New Facility Targeting Elementary School Students

Benelic Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Official Website) has announced that on August 21, 2025, a metaverse playground for elementary and junior high school students, “Kids Pavilion,” will open as Building No. 6 of the “Soranoue Shopping Mall.” This facility aims to provide a space where students can play and learn freely in the expanding metaverse world.

Why Elementary Students Are Gathering in the Metaverse

Initially, the “Soranoue Shopping Mall” launched in 2022, primarily targeting Generation Z, and gained popularity as a virtual commercial space. However, in recent years, the presence of elementary students in the mall has increased, as they access it using tablets and PCs distributed at schools. For today’s busy elementary students, this metaverse space seems to be accepted as a new place for gathering amid decreasing real-world interaction.

Aiming for a Safe and Fun Environment

The “Kids Pavilion” is designed with various features to offer a space where elementary students can gather freely, enjoyably, and safely. The facility incorporates athletic elements in its design and considers issues of anonymity in online interactions. Additionally, measures such as areas requiring parental consent and constant security systems are planned to ensure safety.

The Fusion of Learning and Play

The “Kids Pavilion” will provide not only a place to play but also a place to learn. It offers diverse experiences such as a maze floor, an active floor for sports, and a thinking floor for enjoying quizzes and thinking exercises from the basement to the upper floors. There are also ongoing plans to partner with publishers and tutoring schools to introduce a library, English classes, and career experience opportunities.

Prospects with a View to the Future

The “Soranoue Shopping Mall” (Official Website) attracts more elementary students due to the convenience of accessing it without an app. Today’s elementary students possess communication skills facilitated by the network, hinting at the potential for the metaverse to contribute to building a new society. It is expected that they will continue to pursue further enjoyment together.

Attention is focused on how initiatives like these will impact educational environments and households. It is hoped that the new metaverse space will enhance the communication skills of elementary students and become a place where diverse values are nurtured.

Source: PR TIMES