Concentration of operations in the Kinki region, particularly Osaka Prefecture
First written in FY2016. 8 of 10 entries say "Softened", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2026, our group operated 329 cram schools and other facilities, including franchise classrooms, with classrooms in Osaka Prefecture accounting for 46.8% and those in the Kinki region accounting for 76.0%. After opening its first classroom in Tokyo in 2011, the group has continued to diversify its operating regions, with classrooms in the Kanto region accounting for 22.8% as of the end of March 2026.」
The proportion of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture declined from 48.0% in the previous fiscal year to 46.8%, and the proportion in the Kinki region declined from 77.7% to 76.0%, while the proportion in the Kanto region rose from 21.2% to 22.8%. Regional diversification progressed, although operations remain concentrated in the Kinki region. - FY2025SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2025, our group operated 327 cram schools and other facilities, including franchise classrooms, with classrooms in Osaka Prefecture accounting for 48.0% and those in the Kinki region accounting for 77.7%. The proportion of classrooms in the Kanto region was 21.2% as of the end of March 2025, indicating further diversification of the regions in which the business operates.」
The proportion of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture declined from 48.2% to 48.0%, and the proportion in the Kinki region declined from 77.9% to 77.7%, while the proportion in the Kanto region reached 21.2%. Operations remain concentrated in Osaka Prefecture and the Kinki region, but regional diversification has progressed. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2024, our group operated 330 cram schools and other facilities, including franchise classrooms, with classrooms in Osaka Prefecture accounting for 48.2% and those in the Kinki region accounting for 77.9%.」
The proportion of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture declined from 53.85% to 48.2%, while the proportion in the Kanto region was 19.1%. Operations remain concentrated in Osaka Prefecture, but regional diversification has progressed. - FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2023, the Company operated directly managed classrooms in Osaka Prefecture (147), Tokyo (30), Hyogo Prefecture (36), Kyoto Prefecture (16), Shiga Prefecture (25), Saitama Prefecture (10), Nara Prefecture (4), Chiba Prefecture (3), and overseas (2). In particular, classrooms in Osaka Prefecture accounted for 53.85% of the total number of classrooms operated by our group.」
The concentration of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture declined from 56.7% in the previous fiscal year to 53.85%, while operations expanded into Tokyo, Saitama Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture, among others. However, the concentration risk in Osaka Prefecture remains. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2021, the Company operated directly managed classrooms in Osaka Prefecture (157), Shiga Prefecture (25), Hyogo Prefecture (36), Kyoto Prefecture (17), Nara Prefecture (4), Tokyo (29), Saitama Prefecture (7), Chiba Prefecture (1), and overseas (1). In particular, classrooms in Osaka Prefecture accounted for 56.7% of the total number of classrooms operated by our group.」
While operations expanded into Chiba Prefecture, the concentration of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture remained unchanged from the previous fiscal year at 56.7%, and the risk of concentration in the Kinki region continues. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「In particular, classrooms in Osaka Prefecture account for 56.7% of the total number of classrooms operated by our group.」
The concentration of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture declined from 58.9% in the previous fiscal year to 56.7%. However, operations remain concentrated in the Kinki region, centered on Osaka Prefecture. - FY2019SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2019, the Company operated directly managed classrooms in Osaka Prefecture (156), Shiga Prefecture (28), Hyogo Prefecture (30), Kyoto Prefecture (19), Nara Prefecture (3), Tokyo (26), Saitama Prefecture (2), and overseas (1). In particular, classrooms in Osaka Prefecture accounted for 58.9% of the total number of classrooms operated by our group.」
The concentration of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture declined slightly from 59.0% in the previous fiscal year to 58.9%, and operations expanded into Saitama Prefecture, but the concentration in Osaka Prefecture and the Kinki region continues. - FY2018SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2018, the Company operated directly managed classrooms in Osaka Prefecture (151), Shiga Prefecture (28), Hyogo Prefecture (29), Kyoto Prefecture (20), Nara Prefecture (3), Tokyo (24), and overseas (1). In particular, classrooms in Osaka Prefecture accounted for 59.0% of the total number of classrooms operated by our group.」
The concentration of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture declined from 61.0% to 59.0%, and the regions of operation, including overseas, were also stated, but operations remain concentrated in Osaka Prefecture. - FY2017SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2017, the Company operated directly managed classrooms in Osaka Prefecture (144), Shiga Prefecture (28), Hyogo Prefecture (26), Kyoto Prefecture (17), Nara Prefecture (3), and Tokyo (18). In particular, classrooms in Osaka Prefecture accounted for 61.0% of the total number of classrooms operated by our group.」
The concentration of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture declined from the previously stated 61.8% to 61.0%, but the concentration remains high. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In particular, classrooms in Osaka Prefecture account for 61.8% of the total number of classrooms operated by our group. Accordingly, population and economic trends in Osaka Prefecture or the Kinki region may affect the performance and other aspects of our group.」
The Company stated that the concentration of classrooms in Osaka Prefecture was 61.8% as of the end of March 2016.