Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. engages in the publication and sale of books, magazines, and other related products. It operates through the following business segments: Education Services, Medical Welfare, and Others. The Education Services segment deals with classroom-type education, cram schools, and home tutor dispatching services; publication of reference books; and operation of Kindergarten schools. The Medical Welfare segment offers serviced residences for the elderly, and manages childcare facilities. The Others segment includes logistics business. The company was founded by Hideto Furuoka in April 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.