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Nikka Home's Career Education Initiative

Nikka Home Co., Ltd., a leading company in the home renovation industry based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is taking significant steps to inspire future generations through its 'Living Classroom' program. This initiative aims to educate children about architecture, housing, and the environment, providing them with a valuable opportunity to contemplate their future careers. Starting in the 2024 fiscal year, Nikka Home plans to implement original lessons in elementary/middle schools and after-school clubs across the country. The program is receiving substantial interest from educational institutions and communities alike.

July Outreach Class Activity Report (Yokohama City, Kanagawa)

On July 9, 2025, Nikka Home conducted an outreach class at an elementary school in Yokohama, targeting home economics curriculum hours. The class was divided into three segments of 45 minutes each, focusing on the following content:

• - Part 1 (First Session): A lecture on architecture and housing.
• - Part 2 & 3 (Second and Third Sessions): Design experience workshops, featuring drawing exercises.

One of the most praised aspects of the sessions was the design workshops, where current professionals from Nikka Home served as instructors. Children interacted with these professionals, asking questions while sketching their envisioned “dream floor plans.” This hands-on experience allowed all students, including many undertaking drawing for the first time, to complete their designs successfully, thanks to the guidance of professionals.

Living Classroom as a Career Education Support Initiative

Leveraging its considerable expertise gained in the field of home renovations, Nikka Home offers outreach classes tailored to a broad audience of children aged from elementary school to high school, who may be pondering their future career choices. The program's flexibility allows it to cater to the specific grade levels and needs of various schools, making it a highly adaptable educational offering.

Previous Implementation Highlights

• - May to June 2024: Elementary school in Nakano, Tokyo (5th graders)
• - December 2024: Elementary school in Kamakura, Kanagawa (6th graders) / After-school club in Matsudo, Chiba (children from age 4 to 3rd graders)
• - January 2025: Junior high school in Kasukabe, Saitama (1st graders)
• - February 2025: Elementary school in Tama, Tokyo (5th graders) / Junior high school in Kashiwa, Chiba (2nd graders)
• - March 2025: Elementary school in Tama, Tokyo (1st graders) / After-school club in Taito, Tokyo (grades 1 to 4)
• - May 2025: Elementary school in Zama, Kanagawa (6th graders)
• - July 2025: Elementary school in Yokohama, Kanagawa (6th graders)

Career Education Class: 'Dream Class'

In May 2025, Nikka Home organized a 'Dream Class' specifically for 6th graders at an elementary school in Zama, Kanagawa. This unique program is designed to encourage students to contemplate “working” and their potential future career paths, serving as a gateway to their understanding of various professions.

Addressing Societal Issues through CSR Activities

Currently, the opportunities for learning about architecture and living environments are limited, largely due to a shortage of specialized educators. Nikka Home is committed to supporting educational environments and broadening the future career choices of students. Through outreach classes and volunteer activities, the company makes significant social contributions by providing:

• - Lecture and seminar formats
• - Design workshop formats
• - Career talks by professionals

Furthermore, Nikka Home actively accepts middle school students for workplace experiential learning at its showrooms (examples include Edogawa, Hachioji, and Suginami sales offices). These educational offerings can be customized to fit school curricula and after-school activities, and inquiries from educators are welcomed.

More Information Available

Detailed information regarding the 'Living Classroom' program is available on the Outreach Classes website where the curriculum details are featured.

• - 45-minute Outreach Class Program
• - 135-minute Outreach Class Program

For further inquiries about Nikka Home's original outreach class program, 'Living Classroom', feel free to reach out.

About Nikka Home Co., Ltd.

Established in January 1987, Nikka Home has grown from a small store to a prominent player in the construction and renovation sector, boasting a robust workforce of 1,695 employees across the group as of April 2025. With an annual revenue of JPY 66.57 billion in 2023 and over 83,179 completed projects in 2024, the company specializes in a range of services including new construction, renovations, and home design. The organization’s commitment to both innovation and social responsibility positions it uniquely within the industry, creating positive impacts in communities across Japan.

For additional inquiries related to media coverage, please contact:
Nikka Home Co., Ltd. Kanto Branch, Tokyo, Setagaya, Okusawa 8-5-4F. Phone: 03-5752-5201 Email: [email protected]