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Through collaboration between Japan and Fiji, Social Innovation Fiji (SIF) aims to address social issues facing Fiji, including youth unemployment, poverty, drugs, HIV infections and waste. This is an April Dream announcement about its goal of making Fiji truly the “happiest country in the world.”
Companies mentioned：Social Innovation Fiji (SIF)
クロスロード株式会社 aims to establish “Computer Clubhouse Nara (provisional name)” in Nara Prefecture, where people of all ages can experience the latest technology. The dream is to provide a place for creative learning and create projects that connect the local community with the world.
Companies mentioned：クロスロード株式会社、CoderDojo
「架け箸」 joined the April Dream initiative on April 1, sharing its dream of “building a society transformed by the first step of picking something up and saying, ‘Oh, how cute.’” It points to social contribution activities inspired by design and aesthetics.
株式会社NILL has launched the “Group Shadow Synchronization Project,” which flies thousands of drones in human-shaped formations and synchronizes them in real time with the movements of performers on the ground. Unlike preprogrammed drone shows, this is the world’s first attempt to respond to human movement in real time, creating an experience like watching a giant of light dance in the night sky.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NILL
Eggplant announced its dream for the April Dream project: to bring calm and comfort to desks around the world through its “Palm-Sized Tea Gathering®” service, offered for 15 minutes a month. The subscription service aims to deliver matcha and seasonal videos each month, offering busy people today a convenient mindfulness experience at home to restore balance to mind and body.
Miyazaki Prefecture-based construction company 金本組 announced that it will change its name to 株式会社カネモト effective April 1, 2026, as it marks its 70th anniversary. It is also revamping its mission, vision and values (MVV), setting out a new mission, “Changing the future we build,” and signaling a fresh start and a commitment to the future as it aims to become a 100-year company.
This Is Me announced its dream for April Dream: to foster communication that values “human presence” in the age of AI. Representative Mayumi Ogata aims to overcome the loneliness and divisions caused by a mismatch between words and emotions, and to build a society where people can connect sincerely through the integration of body, words and heart.
情熱クラブ一般社団法人 is holding hands-on disaster-preparedness events and community partnership activities nationwide to nurture children’s ability to survive. In a world where disasters and unpredictable events are on the rise, it aims to build a society that fosters the ability to think and act independently and support others.
Companies mentioned：情熱クラブ一般社団法人
Ayaka Takamoto, formerly of Hinatazaka46, announced that she will join 株式会社NEXT LEAP after working independently. During her time as a freelancer, Takamoto gave careful thought to her career and came to seek more positive and wide-ranging opportunities. 株式会社NEXT LEAP intends to respect Takamoto’s experience and appeal and fully support her future activities.
KBS’s Japanese metalworking brand 燕煌-ENKO- joined April Dream and shared its challenge, “Taking Japanese technology to the world and the future,” as its dream. It expresses a commitment to preserving and advancing Japan’s manufacturing expertise.
株式会社キュア・カラー joined April Dream and set out the vision “Passing on to the next generation an awakening program that rouses ‘artists of light’ from Japan’s sacred sites” as the dream of its project, “Cosmic Color Meditation Japan.”
Chiba University startup 株式会社TOMOCLOUD aims to improve quality of life for lymphedema patients and cancer survivors using its proprietary bioimaging technology, electrical impedance tomography (EIT). Described as “CT you can see on your smartphone,” the technology aims to provide a new platform for the medical, nursing care and health care fields and ease anxieties about what cannot be seen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOMOCLOUD
有限会社ラビッツ・コーコ is taking on the challenge of creating “Rabbit Village,” a new community space, as part of the April Dream project. Through a costume café, learning opportunities, farming experiences and time with rabbits, the space aims to give people a place where they can connect and support one another in a welcoming environment. The group has held events in the past and is also considering expanding nationwide in the future.
LAMP株式会社 will launch “LocalBuzz,” an MEO × CRM tool that uses AI and LINE to support businesses from gathering Google reviews to building customer relationships, on April 1, 2026. The service applies marketing expertise developed in D2C to attracting customers to physical stores, with features including automatic review generation, LINE integration, automatic reply generation and an integrated MEO × CRM design. It also offers customer satisfaction visualization and industry-specific templates, aiming to support sustainable customer acquisition and trust-building. A special launch campaign for the first 30 companies is also underway.
A new service, “Money Life Stylist®,” has launched to provide unified support for women’s career planning and wealth-building. The announcement was made in support of April Dream on April 1.
株式会社エコテック announced that its Tokyo branch will open in Ikebukuro on April 1, 2026, with the goal of achieving standalone sales of 5 billion yen in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Leveraging the technology and construction capabilities developed in Hokkaido, it will pursue growth despite headwinds in the construction industry and fully roll out its strategy for the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エコテック、株式会社クロスティホールディングスグループ
“Dream Island: Wim Wenders’ Lost Dream,” an experimental art film directed by Wim Wenders and made in 1991, had long been unavailable to the public. In 2025, the 「ドリーム・アイランド」デジタルリマスター製作委員会 was formed and completed a digital remaster through crowdfunding. Following a preview screening of the completed film in March 2026, the committee has set a new goal of screening it in theaters around the world.
Originalアンドエーワークス合同会社は、90年代のレジェンドアーティストを支援し、音楽の力で日本を元気にすることを目的とした新事業「90s Revival Project（仮称）」を始動しました。同社は、SNSマーケティング、イベント運営、海外プロモーションのノウハウを活かし、アーティストの「音楽的レガシー」を現代に再定義し、世代を超えた熱狂を共創します。代表の安達 謙氏は、音楽から得た勇気を現代に呼び戻したいという願いを表明しています。
Tebasaki Mutsumi, a next-generation chicken wing restaurant from Nagoya, announced its ambitious dream on April 1, 2026: “to make chicken wings a global culture.” Drawing on childhood memories of “smiles around the dinner table,” it aims to elevate “TEBASAKI,” a uniquely Japanese food culture, to a global standard.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CIRCLE one
横関油脂工業株式会社 announced changes to its leadership effective April 1, 2026, with Koichiro Ito appointed chairman of the board and Takeo Suzuki appointed as the new representative director and president. The company is marking its 78th year since founding and continues to explore the potential of natural fats and oils.
Companies mentioned：横関油脂工業株式会社
E-Post aims to preserve an option for Japan’s critical business communications that can be used alongside the cloud by 2040. Founded on July 19, 2000, the company has supported business communications for local governments and companies for more than 20 years through products including E-Post Mail Server. As of March 2026, its flagship E-Post Mail Server had been adopted on more than 4,000 servers by approximately 300 government ministries, local governments and companies nationwide. The company is also developing and testing a concept for an autonomous server, E-Post TinyBox (provisional), as part of its “Ark Project,” which aims to secure communications during disasters, and is seeking partners.
株式会社TATERA (formerly OfficeOta) will accelerate the nationwide expansion of its “American Storage” business, a revenue-generating row of warehouse units with a 100% full-occupancy record, following its company name change. In response to changes in the housing market, it is promoting a franchise rollout as a new revenue source for construction companies.
The Japan Cheer Dance Association (JCDA), a general incorporated association, announced that it has begun fiscal 2026 with new support. The move is expected to strengthen its organizational foundation.
Original札幌のマドレーヌ店「マドマドレ」が、震災やコロナ禍の逆境を乗り越え、健康経営優良法人やソーシャルプロダクツ賞など「五冠」を達成。地域貢献としてサッカー大会も開催し、世界中から視察が絶えない「憧れのモデル」となる夢をApril Dreamとして発表しました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＨＹＫ・札幌マドレーヌ本舗マドマドレ、株式会社HYK
通販支援サービス株式会社 officially launched “adballoon for Customer Acquisition Management,” an AI-compatible, all-in-one store customer acquisition management tool, on April 1, 2026. The cloud-based tool allows users to manage multiple online customer acquisition channels, including Google Business Profile, Google Maps, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LINE, all in one place. It supports AIO measures and indexing across 113 media outlets worldwide, helping stores streamline customer acquisition and online marketing. AI advertising is also available as an option, guaranteeing 10,000 to 100,000 impressions at approximately 70% off standard advertising costs.
Mitsui & Co. Principal Investments, Inc. (MCPI) has taken an equity stake in Sakakibara Co., Ltd., a nonferrous metals trading company in the Chubu region, to support its business succession and further growth. MCPI regards Sakakibara’s long-established customer base and procurement network as “manufacturing infrastructure.” Combining these strengths with the Mitsui & Co. Group’s network and management improvement expertise, MCPI will support the company in expanding its customer base, strengthening its supply chain and advancing growth strategies, including M&A, with the aim of achieving sustainable growth.
CHOOSE Co., Ltd., established on June 4, 2024, aims to create new economic experiences based on the concept of “fun × rewards.” The company operates CHOOSE, a service that lets users earn points simply by predicting whether the Nikkei Stock Average will rise or fall. The service enables users to learn how investing works without risk and take the first step toward building assets in earnest. The company plans to expand its business in the future by leveraging fintech, web3 and AI technologies.
Original株式会社sharedが「April Dream」企画で、「夢を持つことが、当たり前の社会へ」というビジョンを発信。24時間×7日間の伴走で目標達成を支援する未来を目指すとしている。
Art Printing Co., Ltd. shared its dream, “Toward a future where children can live ‘their own stories,’” as part of the “April Dream” initiative on April 1. The company presented its social vision.
Nishimura Ceramics Co., Ltd. aims to address thin workpiece handling challenges with ANYCHUCK, its proprietary partial-adhesion porous chuck. Its ceramic material, with fine pores as small as 0.1μm, can hold multiple thin items such as films at once without damaging them, offering a solution to challenges on manufacturing floors.
TSK Co., Ltd. has announced an effort to use iron, which is abundant on Earth, as a catalyst to address the resource issues and environmental burden caused by dependence on rare-metal catalysts. Building on research at Kyoto University, the company is working to put iron catalysts to practical use in fields such as OLED materials and agricultural supplies, with the aim of opening up a future for a sustainable chemical industry. TSK’s April Dream is to realize a society where iron catalysts are an everyday option.
The Japan LGBT Support Association, a general incorporated association, shared its dream as part of April Dream: “Someday, I want to walk proudly in a rainbow parade together with the happy couples I’ve watched from afar.” It expressed its hope for a society where everyone can be themselves.
Umayado Distillery announced plans to release “RON SETO 23,” a 23-year-aged rum, in 2050. The project involves aging rum for 23 years, using molasses derived from the traditional Setouchi production of wasanbon sugar as its raw material. The company describes this 23-year-aged rum not merely as a long-aged spirit, but as a bottle that reflects time itself. Umayado Distillery, operated by Mima Sangyo Co., Ltd., says it will pursue this challenge together with the local community, liquor retailers and rum enthusiasts.
Personal gym Life-With shared its April Dream of making Shiga Prefecture “Japan’s No. 1 prefecture for healthy life expectancy” by promoting personal training. It has set out a vision of contributing to better health among local residents.
株式会社Eグループ, which operates 33 facilities, including the residential paid nursing home 「レガロ」 and the group home for people with disabilities 「グランエミシス」, mainly in Nagoya, has integrated the businesses of its subsidiaries 株式会社エナジィー and 株式会社e-smile and changed its name to 「介護のEグループ株式会社」. The organizational restructuring aims to address labor shortages in the nursing care industry and diversifying needs, and to provide sustainable, high-quality care services. Through stronger brand recognition, standardized operations and staff development, the company will promote its founding principle of “creating care that brings smiles to everyone.”
アイズロボ株式会社 aims to revolutionize logistics and various industries through material handling that integrates AGVRobo and AMRs. To address labor shortages, rising labor costs and changes in working conditions, the company is meeting demand for the automation of simple, repetitive tasks and heavy-load handling. Integration with AMRs eliminates the need for magnetic guides, reduces costs and optimizes production lines, helping automate warehouses, improve productivity and reduce staffing needs.
株式会社アイムユアーズ has endorsed “April Dream” and announced its vision of a society where real estate owners can actively participate in management alongside independent experts.
株式会社ハトリリ shared its dream for April Dream: a society where people can regard choices related to sexuality as a matter of personal concern. Through this vision, the company hopes more people will be able to make their own decisions about sexuality.
Cavto合同会社 aims to share Japan’s ineffable beauty with the world through fragrance. Drawing on its founder’s expertise in combining technology and art, the company focuses on the effects of fragrance on the human psyche. It has reimagined the scent of the legendary incense wood 蘭奢待, beloved by Oda Nobunaga, for modern times, and offers fragrances to accompany everyday life, not just special occasions. The company dreams of creating a world of fragrances through which anyone can experience Japanese history and culture, and of spreading Japan’s fragrance culture around the world as a language that transcends borders.
Essencia.合同会社 shared its belief, “Beauty has the power to change lives,” as its April Dream. The statement reflects the company’s commitment to contributing to people’s lives through the positive impact of beauty.
あおば訪問看護ステーション, operated by 株式会社グリーンメディカル, announced its April Dream of improving staff working conditions through measures such as a 3-day weekend system and providing high-quality community healthcare.
株式会社ショウ・コーポレーション has introduced an automated voice reception system for courses for older drivers as part of efforts to advance digital transformation in the driving school industry. Currently, more than 90% of reservations for these courses are handled by phone, and the system is intended to reduce this burden. The company has partnered with the provider of 「リピッテ教習所」, a reservation system for driving schools, to develop an AI-powered automated voice booking system. Implementation at 18 schools nationwide has been confirmed by June 2026, and several free online information sessions will be held in April. The initiative aims to create a society where driving schools can focus on “providing value that only people can deliver.”
株式会社ライトニング has opened the community space 「山の上ベース」 in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture. Open to the local community, it can be used for community events, coworking, rental offices, seminars and more.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ライトニング
Italian pianist Alberto Pizzo says that although he achieved dreams such as recording at Abbey Road and contributing music to films, success feels like an illusion. He spoke about his demanding daily practice routine and his philosophy of “playing to live” in order to connect with the world through music. The article also discusses his latest album, 『Skylight』, and upcoming concerts.
アクアシス法律事務所 endorsed April Dream and shared its dream of “creating a new vision for the world of lawyers.” The statement reflects the firm’s aim to be a forward-looking law firm that is not bound by existing frameworks.
株式会社リネット announced its April Dream: to become the provider that handles all luggage transport for school trips and inbound travelers throughout Japan through its consolidated travel luggage delivery service 「みがーる」.
Four firms—a tax accountant, a labor and social security attorney, a digital transformation consultancy and an AI company—have united under the 「クラウドパートナーズグループ」 brand and launched a new website. The group aims to maximize value for clients as a next-generation professional firm, providing one-stop support for back-office digital and AI transformation.
Companies mentioned：税理士法人クラウドパートナーズ、社会保険労務士法人クラウドパートナーズ、株式会社クラウドパートナーズ、株式会社AIパートナーズ
「ママとこどものはいしゃさんグループ」, operated by 株式会社ウィンポイント, participated in 「April Dream 2026」 on April 1. The group regards a child’s first dentist visit as a “family milestone” and promotes preventive dental care for parents and children, aiming for zero cavities. Dental clinics nationwide display its mark, with the mission of creating healthy smiles for children who will shape the future.
The children’s apparel brand 「LITTLE CAMDEN」 endorsed April Dream and announced its dream of helping children take the world stage, guided by the motto “Change the world through fashion.”
Companies mentioned：PR TIMES
ヒカル・オーキッド announced that it will offer 「FOR EARTH」, an SDGs-focused phalaenopsis orchid made from natural materials, as it works toward zero industrial waste from orchids and zero disposal burden for recipients.
NPO法人ボーダレスファウンデーション and ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ today launched 「FFGえん預金」, a donation-linked fixed-term deposit. The deposit is available through FFG subsidiaries 福岡銀行, 熊本銀行, 十八親和銀行 and 福岡中央銀行, with part of the total deposits donated to nonprofit organizations and individuals working in local communities. The enrollment period runs from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, and the deposit term is 6 months. A total of 4 organizations from Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Nagasaki have been selected to receive donations.
衛星データサービス株式会社 received certification as a 防災科研 venture from the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (防災科研), effective April 1, 2026. The certification program supports companies that use 防災科研 research and development成果 to help solve social issues and revitalize industry. The company will use the certification to further promote the use of satellite data in disaster response through the 「日本版災害チャータ」, which draws on 防災科研’s research and development成果.
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株式会社million is launching a full-scale nationwide franchise expansion for its katsu sando brand HITOKAMI and will begin recruiting franchisees in spring 2026. HITOKAMI sold more than 10,000 sandwiches in total at パンのフェス, drawing such a strong response that lines lasted more than 3 hours. Locations can be opened in spaces as small as 1 tsubo and no larger than 3 tsubo, and the brand offers more than 9 varieties of flavors.
アプキー合同会社 joined April Dream on April 1, 2026, and announced the dream of its representative, 淳之介 Nakamura, who is approaching 65, to pursue what he wants to do in the AI era without using age or field as an excuse. Nakamura ran a development company in Indonesia for about 15 years, but established アプキー合同会社 as a Japanese corporation in November 2025 and made a fresh start. Though not an engineer, he says he has become able to handle the entire process himself, from development to release, using the AI development tool “vibe coding,” including releasing 2 AI products in about 3 weeks. He plans to continue developing AI apps and web systems across multiple fields, including welfare, legal services, business support and entertainment.
株式会社GENIT has released うちプロ, which lets users create games and everyday apps without programming by simply uploading an image of an original character.
株式会社FIELD announced its vision of removing language and communication barriers through the development and adoption of okitalk（オキトーク）, a stationary AI translation and written communication device.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FIELD
DOU Creations Pte Ltd endorsed the April Dream project and shared its dream of spreading the things people love around the world. The company plans and operates initiatives that create opportunities for people to talk about what they love and discover products, including a campaign for instant curry in collaboration with the anime 鬼滅の刃, operating a “MANGA Plus” booth in Singapore, and collaboration events between VTubers and professional sports teams. Going forward, it will also take on challenges to create new cultures.
Apparel brand FURICO endorsed the April Dream project and announced its dream of redefining the coming-of-age ceremony as a “graduation ceremony from one’s parents.”
Companies mentioned：FURICO
高砂市 endorsed April Dream, which designates April 1 as a day to share dreams, and announced the city’s dream in a press release. By achieving the “5th Takasago City Comprehensive Plan: Second-Half Basic Plan,” now being advanced, the city aims to create a place where residents are excited about the future and can fulfill their dreams. From March 30 to April 3, the city hall is displaying “dream cherry blossoms” submitted by residents and offering visitors the opportunity to post their own dreams. The city declares that by 2030, in keeping with the spirit of the SDGs, it will become a place where people of all generations walk together with hope.
光井純アンドアソシエーツ建築設計事務所 endorsed the April Dream project and announced its vision of “continuing to build a city where people of all generations can live happily.” It aims to design attractive urban spaces through collaborative creation that crosses boundaries.
Companies mentioned：光井純アンドアソシエーツ建築設計事務所株式会社、Pelli Clarke & Partners、April Dream
デュホームガーデン株式会社 endorsed April Dream on April 1 and announced the “Wan-Nyan Monument” project as the dream of 保健所犬猫応援団. The project creates small monuments of beloved dogs and cats, aiming to establish a culture of animal welfare in Japan and build a society with zero animal euthanasia. Proceeds from the monuments will fund the activities of 保健所犬猫応援団 and the upkeep of its facilities. The monuments can be made in a standard size (about 16 cm–24 cm) or in realistic sizes for small dogs/cats, medium dogs/large cats, and large dogs.
Original墨田区指定事業「演奏家の船出 応援コンサート」は、2015年から本所地域プラザBIG SHIPで開催されており、若手演奏家に演奏機会を提供しています。2026年度の出演者を募集しており、18歳から40歳までの演奏家が対象です。審査に合格した演奏家には1組6万円の出演料が支払われ、最高評価を得た出演者は翌年度の凱旋コンサート（出演料11万円）に出演できます。2026年度のコンサートは10月10日、11月7日、12月12日、2027年2月13日、3月13日に開催予定です。
株式会社インディゴデータ announced its vision at April Dream of moving from data utilization to AI utilization and creating a world of “people + AI (Hitotasu AI).”
nancoco announced the development of a new app to pass on the baton of life and prevent pets from dying alone if their owners face an emergency.
岡山フードサービス endorsed the April Dream project and announced its dream of addressing Japan’s food crisis and revitalizing agriculture through the circular agriculture it practices.
株式会社1684 operates 1684 AZUMAMINE, a skincare brand that upcycles sake lees from 吾妻嶺酒造店, Iwate Prefecture’s oldest sake brewery. Aiming to expand Japanese sake culture from a “drinking culture” to a “culture of daily life,” the company launched its “Sake Lees Toner” in March 2025. It is now preparing for the general sale of its second product, “Sake Lees Facial Cleansing Soap,” and is proposing a complete skincare line from cleansing through moisturizing.
ワイクリン, a dress shirt subscription service operated by 株式会社NextR, marked 10 years since its launch on April 1, 2026. To commemorate the occasion, it is holding a “60% OFF First-Time Customer Campaign.” ワイクリン delivers clean dress shirts each month; customers can use the service by simply returning them after wearing, without washing them. The total number of shirts provided has exceeded 420,000. The service has eased the household workload of busy professionals and given them more time.
株式会社FAMS endorsed the April Dream project and announced its dream of solving global food problems and protecting people’s health using robotics and mechatronics.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FAMS、安川電機、April Dream
モリカトロン株式会社 announced its vision for the future of “the role of people in the age of AI” and “games × AI × physicality” on April 1. Its president and CEO, 幸人 Morikawa, discusses what AI cannot do, a future in which games move closer to the body, and the fusion of body hacking and entertainment. Founded in 2017, the company is Japan’s first “entertainment AI” company and has positioned “games × AI × physicality” as a key research theme for the future.
トリンフォワークス aims to improve the current situation in which web directors are consumed by deadlines and coordination work, and to create an environment where they can focus on more creative work. The company has developed Revool, a web production review and page management tool, aiming to reduce unnecessary workloads in the field by integrating the sharing of revision requests, task management and approval workflows. Founded in August 2024, the startup トリンフォワークス is pursuing a vision of changing what is considered “business as usual” in web production by leveraging AI, cloud and web technologies.
株式会社COME TREES has launched the “Public Relations Happiness Survey 2026,” which measures the happiness of public relations professionals across Japan. The survey was prompted by the publication of the book “A One-Person PR Team at a Small Company: How to Get Past the 1,000-Follower Wall,” written by the company’s representative, Haruka Niki. It aims to shed light on the loneliness and challenges faced by PR professionals and help create a society where they can work with a sense of purpose. In its first year, the survey aims to gather the views of 1,000 people nationwide.
DELISH KOSO will launch 3 new menu items, including “taco rice” featuring carefully selected aromas and flavors, on April 1, 2026. Takeout and delivery will be available.
Companies mentioned：UBER EATS
Founded on October 4, 2024, ただみ動物病院 is a veterinary clinic specializing in home visits for cats. Director Keiko Tadami has more than 20 years of clinical experience and aims to provide care at home while minimizing stress for cats that have difficulty visiting a clinic, such as those who dislike being put in a carrier. Services range from everyday health management to senior care and emergency response. The clinic is based in Musashino, Tokyo.
リアスクリニック has put forward as its April Dream the vision of a world where women are free from worries about hair loss. It aims for a future where no one is held back by hair concerns.
北野エース, operated by 株式会社エース, has announced its April Dream: “Creating everyday moments when people look forward to asking, ‘What should I eat today?’”
合同会社everfree has joined April Dream on April 1 and shared its dream of “a retail business built together with customers who feel like family,” marking the 4th anniversary of its store, Ethical&SEA+m.
株式会社TL Genomics has revealed that the “degree of aging at the cellular level” is an indicator of pregnancy potential. With this new indicator, it aims to help create a society where women can make informed choices about pregnancy.
Companies mentioned：国立循環器病研究センター、大阪公立大学
The gift brand Yukarien, operated by MERARC株式会社, has launched a new service, “We’ll Remember Your Special Day.” Register an anniversary in advance to receive a LINE-exclusive coupon.
Companies mentioned：MERARC株式会社
川口弘行合同会社 has joined April Dream on April 1 and shared its dream: “Let AI agents handle work outside regular hours (overtime).” The company is proposing ways to improve operational efficiency, particularly for local governments.
MyDear., a glowing flower gift brand founded in 2018, has planned a “glowing flower arrangement workshop” for parents and children. Using its original “glowing flowers,” the workshop will offer a special experience of flowers shining in the dark, including at evening sessions. The brand is also recruiting “mom instructors” for nationwide expansion, with support for obtaining qualifications.
合同会社everfree has announced its challenge to hold a festival combining ethics and music as its April Dream. It aims to create new value through the excitement of building something from scratch.
合同会社MNキャリア has announced its April Dream: to make its employee mental health consultation service, “Mental Health Room (Metaversal Career),” which uses the metaverse, a standard offering at every company.
Companies mentioned：合同会社MNキャリア
箔一 will relaunch its signature Kanazawa gold-leaf craft, the “Maki-e Ballpoint Pen,” on April 1, 2026. It has been cherished around the world for more than 20 years and was selected as a gift for the 2017 Japan-U.S. summit.
Companies mentioned：株式会社箔一
株式会社Square Roots Japan has announced its April Dream: to create a “Garden of Life” in space. The announcement sets out the company’s ambitious vision for the future.
Original三日月屋は、焼菓子の賞味期限を従来の60日から120日へと2倍に延長しました。これにより、消費者はより長く美味しく商品を楽しめ、贈答品としても安心して利用できるようになります。
Companies mentioned：有限会社a.crescent
ホワイトニングカフェ仙台店 has surpassed 2,000 cumulative visitors in 4 years since opening. To mark the milestone, it is holding a special campaign from April 1: the “2,000 Visitors Milestone Celebration—Sendai Store Exclusive Appreciation Sale.” The campaign offers partner-clinic self-whitening treatment (16 minutes × 2 sessions) for 2,480 yen, down from the regular price of 9,960 yen. The store’s dream is to make Sendai, the City of Trees, “the city with the world’s brightest smiles,” and it aims to strengthen its community-based services.
菊水産業, a domestic toothpick manufacturer, has joined the “April Dream” project and shared its dream of preserving toothpick manufacturing, a local industry in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, for the future. It aims to raise awareness through “Good Toothpick Day” on November 24.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本記念日協会、日本つまようじ組合、朝日新聞、産経新聞、読売新聞
北海道’s small and medium-sized enterprise クロスティホールディングス has announced an April Dream plan to spin off its digital promotion department and take responsibility for developing DX talent across the construction industry. The declaration aims to address the challenges facing an industry struggling with a serious labor shortage.
タカヤ develops and markets flying probe testers, circuit board inspection equipment that helps improve the reliability of electronic devices. Founded in 1894, the company began developing and selling flying probe testers in 1987 and marked its 130th anniversary in September 2024. It also operates an EMS business and manufactures in-circuit testers and RFID-related equipment.
樹林AI株式会社 has announced an April Dream centered on the question, “Do you really need to respond to that notification?” The dream highlights the importance of using AI to organize information and set priorities.
The pass rate for students retaking medical school entrance exams remains at around 20%, but since the 2018 entrance exam cheating scandal, the process has become more transparent and an environment where applicants can compete on academic ability has taken hold. The barriers to passing include information asymmetries and strategic mistakes, making it important to understand how accommodating each university is and to thoroughly master foundational study materials. For working adults retaking the exams, the keys are a study strategy that balances work and preparation, and second-stage exam preparation that turns their work experience into an asset demonstrating their suitability as doctors.
サステナブル・バッテリー・ホールディングス株式会社 has changed its name to エネソルブホールディングス株式会社 and launched under its new name. As the holding company of Energywith and Furukawa Battery, it aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the energy storage solutions field.
Companies mentioned：エネソルブホールディングス株式会社、サステナブル・バッテリー・ホールディングス株式会社、エナジーウィズ株式会社、古河電池株式会社
グラッチェ株式会社 has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the “みどりSaisaiプロジェクト,” which aims to address social issues including the increase in abandoned farmland and low wages for workers with disabilities. The project will create new employment opportunities for people with disabilities through seedling cultivation in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, and the cultivation of domestically grown coffee at 沖縄Saisai農園 in Higashi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, which covers 5,600 tsubo. Coffee takes about 4 years to harvest, and the project plans to begin accepting workers this fall. The company is also recruiting owners for “coffee trees” and is working to establish a sustainable agricultural model and increase the brand value of domestically grown coffee.
株式会社イームインターナショナル has announced its dream of bringing smiles not only to people in Japan but around the world through its gluten-free wafers, “さくらさくり.” Made with a focus on domestic ingredients, these health-conscious baked sweets are seeing growing demand as gifts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イームインターナショナル
株式会社WEAVE aims to bridge information gaps through AI training and create a society where everyone can pursue their potential. While companies are increasingly adopting AI, its usage rate on the ground remains at just 8.3%, with information gaps and psychological barriers posing challenges. The company offers step-by-step support, including generative AI trial sessions, training, study groups and an AI help desk, helping people reach a point where they can use AI in their work. Naoki Kubo, the company’s representative director and CEO, says AI can enable people to pursue self-fulfillment and aims to change people’s behavior and confidence through small successes. Founded on October 12, 2022, the company is headquartered in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, and provides in-person generative AI training across Japan.
VR Piano株式会社 has announced its vision for future feature expansions to its VR piano game “Sigure” and for creating “a world where people can enjoy playing piano anytime, with ease.” The game, released in February 2026, is envisioned to gain features including support for acoustic pianos, 3D effects, virtual recitals, a piano you can play anywhere, performance battles and scored sing-along piano performances. The company aims to make these dreams a reality over the next 10 years by harnessing advances in VR/MR technology.
GUILD AI Community has launched to bring together PMs and product leaders who use AI to drive projects and turn on-the-ground expertise into “solution playbooks” that can be preserved as an asset. Alongside the launch, AI PM FORUM 2026, one of Japan’s largest AI PM forums, will be held in Tokyo on July 4, 2026. The forum will discuss the scope of PM responsibilities in an era shaped by AI agents, as well as the transformation to AI-native organizations. GUILD AI structures AI PM careers in 3 steps—turning “on-the-ground sludge” into “solution playbooks,” supporting independence and entrepreneurship, and co-creating with businesses—and helps individuals build lasting assets.
えんじゅ株式会社 has announced as its April Dream its ambition to spread the knowledge and skills behind making ads that sell—something AI struggles to do. The company highlights the value of human creativity.
シコー株式会社 has announced its April Dream of creating a “world without leaks.” The statement simply expresses the company’s high level of expertise and ambitions in sealing technology.