Leifras Inc.'s Innovative Approach
Leifras Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: LFS), based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is making waves in the realm of children's education by pioneering the development of non-cognitive skills through their innovative measuring tool, Mirabo. Featured in Asahi Shimbun, the company’s advancements in visualizing children's abilities are shedding light on the growing demand for scientifically grounded sports education and development.
The Rise of Non-Cognitive Skills Measurement
In recent years, there has been a pronounced shift within educational and extracurricular activities, focusing not only on physical capabilities but also on non-cognitive skills, including social abilities. The Asahi Shimbun published an insightful article on January 11, 2026, discussing the trend of ability visualization in children's sports clubs, where Leifras was named a trailblazer for integrating non-cognitive skill measurement systems across 45 prefectures in Japan since 2022.
Introducing Mirabo
Mirabo is a state-of-the-art tool developed with the expertise of sports psychology specialists, effectively quantifying previously subjective assessments of non-cognitive skills. Leifras defines five specific abilities within this framework: