JIC Group Holds First Family Day, Participates in Kasumigaseki Kids Day to Promote Financial Literacy and Innovation Education for Next Generation

Tokyo, July 31, 2026 – Japan InvestmentCorporation (“JIC”) held its first-ever JIC Group Family Day on July29 for employees and their families and also participated in Kasumigaseki KidsDay, hosted by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

JIC's mission is to “Investing in thefuture, opening up Japan.” The organization is also committed to promotingDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), based on the belief thatembracing diverse perspectives fosters innovation and enhances competitiveness.
These initiatives were designed tostrengthen connections between employees and their families, cultivate anorganizational culture in which diverse talent can thrive, and providechildren, who will lead the next generation, with opportunities to deepen theirunderstanding of finance, investment, innovation, and startups.

JIC GroupFamily Day
Family Day was held at JIC’s headquarters in Toranomon, Tokyo, and welcomed 29participants from 10 families. Jiro Seguchi, Representative Director, President& CEO, met with participants and shared the following message:
“Your fathers and mothers are working for Japan and for your future. Thank youfor supporting them.”
The event also featured a financialeducation program provided by the Japan Financial Literacy and EducationCorporation (J-FLEC). Through group activities, participants learned howcompanies operate and how investment works, while gaining hands-on experiencein planning and presenting new products and making investment decisions. Theprogram helped deepen their understanding of finance and economics.
Participants also took part in an office tour, givingfamily members an opportunity to see the workplace firsthand and learn moreabout JIC’s business and working environment.

<Participant Feedback>
“It was my first time visiting the office, and I had a lot of fun. I’d love tocome again.”
“I know it’s difficult to succeed, but I’d like to become an entrepreneur. Iwas excited to meet the CEO.”
“There are not many opportunities for children to see where we work, so we arevery grateful for this experience.” (JIC Group employee)

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Kasumigaseki Kids Day
‍Kasumigaseki Kids Day is an initiative jointlyorganized by ministries and government agencies to help children learn moreabout society and deepen their understanding of government policies.
With the support of portfolio companies fromgroup company JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC VGI), JIC offered hands-oneducational programs that allowed children to experience and learn aboutstartup technologies and services. More than 100 participants took part in theprograms.
The initiative was designed to provide childrenwith an opportunity to learn how startups and innovation contribute to solvingsocial challenges and creating new value. JIC hosted the “Life is Tech AIExperience Course” provided by Life is Tech, Inc., as well as a package designworkshop presented by USER LIKE, Inc. based on its flower subscription servicebusiness. Through these programs, participating children learned aboutAI-powered product and service development and gained insights into howproducts are delivered to consumers, while enjoying practical, interactiveexperiences.

<Participant Feedback>
“I’ve always enjoyed programming, and thisprogram made me interested in AI as well.” (Participant in the Life is Tech Inc. program)
“I love flowers and wanted to make something forsomeone I care about, so I joined. It was a lot of fun.” (Participant in the USER LIKE, Inc. program)
"I applied because I wanted my children toexperience a variety of activities during their summer vacation. I’m glad theywere able to create such wonderful memories.” (Parent)

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About Japan Investment Corporation (JIC)
‍Japan Investment Corporation (“JIC”) was established in September 2018 under the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act. At JIC, we are united by our mission: “Investing in the future, opening up Japan,” JIC’s investment focus areas are creating a virtuous cycle of domestic investment and innovation; creating and fostering startups; leveraging promising untapped management resources lying dormant in local areas, including startups from academia and medium-sized companies; and promoting business restructuring in response to changes in market and business environments. JIC provides risk capital to these areas through funds independently established by JIC and LP investment in private funds to promote open innovation in Japan, and contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of Japanese industries and expanding the country’s investment ecosystem.

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