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Kids Weekend Summer Online Research Festival 2025: Special Classes on Heart and War

The Kids Weekend Corporation, which operates one of Japan's largest child-focused educational online platforms, is excited to announce two extraordinary online classes as part of the ongoing Summer Online Research Festival 2025.

Special Class on Heart Health: August 10

On August 10, join us for the class titled "August 10 is Healthy Heart Day! Heart Classroom by Edwards". This event coincides with Japan's Healthy Heart Day, which has been celebrated since 1985 to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention across the nation.

This engaging class will feature two esteemed instructors: Ms. Juliet from Edwards Lifesciences and the talented science magician Ms. Cindy. Attendees will explore the intricacies of the heart, including lessons on valvular heart diseases. Edwards Lifesciences, a leader in global innovations for structural heart diseases, has been providing children with opportunities to learn about the heart since 2019, emphasizing the importance of cardiac health.

Event Details:

• - Date: August 10, 2025
• - Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Target Audience: Elementary school students
• - Hosts: Edwards Lifesciences
• - Registration URL: Kids Weekend Event Page

Edwards Lifesciences is dedicated to improving patient care through innovative medical technologies and partnerships with healthcare professionals. With branches in eight cities across Japan, they focus on producing medical technologies for valvular heart disease treatments.

Special Class on War Memory: August 16

On August 16, the festival will feature a special class titled "Understanding War: A Live Session from the Chiran Tokkou Peace Museum". This event is designed to impart the memories of war to children, emphasizing the importance of peace. The session will be led by Mr. Satoshi Yamaki, curator of the Chiran Tokkou Peace Museum, situated at the site of the former Chiran Airfield from which kamikaze pilots launched during World War II.

As 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 100th year of the Showa era, it is crucial to convey the experiences and tragedies of those who lived through this time to younger generations. In previous classes, around 500 participants, including children and their parents, engaged in meaningful discussions about war and peace, leading to impactful reflections.

Event Details:

• - Date: August 16, 2025
• - Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Target Audience: Ages 8 and up
• - Hosts: Chiran Tokkou Peace Museum & Kids Weekend Corporation
• - Registration URL: Kids Weekend Event Page

The Chiran Tokkou Peace Museum showcases artifacts from the kamikaze pilots, including letters and historical documents, to educate visitors about the sacrifices made during the war.

About the Summer Online Research Festival 2025

The Summer Online Research Festival 2025 is an educational event taking place during the summer vacation, providing children with free access to expert-led online classes and workshops from the comfort of their homes. With themes that spark curiosity, the festival aims to expand children's ideas for independent research projects.

More Information: Kids Weekend Summer Online Research Festival 2025

About Kids Weekend Corporation

Kids Weekend is one of Japan's largest online education platforms for elementary school students. By connecting children with experts from various fields, we facilitate interactive learning experiences that stimulate inquiry through chat and interactive functionalities.

Contact Information:
Kids Weekend Corporation
Email: [email protected]