Development of new businesses, including travel-related services, through alliances

「KNT-CT Foods(U.S.A),LLC was established in the United States to increase awareness and consumption of Japanese rice and domestically produced food products overseas and promote agritourism.」

「In addition, as part of its “Future Creation Business” initiatives in new fields, the company entered into a basic agreement with GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. to commercialize inquiry-based learning in the education sector and is proceeding with the establishment of a specialized school for inquiry-based learning that combines online and in-person education and is jointly operated by a travel company and an education business company.」

「As another new business, the company began selling to educational institutions the “Students as Editors! ‘How to Explore the Region’ Guidebook Production Class Program,” jointly planned with 株式会社地球の歩き方. It also launched a new “Membership Fee Collection Support Service” under the School Operations Outsourcing Service, which it has been developing since the previous fiscal year, proposing to reduce administrative burdens. In addition, it continues to work on its Rice Innovation Business, which aims to promote regional revitalization by showcasing Japanese ingredients and Japanese rice overseas, as well as “adventure travel” as part of its regional co-creation business.」

「As another new business, the “School Operations Outsourcing Service,” which the company has been developing since last year, has expanded its content, and inquiries and requests concerning PTA operations, extracurricular activity management and classroom support have increased. The company has also launched its “Rice Innovation Business,” which aims to promote regional revitalization by showcasing Japanese ingredients and Japanese rice overseas through an onigiri shop in Los Angeles, United States.」

「In addition, with the aim of expanding its business portfolio based on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the company worked to develop new businesses, including outsourcing services for PTA operations.」

「クラブツーリズム株式会社 entered into a business alliance with KDDI CORPORATION to expand its business portfolio and launched the “Club Tourism Pass” subscription service on 1 October, enabling users to pursue a wide range of hobbies in greater depth.」

「In addition, through proactive alliances, we will develop new businesses, including travel-related services, that leverage the strengths unique to our Group developed through our business operations to date, including our ability to plan and make proposals, our sales network covering educational institutions and corporations, our membership organization centered on active seniors, and our nationwide supplier network.」