People to Launch “Family Pythagoras for Age 1,” a First Family Play Set, in Early June 2026

The educational toy “Pythagoras” has long been loved by families. Through renewed feedback from users and observations of children playing with the product at events, the company found another appeal: it is a toy the whole family can enjoy together. Parents and children are often seen naturally interacting while sharing the same time, such as a child and mother looking for shapes and colors and building together, or a father quietly assembling something while the child delights in the result. Another appeal is the moderate magnetic strength of Pythagoras, which makes it fun to break creations apart and rebuild them repeatedly. Families naturally want to keep playing together, saying things like “Let’s try making this next” or “Let’s try again.” Because the toy offers a high degree of freedom and has no single correct way to play, each family can develop its own style of enjoyment. For this reason, the series is launching its first new product set focused on parent-child play: “Family Pythagoras for Age 1.” The set includes colors and shapes that are easy for children from age 1 to handle, as well as animal and vehicle parts, making it well suited for family play. Parents and children can search for spots where magnets stick together and enjoy a playful cheers. Why it is recommended from age 1: At first glance, attaching magnets and assembling pieces may seem difficult for a one-year-old. However, the appeal of the Pythagoras series is that with parental support, even one-year-olds can greatly expand their curiosity. With “Family Pythagoras for Age 1,” parents and children can naturally enjoy magnetic force together and become familiar with colors, shapes, and movement, starting from simple ways to play. It is an ideal introduction to the series. In addition to strengthening family bonds, long-term exposure to Pythagoras is expected to help children develop the ability to think independently and create works, as well as understand three-dimensional structures, eventually enabling them to make creations that exceed adults’ imaginations. The product nurtures children’s creativity while also expanding family communication. The set comes with a guide that explains how families can play together. For parents who wonder how to play with their child or worry whether they can teach well, the included “Parent-Child Play Guide” offers many hints and tips for family play and for expanding play with Pythagoras. In addition to building examples, it includes content that emphasizes family interaction, such as specific suggestions for how to speak to children during play. Product information: Product name: Family Pythagoras for Age 1®; recommended age: 1 and up; manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 7,150 yen including tax; contents: 21 parts plus guide; product page: https://www.people-kk.co.jp/toys/pythago as/1saifamily.html; release date: early June 2026. What is Pythagoras? Pythagoras® is an educational toy that snaps together with mysterious magnets. It was born from teaching materials created by a junior high school mathematics teacher to explain shapes and solids in an easy-to-understand way, with the hope that preschool and elementary school children could also enjoy using them. Since its launch in 1992, it has been supported by many children and parents for helping develop spatial awareness and supporting later arithmetic learning. Pythagoras® is a registered trademark of People Co., Ltd. Please beware of similar products. Pythagoras official website: https://www.people-kk.co.jp/toys/pythago as/li eup.html Official Instagram: https://www.i stag am.com/pytha_people/ People Co., Ltd. operates under the purpose “We want to create moments when children’s curiosity bursts open!” and plans, develops, and sells toys and other products and services. Company name: People Co., Ltd.; representative: Masato Kiribuchi, Director and Representative Executive Officer; established: February 1982, toy business founded; capital: 238.8 million yen; employees: 40; headquarters: VORT Higashi-Nihonbashi, 2-15-5 Higashi-Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; company website: https://www.people-kk.co.jp/; listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, securities code 7865. Customer inquiries: People Customer Consultation Desk, phone 03(3862)3739, Monday to Friday excluding holidays, 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00. Website: https://www.people-kk.co.jp/co tact/fo custome .html