Gakken Creative Gateway: A New Frontier in Education
A new educational concept is set to debut in Tokyo, as Gakken Link, a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings, announces the opening of the Gakken Creative Gateway (GCG) in Ariake Garden. Scheduled for launch on April 1, 2026, GCG aims to serve children from infancy to elementary school, providing a learning environment that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to generate questions rather than merely seeking correct answers.
Vision of the Gakken Creative Gateway
In an age where AI can quickly provide answers, it is not merely the ability to select the correct option that children need; instead, they require the capacity to formulate insightful questions. The GCG emphasizes a seamless integration of cognitive skills, creativity, nature, and technology. This holistic approach nurtures both 0-to-1 creativity and 1-to-100 analytical thinking abilities from a young age.
At GCG, we create a learning space that allows children to encounter diverse perspectives, deepening their ability to think and create. The goal is to transition from traditional education—where