Where the name “Hanihohetoilo” comes from

“Hanihohetoilo” (ハニホヘトイロ) is the traditional Japanese name for the musical scale we know as do–re–mi–fa–sol–la–ti. Each person has their own note to play.

We believe in a harmony made of many different voices. That idea is at the heart of this community's name.

Children and adults alike, each respecting the individuality and talent of the other — learning and growing together. That's the community we're building.

ハdo
ニre
ホmi
ヘfa
トsol
イla
ロti

Ha-Ni-Ho-He-To-I-Lo — Japan's own do-re-mi
Each note layers with the others to become harmony

A Message to Parents

Picture your child taking up a new sport for the first time.
You don't know the rules yet, but you cheer for them with all your heart anyway, don't you?
Before long, you find yourself calling out “pass it now!” during the game — you've picked up more than you realized.

The digital world works exactly the same way

Programming, illustration, 3D modeling, AI — these can look intimidating at first.
But you don't need to become the “teacher.”
You don't even need to be at the same level.
Because your child is the one actually playing.

All you need to do is sit beside them and be curious together.
“Wow, how did you make that work?” “What are you going to build next?”

That interest is what pushes children to keep trying.
Just as you'd learn a new sport's rules alongside them,
take a small look into the digital world together.
That understanding widens your child's future choices, and becomes the quiet support you can offer whenever they need it.

What Participants Gain

A small-group setting that's welcoming to beginners — growth for children and parents alike

👦 For Children

  • Picking up digital skills while having fun
  • Building logical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Improving communication skills through presenting their work
  • A sense of achievement and self-confidence
  • A chance to discover what they want to become

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

  • Something new to talk about and experience with your child
  • A close-up view of your child's growth
  • Picking up digital skills yourself
  • A network of other parents who share the same interests
  • A place to share the worries that come with parenting

About Our Representative

Representative, Sarashi

Sarashi

Working in game planning and development since 2007, with hit titles at GungHo, DeNA, and Asobism.
Titles worked on have surpassed 30 million cumulative downloads, alongside several patents.
Specializes in driving projects that bridge different industries and roles.

Drawing on experience gained in the game industry and a conviction that “learning together as parent and child” truly matters, founded Hanihohetoilo to close the digital divide and widen children's possibilities.
The goal: a place where parents and children are surprised, laugh, and grow together.

About Our Organization

Organization Name
一般社団法人ハニホヘトイロ (Hanihohetoilo, General Incorporated Association)
Registered English Name
HANIHOHETOILO, GENERAL INC. ASSOCIATION
Purpose
Running a cross-generational digital learning community
Main Activities
Programming education
Design and digital art
Game development, electronics, and music composition
Office software and AI skills
General digital literacy, including smartphone use
Free trial sessions
Corporate Number
7011805003493 (Japan Corporate Number)
Date Established
October 16, 2025
Location
Nishiarai Branch: Okimoto Community Learning Center
1-18-38 Okino, Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan
Registration & Support
Registered organization, Adachi City NPO Activity Support Center
Adachi City Public Interest Activity “Genki Ouen” Grant Program
Supported by the Adachi City Board of Education
Phone
+81 70-8951-1016
Social Media
Our Apps
TrackPatch — use your Apple Watch or iPhone as a trackpad for your Mac (free)
Disclosures
In Gratitude
🎁

In the spirit of “learning together as parent and child,” we received a heartfelt donation toward giving every child their own device.
We are deeply grateful for this generosity.

Video editor and director
Kosuke Tomomatsu

Michi

Support Us
🤲

Our activities are made possible by the warm support of people like you.
For the sake of these children's future, we would be grateful
for whatever help you're able to offer.

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