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JPR's Initiative for Career Education

Japanese Pallet Rental Co., Ltd. (JPR), based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has embarked on an important initiative aimed at promoting career education among high school and middle school students. This groundbreaking program, named "Corporate Visit Learning for Career Education," allows students to directly engage with the logistics sector and understand the crucial role of pallets within this framework. The project aligns with recommendations from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to cultivate students' work ethics and career perspectives.

The program's guiding objectives emphasize the importance of logistics—a societal infrastructure often overlooked by the general public—as well as the pivotal function of pallets in ensuring the efficient operation of the supply chain. In partnership with Muse, a private coordinator, JPR aims to offer valuable learning opportunities that inspire students to reflect on their future selves.

Overview of the Program

Participating Schools and Dates:
1. Rikkyo Niiza High School - Five students from the second year participated on October 2, 2025.
2. Kisarazu City Hatazawa Junior High School - Five students from the second year participated on October 9, 2025.

Location:
JPR Headquarters, Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Main Program Content:

• - The role of logistics and pallets
• - Overview of JPR's business and job opportunities
• - Group activity: "What if pallets disappeared from this world?"

Program Details

During the sessions, students were given the chance to explore topics they usually wouldn't have the chance to discuss, particularly how logistics underpins everyday life, coupled with insight into how pallets provide essential support for logistics efficiency. One of the most engaging segments was the group activity titled "What if pallets disappeared from this world?" Here, students debated the potential challenges faced in a pallete-less environment, stimulating thoughts about the significance of working in logistics and the impact JPR's rental pallet business has on society.

Student Feedback

Students shared insightful reflections following their experiences:

• - "Hearing about pallets made me eager to learn more about logistics."
• - "Before this discussion, logistics felt like a distant concept, but now I realize how close it is to our everyday lives. Thank you!"

As JPR looks towards the future, the company remains committed to supporting career education for the younger generation through similar experiential learning opportunities. This initiative serves to enhance interest in the logistics industry, ultimately inspiring future professionals to consider rewarding careers in this field.