Since July 2024, as an agent for Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd., we have been supporting the Uzbek language drill publishing operations of Sakura Books Ltd., a publisher in Uzbekistan. The drills were recently published, and on May 15th a commemorative event for the publication of Uzbek Kumon Drills was held by the publisher at the JICA Uzbekistan Japan Center, who kindly provided the venue. The Kumon representatives attended on line and introduced Kumon Philosophy, the popularity of the drills, and the quality of the paper. It was a good opportunity to deepen understanding of Kumon Drills. Sakura Books acquired the rights of the four Kumon Drills. They translated, printed and published them. The company will be selling the Uzbek version of the Drills within Uzbekistan. We are happy and proud that we have been involved in the publication of Uzbek drill books – the first of its kind in the world. We hope Uzbek version of Drills will increase in variety and volume, enabling Uzbek infants and children to have more learning opportunities and the joy of learning.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (May 2025)