[Matsuyama City, Banchō] Terakoya Group's "Bancho Square" to Commemorate Opening with 3-Day Experience Event "Bancho Summer Kids Festa" in July

• Held for three consecutive Saturdays on July 11, 18, and 25. A free event set at a newly opened learning hub in the Banchō area. • Discover children's "likes" and "strengths" at this festival where they can experience programming, English conversation, and more all at once.

• Feel free to drop by in comfortable clothing! No reservation required, free participation!

[Matsuyama City, Banchō] Terakoya Group's "Bancho Square" to Commemorate Opening with 3-Day Experience Event "Bancho Summer Kids Festa" in July

Terakoya Group (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, President: Tatsuji Yoshimi), which operates cram schools and other educational facilities primarily in Ehime Prefecture, will hold a free event "Bancho Summer Kids Festa" at "Bancho Square," a newly opened composite educational facility in the Banchō area, where children can enjoy various challenges. The event will be held over three days: Saturday, July 11, Saturday, July 18, and Saturday, July 25.

This event, supported by the Matsuyama City Board of Education, will take place at "Educational Hub Matsuyama," a co-working space on the second floor of "Bancho Square." Participants can enjoy a stamp rally format to experience programming, English conversation, group instruction, and more. This is a special opportunity to participate for free without prior reservation, leveraging the synergy with the "Yaruki Switch Group" and its notable educational curriculum.

Held for three consecutive Saturdays on July 11, 18, and 25. A free event set at a newly opened learning hub in the Banchō area Experience "programming," "English conversation," and more.

"Bancho Square," a comprehensive learning facility opened in July, is Terakoya Group's first square-type facility*1 and was established as a hub to "comprehensively deliver the educational curriculum necessary for children living in the new era." In addition to diverse learning opportunities such as cram schools, programming classes, and English conversation classes tailored to each individual's personality, it will also house Terakoya Group's head office functions and a co-working space.

"Bancho Summer Kids Festa" Overview

• Date and Time:

1st Session: July 11 (Sat) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

2nd Session: July 18 (Sat) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3rd Session: July 25 (Sat) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

* Held for a total of 3 Saturdays during the period.

• Venue: "Educational Hub Matsuyama" within Bancho Square

• Experienceable Content (approx. 10 minutes each)

1 Challenge programming and typing in a game-like format using original materials from "Programming Education HALLO."

2 Experience English conversation with native speakers at "Global LIVE English Conversation."

3 Trial lessons from "Prep Academy" and "Kawaijuku Manavis."

• Address: 2nd Floor, R-2 Banchō Building, 4-5-2 Nibanchō, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

• Participation Fee: Free

• Target Audience: Children from elementary school to high school age and their guardians

• Support: Matsuyama City Board of Education

• How to Participate: Advance reservations are not required. Please come directly to the venue during the event hours on the day.

• Notes: There is no dedicated parking. If arriving by car, please use nearby paid parking lots.

As the event involves physical activity through various experiences, please wear comfortable clothing.

• Inquiries about the event: Please contact Terakoya Group's toll-free number or website. 0120-111915 (Reception Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM / Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM) https://www.terakoyagroup.com/

Bancho Square Overview As the flagship of Terakoya Group's "Learn in Ehime, Soar to the World," we will change education in Ehime from here.

1. Classrooms: A comprehensive selection of "learning options" to broaden children's horizons, including individual tutoring schools, group cram schools, video lessons, English conversation schools, and programming schools.

2. Terakoya Group Headquarters: The Terakoya Group headquarters is located on the B1 floor, providing a sense of local connection and security.

3. Co-working Space "Educational Hub Matsuyama": A co-working space is established on the second floor as a new place for interaction where intellectual curiosity and the community intersect. It is a place for learning together with local residents, from children to adults, fostering next-generation talent and innovation.

Concept and Vision ~ Towards a Place that "Illuminates" the Future ~

It has been a year and a half since Terakoya Group became a member of the "Yaruki Switch Group." For 50 years, we have consistently valued "dialogue" with each child and with everyone in this community, looking towards the future. Terakoya Group has now relocated its headquarters, and along with it, a new learning hub and community interaction space bringing together diverse schools has been born. The concept of this place is "TERASU" (to illuminate). With its warm space where natural light gently streams in and greenery thrives, it is imbued with the wish that each individual's inherent brilliance will be brought out with every connection made. Maintaining the belief of "children at the center." We will continue to be with this community. A new learning story begins here.

• Address: B1F, 1F, 2F, R-2 Banchō Building, 4-5-2 Nibanchō, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

• Educational Services Offered: Services for elementary school to high school students are offered. https://www.terakoyagroup.com/event/70092

- Group Cram School: Prep Academy Banchō - Individual Tutoring: TOP ONE Personal*2 Banchō - Video Lessons: Kawaijuku Manavis Banchō School - Programming: Programming Education HALLO Banchō School - English Conversation: Global LIVE English Conversation Banchō School - Online Live Lessons: Astrum.live Banchō School - AI Self-Study: FLaT Banchō

*1 Square-type facility: A facility where Terakoya Group schools are gathered, allowing students to learn at their own pace in areas such as academics, English conversation, and programming.

*2 Individual tutoring TOP-PA has been revamped and reborn under the new brand name "TOP ONE Personal."

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Yaruki Switch Group Co., Ltd.

Yaruki Switch Group Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive educational service company that operates eight school brands: the individual tutoring school "School IE®," the early childhood education and exam preparation school "Child-Eyes®," the children's English/English conversation school "WinBe®," the English immersion after-school care "Kids Duo®," the sports school for preschoolers and elementary school students "Ninja Nine®," the bilingual preschools "Kids Duo International® (KDI)" and "i Kids Star®," and "Programming Education HALLO®." The company currently operates over 2,400* schools domestically and internationally, supporting the learning of over 138,000* children. Furthermore, Yaruki Switch Group has been recognized by the Eiken Foundation for its contributions to English education and has been certified as an "Eiken® Platinum Partner."

In June 2023, the company joined the TBS Group, aiming to integrate educational services and media. In December 2024, it made Terakoya Group, which operates cram schools and other facilities primarily in Ehime Prefecture, a consolidated subsidiary. The company aims to eliminate regional disparities in education and promote educational reorganization in rural areas.

Yaruki Switch Group fosters "three powers for a happy future (self-reliance to step into the unknown, co-creation to grow together, and imagination to think from different perspectives)." We aim to draw out children's ability to forge their own paths in life and support the dreams and lives of children worldwide. Official Website URL: https://www.yarukiswitch.jp/

*As of the end of February 2026

Yaruki Switch Group is recruiting franchise owners to support children's learning alongside us.

Franchise Owner Recruitment Site URL: https://www.yarukiswitch.jp/fc/

Terakoya Group Co., Ltd.

Terakoya Group is a comprehensive cram school group operating in Ehime Prefecture and surrounding areas, offering brands such as the group instruction brands "TOP ONE" and "Prep Academy (formerly TERAKOYA)," the individual instruction brand "TOP-PA," university entrance exam preparation "Kawaijuku Manavis," and AI-optimized learning "FLaT." While primarily focusing on instruction for junior high school, high school, and university entrance exams, the group consistently achieves the largest number of successful admissions in the prefecture for junior high and high school entrance exams. With the philosophy of "illuminating the future of people and the community through educational activities," the company provides reliable educational services with a keyword of 12-year integrated instruction and is dedicated to nurturing talent for the next generation.

In April 2025, the first Yaruki Switch Group franchise classrooms operated by Terakoya Group, School IE Kuwabara Tsukamoto School, and in June-July, the children's sports school Ninja Nine, will open in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture.

Company Name: Terakoya Group Co., Ltd.

Location: B1F, R-2 Banchō Building, 4-5-2 Nibanchō, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

Representative: Tatsuji Yoshimi

Business Activities: Educational Service Business

Date of Establishment: February 1979

URL: https://www.terakoyagroup.com/