Japanese Delegation Tours Fuji Infinity Preschool Campus in Gurugram
Yamanashi Gakuin-backed upcoming project draws support from Japanese mission and industry groups.
Gurugram, (Delhi NCR) — A high-level Japanese delegation, including representatives from the Embassy of Japan and key industry organisations, visited the upcoming Fuji Infinity International Preschool site in Gurugram, a satellite town of the Indian national capital New Delhi, signalling an emerging focus on education and community engagement within the evolving India–Japan partnership.
The delegation included senior representatives from the Embassy of Japan, trade promotion bodies such as the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India (JCCII), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), along with other Japanese organisations active in India.
Their visit highlighted a shift in bilateral cooperation, which has traditionally centred on infrastructure and technology, toward early childhood education and community engagement.
The group toured the much-anticipated 1.2-acre campus of Fuji Infinity International Preschool, an initiative of Yamanashi Gakuin University in Japan and part of the C2C Global Education Group. The preschool aims to introduce Japanese educational values, curiosity-driven experiential learning, holistic development, and strong life skills into India’s rapidly expanding preschool sector.
At the heart of the initiative is C2C Global Education India, a 100% subsidiary of C2C Global Education Group, Japan, which is better known as Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU).
The organisation is headed by Rana Dhiraj, President & CEO, who is leading the group’s efforts in India. He said that, beyond the preschool project, the company is already working on its next K12 school initiative and has a long-term vision to contribute to India’s education landscape.
Yamanashi Gakuin University C2C Global Education Japan Inc. (C2C) is the new corporate name of Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU). YGU was established in 1946 to provide education in post-war Japan. It is a private family educational organization that provides educational opportunities from kindergarten to graduate school. It has gained a reputation in education and sports at the national level and international levels, attracting students from across Japan and overseas.
C2C is the umbrella organization for Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU), Yamanashi Gakuin Kindergarten (Winner of the best kindergarten award for 7 consecutive years), Yamanashi Gakuin Primary IB School, and Preschool chains in Japan, Vietnam and China.
YGU has a Faculty of Law, Social Science, Business Administration, Politics & Public Administration, Nutrition, Sports Science and the International College of Liberal Arts etc. YGU has gained a distinguished record in sports, with over 70 Olympians amongst its alumni. Mr.Koji Furuya (from the third generation of the founding family) is the President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
As part of its expansion plans, Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU) established the International College of Liberal Arts (IClA) in 2015. It presently has students from 35+ countries. The Trustees are in the process of internationalizing YGU by converting the medium of instruction from Japanese to English in some of the faculties. Presently, YGU has many international students from East Asia, Southeast Asia and China.
In recent years, the group has acquired (in some cases, partnership agreements with ) educational institutions in China, Vietnam, Kenya, Thailand, Nigeria and the USA. Moreover, the group has recently acquired a group of pre-schools in Tokyo and Osaka and plans to acquire more within Japan and overseas. Furthermore, in line with its vision to provide education to all, the group is in discussions to acquire more educational institutions in other SE Asian countries.
Info-Box 1: About Yamanashi Gakuin University
- Founded: 1946
- Location: Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
- Known for: Holistic education, international exchange programmes, and strong emphasis on values-based learning
- Global outlook: Active collaborations with overseas institutions and education initiatives beyond Japan
- Role in project: Academic backing for Fuji Infinity International Preschool, bringing Japanese early education philosophy to India
Info-Box 2: About C2C Global Education
- Parent Group: C2C Global Education Group
- India Arm: C2C Global Education India (100% subsidiary)
- India Lead: Rana Dhiraj, President & CEO
- Focus Areas: Early childhood education, K–12 institutions, global learning ecosystems
- India Vision: Introduce experiential, values-driven international education models and expand into future K–12 projects
- Current Initiative: Fuji Infinity International Preschool, Gurugram
