[Sekai Shisosha Kyoikusha Co., Ltd.] Kyoikusha, the publisher of the “University Red Book Series,” has begun a pilot project for the “Red Book AI – Essay Diagnosis” in collaboration with Mingaku Co., Ltd.
Sekai Shisosha Kyogakusha Co., Ltd. Press release: October 31, 2025 Kyoikusha, the publisher of the “University Red Book Series,” has begun a pilot project for the “Red Book AI – Essay Diagnosis” in collaboration with Mingaku Co., Ltd. –Providing a learning experience that “creates the next generation of red books” together with schools and cram schools nationwide– Sekai Shisosha Kyoikusha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City; CEO: Uehara Toshiaki), publisher of the “University Akahon Series” (commonly known as “Akahon”), a collection of past university entrance exam questions, will begin a demonstration experiment in November 2025 of “Akahon AI,” a learning material that uses generative AI to provide study support for essay writing, in collaboration with Mingaku Co., Ltd.
(Headquarters: Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo; CEO: Sato Yuta), which promotes the use of generative AI in education.
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user-friendly essay writing materials by having them used in schools and cram schools across the country and incorporating feedback from students and teachers. [Key Points of the Demonstration Experiment] Be one of the first to experience “essay writing learning using the latest technology.” In the pilot project, students will solve actual problems and receive feedback from the AI, deepening their
understanding of their answers. Some of the opinions and responses received from students and teachers will be reflected in improvements to the AI’s operation and user pages. This will be an experience that allows students to participate in the process of creating new teaching materials. The names of the schools and cram schools that cooperated will be listed under “Special Thanks.” When the teaching materials are published, the names of the schools and cram schools that cooperated will be listed under “Special Thanks” at the end of the book. This is a valuable opportunity to gain a real sense of involvement in the creation of teaching materials. Experience “co-creating
next-generation teaching materials” while learning essay writing through “Akahon AI.” By utilizing AI feedback, you can learn what kind of expressions will get the message across in your essays, while also getting a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes development of teaching materials, such as considerations of usability. [Outline of the Demonstration Experiment] Target: Schools and cram schools
(approximately 3-5 schools) that provide instruction to high school students preparing for essay writing. Target Students: First- and second-year high school students (approximately 10-15 students per school). Implementation Method: • Provision of complete demonstration set (PDF) • Students completing essay writing exercises • After use, opinions and feedback are collected through surveys and interviews. • The results will be used to improve teaching materials and the quality of AI answers. Through this pilot project, we aim to verify the convenience and safety of AI while developing generative AI teaching materials that are truly useful in the field. [Schedule]
Recruitment/application period: October 31, 2025 (Friday) to November 18, 2025 (Tuesday) Notification of selection results: Around Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Delivery of complete demonstration kit: Around Friday, November 21, 2025 User verification: Around Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Friday, December 26, 2025 Survey response period: From Friday, December 26, 2025 to Friday, January 6, 2026
Improvement/Brush-up: January 2026 to February 2026 Product Release: March-April 2026 (planned) [Regarding Participating Schools and Cram Schools] We are looking for schools and cram schools (approximately 3 to 5 schools) nationwide to participate in this demonstration experiment. Target: Schools and cram schools that provide instruction to high school students preparing for essay writing Contents of Cooperation: • Have students use the AI diagnosis portion of “Akahon AI (Essay Questions with AI Diagnosis)” • After use, we will collect feedback from students and teachers through surveys and interviews. Application Period: Friday, October 31, 2025 – Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Demonstration Period: Wednesday, November 21, 2025 – Friday, January 6, 2026 Target Area: The essay assignments to be used in the demonstration experiment are listed below. This is particularly useful for those who may be taking the essay portion of the second-stage entrance exam for national and public universities. • Humanities – Humanities/Education • Humanities – Social Sciences • Medical, dental and pharmaceutical system • Nursing/medical system • Theme-based / Resource-based Participating schools and cram schools will have the opportunity to try out the latest learning experiences utilizing generative AI early, and will be able to use it to increase student motivation and improve the efficiency of their lessons. This is also a special opportunity to be involved in the development of educational materials that will actually be released. Students’ opinions and answers will be used to create actual teaching materials, so please come and experience “creating the next generation of teaching materials together.” [How to Apply] If you would like to participate, please apply using the form below. Application Form 【Inc. About Sekai Shisosha Kyoikusha
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6170/56/6170-56-139991657309234ee368cda57287799e-3900×1950.jpg “The best ally for those who take on challenges” Kyoikusha Sekai Shisosha Kyogakusha Co., Ltd. began its publishing business in 1948 as Sekai Shisosha, and in 1951 established Kyogakusha as its educational book publishing division. Kyogakusha’s “University Akahon Series” (commonly known as “Akahon”), a collection of past university entrance exam questions first published in 1954, covers all prefectures with over 600 points for 370 universities, and has supported many test-takers in their endeavors. In recent years, the company has also provided support through digital and online channels, including the YouTube channel “Akahon Channel,” which has over 60,000 subscribers, and Akahon Online. By utilizing generative AI, the company aims to create a new learning service that is even more tailored to
test-takers. URL: https://akahon.net/ [About Mingaku Co., Ltd.]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6170/56/6170-56-6e922c38dda781ec81203d2565d722cd-1108×428.png “Creating the next generation of educational standards” Mingaku Co., Ltd. Mingaku Co., Ltd. is an EdTech company with a vision of “creating the next generation of educational standards” and a mission to address challenges in the educational field through the power of technology. The company was incorporated in 2021 based on a joint online study room service operated collaboratively by educators across the country. Since then, the company has expanded its business to include a wide range of activities centered on “education x technology,” including the development of educational services, consulting and training for educational institutions, and the operation of educational media. Currently, the company is focusing on the development of “School AI,” a platform utilizing generative AI. By providing practical solutions that connect AI with the educational field, the company supports educational operations and helps realize individually optimized learning. In January 2025, we announced a capital alliance with Succeed Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: TSE Growth 9256) to further promote development and expand nationwide. URL:
https://school-ai.mingaku.net/company/ *The contents of this press release are current as of the date of publication. They may be subject to change without notice. Inquiries regarding this matter Phone: 075-721-6504 (Editorial Department Akamoto AI Section)
e-mail：publishing@ss-kg.jp Company profile Corporate name: Sekai Shisosha Kyogakusha Co., Ltd. Founded: 1948 (Showa 23) Representative: Representative Director Toshiaki Uehara Address: 56 Iwakura Minami Kuwahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0031 Business: Publishing
educational books, primarily university entrance exam study guides and problem sets, as well as academic and general education books. For more information about this release, please see