Leifras Co., Ltd. Signs MOU with Tachibana Gakuen and Matsumoto for Student Support Project
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 26 2025
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Source: PRnewswire
- Project Launch: Leifras has signed an MOU with Tachibana Gakuen and Matsumoto to initiate a collaborative project aimed at supporting students affected by school refusal, highlighting the growing concern over this serious issue in Japan.
- Social Contribution and Business Model: The project is designed not only as a social contribution activity but also as a sustainable business model that meets increasing social needs, combining the expertise of educational institutions and corporations to create a blend of high economic and social value.
- Global Expansion Potential: School refusal is not unique to Japan; Leifras plans to extend the knowledge and expertise gained from the project to global markets, including the United States, addressing the international demand for educational support.
- Future Development Strategy: Leifras CEO Kiyotaka Ito stated that the project will first establish a scalable and profitable model in Fukuoka Prefecture, followed by rapid nationwide expansion, aiming to develop it into a new core pillar of the company's business.
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Leifras Co Ltd is a Tokyo-based company mainly engaged in the children's sports school business and school club support business. It operates in two divisions. The sports division includes the sports school business, event business, and alliance business. The sports school business operates sports schools. The event business aims to develop children's human skills and revitalize local communities through sports and other experiential activities and events. The alliance business partners with professional sports teams and operates joint schools. The social division includes the school club support business, which provides sports coaching in school club activities and physical education classes, the community collaboration business, which promotes local sports, the LEIF after-school day care service business, which supports children with disabilities and developmental characteristics through soccer therapy, and the healthcare business, which provides exercise programs for the elderly.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





