Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS) Opens Nagoya Campus, Offering 'Practical' Language Education Focused on Conversation and Experience

Genki Japanese and Culture School (hereinafter 'GenkiJACS'), operated by Global Withus Co., Ltd., opened its new 'GenkiJACS Nagoya Campus' on May 11, 2026. Leveraging Aichi’s rich history and manufacturing culture, the school offers learning programs that cultivate 'emotional richness' alongside Japanese language education, through experience-based programs engaging with traditional culture and local community interaction. Furthermore, the school aims to create opportunities for exchange with students from the Withus Group's Daiichi Gakuin High School and other partner universities and vocational schools. By promoting dialogue and collaboration across generations and nationalities, the school focuses on fostering individuals with a global perspective who can thrive in a multicultural society.

In line with this educational policy, an opening event was held on May 25, attended by representatives from educational institutions and companies specializing in Japanese language education and universal co-education. The event introduced the Withus Group's educational philosophy and the concepts and vision for the GenkiJACS Nagoya Campus. During the Q&A and discussion sessions, participants raised questions such as 'How will community interaction be incorporated into the educational program?' and 'How will opportunities for exchange with Japanese students be created?' It was a highly meaningful occasion that facilitated lively discussions on creating new educational value and potential for local collaboration from the perspective of practical Japanese language education and the promotion of multicultural coexistence.

In recent years, with the revitalization of international travel, the needs for studying abroad in Japan have diversified, with a growing trend emphasizing practical multicultural understanding and engagement with local society, beyond just language acquisition. The importance of fostering the ability to apply acquired language skills in real-world settings and to collaborate with people from different cultural backgrounds is increasing. Educational institutions are now required to provide practical learning that bridges the gap between the classroom and the outside world.

The Withus Group believes that fostering such individuals is an essential role for a human development business and represents 'true universal co-education.' By cultivating the ability to view diverse environmental, social, and economic issues from one's own perspective and connecting them to action, the group aims to contribute to the development of local communities.

About Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS):
GenkiJACS operates Japanese and Japanese culture education businesses in five cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Okinawa, and Nagoya. It welcomes learners from 106 countries and regions, regardless of age or nationality. Guided by the philosophy that 'genuinely understanding, correctly using, and learning Japanese for that purpose is paramount,' the school blends Japanese language education with Japanese culture, customs, and spirit. It offers interactive and communicative lessons tailored to the needs of each individual learner.

About Global Withus Co., Ltd.:
Global Withus Co., Ltd. operates two brands of Japanese language schools: GenkiJACS and I.C.NAGOYA. It provides diverse educational services, including Japanese language education, English and foreign language education, and Japanese language teacher training. Beyond Japanese language education for international students, it has created learning opportunities tailored to specific purposes, such as Japanese language education for foreigners working and living in Japan, and intercultural understanding training for Japanese citizens.

Believing that true language education involves conveying not just linguistic knowledge but also the underlying culture, values, and perspectives, the company promotes an educational environment that encourages independent learning while supporting the individuality and goals of each student. Additionally, it emphasizes the connection between classroom learning and the real world, focusing on fostering practical communication skills and multicultural understanding through interaction and experience with people of different cultures. Aiming to foster individuals who can thrive in a future society where diverse values coexist, the company is committed to improving educational quality and creating new value.