Youmemiru

Youmemiru Co., Ltd. operates a nationwide chain of robot programming schools for elementary school students in Japan under the brand name "Robo-Done". Founded in November 2012 by Akiyori Shigemitsu, the company is headquartered in Osaka. The company's core business revolves around a franchise model, expanding to approximately 120 classrooms across the country. The curriculum focuses on teaching practical programming languages like Python to young students through robotics.

A significant milestone in the company's history was its acquisition by the major electronics retailer Edion in December 2019. The founder, Akiyori Shigemitsu, viewed this M&A not as an exit, but as a strategic move to accelerate growth and expand educational content, a decision driven by a shared educational philosophy with Edion's leadership rather than purely financial motives. Prior to the acquisition, Youmemiru had already established partnerships with major entities like JAXA and various railway companies to co-develop educational materials, aiming to create a diverse and engaging learning environment similar to KidZania. The business model is centered on providing franchisees with the curriculum, brand, and support systems to run the Robo-Done classrooms.

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