Educational Activities

Tsubomi School

Tsubomi School began in 2001, offering classes to elementary and middle school students (grades 4 through 9) and their parents and teachers. It teaches children how to choose underwear that fits their changing, growing bodies. Since adolescent children often feel confused or anxious about changes in their bodies and minds, the program was launched with the idea that they should “gain accurate knowledge and view their growth positively.” In the workshops, Wacoal employees serve as instructors. Drawing on research data from the Wacoal Human Science Research & Development Center, they clearly explain topics like body shape changes and the differences between adult and child bodies. Furthermore, in line with the recent trend toward achieving gender equality in society, more schools are implementing co-ed physical education and sex education classes. Responding to these changes, Tsubomi School introduced a co-ed course for fourth-grade elementary students starting in 2023. This course allows boys and girls to learn together about topics such as “body changes during the growth period” and “the types and roles of underwear that protect private areas.”

Wacoal’s Outreach Program

"Monozukuri Hall" in the Kyoto Manabi Lifestyle Exploration Center

The Kyoto Manabi Lifestyle Exploration Center is a facility established by Kyoto City with the purpose of boosting children's interest in manufacturing. The Monozukuri Hall, which is located in the facility, contains a permanent exhibition in which we can experience the skills of Kyoto-based companies and experience the lifestyles of the founders of each company, as well as their passion for manufacturing. Furthermore, our company is also exhibiting our own booths.
The purpose of our exhibition is to convey the philosophy of our company's founder, Koichi Tsukamoto, to the children of the next generation, and attract the interest of apparel manufacturing.
The museum also offers educational opportunities to elementary school students in Kyoto to experience the world of manufacturing.

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