PC building experience has a positive impact on future work
KidZania Koshien is, as the name suggests, LaLaport Koshien next to Koshien Stadium. A mouse computer "Personal Computer Factory" has been newly added to the more than 50 pavilions.
On July 20th, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held by Mr. Michinari Marutani, CEO of KCJ GROUP, which operates KidZania Koshien, and Mr. Nagamon Komatsu, President and CEO of Mouse Computer.
Mouse computer PC factory on the 2nd floor of the hall Ribbon cutting held to commemorate the opening of the pavilion
Mr. Komatsu of Mouse Computer explained the background to the opening of the pavilion: "Every summer, we held a parent-child PC assembly class. This was very well received, and he wanted a place to try it out more casually, not just in the summer. In the midst of all this, I was lucky enough to visit KidZania, and as soon as I saw it, this was exactly the kind of thing that could meet the needs of customers who wanted to casually experience a PC assembly class! We would like to increase the number of children who like PCs by having them come to our PC factory and experience PC assembly."
Mr. Nagamon Komatsu, President and CEO of Mouse ComputerAlthough you can experience it casually, the assembly work you can experience at the personal computer factory is in line with real PC assembly. Just like the mouse computer business that provides PCs through BTO, you can take out the parts according to the specifications requested by the PC purchaser and assemble the PC.
Mr. Komatsu said, "Starting on July 20th, we would like to aim for a pavilion that children can enjoy by having them experience various things. And we want to create a facility that will increase the number of children who like PCs. I want to continue to do so,” explained the aim of opening the pavilion.
Mr. Michinari Marutani, President of KCJ GROUP Co., Ltd.Mr. Marutani of KCJ GROUP said, "This year marks the 15th year since KidZania's first franchise was born in Japan. In that memorable year, Mouse Computer opened a pavilion. Actually, I also like PCs, and I've been using them since the days of MS-DOS, before Windows.
After that, I was away from the PC for a while, but last year my son said, "I need a PC that runs smoothly." So when I consulted with his friends about what to buy on SNS, 5 out of 6 recommended a mouse computer. By the way, there was one other person who was going to build a PC for me, and it made me realize that Mouse Computer is a brand that is well-liked by PC enthusiasts.” He made it clear that he appreciates it.
For that reason, he seems to have a special interest in the pavilion this time, saying, "It's groundbreaking for children to experience building a PC. Nowadays, there are many machines that you can't open by yourself, but you can assemble a PC by yourself. I think that the experience will lead to making things and customizing when using a PC as an adult in the future.I think it will be a great positive experience for my future work.” He stressed that it would have a positive impact.
A child reporter from the Asahi Shimbun pavilion covered the tape cutting. After that, an extra was also distributed
