TOKYO, Jun 17 (Pulse News Wire) – Ame Kaze Taiyo,inc. (5616.T) announced today the resumption of sales for its summer program “Pokemaru Okako Local Study Abroad” following a comprehensive safety review.
The program was temporarily halted due to concerns raised over unsafe activities involving children riding agricultural tractors during previous summers. In response to these issues, the company conducted an extensive safety inspection with external experts' guidance. Key improvements included establishing clear safety standards, ensuring legal compliance across all regions, enhancing internal check mechanisms, and reducing the number of travel routes. As a result, the company decided to postpone the initial week’s offerings and cancel programs in Nagano and Fukuoka entirely.
Sales for the revised program, which includes safer and more compliant activities, have resumed effective immediately. The remaining regions—Hokkaido (South), Aomori, Iwate, Chiba (Choshi), Wakayama, Hiroshima (Setouchi), and Nagasaki—are now accepting applications for their respective sessions beginning July 26 through August 22. Despite the adjustments, the company does not anticipate significant impacts on its projected fiscal year 2026 personal service revenue. However, it remains vigilant and committed to monitoring application trends throughout the summer.
Any necessary revisions to its earnings forecast will be promptly disclosed.
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