NIK's Journey and Vision for the Future
An exhibition that once paused has been revived by your voices, and now moves toward a new stage of multicultural coexistence. We introduce our journey and vision for the future.
2016
The Beginning
As part of the Osaka Special Needs Education Promotion Foundation's training program, we held our first 'Teaching Materials Exhibition for Children with Disabilities.' This is where our activities began.
2024
NIK Research Group Established
After a hiatus following the foundation's dissolution, we received strong requests from teachers and parents to 'see the teaching materials again.' We established the 'NIK Teaching Materials Research Group' and resumed the exhibition with passion.
2025
Inclusive Teaching Materials Exhibition
We renamed the event to become an 'open exhibition' accessible to everyone, not just educators. With over 30 exhibiting companies, we grew into a venue offering more diverse learning options.
2026
Evolution to Multicultural Coexistence
Going beyond traditional frameworks, we now include 'people with foreign roots' as our target audience. We aim to create a space that realizes true 'inclusive society' beyond language and cultural barriers.
Organization Profile
4-17-4 Tajima, Ikuno-ku, Osaka, Japan (c/o Nozawa Shoten Co., Ltd.)
The Meaning Behind the NIK Logo
The central symbol is a 'four-leaf clover' formed by combining 'four different pieces'.
By combining different shapes (individualities) and expertise, 'new value' is born that could not be created alone. This co-creation and inclusion is the very spirit of our activities.
A symbol of happiness that appears when four pieces come together. It contains our wish that children feel the joy of learning through our materials.