miwa-san's "One-Day Red Pen Coach"

Benesse Holdings held a new product launch event on October 27 at Bellesalle Shibuya First in Tokyo, inviting approximately 300 junior high and high school students to commemorate the launch of "Shinken Zemi+ (Plus)". Singer-songwriter miwa also made an appearance.

Shinken Zemi+, targeting elementary, junior high, and high school students, is a revamped version of the 46-year-old correspondence course "Shinken Zemi" with its graded assignments. It features a "Hybrid Style" course combining an iPad with paper materials, enabling more detailed individualized support.

In addition to the renowned "Red Pen Teachers," the Hybrid Style course features "Red Pen Coaches" who monitor students' progress and provide guidance.

Miwa is actually a Shinkenzemi alumna herself. At the venue, she answered questions from students nationwide as a "One-Day Red Pen Coach," sharing how she balanced academics and music to achieve her dreams.

During a special live performance, she passionately sang three songs, including her signature track "Hikari e" (Towards the Light). Students were thrilled and received encouragement from Miwa.

For details on Shinkenzemi+, visit the Benesse special site.