Sugino Machine Co., Ltd. (Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture) will hold "Cerezo Toyama Dream Classroom supported by Sugino Machine" again this year with Cerezo Toyama Co., Ltd. (Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture), for which it has been an official partner since 2015. The "Cerezo Toyama Dream Classroom" is a project where top team players from J2's "Cerezo Toyama" visit elementary schools and other locations within the prefecture to interact with children. This year, the fourth year of the project, will feature three renewals.

We aim to contribute to the development of future leaders by conveying the importance of striving towards dreams and goals.

Renewal 1: Expansion of venues from elementary schools to junior high schools

- The classroom will be expanded to junior high schools to provide learning about dreams and goals from a different perspective than during elementary school.

Renewal 2: Expanded Q&A and interaction time with players

- The Q&A and interaction time will be expanded to allow for two-way communication between players and participating children/students.

Renewal 3: Enhanced gifts for participants

- Gifts will be planned to serve as a memento of the Dream Classroom and to foster affection for local companies and the region.

1. Overview of "2026 Dream Classroom"

Title: "Cerezo Toyama 2026 Dream Classroom supported by Sugino Machine"

Schedule: September 2026 - March 2027 (12 sessions planned)

Venues: Elementary and junior high schools in Toyama Prefecture

Content: 1. Introduction to J.League, Cerezo Toyama, and Sugino Machine

2. Professional soccer player's dream lecture

- Players from Cerezo Toyama, who have achieved their dream of becoming J.Leaguers, will serve as guest teachers.

- They will discuss "dreams" with children in their hometown of Toyama, sharing their experiences to offer advice on the importance of "having dreams and working towards them" and "gratitude."

3. Q&A and interaction *Consultation available upon request

Fee: Free of charge for schools.

Organizer: Cerezo Toyama Co., Ltd.

Sponsor: Sugino Machine Co., Ltd.

Application: Schools wishing to participate should fill out and submit the dedicated application form with the necessary information.

- Applications will close on July 22 (Wed.), and participating schools will be selected based on review.

Dream Classroom Inquiries: Cerezo Toyama Co., Ltd. Home Town Sales Department (TEL: 076-461-5200)

2. Implementation Details and Key Points of the Previous (2025 Dream Classroom)

2025 Season Activity Results

- Held 9 times for elementary schools in Toyama Prefecture, with 705 children participating.

- A special version for the general public was held at Toyama University, with a simultaneous public viewing, a first for the event.

Based on feedback from the 2024 season, the elementary school classroom has been enhanced as follows:

- Original soccer balls signed by the dream teachers were presented to each school.

- By changing from a lecture format to a dialogue format, questions such as "What kind of child were you in elementary school?", "What are you doing to achieve your dreams?", and "Have you ever thought about giving up on your dreams?" were posed to the dream teachers, and the children were also engaged in the conversation to liven things up.

Feedback from participating schools (excerpt)

- Some children have adopted the players' words as their motto.

- Children involved in sports participated with particular interest.

- It was a very valuable experience for the children. The players they actually met and spoke with remain in their hearts as their "favorites."

Messages from participating dream teachers (players) in the classroom (excerpt)

- Even when facing setbacks and hardship, I continued to work towards my goal of "becoming a professional" without wavering. I hope you will all overcome your challenges one by one.

- Do not blame others when things don't go well. When you succeed, do not forget to be grateful to those around you.

- Do not compromise; choose the more difficult path and challenge yourself. The accumulation of such efforts will bring you closer to your dreams.

Special version (for the general public) held at Toyama University, with simultaneous public viewing for the first time.

- A "Dream Classroom - Special Edition" was held at the Sugino Machine Lounge at Toyama University for students, faculty, and staff, featuring Mr. Shigeo Toban, President of Cerezo Toyama, and Mr. Gaku Sugino, President of our company. The discussion focused on themes such as "The current status of dreams" and "How to overcome difficulties to achieve dreams."

- After the classroom, a public viewing of an away game was held, sending passionate cheers from the Sugino Machine Lounge.

*Supplement

Past 3 years of elementary school participant numbers: 2,587 (FY2023: 1,015, FY2024: 867, FY2025: 705)

<Company Profile>

Company Name: Sugino Machine Co., Ltd.

Representative: Gaku Sugino, President and Representative Director

Head Office Location: 2880 Kuriyama, Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture, 936-8577

TEL: (076)477-2555 (General)

Founded: March 1, 1936

Business: Development, design, manufacturing, and sales of high-pressure jet cleaning equipment, ultra-high-pressure water cutting equipment, maintenance equipment for nuclear power plants and decommissioning equipment, wet/dry atomization equipment, drilling units, tapping units, machining centers, pipe expansion tools/equipment, pipe pulling equipment, mirror finishing tools, biomass nanofibers, industrial robots, etc.

URL: https://www.sugino.com/

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