Three DEI education and training programs offered by The Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Yasuhiro Yamawaki; hereinafter referred to as "Para-Sports") under the "AsuChalle!" initiative, which has been held domestically and internationally since 2016, have officially received endorsement for the use of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's (MEXT) name as of June 17, 2026. Overview of MEXT Endorsed Programs "AsuChalle! School": Hands-on Parasport Experience Class Through demonstrations of parasports by para-athlete instructors, hands-on experiences for students, and lectures, this program fosters empathy for others, understanding of disabilities, courage to challenge possibilities, and the ability to set dreams and goals. Official Website https://www.parasapo.tokyo/asuchalle/school/ "AsuChalle! Junior Academy": Learning About Coexistence with Para-Athletes By considering, trying, and reflecting on rules and strategies for playing with instructors who use wheelchairs or have visual impairments, students learn the importance of trial and error and the joy of the process, while also learning to accept others and work towards a common goal. Official Website https://www.parasapo.tokyo/asuchalle/jracademy/ "AsuChalle! Messenger": Career Education Class for High School Students During this crucial period for deciding future careers, para-athletes share candid stories and accounts of their challenges under the theme "You Can Choose Your Way of Life," providing students with an opportunity to reflect on their own future lives. Official Website https://www.parasapo.tokyo/asuchalle/messenger/highschool/ "AsuChalle!" is a DEI education program that began in fiscal year 2016 and has been continuously implemented as part of educational activities in elementary, junior high, high schools, and special needs schools. Currently, educational settings are promoting the development of learning environments wh