Driven by a passion for and conviction in educational publishing, Gakken was founded in 1946. Since then, we have made education the foundation of our business and have grown together with children.
Our business field now extends beyond the boundaries of education into a wide range of genres. Even as the times change and our activities diversify, our founding spirit— aspiring to enrich children’s growth —remains unchanged.
Precisely because what education should be is questioned today, we hereby declare this charter and renew our pledge to children.
We, the Gakken Group, aspiring to enrich the growth and happiness of all children, to respect their rights, and to live together, declare this charter as our commitment.
We Value Children’s Autonomy and Support Their Growth
Every child, like adults, is born with fundamental human rights and lives in the present.
We shall respect their autonomy and, together with them, consider what the best interests are in their lives. We shall support children’s ability to think independently, care for others, take action, and lead impactful lives.
We Value Children’s Curiosity and Support Their Learning
Every child is born with the capacity to learn independently and has the right to do so according to their stage of growth.
We shall nurture the seeds of children’s interest and motivation and provide diverse learning opportunities. Through learning together, we shall foster children’s ability to absorb knowledge, become aware of questions and challenges, engage with them, and develop problem-solving skills.
We Support Children’s Participation in Society
Every child has the right to express their feelings and views and to take action.
We shall listen to their voices and reflect them in our business. We shall promote the assurance of opportunities for children to participate in a variety of activities by their own will and to expand their potential as members of society.
We Will Build the Future That Children Dream of, Together with Them
Every child has the right to be protected from discrimination, abuse, and harm caused by war, and to envision and realize a bright future.
We shall work to create a society where all children can grow as they are in both mind and body, live happily fulfilling diverse dreams, and we shall build a peaceful and sustainable world with them.
Enacted in 2003,revised in 2025