Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., a diversified Japanese corporation headquartered in Tokyo and founded in 1947, operates extensively in publishing, education, and various other sectors both in Japan and globally. The company was formerly Gakken Co., Ltd., adopting its current name in October 2009. Its core publishing activities encompass a broad spectrum of literary and informational works, including children's books, study guides, dictionaries, general and technical volumes, practical manuals, magazines, and publications for library distribution. In the realm of education, Gakken delivers numerous programs designed to cultivate independent thought among learners, from preschool through high school. This includes general learning centers and cram schools, specialized science classrooms such as Kagaku Plus, piano lessons, and home tutoring services. They also develop educational materials for their centers and offer online classes. Furthermore, the company manages nurseries, after-school care facilities, and developmental support initiatives for children. Its product portfolio features educational toys, games, school supplies, playground equipment, picture books for young children, and resources for kindergartens, complemented by seminars for parents and classes for toddlers. For elementary and junior high school students, Gakken provides textbooks, supplemental learning materials, educational content (including films), and resources for welfare, health, and special needs education, alongside mock exams and essay writing aids. Beyond its educational and publishing ventures, Gakken is a prominent provider of elder care services, overseeing approximately 400 residential facilities for seniors. Their services extend to comprehensive home-based care, including nursing and daycare, and food delivery programs focused on promoting health and preventing the need for extensive care. The company's diverse operations also include the creation of web services and software for digitizing medical content, the design, development, and sale of stationery and various merchandise, and the provision of employment assistance, logistics, and office support services. Gakken Holdings also operates several research institutions.

產業

Education & Training Services

部門

Consumer Defensive

總部

JP

執行長

Hiroaki Miyahara

上市以來

2001年1月1日

僱員

10,120