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The Future of Club Activities: Leifras Partners with Japan Sports Policy Promotion Organization

Leifras Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS), located in Shibuya, Tokyo, has recently announced its participation as a supportive corporate member in the Japan Sports Policy Promotion Organization (JSPPO). This initiative demonstrates Leifras' commitment to aligning with the objectives of the Basic Sports Law in Japan, taking significant strides in addressing critical social issues such as the local expansion of club activities within educational settings. With current challenges like the long working hours imposed on teachers and difficulties in maintaining club activities due to declining birth rates, Leifras aims to pave a sustainable and positive future for club activities through collaboration with government entities and related organizations.

Why Collaborate Now?

The pressing challenges within education, including teachers’ excessive workloads and the struggle to sustain club activities during a demographic downturn, have prompted an urgent call for “regional development of club activities” at the national level. Leifras envisions itself as a frontrunner in this effort, having been entrusted with various support projects across municipalities nationwide. The collaboration with JSPPO will further enhance Leifras' outreach, allowing the company to share its expertise in recruiting high-quality instructors and managing club operations to create effective local sports frameworks.

By engaging with JSPPO, Leifras can not only support existing business initiatives but also express its philosophy of 'changing and designing sports' much more broadly within society. The strategic alignment with JSPPO's direction enables Leifras to connect the latest policy trends directly with on-ground needs.

Realizing a Bright Future for Club Activities

Through this collaboration, Leifras anticipates a twofold achievement:

• - Reducing Teachers' Burden: Addressing the issue of overflowing workloads while ensuring that children have sufficient sporting opportunities.
• - Building Sustainable Sports Environments: Establishing new infrastructures that are appropriate for local contexts, thereby enhancing the relevance and sustainability of sports education.
• - Nationwide Expansion of Quality Sports Education: Ensuring high standards of sports education that respond to current policy movements.

Through participation in events organized by JSPPO, Leifras will gain direct access to cutting-edge policy information while establishing robust connections with governmental and related partners. By leveraging its extensive hands-on experience, Leifras aims to significantly contribute to shaping a bright future for club activities by combining private sector innovations with the sweeping reforms in national sports policy.

Future Outlook: Accelerating Solutions to Social Issues Through Sports

Looking ahead, Leifras is dedicated to deepening its collaboration with various municipalities and educational institutions through its engagement with JSPPO, thus enhancing the support towards club activities. The company aspires to transform Japan's sports landscape into a more sustainable entity through robust social business initiatives, contributing not only to club activity enhancement but to the overall sports environment in Japan.

About the Japan Sports Policy Promotion Organization

Recognizing that sports can significantly contribute to addressing common societal challenges, the Japan Sports Policy Promotion Organization promotes collaboration among diverse stakeholders involved in sports. They are tasked with conducting research and providing recommendations on the promotion of sports, facilitating the training and development of human resources to support sustainable development in sports, while adhering to the principles outlined in the Basic Sports Law.

Chairman: Toshiaki Endo
Location: 4-2 Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Sport Olympic Square 6th Floor
Website: JSPPO
As a supportive corporate member, Leifras is proudly listed on JSPPO’s website.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Leifras Co., Ltd. (LEIFRAS CO.,LTD.)
• - Public Market: Nasdaq Capital Market
• - Ticker: LFS
• - Head Office: 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo Japan 20th Floor of the Ebisu Garden Place Tower
• - Establishment Date: August 28, 2001
• - CEO: Kiyotaka Ito
• - Capital: 784,666,480 yen (including capital reserves)
• - Business Activities: Sports schools, event management, alliance projects, support for club activities, community cooperation projects, healthcare business, afterschool services under the 'LEIF' brand.
• - Homepage: Leifras
• - IR Site: IR Leifras

For Inquiries

For more information about this announcement or to arrange an interview, please contact us through:

• - Contact Form for General Inquiries: Leifras Contact