Tiger Mov Forms Business Alliance with Ryugaku Journal, Expanding the Language-Centric Study Abroad Model to an 'Exploratory and Practical' One

Tiger Mov Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Eriko Kikuchi, hereinafter Tiger Mov), which operates overseas internships and global training, and Ryugaku Journal Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Kenichi Yokoyama), which develops study abroad businesses, announce that they have formed a business alliance in the overseas education program domain.

Through this partnership, the design and operational capabilities of Tiger Mov's "exploratory and practical" overseas programs cultivated over the years will be combined with the recruitment, sales, and travel support functions possessed by Ryugaku Journal, creating new overseas educational opportunities that go beyond just language learning. Starting from the summer vacation of 2026, joint programs will be launched in three regions: Vietnam, Finland/Estonia, and Hawaii, aiming to systematize overseas educational opportunities with a view toward everyone from youth to working professionals.

■ Background of the Alliance In recent years, while the study abroad market has matured and competition has intensified, there has been a growing interest in "practical" and "exploratory" programs that go beyond language acquisition. Particularly among the youth, there is a clear need to be exposed to careers and social issues from an early stage, creating a situation where traditional language-centric models alone cannot fully meet these demands.

Tiger Mov has so far provided opportunities to embody "Learning by Doing" through practical programs around the world. On the other hand, Ryugaku Journal has built a marketing foundation, school networks, and trust from parents among those considering studying abroad over many years. This alliance is a challenge to update the overseas education market itself by combining the "power to create" programs with the "power to deliver" them through a reliable sales and support system.

■ Details of This Initiative Starting from the summer vacation of 2026, joint practical and exploratory overseas programs will be rolled out in three regions: Vietnam, Finland/Estonia, and Hawaii. By having Tiger Mov handle program design and local operations, and Ryugaku Journal handle recruitment, sales, and travel support, we will provide a consistent support system for participants.

This initiative is not just an addition of products, but an attempt to expand the options for overseas education from a study abroad model aimed at language acquisition to practical experiences connected to society. Through this program, both companies will conduct joint verification and aim to build a medium-to-long-term overseas education model.

"Future Deployment" - Sales start from mid-March - Initial tours scheduled for summer vacation (July-August)

■ Comments from Related Parties ■ Tiger Mov Inc. Representative Director and CEO Eriko Kikuchi Representative Director and CEO Eriko Kikuchi