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SAWARISE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Fukuoka City, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture; President: Koji Shibata), which develops town development businesses such as real estate, food and beverage, interior design, medical care, and schools in Meinohama, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, will open a new base for Meinohama Driving School, the 'PRALIVA Nishijin Office,' on July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM on the 1st floor of 'PRALIVA,' a commercial facility directly connected to Nishijin Station. The straight-line distance from Seinan Gakuin University to PRALIVA is approximately 400m, about a 4-minute walk.Meinohama Driving School, based in Meinohama, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka Cityhttps://www.meids.co.jp/Meinohama Driving School is a driving school designated by the Public Safety Commission, located about an 8-minute walk from Muromi Station and Meinohama Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line, with dedicated courses for regular cars and motorcycles.With the motto 'Creating a Town Where Driving Licenses Shine,' we focus on 'nurturing safe drivers,' promote regional safety activities, and aim to build a safe and secure society. In addition to obtaining licenses for regular cars and motorcycles, we also offer various courses such as senior driver courses, courses for new license holders, and safety courses for corporations.■ Third Base: 'PRALIVA Nishijin Office'The PRALIVA Nishijin Office will be the third office for Meinohama Driving School, following the 'Aeon Mall Fukuoka Ito Office' and the 'Ito Lab+ Office.' In addition to consultations and enrollment applications for regular car and motorcycle licenses, it is planned to disseminate information about SAWARISE's various businesses, focusing on the Nishijin and Sawara areas. It will also feature a simple study space where students can use free periods between classes or before going home for exam preparation and self-study.In recent years, there has been a growing trend in regional cities for young people not to obtain driving licenses. (※Source: Hibi, Norio "Number of Driving License Holders Entering a Decline Phase ~Signs of Change in Young People's 'License Departure'~") On the other hand, our graduate surveys indicate a certain demand for "wanting to get a license before starting a job." Meinohama Driving School is expanding its offices into living areas as part of its effort to create an environment where students can "consult immediately when they decide to." ※ Source: Hibi, Norio "Number of Driving License Holders Entering a Decline Phase ~Signs of Change in Young People's 'License Departure'~" House of Councillors Secretariat Planning and Coordination Office "Economic Prism" No. 229https://www.sangiin.go.jp/japanese/annai/chousa/keizai_prism/backnumber/r05pdf/202322902.pdfPRALIVA Nishijin Office4-1-1 Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, 814-0002 PRALIVA 1F[Business Hours] 10:00 - 21:00[Regular Holidays] Open year-round (excluding New Year's holidays)■ OPEN Commemorative Campaign "Amazon Gift Card Present"To commemorate the opening of the 'PRALIVA Nishijin Office,' we will be holding a special campaign!
【Campaign Overview】Date: Applications from July 15, 2026 (Wed) to July 31, 2026 (Fri)Location: PRALIVA Nishijin Office[1F PRALIVA, Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture]Benefit: Details belowReceive an "Amazon Gift Card"!
¥3,000 worth for single applicants¥5,000 worth per person for applicants of 2 or more peoplewill be given.Up to 2 hours of extension/makeup lessons free!
Extension and makeup lessons, which normally cost ¥5,720 per hour, will be free for 2 hours.Recommended for those who don't need to take multiple additional lessons but have slight concerns about their driving skills.Reservations possible up to the 11th hour without the Free Time Option!
With the standard plan, reservations are possible up to the 10th hour (17:40-18:30), but reservations are possible up to the 11th hour (18:50-19:40)! Recommended for those who don't need the Free Time Option but would appreciate being able to take lessons at a later time!
Role of the 'PRALIVA Nishijin Office'Meinohama Driving School will strive to ensure that the PRALIVA Nishijin Office can be utilized as a place where students from the Nishijin area, including Seinan Gakuin University, can easily visit. We will also position it as an information dissemination hub for the various businesses operated by SAWARISE, delivering the charm of the Fukuoka West and Meinohama, Kodo areas to the people of the Nishijin area.Meinohama Driving School Overview【Address】1-1-67 Meinohama, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, 819-0002【TEL】092-881-1234【Business Hours】・Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 20:40・Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 9:00 - 18:30【Closed】Every Monday (No closing days in February and March)Operating Company Overview■ Company Name: SAWARISE Co., Ltd.■ Established: June 7, 1960■ President: Koji Shibata■ Head Office Location: 2-3-18 Kodo, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture■ Number of Employees: 627 (as of June 24, 2026) Total group companies and corporations: 786■ Business Activities: Real estate development, steel business, medical business, nursing care business, salon business, food and beverage business, etc.■ Website: https://www.sawarise.co.jp/