REDEE Launches Programming Education Experience Program at Elementary Schools in Higashi-Omi City
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- REDEE Launches Programming Education Experience Program at Elementary Schools in Higashi-Omi City
- REDEE Co., Ltd. has launched a three-year 'Programming Education Experience Program' for all 22 elementary schools in Higashi-Omi City, Shiga Prefecture, starting in FY2026. Using Scratch, the program aims to nurture children's creativity and digital literacy through hands-on learning.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 18, 2026
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REDEE Co., Ltd. has launched a three-year 'Programming Education Experience Program' for all 22 elementary schools in Higashi-Omi City, Shiga Prefecture, starting in FY2026. Using Scratch, the program aims to nurture children's creativity and digital literacy through hands-on learning.
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- REDEE Launches Programming Education Experience Program at Elementary Schools in Higashi-Omi City (June 18, 2026), PR Times
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- June 18, 2026
REDEE Co., Ltd. has launched a three-year 'Programming Education Experience Program' for all 22 elementary schools in Higashi-Omi City, Shiga Prefecture, starting in FY2026. Using Scratch, the program aims to nurture children's creativity and digital literacy through hands-on learning.
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Classroom scene at Mihata Elementary School
REDEE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; President & CEO: Hiroki Mitsuyama) has begun implementing the 'Programming Education Experience Program' for elementary schools in Higashi-Omi City, Shiga Prefecture, starting in fiscal year 2026, commissioned by the city. The program will be conducted continuously over three years, visiting all 22 elementary schools in the city.
■ Transforming Classrooms into Frontlines of Digital Experience
Teachers answering students' questions
At Mihata Elementary School, the inaugural session featured a game development class using the visual programming tool 'Scratch.' As instructors entered the classroom, students eagerly faced their screens, captivated by the novel experience of controlling characters simply by combining code blocks.
Phrases like 'Why does it move like that?' and 'I did it!' filled the classroom, making the 45-minute lesson vibrant and energetic from start to finish.
Instructors moved from desk to desk, offering careful support to students who struggled, while providing additional challenges to those who progressed faster—ensuring instruction matched each student’s individual pace.
■ Sustained and Wide-Ranging Support to Elevate Citywide Digital Education
A key feature of this initiative is its continuity—supporting all elementary schools in the city for three consecutive years, rather than as a one-off event. By offering consistent learning opportunities, the program aims to help children naturally become familiar with digital technologies and nurture their creativity.
■ Supporting Children’s Futures as a Locally Rooted Company
e2PARK Shiga Higashi-Omi has long served as an edutainment facility, offering programming and digital experiences to local children. This巡回 classroom program represents the return of educational expertise cultivated at the facility to school settings, supporting the growth of children who will shape the region’s future.
REDEE Co., Ltd. will continue advancing this initiative in collaboration with Higashi-Omi City’s education sector, driven by the belief that 'children should not fear technology, but master it to expand their possibilities.'
Scene from a member-exclusive programming presentation event held at e2PARK
【e2PARK Shiga Higashi-Omi】
Website: https://e2park.jp/shiga/
Hours: 14:00–19:30 (Saturdays: 11:00–19:30)
Address: 769 Kaminomi-cho, Higashi-Omi City, Shiga 521-1221
Phone: 0748-56-1359
【Facility Operator】
REDEE Co., Ltd.
Representative: President & CEO Hiroki Mitsuyama
Headquarters: 2F, Kanden Real Estate Building, 614 Higashishiohama-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8216
Business: Direct store operations, public-private partnership projects, client services, esports business development, etc.
URL: http://redde.co.jp/
Email: info@redee.co.jp
【Facility Management Company】
Ditadeas Co., Ltd.
CEO: Hiroshi Nakagawa
Headquarters: 606 Shuwa Nihonbashi Hakozaki Residence, 32-3 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0015
Higashi-Omi Office: 2-1 Yokaichi Midorimachi, Higashi-Omi City, Shiga 572-0023
REDEE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; President & CEO: Hiroki Mitsuyama) has begun implementing the 'Programming Education Experience Program' for elementary schools in Higashi-Omi City, Shiga Prefecture, starting in fiscal year 2026, commissioned by the city. The program will be conducted continuously over three years, visiting all 22 elementary schools in the city.
■ Transforming Classrooms into Frontlines of Digital Experience
Teachers answering students' questions
At Mihata Elementary School, the inaugural session featured a game development class using the visual programming tool 'Scratch.' As instructors entered the classroom, students eagerly faced their screens, captivated by the novel experience of controlling characters simply by combining code blocks.
Phrases like 'Why does it move like that?' and 'I did it!' filled the classroom, making the 45-minute lesson vibrant and energetic from start to finish.
Instructors moved from desk to desk, offering careful support to students who struggled, while providing additional challenges to those who progressed faster—ensuring instruction matched each student’s individual pace.
■ Sustained and Wide-Ranging Support to Elevate Citywide Digital Education
A key feature of this initiative is its continuity—supporting all elementary schools in the city for three consecutive years, rather than as a one-off event. By offering consistent learning opportunities, the program aims to help children naturally become familiar with digital technologies and nurture their creativity.
■ Supporting Children’s Futures as a Locally Rooted Company
e2PARK Shiga Higashi-Omi has long served as an edutainment facility, offering programming and digital experiences to local children. This巡回 classroom program represents the return of educational expertise cultivated at the facility to school settings, supporting the growth of children who will shape the region’s future.
REDEE Co., Ltd. will continue advancing this initiative in collaboration with Higashi-Omi City’s education sector, driven by the belief that 'children should not fear technology, but master it to expand their possibilities.'
Scene from a member-exclusive programming presentation event held at e2PARK
【e2PARK Shiga Higashi-Omi】
Website: https://e2park.jp/shiga/
Hours: 14:00–19:30 (Saturdays: 11:00–19:30)
Address: 769 Kaminomi-cho, Higashi-Omi City, Shiga 521-1221
Phone: 0748-56-1359
【Facility Operator】
REDEE Co., Ltd.
Representative: President & CEO Hiroki Mitsuyama
Headquarters: 2F, Kanden Real Estate Building, 614 Higashishiohama-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8216
Business: Direct store operations, public-private partnership projects, client services, esports business development, etc.
URL: http://redde.co.jp/
Email: info@redee.co.jp
【Facility Management Company】
Ditadeas Co., Ltd.
CEO: Hiroshi Nakagawa
Headquarters: 606 Shuwa Nihonbashi Hakozaki Residence, 32-3 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0015
Higashi-Omi Office: 2-1 Yokaichi Midorimachi, Higashi-Omi City, Shiga 572-0023
FAQ
Which elementary schools are participating in the program?
All 22 public elementary schools in Higashi-Omi City will participate, with sessions held over three years starting in FY2026.
What teaching materials are used in the classes?
The visual programming tool 'Scratch' is used, allowing students to learn by creating games.
What is e2PARK?
e2PARK is an edutainment facility offering programming and digital experiences for children.