Kahoot! and Sanrio bring fun learning games
Kahoot! has teamed up with Sanrio to offer free educational games featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kerokerokeroppi, and Mr. Men Little Miss. These games help children and lifelong learners develop key skills like communication, collaboration, and cultural awareness. Parents and teachers can access these engaging learning experiences on Kahoot!’s platform and mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Learning made fun with Hello Kitty
The collaboration brings Sanrio’s beloved characters into classrooms and homes worldwide. Children can play and learn in an interactive way, making education more exciting. With Kahoot!’s focus on making learning awesome, this partnership offers a unique way for kids to build confidence while having fun.
Eilert Hanoa, CEO of Kahoot!, said: “We are excited to launch a new collection of kahoots in collaboration with all Sanrio characters. It is a privilege to welcome Hello Kitty and her friends to our platform. Our mission is to make learning engaging and entertaining, and this partnership brings us closer to that goal.”
Kahoot! sees growth in Japan Kahoot! continues to expand in Japan, with over 60 million participants joining nearly 10 million learning sessions in the past year. Demand from students, teachers, and businesses has led to a 70% year-on-year growth in learning sessions.
Brent Mori, VP at Kahoot! Japan, said: “Student-led sessions have doubled, showing a growing interest in using Kahoot! for learning. We look forward to working with schools and universities through Phase 2 of the GIGA School initiative to enhance digital education.”
Kahoot! supports businesses and workforce learning
Japanese enterprises are also using Kahoot! to improve onboarding, training, and team engagement. In the last year, Kahoot! saw a 70% increase in unique users hosting learning sessions under an enterprise account. Companies use Kahoot! to make workplace learning more interactive and effective.
Mori added: “Businesses want game-based solutions to enhance employee development and workplace training. Our growing presence in Japan allows us to support organisations in delivering impactful learning experiences.”
Kahoot! strengthens its commitment to Japan Kahoot! has appointed Brent Mori as Vice President (VP) to further its growth in Japan. Mori will work closely with schools, enterprises, and local partners to advance digital education. The company plans to introduce AI-driven tools, offer free premium access, and align with local digital learning initiatives.
To learn more about Kahoot!’s latest collaborations, visit kahoot.com/jp.
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