2025 Fiscal Year: The 'Kagayaki School' Adolescent Health Education Promotion Project Enters its 12th Year, Offering Classes to a More Diverse Range of Participants Than Ever Before

Currently, Kagayaki School conducts classes focusing on two main themes that often present challenges for junior high and high school students during adolescence: ・'Women's Health': Classes to deepen understanding of female-specific diseases and bodily changes ・'Dermatology Class': Classes to correctly understand common adolescent skin concerns and guide appropriate care and medical consultation

In fiscal year 2025, the 'Women's Health' classes were increasingly offered in schools with a high proportion of male students, such as technical high schools. For the 'Dermatology Class,' classes were held for the first time in special needs schools and evening high schools. We are pleased to report on each of these initiatives, as we were able to provide classes to a wider and more diverse range of participants than ever before. This project is organized by Plus-M Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Shunsuke Nagaoka), with the support of the National Association of High School Principals, the National Association of Commercial High School Principals, the Home Economics Department of the National Association of High School Principals, the National Association of School Nurses, the All Japan Junior High School Principals Association, the National Federation of Municipal Boards of Education, and the Japan Society of Clinical Dermatology, and the sponsorship of Bayer Yakuhin, Ltd., Maruho Co., Ltd., and Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd.

-- Women's Health Classes -- ■Number of Male Students Exceeds Female Students In FY25, classes were held in 13 schools nationwide. In addition to co-educational schools, there was an increase in applications from schools with a high ratio of male students, such as technical high schools and industrial high schools. As a result, out of 3,953 participants, 2,414 (approximately 60%) were male students, marking a significant expansion of classes that were traditionally focused on female students. The background to this trend includes requests from schools stating, 'We want male students to understand the female body's mechanisms' and 'We want them to learn this as essential knowledge regardless of gender for their future.' Even in an environment with an increased number of male participants, comprehension remained high at 95.1%. Significant improvements in understanding related to infertility and pregnancy were observed before and after the classes, and a shift in awareness towards women's health was confirmed. Furthermore, the classes were held for the second consecutive year at a National Maritime College, and teacher surveys indicated nearly 100% positive evaluations regarding the significance of the classes, further clarifying their necessity in educational settings.

◇Participating Schools (13 schools) *In order of implementation* Osaka Prefectural Imamiya Technical High School, Gyosei International High School, Ogawa Technical High School, Tosajoshi High School Hokkaido Sapporo Atsubetsu High School, Tokyo Metropolitan Miyake High School, Fukui Prefectural Asuwa High School, Yuge National College of Maritime Technology Aichi Prefectural Miyoshi High School, Chiba Prefectural Nagasa High School, Aichi Prefectural Nanyo High School, Kanagawa Prefectural Hodogaya High School

-- Dermatology Class -- ■Classes Held at Special Needs Schools and Evening High Schools Achieved In FY25, with the desire to deliver accurate information to students in diverse environments, Dermatology Classes were held in 10 schools nationwide, marking the first time classes were conducted at special needs schools and evening high schools. Detailed discussions were held with each school, and the classes were structured around the daily concerns of the students. Practical elements, such as a 'correct amount experience' using hand cream, were incorporated to enhance engagement and understanding. As a result, comprehension was high at 92%. Teacher surveys from the participating schools, similar to the Women's Health classes, showed nearly 100% agreement on the significance of the classes, receiving high praise in educational settings and further raising expectations for future development.

◇Participating Schools (10 schools) *In order of implementation* Tamagawa Gakuen Junior High School (Private), Niigata Municipal Kuzuka Junior High School, Tokyo Gakkan Urayasu High School Aichi Prefectural Kochino High School (Evening Course), Osaka Prefectural Yamada High School, Kinokawa Municipal Arakawa Junior High School Seto Municipal Seto Special Needs School, Ako Municipal Ariyo Junior High School, Yokohama Municipal Honmoku Junior High School, Saitama Prefectural Nanryo High School -- Continued Efforts to Support Children's Futures in FY26 -- Kagayaki School will continue to support junior and senior high school students, who will lead the future, from a health perspective, enabling them to learn with peace of mind and envision their own futures. Moving forward, in addition to further enriching the curriculum, we will strengthen support in various areas, such as providing seminars for teachers and teaching materials usable in schools, responding meticulously to the evolving needs of the times. As a project that supports both the health of students and the guidance of teachers, we will strive for continuous improvement and development.

▷Applications for FY26 outreach classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, April 6th. Please visit the official website for details. https://www.plus-m.co.jp/kagayaki/ About Plus-M Inc.

【Company Overview】 Company Name: Plus-M Inc. Head Office Location: 3-17-6 Hacchobori, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0032, Gunseisha Hacchobori Building 6F President & CEO: Shunsuke Nagaoka Business Activities: Educational Co-creation Business Established: January 18, 2001 HP: http://www.plus-m.co.jp

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About Kagayaki School

【Overview】 Kagayaki School is a free health education project that provides junior and senior high school students, regardless of gender, with the 'correct health knowledge' necessary to achieve their desired life plans and career paths. It aims to foster healthy lives, both mentally and physically, enabling students to realize their aspirations. ◆The main activities include the following three programs: 1) Outreach Classes 2) Provision of Educational Materials 3) Seminars for Teachers

◆Details of the Outreach Class Program Through outreach classes conducted by specialist doctors, we provide students with opportunities to learn correct knowledge based on scientific evidence. ・'Women's Health' Edition (Classes by Gynecologists/Obstetricians) Learn basic knowledge about women's health, providing an opportunity to consider future health management and life plans. ・'Dermatology Class' (Classes by Dermatologists) Learn about the role of skin during adolescence and methods for its care, fostering foundational knowledge for a healthy life.

For details and inquiries, please refer to the Kagayaki School website below. https://www.plus-m.co.jp/kagayaki/