“From something you drink to a way to find balance”—the future of “drinkable wellness” envisioned by Shizuoka Matcha Therapy as it spreads around the world
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Through Shizuoka Matcha Therapy, ファンピッキング株式会社 announced its vision of transforming tea from “something you drink” into “a way to bring mind and body into balance,” and spreading “drinkable wellness” around the world. It uses AI to provide Japanese tea experiences tailored to each person’s physical and mental condition.
Making world-first technology more accessible through manufacturing: 株式会社アコン’s goal! #AprilDream
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株式会社アコン develops PALLASER, a laser brand that handles everything from design and development to manufacturing, under the concept “Making laser technology easier to use and more accessible.” With a commitment to high quality and low prices, it offers switching power supplies, adapters, current sensors and more, with delivery possible in as little as 3 days. The company is also pursuing innovative technology development, including an integrated laser system combining UV laser marking and OCR inspection, supporting manufacturing sites in Japan and abroad from Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Now available: Hanjo-kun, a low-cost, fully outsourced web marketing service that even independent stores can adopt
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too good株式会社 has launched Hanjo-kun, a new service that lets stores fully outsource web marketing at a low price with no long-term contract. It addresses the challenges of expensive traditional web marketing and provides accessible marketing support for independent shops and small and medium-sized stores.
Making “eating is a way of caring for yourself” the norm: the future of balanced body and mind envisioned by VIVID CACAO
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株式会社angeles announced its April Dream on April 1, 2026, envisioning a society where “eating is a way of caring for yourself” is the norm. Through its high-cacao chocolate VIVID CACAO, it aims to support physical and mental well-being and help people lead flourishing lives.
Let’s turn Tokyo blue! NPO法人東京都自閉症協会 to hold an event at Tokyo Tower on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day
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NPO法人東京都自閉症協会 will hold an event at Tokyo Tower on April 2, the United Nations-designated World Autism Awareness Day. As a post-event program following the lighting ceremony, prominent hosts and guests will be invited to convey the importance of autism awareness.
Announcement: Release of Dri-VR, a safety education VR program, Traffic Safety Learning VR Series 15: National and Expressways Edition
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合同会社サンダーボルト インタラクティブ released National and Expressways Edition on April 1, 2026, the 15th installment in its traffic safety learning VR series for the safety education program Dri-VR. Co-developed with 某大手自動車メーカー, it offers realistic accident experiences on actual roads, created with the cooperation of a Hollywood stunt team.
Our dream and mission is to pass on to future generations the value of weddings and the value of preserving wedding photographs in tangible form.
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K2, YK PRODUCE’s wedding photo and video brand, will exhibit at KG+2026, an art festival held in partnership with the Kyoto International Photography Festival. It aims to reintroduce the value of weddings and wedding photography to society as art, and carry the culture of preserving photographs into the future.
Nisshin Shurui Co., Ltd.’s Awa no Kaori Sudachi Chu marks its 40th anniversary. A prize drawing for ¥10,000 gift cards begins Wednesday, April 1.
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日新酒類株式会社 will launch a prize drawing on April 1, 2026, to mark the 40th anniversary of Awa no Kaori Sudachi Chu, first released in 1984. The campaign is open to purchasers of the popular product, which has shipped more than 41 million bottles cumulatively; entries can be submitted using a QR code. Gift cards worth ¥10,000 are up for grabs.
[New awareness website for Gen Z launches April 1] Read it on your smartphone! A guide to standing up for yourself is now available
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ライツテック株式会社 launched its “Guide to Standing Up for Yourself” on April 1 as part of the online safety support platform beME. Aimed at Gen Z, the guide covers initial responses to online victimization and preventive measures. It seeks to address gaps in knowledge about increasingly diverse forms of online harm and uncertainty about where to seek help, enabling everyone to take appropriate action.
株式会社Bufff will make the “Game Communication World” a reality, connecting people through games.
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株式会社Bufff announced its vision of creating a “Game Communication World” where people connect through games. The concept is for a new kind of communication space that the company aims to build.
HAI ROBOTICS: Robot solutions that maximize the value of warehouse space evolve; collaborative demo with Yamazen’s Total Factory Solutions Division at Kansai Logistics Expo
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HAI ROBOTICS JAPAN announced the latest update to HaiPick Climb, a robot solution that maximizes warehouse storage efficiency and processing capacity. It supports double-deep storage configurations, enabling high-density storage. A joint demonstration with Yamazen will also be held at the Kansai Logistics Expo in 2026.
Early Cross and Miyazaki Taiyo Bank form business partnership, aiming to close the retirement benefit gap at regional small and medium-sized businesses through corporate defined contribution plans
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Early Cross and Miyazaki Taiyo Bank have formed a business partnership to provide support for introducing corporate defined contribution plans and financial education to regional small and medium-sized businesses. They aim to address challenges in preparing retirement benefits amid rising prices and retaining employees.
Metajan, a metaverse mahjong parlor, officially launches
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m-Lab has officially launched Metajan, a metaverse mahjong parlor, introducing gifting features and paid plans. It aims to strengthen interaction between users and cast members and offer a new online mahjong experience.
[Numazu City Cultural Center] Occult Talk to be held in Numazu, a place rooted in Mount Fuji worship and home to Shinkei Pond, one of the Seven Mysteries of Izu!
Turning condominiums across Japan into “small power plants.” Building a future where communications and electricity stay on, even during disasters
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Kabushiki Kaisha FiberGate announced a new slogan, “Lead The ‘Telecomenergy’,” and its “Telecomenergy” concept for social infrastructure integrating communications and energy. It plans to transform about 50,000 apartment buildings nationwide into “small power plants” by installing solar panels and storage batteries and building virtual power plants (VPPs). The goal is to realize a sustainable, secure future where communications and electricity remain available even during disasters.
A Japan-exclusive BLACK CLASSIC CALF MONO model launches to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Dr. Martens 1461 shoe.
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To mark the 65th anniversary of its iconic “THE 1461 shoe,” Dr. Martens is launching a Japan-exclusive, British-made “Classic Calf Leather 1461 Black Mono” model. Combining durability and versatility, it is a special anniversary edition of a long-loved style.
株式会社TYL opens Nagi Animal Hospital in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, as a new initiative by アニホック動物病院グループ
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株式会社TYL’s アニホック動物病院グループ has opened Nagi Animal Hospital in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture. This is the first launch under a new “partner model,” in which veterinarians seeking to establish independent practices run hospitals with management support from the group. The initiative aims to address challenges in the veterinary hospital industry, including labor shortages and financial difficulties, while providing high-quality veterinary care and sustainable operations.
INDUSTRIAL-X to adopt a decentralized holding company structure bringing together “autonomous management owners” who lead operating companies solo with AI agents.
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INDUSTRIAL-X announced that it will transition to a “decentralized holding company structure,” using AI agents and making every employee an independent business leader. The company aims to create the ultimate corporate organization for the AI era, freeing people from “tasks” so they can drive change and continue updating industries across the board.
[April Dream] Raise compensation for human resources and labor affairs staff nationwide by 2 million yen.
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株式会社TECO Design has endorsed “April Dream” and announced its dream of raising compensation for human resources and labor affairs staff nationwide by 2 million yen. The goal is to increase their overall value, including through expanded roles, improved evaluations and higher market value, not just salary increases.
ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム株式会社 announced executive officer personnel changes effective April 1. Hiromichi Amagai was promoted to senior executive officer, and Mitsutoshi Inomata was appointed executive officer in charge of corporate affairs and head of the president’s office. The changes are intended to strengthen the management structure and accelerate business growth.
Collaboration between Nishitetsu’s “muside” and JASRAC’s “KENDRIX” to launch in April 2026!
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Nishitetsu (Nishitetsu) and JASRAC will launch a collaboration in April 2026, linking their music support platforms “muside” and “KENDRIX.” The partnership aims to strengthen the collection of artists’ music data and copyright management, improve the fairness of revenue distribution and energize music activities.
[Reprints] Introducing the books being reprinted in April 2026!
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誠文堂新光社 has decided to reprint 11 books that had been out of stock for an extended period due to strong demand. They will become available at bookstores and online retailers nationwide in sequence starting in April 2026.
“Working toward a Minamisoma City where parents and children are full of things they want to try”
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AKAHAI, a child-rearing support group in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, announced its “April Dream” of nurturing the things parents and children “want to try” and making the city a joyful place to raise children. It proposes a new approach to child-rearing, with the whole community watching over families in a nature-rich environment, and aims to make Minamisoma a center of excitement about raising children in Japan.
Supporting community beautification through collaboration between local government and residents: “Adopt Program Grant Scheme” to continue in fiscal 2026
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公益社団法人食品容器環境美化協会 (Shokankyo) will run its “Adopt Program Grant Scheme” again in fiscal 2026. The program supports groups working to reduce waste and raise environmental awareness in their communities, promoting sustainable resource use and environmental conservation. It offers grant and cleaning supplies programs, and the application deadline is June 12, 2026.
Turning Onagawa’s “hope” into “seeds of hope” for children around the world
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特定非営利活動法人アスヘノキボウ endorsed April Dream on April 1 and shared its dream of “turning Onagawa’s ‘hope’ into ‘seeds of hope’ for children around the world.”
Launching “8∞. (Eight)”: Taking on the challenge of building a middle-distance running culture!
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Running Entertainment LLC announced the launch of “8∞. (Eight),” a new project to build a middle-distance running culture. It is part of the company’s “dream” in support of April Dream.
Creating a world where accounting and labor management cost absolutely nothing
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As part of April Dream, マルナゲカンリ税理士法人 announced a plan to build social infrastructure for “zero-cost outsourcing,” eliminating accounting and labor management costs.
Is real estate investment only for some people? Taking on the challenge of eliminating the “opportunity gap” in real estate investment. Toward a society where anyone can try real estate investment, overcoming barriers of funding and experience. A dream to support investors as a construction company and expand their life choices
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Seiko Estate & Development, a construction company in Fukuoka, announced its vision of creating a society where anyone can try real estate investment, even with no knowledge or experience. The initiative is part of April Dream.
No written exam! All-in on practical skills! Iwasaki Gakuen launches “IT Technical Scholarship Admission,” offering up to 1.46 million yen in “investment”
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Iwasaki Gakuen is establishing “IT Technical Scholarship Admission” for students entering in April 2027. Applicants will be assessed on practical programming skills and their work, with no written exam. The program provides up to 1.46 million yen in financial support and aims to develop people with outstanding IT skills sought in an AI-driven society.
Replacing a mattress for a new home: Is disposal the biggest hurdle? More than 40% say the physical “difficulty” is real
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ムーンムーン株式会社 conducted a survey on mattress disposal and replacement. It found that the biggest hurdle when replacing a mattress is “physically moving it out,” while 93% of people who replaced theirs were satisfied.
Sharing the benefits of Kampo with people around the world: the big dream of “Kampo Counseling Gajumaru”
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“Kampo Counseling Gajumaru” endorsed April Dream and shared its big dream of “sharing the benefits of Kampo with people around the world.” It aims to bring the value of Kampo to more people.
We want to be the best guild (place to belong) that gives you more time to play
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Momoko iT Lab. set out its vision: “We want to be the best guild (place to belong) that gives you more time to play.” It aims to enrich people’s personal time.
株式会社アウトバーン will help create a society where every company regains the initiative to “create its own future” and continues to grow with excitement.
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株式会社アウトバーン announced its dream of creating a society where every company regains the initiative to “create its own future” and continues to grow with excitement.
A future where “Dialogue Leaders” emerge in organizations across Japan. We will move organizations forward through serious dialogue and spread a culture that nurtures self-reliant talent.
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株式会社Aizak is an organization development and human resource development company centered on “questions” and “dialogue.” Through its participation in April Dream, the company envisions a future in which people known as “Dialogue Leaders,” who draw out the potential of individuals and organizations through dialogue, naturally emerge in organizations across Japan. It currently offers leadership development and organizational transformation programs, and plans to bring new ways into dialogue through art to business settings.
【April Dream】Ryoma Sakamoto found a way forward at sea. We’re aiming for space!
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Penguin Labs合同会社 has joined April Dream and announced its dream: “Ryoma Sakamoto found a way forward at sea. We’re aiming for space!” It describes this as a commitment to humanity to be fulfilled by 2046.
Functional food product “肝活ガンマン” relaunched as “肝活ガンマン PREMIUM”
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株式会社haju has relaunched the functional food product “肝活ガンマン” as “肝活ガンマン PREMIUM.” The relaunch adds new functional claims across a wide range of areas, including energy and vitality, fatigue, mental health and body-shape management, in addition to liver health and uric acid levels, broadening the product’s ability to address health concerns.
スマートブックス株式会社 announced its dream through April Dream: “Smartbooks,” which adds audio to books. In Japan, where people are increasingly turning away from reading, the company aims to redesign access to knowledge by offering a new reading experience that fosters deeper understanding through audio and text during “while-you’re-at-it” moments, such as commuting or doing housework.
【Cosmos Park】Pursuing “circular food” through freeze-drying technology and aiming to be No.1 in space food in 2035
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コスモス食品 announced that it is pursuing “circular food” with freeze-drying technology at its core and aims to be No.1 in the space food field by 2035. Joining April Dream, the company expressed its commitment to contributing to a sustainable society and advancing technological innovation.
Why is being a site supervisor so demanding? Construction DX aims to make “working without going to the site” a reality. Changing the inefficiency of “2 hours round-trip, 10 minutes to check.” We want to change how people work through construction DX. From Fukuoka construction company セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント
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Fukuoka construction company セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント announced a reform of site supervisors’ working styles through construction DX as part of “April Dream.” In response to industry challenges such as long working hours and the need to be stationed at sites, it aims to enable people to work without going to sites, promoting the management of multiple sites from the office through the use of AI and data.
株式会社いまでや, which operates IMADEYA, strengthens its management structure. 小倉あづさ becomes executive vice president and 石川孝 becomes managing director.
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株式会社いまでや will move to a new executive structure effective April 1, 2026. 小倉あづさ has been promoted to director and executive vice president, 石川孝 to managing director, and 小倉爽椰 newly appointed as an executive officer. The company will strengthen IMADEYA’s management and promote a transition to the next generation.
WorkX establishes a Kansai branch to strengthen its support structure in the region
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株式会社WorkX, which operates a DX/AI consulting business, established a Kansai branch on April 1, 2026, to expand its business in the region. 松本祥季 has been appointed branch manager, and the branch is based in Kita Ward, Osaka. The move strengthens the company’s commitment to transformation and results for Kansai businesses, while aiming to promote growth and productivity at companies across Japan.
D1 Milano: Trendy small-diameter watch “NANO POLY,” the third release in the Spring/Summer 2026 collection, launches April 3
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Italian watch brand D1 Milano will launch its “NANO POLY” collection, featuring small-diameter cases, on Friday, April 3, 2026, as the third release in its Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Part of a “5 consecutive weeks of releases” campaign, the collection is redesigned from the popular POLYCARBON series with a more compact 32mm case and lightweight polycarbonate material. Responding to the trend for small-diameter watches that can be worn like accessories, the collection can be styled in a wide range of ways, from casual to streetwear. Priced at 29,700 yen, it will be sold at D1 Milano retailers including エイチエムエスウォッチストア.
Is Mother’s Day really a regular tradition? About 30% celebrate it every year, while about 30% don’t
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A nationwide survey of 500 people on how they observe Mother’s Day found that “I do something every year without fail” was the most common response, at 32.2%, while “I’ve never done anything” also accounted for about 30%, at 29.2%. Both the rates of celebrating and receiving gifts tended to rise with age. Married people were more likely to have made it a habit, while unmarried people tended to be less involved. By occupation, employees and civil servants had higher participation rates, while people without jobs and students were more likely not to celebrate.
H//PE Princess, a 7-member hip-hop group formed through a joint Japan-Korea audition show, signs a global deal with ワーナーミュージック・グループ
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H//PE Princess, a 7-member hip-hop group formed through the joint Japan-Korea audition show “Unpretty Rapstar : HIP POP Princess,” has signed a global deal with ワーナーミュージック・グループ. Aiming to debut in the first half of 2026, Warner Music, CJ ENM and Chapter-I will work together to support the group’s global expansion.
“Mini Republic Story” project launches: a Web3 process economy that turns the “process” behind all kinds of value into an asset
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Atomos-Seed launched “Mini Republic Story,” a Web3 solution using blockchain and AI, on April 1, 2026. As its first initiative, the Food NFT Consortium declared the founding of the “和食共和国” on March 31. The solution turns the process behind value into an asset and supports the operation of independent economic spheres using proprietary tokens and crypto assets. It will exhibit at the 7th Blockchain Expo, held from April 15 to 17, and hold a seminar on “和食共和国” on the 17th.
【April Dream】Web Aqua, with 17 years of website production experience in Osaka, aims to create a society where “anyone can build a business” through AI “vibe coding”
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Web Aqua合同会社 has begun offering app development support and a community for small and midsize businesses and sole proprietors, using the AI development method “vibe coding.” It aims to create a society where anyone can build a business. Drawing on 17 years of web production experience, as well as no-code tools and AI marketing support, the company is promoting fast, low-cost development through natural-language instructions. It says it aims to address the challenges of development costs and IT labor shortages faced by small and midsize businesses in Japan and ride the wave of a new technological revolution.
合同会社ASP’s dream: expanding to multiple locations a business that supports “best performance”
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合同会社ASP announced plans to expand its dry head spa salon “Still” to multiple locations and begin selling Imabari towels as part of the “April Dream” project. Drawing on representative 山内’s baseball experience, the company aims to support working people’s best performance through better health.
株式会社P-UP neo opens “And Up Home-Visit Nursing Station” in Tokiwadai, Itabashi Ward, as a new business
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株式会社P-UP neo entered the home-visit nursing business by opening “And Up Home-Visit Nursing Station” in Tokiwadai, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, on April 1, 2026. Focusing on people with high medical needs, including those with terminal cancer or intractable diseases, it aims to build strong ties with local medical institutions through information sharing within 24 hours.
We want to make custom button badges easy for anyone to order
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Arcty株式会社 operates “缶バッジアーク,” a custom button badge creation service, and aims to make it easy for anyone to create original button badges. The company supports the “April Dream” project, which designates April 1 as a day to share dreams. Drawing on more than 10 years of button badge manufacturing experience, the company has heard from many people who did not know individuals could order custom badges and wants to make the service more accessible. Last year, it launched an official LINE account and introduced a system that makes it easy to place orders through the chat screen. It plans to expand the service to people who do not use the LINE app as well, further advancing its goal of making it “easy for anyone.”
【April Fools’ Day】Sakura Java Sparrow appointed “Sales Department Bird” in unusual personnel move to boost recruitment PR
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On April 1, 2026, 株式会社リクエストエージェント appointed a Java sparrow named “Pteranodon” (nickname: Poo-chan) as its “sales department bird” as an April Fools’ Day initiative. The effort responds to the growing emphasis on corporate culture and atmosphere in recruitment, focusing on intangible qualities such as “comfort” and “the value of simply being there.” The sales department bird will greet visitors, enliven internal communication and appear in publicity activities. It is not bound by sales targets and is considered to make a significant contribution to employee satisfaction. The company, a recruitment advertising agency, launched the initiative as a new approach to corporate branding.
A cumulative production record of 10,000 bouquets is proof of customers’ trust. The art techniques developed by Ballooms, a specialist balloon flower bouquet shop, are now being shared with the next generation of creators. We are beginning a time for learning together online.
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Ballooms, a balloon flower bouquet shop based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has made and supplied more than 10,000 balloon flowers since opening in 2023. Starting in late April 2026, the company will offer online technical sessions where participants can learn professional techniques. The sessions will teach skills directly linked to revenue and are aimed at individual creators and industry professionals seeking to increase average customer spend or start a business without a physical store. Ballooms boasts Japan’s largest selection, with 40 types of flowers, and 2 design registrations. 40% of its customers buy the flowers for birthdays and 40% for weddings.
<The legendary regional yogurt event is back> Yogunet gets into full swing with the goal of bringing the “4th National Yogurt Summit” to life in 2027
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一般社団法人ヨグネット has officially launched efforts to revive the “4th National Yogurt Summit” in 2027. The summit was first held in 2018 in Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture, to raise awareness of regional yogurt and attracted 39,000 people. The association was established in June 2023 and, as of the end of March 2026, had 38 regular members, 4 associate members and 36 supporting members.
Online school “AI Introductory Academy” opens in April 2026, helping even AI beginners aim to generate income
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株式会社AIM opened “AI Introductory Academy,” an online school for AI beginners, in April 2026. It offers more than 600 lectures and support aimed at generating income through side jobs or practical work, and seeks to close the AI skills gap.
For small and midsize businesses looking to speed up operations: Web app development using AI starts at 300,000 yen and delivers only the functions you really need in as little as 1 week
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おはし総研株式会社 has launched a Web application development service for small and midsize businesses nationwide, using AI technology. Starting at 300,000 yen, the service develops only the required functions in as little as 1 week and also provides hands-on support as a DX consultant. It addresses challenges faced by small and midsize businesses, including high IT estimates and excessive functionality.
Official online shop of “するがや,” a long-established Kusatsu Onsen business with a history of more than 90 years, relaunches; popular in-store souvenirs go on sale nationwide
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“するがや,” a long-established Kusatsu Onsen business with a history of more than 90 years, will relaunch its official online shop on April 1, 2026. Alongside its bath additive “浴精 草津温泉ハップ,” the shop will for the first time sell online nationwide original souvenirs long loved at its physical store, as well as items unique to Kusatsu Onsen. The relaunch will make the appeal of Kusatsu Onsen more accessible to a wider audience across Japan.
Sales begin for development and design specifications for an “electric levitation seismic-isolation foundation system,” inspired by the idea of “lifting a house at the moment of an earthquake”
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株式会社ズーマ has begun selling development and design specifications for an “electric levitation seismic-isolation foundation system” as part of its development and design specification support service, which combines AI and engineering. The system is based on a new seismic-isolation concept designed to prevent earthquake tremors from being transmitted to buildings.
Tackling the problem of high turnover in the medical care, nursing care and welfare sectors
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視える化, based in Osaka, is tackling high employee turnover in the medical care, nursing care and welfare sectors. Turnover rates are high: 14.4% for care workers, around 11%-12% for nursing staff, and around 31.5% among university graduates within 3 years of graduation. Rather than relying on quantitative measures such as job advertisements and placement agencies, the company helps organizations create workplaces chosen for their values through rebuilding their MVV, using social media and organizational story branding. Estimates project a shortage of around 320,000 care workers in fiscal 2025 and around 690,000 in 2040, making it urgent to build a society where organizations driven by a strong sense of purpose are chosen for the right reasons.
In the age of AI, “the real thing” from Nishijin, Kyoto, will save the world
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合同会社才有る者の楽園, based in Nishijin, Kyoto, has endorsed April Dream and shared its dream: “In the age of AI, ‘the real thing’ from Nishijin, Kyoto, will save the world.”
Make Japan a hub for boys’ choirs around the world
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一般社団法人日本少年合唱協会 announced a new vision for international cultural exchange connecting boys’ choirs around the world through its participation in “April Dream” on April 1, 2026. The initiative will center on “Japan Release,” which will distribute recordings by overseas boys’ choirs in Japan, and “Boys Choir Alliance,” an international collaboration platform. The association advocates the “boys’ choir domino theory,” in which recognition in Japan expands opportunities for boys’ choirs in other countries, and aims to build a sustainable international network.
Every small or midsize manufacturer we work with will thrive. Our dream is to improve business performance through on-site expertise and IT, and protect Japanese manufacturing and the richness of everyday life
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ヴィサイプ endorsed “April Dream” and announced its dream of revitalizing small and midsize manufacturers. Through hands-on consulting that combines on-site expertise and IT, it supports improvements in business performance and aims to protect Japanese manufacturing and a rich everyday life.
Toward a society where everyone can choose a way of working that suits them, free from regional disparities in women’s career choices and opportunities to take on challenges
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一般社団法人 女性起業家クリエーション協会WECA supports women’s efforts online and offline, aiming to eliminate regional disparities in women’s career opportunities. Starting April 2, 2026, it will hold a 4-part online event titled “おしごとMUSE Color Us Project（カラプロ）,” featuring the stories of 8 women who started businesses in regional areas. WECA seeks to build a society where people can choose a way of working that suits them, regardless of their location or circumstances, and to expand the cycle of local people taking on new challenges.
Toward a society where people suffering from moral harassment and trauma are not left isolated
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如月心理相談室 aims to build a society where people suffering from moral harassment and trauma are not left isolated. Opened on February 1, 2020, it has locations in Sumida, Tokyo, and Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, where licensed clinical psychologists and certified public psychologists provide professional psychological support. Through trauma care such as EMDR, it aims to expand access in local communities to psychological support that anyone may need.
A Japan where AI is as commonplace as the air we breathe, and every business professional is energized to take on the challenge of envisioning the future.
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Visionary Architects株式会社 shared its dream through “April Dream”: to realize a Japan where AI is as commonplace as the air we breathe and every business professional is energized to take on the challenge of envisioning the future.
A society where foot care is part of everyday life. The challenge of sustainable heel care, chosen by 100 yoga instructors 【April Dream】
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“Cracked Heel Balm Large Size” from “LYKKE,” the foot care brand operated by リュッケプランニング, won 1st place in the Beauty Care category of the “YJ Wellness Item AWARD 2026.” The product has been rated based on the real-world experiences of 100 yoga instructors and has also won an award at FOOT HEALTH AWARDS 2025. LYKKE aims to make foot self-care an everyday habit. It plans to launch a mini size (30g) in May 2026 and begin online foot yoga lessons in summer 2026. The price is 3,630 yen (tax included), and the product contains 67g.
【April Dream】We deliver “self-care” and aspire to a future where we set a goal and go to Hawaii together.
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株式会社dots has joined April Dream and announced its dream of a future in which the company, which delivers “self-care,” sets a goal and takes its employees to Hawaii.
Experience textbooks. Learning that turns theory into “real understanding.”
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合同会社eLANT proposed a new form of learning that turns textbook theory into “real understanding.” It shared its dream of bringing to life an educational approach that deepens understanding of what students learn through hands-on experiences.
Make April 14 “Good Death Day.” Working toward a society where people can talk more freely about death. April Dreams
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一般社団法人デスフェス aims to establish April 14 each year as “Good Death Day.” This comes against the backdrop of Japan entering a full-fledged super-aged society in 2025, with annual deaths expected to peak at about 1.7 million in 2040. The organization held its first Deathフェス in 2024 and its second in 2025, drawing 4,200 visitors in 2025. It will hold the 3rd annual Deathフェス in 2026 and is expanding its activities throughout the year.
Set to open “LOVE LABO,” a children’s cafeteria and product development hub
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Marshmallow Works announced, as part of April Dream, that it will use business profits to open “LOVE LABO,” a community-based children’s cafeteria. In addition to providing meals for children, “LOVE LABO” aims to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds can gather and support one another. It will also serve as a “living laboratory” for product development, incorporating the voices of families raising children and other consumers to build a system where solving social issues and developing products reinforce each other. The initiative will also connect local communities and businesses, aiming to foster sustainable communities while contributing to society.
No more being a “subcontracted worker.” Putting women designers at the heart of business. Rewriting society’s OS through UI/UX co-creation. April Dream
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株式会社desiign has joined the April Dream project and announced a vision to elevate women designers from merely carrying out production tasks to becoming UI/UX co-creation partners at the heart of business.
The end of one purpose becomes the start of new value
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株式会社カラーループ has embraced the April Dream project and shared its dream of realizing a sustainable society: “The end of one purpose becomes the start of new value.”
As its April Dream, VICTOR CONSULTING set out the ambitious dream of making Nagoya the most livable city in Japan, expressing its commitment to contributing to the local community.
Toward a society where “Reclaim the lead role in your life” is more than a dream.
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株式会社HaxPark has joined the April Dream project and aims to realize a society where the slogan “Reclaim the lead role in your life” does not remain just a dream.
End “We advertise, but nothing sells.” Create a system that lets business owners focus on what they want to do.
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Y'sエスコート株式会社 announced a new system to address the disconnect between advertising and websites and create an environment where business owners can focus on what they want to do. It supports their focus on their core business by providing a consistent customer journey from acquisition through conversion.
About 1.6万 babies are born each year without crying their first cry. We want a society where their families can find light even in grief.
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soramusubi provides grief-care support to families who have experienced stillbirth or miscarriage in Japan, where about 1.6万 babies are born each year without crying their first cry. The organization’s founders, a married couple who experienced stillbirth themselves in 2020, handcraft memorial items and “angel clothes” for babies who have passed away and donate them to families and medical institutions in need. They have donated more than 900 outfits annually. By providing clothes in sizes made especially for tiny babies that are not available in stores, they help families create gentle, lasting memories. According to Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare statistics, about 15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 50 people experience stillbirth. soramusubi aims for a society where these families can move forward despite their grief.
【NCCC】A future where protecting nature becomes the world’s most “rewarding work”
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一般社団法人ナチュラルキャピタルクレジットコンソーシアム（NCCC） announced that it had joined April Dream on April 1 and aims for a future where protecting nature is “rewarding work.” NCCC aims to make the value of natural capital visible through digital technology and take it from Japan to the world as a new OS for the economy. Work is already underway with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to introduce the concept of carbon removal into urban infrastructure, and in Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, to use drones and AI to visualize forest carbon levels. The consortium established the world’s first carbon credit certification rules and received the “10th Sustainable Finance Awards,” but sees this not as the finish line, but as a step toward the “democratization of natural capital,” in which anyone can participate.
“We want to support safe and secure living through architectural hardware and bring more smiles to people across Japan!”
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中西産業株式会社 has joined April Dream and shared its corporate dream: “We want to support safe and secure living through architectural hardware and bring more smiles to people across Japan!”
“Remove the ‘boundaries’ in education from Japan.” Online tutoring service Soleado declares “the complete democratization of education,” so every student across Japan can freely pursue their preferred school, wherever they are.
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Online tutoring service Soleado, operated by 株式会社SUN, declared “the complete democratization of education” on April 1. Its dream is to create an environment where students across Japan can freely pursue their preferred schools, without being constrained by where they live, their family circumstances, or time. The story of a student on a remote island in Shikoku who passed the junior high school entrance exam with online tutoring helped turn this dream into a conviction. From 2026 onward, Soleado aims to completely remove geographical barriers, make time more flexible, and continue to be a supportive companion.
【April Dream】A world with no nail-related problems. Bringing knowledge and skills about nails and health—not beauty—to educational institutions in countries around the world, supporting people’s healthy longevity and the future of sports.
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ネイルヘルス株式会社 has set the April Dream goal of “a world with no nail-related problems.” Rather than focusing on appearance, the company plans to bring knowledge and skills about nails and health to educational institutions in countries around the world, with the aim of extending healthy lifespans and preventing injuries among athletes. Experiences including a young soccer player’s deformed toenail and high school baseball players’ fingertip calluses and split nails in 2005 led to the development of the protective cosmetic “Re.Proマックセラム.” The company is also working to train practitioners through 2 educational programs: “マルトメソドロジー®” and the “マックブランド爪教育プログラム.” It held a free seminar at Tokyo Big Sight on April 15.
Toward a day when fluids around the world have a “voice.” The future of zero accidents and zero disasters envisioned by fluid AI agent “ABYSS”
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株式会社Itumo announced that it has developed fluid AI agent “ABYSS” and aims to realize a world where “fluids report anomalies themselves.” The technology will contribute to building social infrastructure with zero accidents and zero disasters at chemical plants, rivers, and other sites.
“A brand that connects mind and matter”: YURAM asks what “new value in beauty” means.
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YURAM endorsed April Dream, an initiative to share dreams on April 1, and announced a press release. Guided by the philosophy of “turning imagination into creation,” the company offers gemstone soaps that create emotional breathing room through stories and experiences. To restore the emotional balance that can be lost amid the busyness of modern society, it has embraced the dream of “bridging the spiritual and the material.” It announced new “Emerald” and “Diamond” gemstone soaps and also introduced its “Agate Soap,” which has sold a cumulative total of 100,000 units. To spread this vision, it has resumed sharing content on its YouTube channel, “心の冒険チャンネル.”
Turning the passion for volleyball into a “growth engine” for regional businesses. The new model for digital-era co-creation envisioned by 福岡ギラソール.
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福岡ギラソール, which has joined the V League, is building a new sponsorship model that goes beyond the framework of regional teams, with admission fees, fan club memberships, merchandise and sponsorship fees as its pillars. By combining the excitement of sports with the reach of digital communications, it is evolving the team into a growth platform for businesses. It has redefined its news page as “a medium where empathy lies beyond search” and aims to grow its fan base and revitalize the regional economy through co-creation with partner companies by sharing the appeal of its players and team from a unique perspective.
[New Book Release] Solving the problem of “mistakes that keep happening no matter how many times you warn people”
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株式会社ウィルPMインターナショナル announced the April 4, 2026 release of 『無くならないミスの無くし方［決定版］』, a new book by 石田淳, a leading expert in behavioral science management. The book treats mistakes as “behavioral problems” and systematically explains reproducible approaches. To mark the release, a free online seminar featuring 石田淳 and 松村学朗, a senior consultant at ウィルPMインターナショナル, will be held on May 13, 2026. Based on the book, the seminar will introduce the structure of mistakes, practical points, and examples of initiatives at actual companies.
“Alone, but not alone”: 共栄通信 will use nana to create a society where people can connect in a relaxed way!
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As part of April Dream, 株式会社共栄通信 announced its dream of creating a society where people can feel “alone, but not alone” and connect in a relaxed way through the music collaboration app nana.
Going beyond handmade crafts to create “dialogue” and “connections”: We want to help more women shine at any age through accessory ribbons.
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株式会社andR shared its April Dream of creating “dialogue” and “connections” through accessory ribbons and working toward a society where all women can shine regardless of age.
A new approach to “disability × wellness”! “カラフル西東京ネクサス,” a new-generation day-care facility that embraces everyone in an affirming world, opens in April 2026!
▶ “April Dream”: Setting sail for the open sea! A second founding and a new vision: “Where there is a breath of life”
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As part of the April Dream project, 合同会社在野社 established a new vision, “Where there is a breath of life,” and shared its dream of venturing into the open sea as a second founding.
Strong as sumo around the world. Bringing the “positive energy” born from experiences in Japan to the world #April Dream
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Contents Like合同会社 shared its dream, “Strong as sumo around the world,” through April Dream. It aims to spread around the world the positive energy born from experiences in Japan.
合資会社ノアール・ブラン announced through April Dream its dream of expanding its nationwide network of “JP Podiatry” specialty stores—which have adapted German-style foot care for Japan—to all 47 prefectures. It currently operates in 26 prefectures and aims to eliminate regional disparities in foot health by expanding its services to the remaining 21 areas.
Promoting women’s participation, a key to regional revitalization: Toward a society where women in regional areas can “build their careers flexibly”
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相坂サオリ, representative of 株式会社LASSIC, sees disparities in career opportunities for women in regional areas as a challenge and is working to promote women’s participation in the workforce. She has experienced leaving her job and starting her own business after struggling to balance a career at a major advertising agency with fertility treatment. Now a nationally certified career consultant, she works with companies and individuals from bases in Okayama and Tokyo, offering career training for businesses and individual support. In 2025, she published her first book, 『らしく起業』, and also shares information through the media. 相坂 aims to realize a society where women can build careers in their own way, without being constrained by life events.
Transforming the back office into a “strategic hub for growth”—JIMUREQ Consulting accelerates business through administrative efficiency
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JIMUREQ Consulting株式会社 provides consulting services specializing in business process improvement, digital transformation, and organizational development, with the aim of transforming back-office departments into “strategic hubs for growth.” The company says it will break through the challenges of large consulting firms, with highly specialized consultants working closely with clients to support change. Its services include business process reform and efficiency, back-office digital transformation, organizational development, governance and internal controls, and information security. The company aims to become a leading company in back-office innovation and to guide businesses across Japan to a new stage.
A city where every company in Hiroshima can talk about who it is: The Brand City Hiroshima initiative
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株式会社逆光 announced the Brand City Hiroshima initiative, which aims to transform Hiroshima into an appealing “brand city” by enabling local businesses and residents to talk about who they are and fostering diversity and culture across the city. Using its original “Being Design” methodology, the company puts businesses’ “unspoken words” into language and supports the formation of the city’s culture.
A future where everyone can enjoy music. HEAD MUSIC合同会社 aims to build an inclusive society through music!
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HEAD MUSIC合同会社 announced its vision of contributing to an inclusive society through music, with the aim of creating “a future where everyone can enjoy music.”