Riso Kyoiku Group Sponsors "15th Science Koshien National Competition"! "Riso Kyoiku Group Award" Presented to Chiba Prefectural Togakushikatsu High School, Representative of Chiba Prefecture
Riso Kyoiku Group sponsored the "15th Science Koshien National Competition" and presented the "Riso Kyoiku Group Award" to Chiba Prefectural Togakushikatsu High School. This award recognizes the passion and inquisitiveness of outstanding teams, including first-year students, and aims to support the growth of future science leaders.
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Riso Kyoiku Group Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masahiko Ambo) sponsored the "15th Science Koshien National Competition," held in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, from March 20 (Fri) to March 23 (Mon), 2026.
As a special corporate award, the "Riso Kyoiku Group Award" was presented to Chiba Prefectural Togakushikatsu High School, representing Chiba Prefecture.
■ About the "Riso Kyoiku Group Award"
This award targets teams participating in the national competition that include at least one first-year student, and is presented to schools that achieve particularly outstanding results among them. It is intended as a "Freshman Encouragement Award," celebrating the passion and inquisitive spirit of first-year students who bravely challenge themselves alongside senior students, and fostering their growth into future leaders in the scientific community.
At this competition, the award was presented to Chiba Prefectural Togakushikatsu High School. Despite having a team composition that included first-year students, the school demonstrated excellent teamwork and persistent inquisitiveness, and was splendidly selected for this award.
■ Competition Results
As a result of intense competitions involving written examinations and three types of practical skills, Okayama Prefectural Okayama Asahi High School, representing Okayama Prefecture, brilliantly won the overall championship. Following them, Nara Prefectural Todaiji Gakuen High School took second place, and Oita Prefectural Oita Ueno Gaoka High School, representing Oita Prefecture, secured third place.
Furthermore, with the aim of fostering human resources in science and technology through industry-academia-government collaboration, many corporate awards, including our "Riso Kyoiku Group Award," were presented at this competition. Details of all team results and awards can be found at the link below:
JST News No. 1837 "Okayama Prefectural Okayama Asahi High School Wins '15th Science Koshien National Competition'" (URL: https://koushien.jst.go.jp/koushien/files/r07_result.pdf)
■ About the Competition
Except for pre-published competitions, tasks are announced on the day of the competition. Therefore, not only advanced knowledge in science and mathematics but also the ability to instantly understand problems, planning skills, and communication skills with teammates are required.
1. Written Competition
Questions on applying acquired knowledge from science, mathematics, and information science.
2. Practical Skill Competition
Competes problem-solving ability using skills such as craftsmanship and communication.
3. Competition Format
For written competitions, teams consist of 6 people, and for practical skill competitions, teams consist of 3-4 people. They cooperate by dividing and discussing tasks to compete for results.
Scenes from the written competition Scenes from practical competition 1 Scenes from practical competition 2
■ Competition Overview
Competition Name: The 15th Science Koshien National Competition
Dates: March 20 (Fri) - March 23 (Mon), 2026
Venue: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Tsukuba International Congress Center, Tsukuba Capio)
Organizer: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Co-organizers: Ibaraki Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefectural Board of Education, Tsukuba City, National Natural Science Department of the High School Culture Federation
Sponsors: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Association for Promotion of Science Education
Official Website: https://koushien.jst.go.jp/koushien/
■ Company Profile
Riso Kyoiku Group Co., Ltd.
Location: 3-1-40 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Masahiko Ambo, Representative Director and President
URL: https://www.riso-kyoikugroup.com/
Business Activities: Operates "TOMAS" and other individual tutoring schools for college entrance, dispatches private tutors, provides early childhood education, supports the introduction of educational programs for educational institutions, and develops educational travel businesses through eight group companies.
■ Inquiries Regarding This Article
Riso Kyoiku Group Co., Ltd.
Advertising and Marketing Department, Nagano
Email: riso-pr@tomas.jp
As a special corporate award, the "Riso Kyoiku Group Award" was presented to Chiba Prefectural Togakushikatsu High School, representing Chiba Prefecture.
■ About the "Riso Kyoiku Group Award"
This award targets teams participating in the national competition that include at least one first-year student, and is presented to schools that achieve particularly outstanding results among them. It is intended as a "Freshman Encouragement Award," celebrating the passion and inquisitive spirit of first-year students who bravely challenge themselves alongside senior students, and fostering their growth into future leaders in the scientific community.
At this competition, the award was presented to Chiba Prefectural Togakushikatsu High School. Despite having a team composition that included first-year students, the school demonstrated excellent teamwork and persistent inquisitiveness, and was splendidly selected for this award.
■ Competition Results
As a result of intense competitions involving written examinations and three types of practical skills, Okayama Prefectural Okayama Asahi High School, representing Okayama Prefecture, brilliantly won the overall championship. Following them, Nara Prefectural Todaiji Gakuen High School took second place, and Oita Prefectural Oita Ueno Gaoka High School, representing Oita Prefecture, secured third place.
Furthermore, with the aim of fostering human resources in science and technology through industry-academia-government collaboration, many corporate awards, including our "Riso Kyoiku Group Award," were presented at this competition. Details of all team results and awards can be found at the link below:
JST News No. 1837 "Okayama Prefectural Okayama Asahi High School Wins '15th Science Koshien National Competition'" (URL: https://koushien.jst.go.jp/koushien/files/r07_result.pdf)
■ About the Competition
Except for pre-published competitions, tasks are announced on the day of the competition. Therefore, not only advanced knowledge in science and mathematics but also the ability to instantly understand problems, planning skills, and communication skills with teammates are required.
1. Written Competition
Questions on applying acquired knowledge from science, mathematics, and information science.
2. Practical Skill Competition
Competes problem-solving ability using skills such as craftsmanship and communication.
3. Competition Format
For written competitions, teams consist of 6 people, and for practical skill competitions, teams consist of 3-4 people. They cooperate by dividing and discussing tasks to compete for results.
Scenes from the written competition Scenes from practical competition 1 Scenes from practical competition 2
■ Competition Overview
Competition Name: The 15th Science Koshien National Competition
Dates: March 20 (Fri) - March 23 (Mon), 2026
Venue: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Tsukuba International Congress Center, Tsukuba Capio)
Organizer: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Co-organizers: Ibaraki Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefectural Board of Education, Tsukuba City, National Natural Science Department of the High School Culture Federation
Sponsors: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Association for Promotion of Science Education
Official Website: https://koushien.jst.go.jp/koushien/
■ Company Profile
Riso Kyoiku Group Co., Ltd.
Location: 3-1-40 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Masahiko Ambo, Representative Director and President
URL: https://www.riso-kyoikugroup.com/
Business Activities: Operates "TOMAS" and other individual tutoring schools for college entrance, dispatches private tutors, provides early childhood education, supports the introduction of educational programs for educational institutions, and develops educational travel businesses through eight group companies.
■ Inquiries Regarding This Article
Riso Kyoiku Group Co., Ltd.
Advertising and Marketing Department, Nagano
Email: riso-pr@tomas.jp