【April Dream】From Sodegaura, Chiba! The “World Singing Caravan” will banish loneliness for the 8 billion people on Earth through song. NPO法人ひこうき雲 will turn the world into one giant choral stage!
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NPO法人ひこうき雲, based in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture, has announced its ambitious dream, the “World Singing Caravan,” which aims to end loneliness for the 8 billion people on Earth through the power of song. As part of the “April Dream” project, it will share a sense of unity through song from Japan with the rest of the world.
【April Dream】Births hit a record low for 10 consecutive years, and 76% of unmarried people have no romantic partner. Changing “Japan, a country where people can’t get married” from the front lines of the matchmaking industry.
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Marriage agency ブライダルサロンHISAYO has announced its “April Dream” of increasing marriages by addressing Japan’s serious problems of declining birthrates and rising numbers of unmarried people, achieving a 79.1% marriage rate through “the power of people.” It has built a unique “dating ecosystem” that supports people through the “final step” that dating apps can’t solve.
Aiming for 100% awareness of scalp micropigmentation. A future where scalp micropigmentation is an accessible option, like wigs and hair transplants. Zero people suffering from hair loss caused by aftereffects, adverse reactions, physical constitution, aging, and other factors! Natsu Tsukino, a nurse specializing in scalp micropigmentation.
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Natsu Tsukino, a nurse specializing in scalp micropigmentation, aims to bring awareness of the treatment in Japan to 100% and reduce the number of people troubled by hair loss to zero. One Hair Artmake promotes the treatment as an option on par with wigs and hair transplants, complementing the limitations of medication-based treatment.
Using the power of accounting to ensure no business owner is left all alone: 0 (zero).
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YKプランニング champions the goal of “using the power of accounting to ensure no business owner is left all alone” and aims to ease the loneliness of management decision-making at small and medium-sized businesses through its “bixid” management support cloud service. It is already used by more than 35,000 businesses nationwide, as accounting evolves into a tool for thinking about the future.
Sendai’s first!! Event for ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) World Awareness Day in Sendai to be held on May 10 (Sunday). Nightingale T-shirts will also be sold. “Blue Hour Project”.
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SENDAI IZUI & Go. will hold Sendai’s first “ME/CFS World Awareness Day in Sendai” event on May 10, aiming to raise awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The event aims to deepen understanding of the illness through a screening of a documentary about people living with the condition and workshops. Nightingale T-shirts will also be sold.
Official collaboration announced between “VRC Boxing,” a physical esports title originating on the world’s largest metaverse, VRChat, with more than 10 million visits, and Tokyo CuteCute — limited-edition collaboration gloves to be distributed free.
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Idol group “Tokyo CuteCute,” produced by Good Choice Entertainment Inc., will officially collaborate with “VRC Boxing,” a physical esports title on VRChat, one of the world’s largest social VR platforms. This will be the world’s first fusion of idols and physical esports in the metaverse. The collaboration will offer a new way to show support and an immersive idol experience through free distribution of limited-edition collaboration gloves and the installation of a special booth.
【Top prize: 10 million yen】Art Olympia 2026 opens submissions
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Art Olympia 2026 has opened submissions. The international art competition offers a top prize of 10 million yen and invites two-dimensional works from around the world, with no restrictions on age, theme, or medium, aiming to discover and support talented artists.
“Connecting urban and rural communities and nurturing the wisdom of everyday life: bringing ‘Herbal Terakoya’ nationwide.”
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“Herbal Terakoya” has announced its “April Dream” of connecting urban and rural communities and sharing nationwide the wisdom of living alongside medicinal herbs and nature, to restore our connection with nature and ability to self-regulate—both of which are easily lost in modern society. Since 2015, it has offered courses to train herbal cuisine masters and promotes sustainable living.
【From Kyoto】A new souvenir staple! A 300-plus-year-old tatami shop spreads Japanese warmth with upcycled tatami coasters.
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Kyoto’s 株式会社元禄畳, a long-established tatami shop with more than 300 years of history, has launched tatami coasters upcycled from manufacturing scraps. The sustainable Japanese-style goods were created out of concern over the decline of tatami culture and the decrease in domestic igusa farmers, and from a desire to help people appreciate tatami even if they don’t have it in their homes.
Song by transgender woman selected for music textbooks used in junior high schools nationwide! Toward classrooms of the future where everyone can sing as their true selves.
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A song by transgender woman artist Satsuki Nishihara has been selected for music textbooks used in junior high schools nationwide. The initiative aims to share, through music, a message that respects diversity and encourages students to live as their true selves. It was announced as an April Dream.
Toward everyday life with “good food” that’s always there. #April Dream
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株式会社大京 has announced its April Dream: “Toward everyday life with ‘good food’ that’s always there.” The statement appears to signal its commitment to businesses related to a stable food supply and quality.
“Monkey damage can be eliminated”: A new coexistence model that challenges conventional thinking.
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合同会社 日本サル対策加速化事業所 is proposing a new model for separating the habitats of people and monkeys, moving away from conventional measures that rely heavily on capture and deterrence, in order to eliminate crop damage and disruption to daily life caused by wild Japanese macaques. Through measures tailored to local conditions, stronger collaboration, and workforce development, it aims to create “a society where monkeys aren’t hated.”
Bring back gentle rain, cool summers, and a hopeful future through carbon neutrality. NZinc
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株式会社NZ supports the April Dream initiative on April 1 and shares concerns about global warming. The company sees scientifically sound decarbonization as a “trump card” and plans to support businesses pursuing decarbonization and decarbonized management. In particular, it aims to promote sustainable business growth through branding initiatives. It continues its daily trial and error while looking out over Lake Biwa from its headquarters in Shiga Prefecture.
A future where everyone can access the sound of instruments worth hundreds of millions of yen. Bringing “Stradivarius” to every musician, made by Japanese hands.
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OTSLAB, operated by newhill.co, is advancing a project to uncover the essence of the sound of the world-renowned Stradivarius through research into overtones, and to create a future where every musician can enjoy its tone. Drawing on experience with acoustic guitars, it aims to create a world where everyone can access the sound of a master instrument.
Make Japan a society that celebrates people who take on challenges.
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スノーフレイク・コンサルティング合同会社 has announced its vision, “Make Japan a society that celebrates people who take on challenges,” as its April Dream. It aims to foster a corporate culture that supports people who take on challenges.
From “hiding” gray hair to “making the most of it.” Building a society where women in their 40s and beyond can feel confident about their hair.
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Italian premium haircare brand YUTALY is proposing a new perspective for women aged 40 and over: make the most of gray hair rather than hide it. Through products that support hair’s natural beauty without using dyes, it aims to build a society where people can feel confident even with gray hair.
Let’s not make “entrance exams that you can’t talk to anyone about” the norm.
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Bizライター事務所 has announced through the “April Dream” project that it aims to create a society where parents of students preparing for entrance exams are not isolated and can make the best educational choices based on neutral information. To address the concerns parents face in today’s information-saturated world, it will provide information that can be compared and evaluated and accompany them through the process.
“Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” and the TV anime “Midori no Makibao” connect through “O” this April Fool’s Day!? An all-star collaboration of the “O”s!
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Cygames has announced an April Fool’s collaboration between “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” and the TV anime “Midori no Makibao.” To mark the anniversaries of both works in 2026 and the “Year of the Horse,” a special website and limited-edition opening video will be released.
Esports team “REJECT” selected for the Esports Foundation Club Partner Program 2026
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The esports team REJECT has been selected for the Club Partner Program of the global esports tournament Esports World Cup 2026 for the second consecutive year. REJECT will work with Esports Foundation on promotional activities to showcase the appeal of EWC and esports.
Turning dreams into reality—日廣薬品 puts its hopes aboard the Yamanote Line DREAM TRAIN
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日廣薬品株式会社 endorsed April Dream and shared its dream and hopes, held since its founding, of continuing to protect the hands of workers aboard the Yamanote Line “DREAM TRAIN.”
Companies mentioned:PR TIMES (April Dream)、JR東日本(山手線)
[Dog chiropractic care D-dog] Making chiropractic care an “everyday” expression of love for your beloved dog
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株式会社D-dog endorsed “April Dream” and announced its dream of making chiropractic care for dogs commonplace to address mobility problems in older dogs. Its representative, an acupuncturist and judo therapist with 35 years of experience, applies those techniques to animals.
In response to the fact that 10,000 people in Japan lose a foot every year, 足の番人 is promoting awareness to encourage early detection of foot conditions. It has released “A 1-Minute Foot Check,” which assesses risk levels, with the aim of creating a society where people can spot changes in their feet in everyday life. It also offers the “足の番人マップ,” which lets users search for consultation services nationwide.
Growing demand for and supply of game meat and establishing it in society as a food choice for the future.
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大林猟師企画 endorsed the “April Dream” project and announced its dream of establishing game meat as a food choice for the future in preparation for the protein crisis of 2050.
[April Dream] Creating a “gentle boundary” that protects crops with the power of starfish and eliminates conflicts with deer.
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ハーテック・バイオセクター株式会社 announced a project to create a “gentle boundary” using ingredients derived from starfish, aiming to address serious agricultural damage and roadkill caused by Ezo deer in Hokkaido.
We will make a future where natural therapies are part of society’s infrastructure a reality.
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The International Academy of Natural Health Sciences IMSI announced its vision of creating a society where everyone can care for themselves and those around them by promoting everyday self-care through natural therapies and touch.
株式会社HELPUSH develops barrier-free travel plans and makes the travel dreams of wheelchair users and people who feel uneasy about going out come true.
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株式会社HELPUSH endorsed the “April Dream” project and shared its dream of offering “barrier-free travel plans” for wheelchair users and others who feel uneasy about going out.
Making Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, a hub for digital creativity. Opening up a future that makes young people want to return!
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The company endorsed April Dream and shared its dream of making Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, a hub for digital creativity and opening up a future that makes young people want to return. No specific initiatives were described.
We will create a community in Okayama where medical care and entertainment coexist, and people feel that “hospitals are more accessible and reassuring.” #April Dream
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総合病院岡山協立病院 endorsed the “April Dream” project and announced its dream of transforming the hospital into a “community hub.” It plans to hold events such as a major dinosaur festival in 2026 and is pursuing initiatives to make medical care more accessible.
[April Dream] Toward a future where the well-being of the Earth and people resonate. The “Earth Medical Care Declaration” envisioned by 株式会社Natural Medica Japan
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Natural Medica Japan endorsed “April Dream,” a project held on April 1 and organized by PR TIMES, and announced its “Earth Medical Care Declaration.” The declaration is based on three pillars: an internal environment free of harmful substances, improvements before illness develops, and circular healthcare for people and the Earth. With measures against environmental toxins at its core, the company aims to create a society where hospital visits are unnecessary.
関口台町小学校PTA of Bunkyo City announced its April Dream, titled “The Future of the PTA,” on April 1, 2026. It expressed its intention to explore new ways of conducting PTA activities.
We will reduce solitary deaths and create a society that does not need specialized cleanup services.
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株式会社清庭 announced a vision through the “April Dream” project to reduce solitary deaths and “create a society that does not need specialized cleanup services.” Through sorting and clearing personal belongings, it works to support bereaved families’ emotional well-being and create opportunities for community interaction.
Aiming for a society where accurate medical information reaches everyone
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The company set out its vision for April Dream: “A society where accurate medical information reaches everyone.” It expressed its ambition to develop a business that addresses disparities in access to medical information.
Do children receive half of their lifetime ultraviolet exposure by age 18!? Japan is also one of the world’s UV hotspots. Why not protect children’s skin from UV rays? Large-capacity sunscreen for childcare facilities (also available for home use) [La La Time] (300g)
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株式会社THE TERRACE announced the sale of “La La Time,” a large-capacity, non-chemical, low-irritation sunscreen for childcare facilities, developed jointly with a pharmaceutical company.
“Is there really no hope of recovery from the aftereffects of a stroke?” Toward a society that pursues every possibility for improvement
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株式会社BRAIN issued an April Dream statement announcing its aim to change the assumption that “there is no hope of recovery” for people with the aftereffects of a stroke and to create a society where they can continue to pursue the possibility of improvement after leaving the hospital.
The smartphone app “PROFIE” announced an “April Dream” concept to replace traditional résumé ID photos with 1-minute self-introduction videos. The videos can be easily created using AI and demonstrate a person’s character and identity.
Shiru Sejima signs an outsourcing contract with プレイヤーズエージェンシー and begins acting career
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Dancer Shiru Sejima has signed an outsourcing contract with 株式会社プレイヤーズエージェンシー and will begin pursuing acting in earnest. Known as one of Japan’s top dancers, Sejima made a major-label debut with Warner Music Japan in December 2025. Sejima plans to draw on expressive skills developed through dance and expand into film, stage and other fields.
Creating a world where everyone can fly freely through the sky. The drone simulator “GlobeXplore” will bring the skies closer to everyone.
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株式会社ozora announced its April Dream vision of creating a world where everyone can enjoy the experience of flying through the sky, made accessible through “GlobeXplore Web,” a free drone simulator playable in a browser.
Don’t give up on travel. A hot-spring trip where “Maybe I can’t do this anymore” becomes “Let’s come again.” The future of hot-spring travel for everyone and local culture, envisioned by 110-year-old 清姫温泉 #AprilDream
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清姫温泉, founded 110 years ago, endorsed “April Dream” and pledged to create a universally designed hot-spring inn that everyone, including wheelchair users, can enjoy, while preserving local culture.
We aim to realize circular agriculture with functional tomatoes. #April Dream
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株式会社ビレッジ開発 announced, as part of April Dream, that it aims to “realize circular agriculture with functional tomatoes” through its next-generation farm, でんでん村. It is addressing food waste and environmental issues by using recycled radiators for cooling and making beer from out-of-spec tomatoes.
Bridging Your Future — Connecting “I want to give it a try” to the future
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BlueStyle has endorsed “April Dream,” which designates April 1 as a day to share dreams, and announced its commitment to creating environments and opportunities where children can take on challenges. To date, it has operated e-commerce sites on Rakuten Ichiba, planned fashion shows, and produced the girls’ groups “Sere Glace” and “Poppin☆Dolly” and singer “HINATA.” In December 2025 and February 2026, it hosted events in Osaka with total attendance exceeding 300. It launched a live-streaming business this fiscal year and is currently seeking sponsors.
What it means for an AI-specialized systems development company to aim for a society that does not use AI
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AI systems development company 合同会社馬車馬テクノロジーズ has announced its April Dream vision: a society where AI operates autonomously behind the scenes, so people do not need to “use” AI.
From “something to leave behind” to “something to entrust”: A challenge to eliminate unclaimed graves | いのり和株式会社
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Through the April Dream project, いのり和株式会社 announced its vision of transforming graves from “something to leave behind” into “something to entrust” and eliminating unclaimed graves.
[April Dream] “I’m sorry I’m this kind of father”—A local cram school director who achieved commercial publication after hitting rock bottom as an unemployed person with a chronic illness dreams of changing education in Japan, starting from Inae, a small rural town in Shiga
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The head of 総合学習教室ブリッジ in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, achieved commercial publication after setbacks that included unemployment and chronic illness. As part of the April Dream project, he shared his ambitious dream and vision of changing education in Japan from a small regional town.
We aim to be an office that stands by each client, makes complex procedures easy to understand, and offers a reassuring place to seek advice.
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The office endorsed April Dream on April 1 and shared its dream of standing by each client, making complex procedures easy to understand, and providing a reassuring place to seek advice. Specific services were not described.
Make the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island the world’s leading “spiritual city”
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ハブクリエイト合同会社 announced its dream through the “April Dream” project: to make Cape Hedo, at the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island, the world’s leading “spiritual city.” It aims to create a place that goes beyond being a tourist destination, influences visitors’ values and inner lives, and transforms their lives.
“Connecting 100,000 meals of smiles around the world through the deliciousness of blueberries”
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Blueberry HILLS あつぎ, a blueberry farm in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, announced a goal of providing a cumulative total of 100,000 school meals to children in developing countries by 2030. It will work with partner farms across Japan to expand a network of social contributions through ethical consumption.
“Cheers!” with lucky blue wine! Celebrations across Japan sparkle in Mediterranean blue.
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合同会社琴水 has doubled the number of bottles of “Mediterranean Blue,” a rare blue wine produced on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, supplied to Japan. The wine has many stories behind it, including being a “wine presented to the president” and a “natural wine made with pesticide-free organic farming,” and is attracting attention as a premium wine with strong entertainment appeal. With the theme “Celebrations across Japan sparkle in Mediterranean blue. Cheers with lucky blue wine!”, the company aims to supply 100,000 bottles a year to Japan. It is preparing to make the blue wine available to many restaurants and consumers for special occasions.
[The challenge of the 6th location] uoyaki launches a new-store design competition
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uoyaki, which operates natural wine and seafood restaurants in Osaka, is holding a store design competition for creators aged 30 and under ahead of opening its 6th location, the Sakuragawa branch. It is seeking free-spirited ideas that are not bound by industry conventions, and the selected design will be brought to life as an actual store.
Our organization endorsed April Dream, which designates April 1 as a day to share dreams, and published a press release. As a social welfare corporation, it took part by sharing a dream based on its activities and principles.
[April 1 is April Dream] We are paving the way for a future of space-based activity through rocket transportation.
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HGグローバルインダストリーズ, based in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, is developing an environment and transport vehicles that will enable “anyone to take on the challenge of space” through space development using rocket transportation. It is working to form a corporate group that contributes to the development of the aerospace industry, with the aim of creating an industrial cluster and revitalizing the region along the Ariake Sea coast.
ANALYZER株式会社 will automate hole inspections around the world from Hiroshima using its proprietary laser technology and transform manufacturing at mass-production sites with DX technology.
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ANALYZER株式会社 of Hiroshima is automating the inspection of holes in metal parts and other components, which has traditionally relied on manual labor, using its proprietary non-contact laser technology. It aims to reduce the burden on manufacturing sites through digital transformation and establish a global standard.
We will create a “fermentation holy site” in a town with a declining population that attracts visitors from around the world. As a first step, we are launching a “4-day soy sauce-making retreat.”
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yuone, which runs an inn and a bagel shop in Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, will launch a “4-day soy sauce-making retreat” in May 2026. It is drawing attention as a first step toward regional revitalization, transforming an area experiencing population decline into a “fermentation holy site” and attracting visitors from around the world.
[April Dream] Connecting the futures of people and living things through the power of media — A dialogue session exploring the relationship between media and biodiversity —
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ROOTs, the biodiversity media organization operated by 一般社団法人 Rooting Our Own Tomorrows, announced its dream of connecting the futures of people and living things through the power of media. It is developing plans for a dialogue session on biodiversity.
Floating above the ground and unaffected by earthquakes: Custom-built homes and clinics by a Fukuoka City construction company, with direct consultations with an architect — ㈱清武建設一級建築士事務所
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㈱清武建設一級建築士事務所 of Fukuoka City aims to popularize “buildings that float in the air” and neutralize earthquake shaking. By separating buildings from the ground, this groundbreaking architectural technology protects people from earthquake damage and fear.
We want to create the ultimate disaster-prevention product and make Japan resilient to natural disasters.
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Japan faces many natural disasters, and each time people lose their homes and are forced to live in evacuation shelters. ナミレ envisions a robust shelter that will not collapse under falling rocks during an earthquake, will not sink even if swept away by a tsunami, and will maintain a comfortable indoor environment in every season. It aims to be a “third space where people can live with dignity,” neither an evacuation shelter nor a home. It is also working with 静岡県アウトドア技術研究会 to develop titanium chopsticks that remove oily dirt with a small amount of water, drawing on lessons from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and is conducting publicity activities through crowdfunding.
株式会社サイグループ has endorsed April Dream with the dream of bringing しちりん家 to your town, too. It has expressed its desire to take root in local communities through its food-service business.
We want to create a society where people can get an early, clear picture of their parents’ homes and their own future housing.
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株式会社キャリーライフ announced its dream of creating a society where people can get an early, clear picture of their parents’ homes and their own future housing. It endorsed April Dream and highlighted the importance of planning for future housing.
Change the No. 1 reason for leaving a job from “relationships” to “pursuing a dream.” Working toward a society where people can work and live as themselves through the power of communication
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表現コミュニケーション開発協会 aims to solve the problem of “relationships,” the No. 1 reason people leave their jobs. Through experiential training incorporating theatrical techniques, it seeks to improve communication skills and realize a society where anyone can leave a job to pursue a dream.
Connecting Japan and Africa through “dance” and “music”!
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特定非営利活動法人NGO TOFA announced its dream of connecting Japan and Africa through “dance” and “music.” Through April Dream, it expressed its commitment to international contribution through cultural exchange.
The dream of カナタ製作所, a furniture factory celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027: to become a “place that sparks inspiration,” helping people rediscover “the appeal of Tondabayashi” and “the value of domestic manufacturing”
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The furniture factory カナタ製作所, which will mark its 100th anniversary in 2027, announced its dream of becoming a “place that sparks discovery,” where people can rediscover the appeal of Tondabayashi and the value of domestic manufacturing.
Pregnancy, childbirth and parenting—your life and career, too. Toward an ideal workplace where everyone can thrive. “To You 10 Years from Now”: Midwives are changing the norms around work and parenting. April Dream
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PROTON, which provides support services for companies through midwives, announced its determination, as part of the April Dream project, to create a “future 10 years from now” in which balancing pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and a career is the norm. The company is promoting workplace reforms with the expertise of specialists.
Making mornings when families get nutritious food a norm in Japan, even on busy days. The dream of Pan Create LLC, which runs Natural Yeast Bread Lab
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合同会社パンクリエイト aims to make a diet that gives families nutritious food even on busy mornings a norm in Japan through bread made with natural yeast and 100% whole wheat flour. The initiative combines a focus on health with convenience and has already gained support, with its products selling out immediately at local events.
“Music that plays on, even in the next life” HORIZON WITHOUT BORDERS
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As its April Dream, the company announced the concept “Music that plays on, even in the next life” HORIZON WITHOUT BORDERS. It presents the philosophical dream that music exists beyond time and space, and beyond life and death.
An era of sharing congratulations. Weddings that begin with applause and illuminate a couple’s future.
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株式会社Share Clapping took part in “April Dream” and announced its dream of redefining weddings as “charms” that support a couple’s future. It also plans to produce milestones in people’s lives and develop projects that bring new couples together.
Kizakura’s next 100-year vision: Continuing to take on the challenges of a changing era
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Kyoto sake maker 黄桜, which marked its 100th anniversary, took part in April Dream and announced its vision for the next 100 years. Amid a challenging environment for the sake industry, it has expressed its determination to keep creating new value and culture.
株式会社ミヤモリ is advancing its “fiber charcoal” project to eliminate textile waste. It is proposing a new circular model that turns discarded clothing into charcoal, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting resource circulation.
We want to nurture people who will shape the future of beauty and bridal services. The 2030 dream envisioned by ロイヤル学園 through April Dream
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The school shared its dream through April Dream: “We want to nurture people who will shape the future of beauty and bridal services.” Its education vision for 2030 demonstrates its commitment to developing the next generation of industry professionals.
The April Dream message “Women who shine like the sun do not lose” was released. The announcement offers only an image, with no details about a company or individual or any specific activities.
The dream of becoming the best administrative scrivener for our clients
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行政書士やまだ事務所 announced its April Dream: “To become the best administrative scrivener for our clients.” It clearly demonstrated its customer-first approach.
Whether pushing or riding, let’s do it together with a smile!
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合同会社 道設計 put forward the slogan “Whether pushing or riding, let’s do it together with a smile!” as its dream. It expressed its commitment to April Dream and its aim of creating a society where everyone can live comfortably.
[April Dream] Until “I want to work at a hotel or inn” becomes the No. 1 dream job for everyone. 京都プラザホテルズ will transform the lodging industry into the most popular line of work.
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京都プラザホテルズ announced its dream of making the lodging industry “the most popular line of work.” Against a backdrop of severe labor shortages, it aims to improve the industry’s image by making better pay and working conditions, along with “developing people,” central to its management.
Making construction sites places welcomed by the community.
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進和建設工業 shared its vision of turning construction sites into hubs for community interaction as part of the “April Dream” project on April 1. Since 2014, the company has run its “Zoo Project,” which turns construction sites into zoos, and events have drawn a cumulative total of more than 1000 visitors. Going forward, it will introduce technologies combining BIM and AI, as well as the “Cockpit” remote management system, to improve working conditions and make construction sites more visible.
“Sharing growth”: 01株式会社’s dream of building a circular SaaS business that engages the world!
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01株式会社 joined April Dream and announced its challenge to build a circular SaaS business based on “sharing growth.” Centered on the AI scheduling tool “Templus,” it outlined a future in which it shares growth with everyone involved.
Taking on the challenge of balancing a changing society and work styles with productivity and health! 日本衛生管理者学会 will provide “support and training for health supervisors.” April Dream
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日本衛生管理者学会 aims to respond to changing work styles by supporting and training health supervisors. As challenges such as legal revisions and mental health become more complex, the only academic society of its kind in Japan provides a place for practical learning and exchange.
A world where people can digitally visit museums around the world with Virtual Traveler
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株式会社Revolution of Kitten has expanded its partnerships with museums around the world through its digital tour platform, “Virtual Traveler,” bringing its digital museum experience into full swing. The platform uses digital twin technology to recreate museum spaces in high-resolution 3D, offering an immersive online viewing experience. People who have difficulty visiting in person due to physical limitations and other reasons will be able to access cultural experiences from home and elsewhere. The service is expected to create new revenue opportunities for museums and encourage in-person visits. CEO Koichi Kondo aims to make “cultural experiences accessible to everyone” the new norm.
A world where people can address sensitive concerns themselves without worrying about those around them. Making pelvic floor muscle self-care the norm. April Dream
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株式会社モアオーバー joined April Dream and announced its dream of creating a society where everyone can take care of sensitive pelvic floor muscle concerns themselves. It is promoting self-care that fits into daily life and developing the product “SOKOAGE®.”
When standing, walking and sitting are aligned, people get moving. 春喜 supports that first step.
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株式会社春喜 shared the message: “When standing, walking and sitting are aligned, people get moving. 春喜 supports that first step.” Through April Dream, it conveyed its commitment to a business that supports basic physical movements.
From Miyazaki to the world. The Papaya Prince takes on 3 challenges to extend the healthy lifespan of people and their dogs and cats. April Dream
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The specialty green papaya brand “パパイア王子” announced a challenge to push beyond the limits of healthy lifespans for people and pets. It aims to combine Miyazaki’s natural environment with science to provide enzymes optimized for individuals and special spaces. This is a notable development in the wellness and pet tech markets.
Building health for the future, starting with the mouth
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Miyarisan Pharmaceutical America, Inc. is advocating “Building health for the future, starting with the mouth” as part of the “April Dream” project. Rather than treating oral care as mere etiquette, it positions it as the starting point for daily health habits and is developing supplements based on a new approach to maintaining the oral environment.
Companies mentioned:Miyarisan Pharmaceutical America, Inc.
Aiming for a world where the environment is synonymous with well-being
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公益財団法人千里リサイクルプラザ joined the “April Dream” initiative on April 1 and shared its dream of a world where environmental protection is recognized as synonymous with well-being. It aims for a vision of a sustainable society.
Bringing the world together through the spirit of craftsmanship
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The General Incorporated Association International Traditional Crafts Association has embraced the dream of “bringing the world together through the spirit of craftsmanship.” The association expressed its commitment to promoting traditional crafts internationally in support of April Dream.
Becoming a company employees can be proud of | Bringing 名工銘鈑’s craftsmanship from Kitanagoya City to across Japan
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名工銘鈑株式会社 announced its dream of becoming a company its employees can be proud of. It aims to foster a corporate culture in which every employee can take pride in their work and life by creating a comfortable workplace and enhancing employee benefits.
[April 25–27: POP UP event for parents and children in Tokyo][Efforts to realize the dream / ROUGH ADAMAS (ラフアダマス)]
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Apparel brand ROUGH ADAMAS will hold a POP UP event for parents and children in Tokyo from April 25–27. The brand, which is available exclusively online, will connect directly with customers and share its dream of offering “items that let everyone shine.”
“Can beauty outlast a lifetime?—A new vision of longevity, from the perspective of an esthetician with 30 years of experience”
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アヴェークプラス, which operates esthetic salons, is supporting PR TIMES’s “April Dream” initiative. It proposes a new vision of longevity that nurtures beauty from within as well as in appearance. The company emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and feeling fulfilled both physically and mentally.
The head of a one-person publishing house is making the film 『それでも紙の本が好き』 to share the appeal of printed books. The company aims to become a “story originator,” handling everything from book production to stage and film adaptations!
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株式会社英智舎, a one-person publishing house, announced that it aims to become a “story originator,” handling everything from book production to media adaptations. As part of this effort, it made the short film 『Even So, I Love Paper Books』 to share the appeal of printed books.
We’re taking on the challenge in earnest! Improve your posture through sleep and build a body that can use smartphones and PCs for life!
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株式会社manet declared that it would pursue in earnest its dream of “improving posture through sleep and building a body that can use smartphones and PCs for life.” It expressed its commitment to contributing to health through April Dream.
When you lift the lid, the steam will be so thick you can’t see ahead, and the food will warm you “to the heart.” We’ll serve it in senior care facilities! From Hokkaido to the whole world!
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As part of April Dream, the company shared its dream of serving food in senior care facilities that warms people to the heart with its steam, and expanding from Hokkaido to the world. No specific details about the service were provided.
A place where “thank you” and “congratulations” go round, and good fortune is shared. We hope to be that kind of inn: 川棚グランドホテルお多福 #April Dream
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The hotel is supporting April Dream and shared its dream: “A place where ‘thank you’ and ‘congratulations’ go round, and good fortune is shared. We hope to be that kind of inn.” No specific events or plans were mentioned.
Creating a place where voice performers continue to gather
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The company is supporting April Dream and shared its dream of “creating a place where voice performers continue to gather.” Details, such as whether this “place” would be physical or online, are unclear.
Toward a society where hearing disabilities are spoken of as a “strength”
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The organization is supporting April Dream and shared its dream of “a society where hearing disabilities are spoken of as a ‘strength.’” No specific activities or programs were described.
We want to create a world where “good companies are chosen fairly”
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Talenco, presented as 株式会社Talenco’s dream, aims to create “a world where good companies are chosen fairly.” No specific services or methods were mentioned.
We support April Dream, which aims to make April 1 a day for sharing dreams. This press release shares the dream of ビーケース. [Bringing the latest allergy theory to family dining tables]
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ビーケース, presented as 株式会社ビー・ケース’s dream, aims to bring the latest allergy theory to family dining tables, “eliminate food allergies, and give every child the joy of eating.”
April Dream 2026 Buon tesoro “麗技”—Our dream declaration to change the future of care through the way we touch
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The company chose “麗技” as the theme for April Dream 2026 and declared its dream of “changing the future of care through the way we touch.” No specific technologies or services were described.
Making people across Japan creators through the power of print artisans. #April Dream
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The company is supporting April Dream and has embraced the dream of “making people across Japan creators through the power of print artisans.” No specific services or projects were described.
大崎ジャークバサラ’s dream on its 1st anniversary—A future where jerk chicken turns everyday meals into adventures
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大崎ジャークバサラ marked its 1st anniversary and aims for a future where jerk chicken turns everyday meals into adventures. It will hold an anniversary event from April 1 to 7.
The dream of a painting company founded 77 years ago: eliminate “job sites enclosed by boards” and remove heavy labor and construction waste from Japan’s construction sites
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新井塗装店, founded 77 years ago, is promoting its original “wrap shielding method” to eliminate board-covered site protection at construction sites and eradicate heavy labor and waste.
“Parenting-support rental housing” for parents with infants and toddlers: A first-class architect launches a design business based on parenting experience and research, aiming to prevent isolated parenting and improve the well-being of parents and children
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andfujiizaki一級建築士事務所 has launched a design business for “parenting-support rental housing fufurere (ふふれれ),” supporting parents with infants and toddlers. Drawing on firsthand experience and research, the first-class architect aims to provide a safe and secure living environment that eases the burden of childcare and helps prevent isolated parenting, while improving the well-being of parents and children.
“吉和の森 aims to bridge Japan’s digital divide through digital marketing”
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株式会社吉和の森 announced its dream of bridging Japan’s “digital divide” through digital marketing education. It has set a goal of developing 100,000 “self-sufficient digital leaders” by 2030.
Moving beyond “working in Osaka and sleeping in Nara” to make Nara a city where work and people gather
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奈良市’s スクールカンパニー株式会社 announced its dream of “creating a system that continually generates work in Nara,” identifying the high rate of residents working outside the prefecture as a challenge. Drawing on its expertise in areas such as web production, it aims to circulate work within the region and attract projects from across Japan.