[Specially Certified NPO 321 Project] Launches New Social Education and Lifelong Learning Program 'Inquiry Classroom for Living in Modern Society' -- Accepting Applications for First Session Participants

We are pleased to announce that the Specially Certified NPO 321 Project (Location: Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative: Masaki Kawamura; hereinafter referred to as "the organization") will launch a new social education and lifelong learning program, "Inquiry Classroom for Living in Modern Society."

This program is a social education and lifelong learning initiative aimed at fostering a learning environment where individuals can explore "what they should learn next" based on their own interests and values, and learn together through dialogue with people of diverse generations.

The first session, [Inquiry Classroom for Living in Modern Society Vol. 1 ~Workshop to Find Your "Desire to Learn"~], is scheduled to be held in Kyoto City on July 31, 2026 (Fri). Applications for the first workshop are currently being accepted.

▶︎ Click here to apply

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNVibKikAbgYVOijZLXCqi24DVBThYosvRUQaw1xOzJWKN4g/viewform?usp=dialog

◼︎ Background for Launching the New Social Education and Lifelong Learning Program

In recent years, our surrounding environment has undergone significant changes due to the rapid advancement of technologies such as generative AI and shifts in social structures. In such times, the ability to not only acquire knowledge but also to continuously learn by questioning various aspects of the world and seeking answers is more crucial than ever.

On the other hand, even when people want to "start something new" or "think about their future selves," opportunities for learning that serve as a catalyst or for dialogue with people holding diverse values are not abundant. Opportunities to learn while organizing one's own values and interests in an environment different from school or work are also limited.

Against this social backdrop, our organization is launching the "Inquiry Classroom for Living in Modern Society" as a new social education and lifelong learning program.

Through this program, we aim to provide a platform in an environment distinct from school or work, where diverse generations can learn together through dialogue, offering individuals an opportunity to consider "what they should learn next." Furthermore, we aspire to foster a continuous social education and lifelong learning program that grows with the community, by reflecting the ideas and voices of participants in the themes for future workshops.

◼︎ About the "Inquiry Classroom for Living in Modern Society"

This program is not a lecture that unilaterally imparts knowledge or ways of thinking. Instead, it is a social education and lifelong learning program that provides opportunities to organize one's own values and interests and consider "what they should learn next" through dialogue and workshops among participants.

For the first session, with the theme of "Finding Your 'Desire to Learn,'" high school students, university students, and working adults will engage in dialogue across generations and positions, reflecting on their own values and experiences to consider their future learning.

1 Discover Your Own Learning Through "Dialogue"

In this program, rather than passively acquiring knowledge, participants will be given opportunities to organize their own values and interests and consider "what they should learn next" through dialogue and workshops.

2 Learn Together Across Generations and Positions

High school students, university students, and working adults will gather beyond the frameworks of school and work to learn together, sharing diverse values and experiences. Gaining new perspectives and insights through dialogue with people in different positions is one of the features of this program.

3 Nurture a Learning Environment Together with the Community and Society

This program does not simply end with holding workshops. We will co-create with the community and society, reflecting participants' voices and ideas in the themes for future workshops, and foster a continuous social education and lifelong learning environment.

◼︎ First Workshop Overview

Date & Time: July 31, 2026 (Fri) 18:30 - 21:00 (Reception opens at 18:10)

Venue: StartupSide Kyoto

Target Audience: High school students, university students, working adults

Capacity: Approximately 10 people (maximum 15 people)

Participation Fee: Free

What to Bring: Writing utensils, smartphone

▼ Click here to apply

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNVibKikAbgYVOijZLXCqi24DVBThYosvRUQaw1xOzJWKN4g/viewform?usp=dialog

▼ Click here for workshop details

https://npo321project-20260731.peatix.com/view

◼︎ Future Outlook

The organization plans to develop "Inquiry Classroom for Living in Modern Society" as a continuous social education and lifelong learning program.

While valuing the voice of each participant, we aim to create an environment for continuous learning together with the community and society by expanding into inquiry classes for specific themes and programs that involve collaboration with diverse generations and regions.

◼︎ Organization Overview

Organization Name: Specially Certified NPO 321 Project

Location: 2F, 201, Kiku San Building, Machigashira-cho, Shinmachi-dori Sanjo Agaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Representative: Masaki Kawamura

Established: January 2022 (Founded December 2020)

Business Activities: ⚪︎ Residential, Employment, and Educational Support Services

⚪︎ Promotion of Social Education and Lifelong Learning

⚪︎ Public Relations Human Resource Development, etc.

We were officially certified as a "Specially Certified NPO" by the City of Kyoto (Supervising Authority) on September 1, 2025.

◼︎ Inquiries Regarding This Matter:

Contact Person: Masaki Kawamura

Email: kawamura@npo321project.com

TEL: 090-6767-4763 (Direct Line)