.
【Main Presentation Schedule (Partial Excerpt)】
Click here for the NIJIN Academy EDIX dedicated official page
https://academy.nijin.co.jp/edix_timeschedule/
*Subject to change as this is the current schedule.
May 13 (Day 1)
Fukuyama City Board of Education: "Leaving no one behind. A new step towards 're-attendance' found in Fukuyama City."
Kao: "Restoring self-esteem and parent-child relationships through household chores."
JR East: "Possibilities of regional revitalization × education – Changing learning spaces to energize both children and regions."
ovice: "New explorations in app development, schools, and companies."
May 14 (Day 2)
Tokyo Gakugei University / Osaka Metropolitan University: "Creating schools within schools, intergenerational mixed learning."
LITALICO Wonder: "IT × manufacturing: The Nijiacademy project created with Minecraft."
Panasonic: "Case study of a co-creation program where children evaluate corporate challenges."
Chiryu City Board of Education: "What regions can do for children who struggle to connect with school."
May 15 (Day 3)
TOPPAN: Proposing a new model where companies, education, and children create value together.
Mutsu City: "Because it's a rural area, each individual can be highlighted." Metaverse support project.
Radio appearance: Case study of junior high school students broadcasting radio to people experiencing loneliness due to school non-attendance.