According to the company, the number of foreign customers purchasing truck interior accessories such as steering wheel covers and dashmarts has increased; the number of duty-free sales, which was only four from February to April 2025, doubled to eight from February to April 2026. Behind this growth is believed to be the rapid recovery of foreign tourists visiting Japan and growing interest from overseas in Japan's unique "deco-truck culture.

Dash mat

The number of visitors to Japan is projected to exceed 35 million in 2025, a record high.

According to statistics from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of foreign visitors to Japan was estimated to reach a record high in 2024 and to reach 35 million in 2025. Especially among repeat visitors from Asian countries, consumption is shifting from general sightseeing to "deepening hobbies".

Furthermore, Japanese truck culture (DEKOTORA) is recognized worldwide as part of the "JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Japanese vehicle custum culture" through SNS, and is attracting attention as tourism content that transcends the boundaries of the logistics industry.

Against this backdrop, there is a growing trend among tourists visiting Japan to purchase car and truck related parts as "cultural products that can only be purchased in Japan.

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Japan Tourism Statistics

https://statistics.jnto.go.jp

Japan Tourism Agency, Survey of Inbound Consumption Trends

https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tokei_hakusyo/gaikokujinshohidoko.html

The number of duty-free purchases has increased more than five-fold, and the customer base has expanded from two to six countries.

At the truck accessory specialty stores operated by Tern Corporation (a total of four stores in Hyogo, Nara, and Saga prefectures), duty-free sales by foreign visitors to Japan are increasing rapidly.

According to the company's data,

* Tax-free sales: Feb-Apr 2025 approx. 100,000 yen → Feb-Apr 2026 approx. 170,000 yen (approx. 1.7 times)

* Number of tax exemptions: February to April 2025: 4 cases → February to April 2026: 8 cases (about 2 times)

Some customers are seen purchasing approximately 220,000 yen worth of trucking supplies in one shopping trip.

Customers are mainly from Asian countries such as China, the Philippines, and Thailand, but in recent years we have also seen customers from Australia, expanding the number of foreign customers from 2 countries in 2023 to 6 countries in 2025.

All of the company's products are made in Japan.

The company manufactures and sells truck handle covers, dash mats, and other interior products, as well as truck custom parts and decotrailer accessories. The company features quality control through manufacturing at its own factory and designs that reflect Japan's unique custom culture.

The company operates a total of four stores specializing in truck accessories in Hyogo Prefecture (Takasago and Ako stores), Nara Prefecture, and Saga Prefecture.

Steering wheel cover

Future expansion: Expanding overseas sales by 2026

In response to inbound demand, the company is also steering toward global expansion. The company has been focusing on store sales and domestic e-commerce, but from the latter half of 2025, it plans to start exhibiting at truck exhibitions in Southeast Asia and to start full-scale overseas sales, including tie-ups with local dealers.

We intend to introduce Japan's deco-truck culture to overseas markets while capturing the demand for "truck customization as a part of Japanese culture" among tourists visiting Japan.

Company Profile

Name: TURN Co.

Location: 172-3 Aza Kawarada, Ipponmatsu, Hanada-cho, Himeji, Hyogo 671-0253, Japan

Business description: Manufacture and sale of truck accessories and interior parts, operation of truck accessory specialty stores

URL ： https://www.truckstop.gr.jp/index.html

SHOKAY "Smart Knit Care

Seven Habits of Smart Care

This content is a series produced by DGBH under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," and provides care information to ensure long-lasting use of high-quality SHOKAY yaknit products. In this issue, we introduce the "Seven Habits of Smart Knit Care" from the International Textile Trade Fair in Paris, France, and the knitwear washing technique that Tamiko Hayashi, the president of SHOKAY, has practiced for many years, along with easy-to-understand illustrations.

Background: In an age of "taking good care of existing clothes" rather than "buying new clothes

When we put on our favorite knitwear, it has become more natural than ever before to think about how we can build a long-lasting and good relationship with this clothing. The fashion industry is the second most environmentally burdensome industry in the world. In this context, "taking good care of the clothes we have" is the most creative and sustainable choice.

The concept of the "Seven Habits of Smart Knit Care," which was proposed at the Première Vision (PV) international textile fair in Paris, France in 2017, is now becoming a global standard.

The "7 Smart Knit Care Habits" are now a global standard. 8 years later, it has not faded away. In France, the installation of filters in new washing machines is becoming mandatory. The practice of washing clothes in cold water is an important action that not only prolongs the life of clothes, but also directly contributes to the prevention of marine pollution.

Seven Habits of Smart Knit Care (Methods practiced by ethical brands around the world)

These 7 habits were introduced in a session produced by C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy) representative Gigi Bettoni at the "Smart Creation Square" in Première Vision (PV) Paris in 2017. The seven habits were introduced at a session produced by Gigi Bettoni, President of Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy.

(1) Reduce the number of times you use the washing machine

In addition to saving water and energy, the act of washing clothes damages fibers. Reexamining the habit of washing clothes every time you wear them will greatly extend the life of your clothes.

(2) Wash in cold or room temperature water, not warm water

Hot water damages fibers and causes shrinkage. Cold water washing also inhibits microplastic shedding. It is a gentle choice for both the earth and the clothes.

(3) Choose environmentally friendly detergents

Use detergents with vegetable or natural ingredients that do not contain petroleum-derived synthetic surfactants. Neutral detergent is the basic choice for knitwear.

(4) Avoid using a dryer.

High temperatures and friction can cause serious damage to knit fibers. Ideally, dry the garment flat in the shade in a well-ventilated place, keeping it in shape.

(5) Use steam rather than an iron

Directly applying an iron will put a load on the fibers. By using a steam iron with the iron slightly elevated, you can remove wrinkles and care for the fibers at the same time.

(6) Hand washing is preferred over dry cleaning

Solvents used in dry cleaning have an environmental impact. For most knitwear, careful hand washing is sufficient.

(7) If dry cleaning is absolutely necessary, choose a green store.

Solvent-free dry cleaners are increasing in Japan. Natural Clean" (Isetan Shinjuku, Chiba, etc.) and "Happy" (Kyoto, nationwide home delivery) are attracting attention.

SHOKAY Japan Representative Hayashi's Knit Washing Technique for Those in the Know

People are animals, so we should take care of our knitwear the same way we take care of our hair. --A professional at a well-known high-end clothing dry cleaner in Tokyo told me something that really caught my eye.

When I used to be in charge of public relations for a luxury brand in Europe and the United States, I had the opportunity to visit a high-end garment cleaning store in Tokyo. The laundry technique I learned from the professionals there remains my favorite method to this day.

■What to use instead of detergent / Key points

<Shampoo + conditioner

You can use what you normally use, but it is best for yak, cashmere, and wool, which are "animal protein fibers" like hair. It is ideal for yak, cashmere, and wool, which have the same "animal protein fibers" as hair.

<Low-stimulus baby shampoo

The hypoallergenic formula for babies with sensitive skin is also safe for delicate high-grade knitwear. Especially suitable for those who want to keep their skin soft and comfortable.

<Tips for finishing

Fill a wash tub with cold water, dissolve a small amount of shampoo, and wash gently. Use conditioner when rinsing for a soft and fluffy finish.

<How to dry

Dry the hair lightly with a towel, shape it, and hang it to dry flat. Avoid direct sunlight and place in an airy shade.

This method is widely practiced among overseas fashion professionals, sustainable laundry experts, and the worldwide knitter community as a "smart care method" that is well known by those in the know.

■Yak Sweater Washing Quick Guide

<Things to do and recommendations

Hand wash in cold or room temperature water.

Use shampoo and conditioner.

Use neutral detergent (for knitwear only)

Towel dry and hang dry.

Steam iron (by lifting the garment)

Regular ventilation of closets

Minimum frequency of laundering according to the frequency of wear.

＜Avoid

Washing in hot water

Strong spinning in the washing machine (even using a net)

Use of dryers

Drying in direct sunlight

Direct application of an iron.

Storing on hangers (causes loss of shape)

Washing after every wear (damages the fibers)

How to wash yak knitwear

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to retain heat better than cashmere, has excellent breathability and flexibility, and is resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle.

She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand "SHOKAY" in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreat.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

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Ingredient  Development : Nippon Iryo Seiyaku Co.

Exclusive  distributor : N Generation Co.

Major  ingredients: SENOX25 (exclusive combination), NMN, HIF-1, 5-ALA, etc.

Company  Profile (Distributor)

Company  name: Japan Medical Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Business  Description: Research and development, manufacturing and sales of  pharmaceuticals and health food raw materials

Location  ：  1-5-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

URL  ：  https://jpmd.co.jp

Contact  for inquiries regarding this matter: N-Generation Co.

Company  name: N Generation Co.

Location:  6F Omi Railway Bldg. in front of Ishiyama Ekimae, 4-7, Awazu-cho, Otsu-shi,  Shiga, Japan

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Official website: https://www.atami-satori.com/

Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store will open on April 25, 2026 (Saturday)! The exterior image is for reference only.

The long-awaited second store of "Atami Satori Honten," a store specializing in o-no-cha (thick green tea) sweets, will open in Korakuen on April 25, 2026!

Atami Satori Honten" is a popular sweets store in Atami where visitors can enjoy o-no-cha sweets using Shizuoka matcha "Satori" originally blended by Marushichi Seicha, a long-established tea shop in Shizuoka established in 1907. The total number of crepes sold has exceeded 140,000. The sweets made with "o-no-cha" tea, which is carefully kneaded in the store using twice the amount of matcha green tea as usual, have been well received for their rich aroma and intense sweetness. O-no-cha" is a special tea ceremony drink used in the tea ceremony to entertain important guests. Our store, which offers sweets using such thick tea, is based on the concept of "making hospitality a more special moment. We offer our customers "hospitality" and "delicious memories of Atami" based on the concept of "making hospitality a more special moment".

The Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Branch, the second branch of the Atami Satori Honten, will open on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the IZU-ICHI building of the Atami Bay Resort Korakuen. The store will mainly offer a lineup of drinks and cold ice cream in anticipation of guests of the Atami Korakuen Hotel and day-trip visitors to the popular day-trip spa facility "Ocean Spa Fuua" within the facility. In addition, we also carry souvenir items popular at the main store.

The shop will offer drinks and sweets made from carefully blended green tea in a luxurious space overlooking the sea of Atami, providing customers with a special time to relax and enjoy.

Original blended matcha "Satori

Crepes are not available at the Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store.

About the original blend of matcha "Satori

Marushichi Seicha, a long-established tea company in Shizuoka, has blended an original blend of matcha from Shizuoka Prefecture exclusively for this restaurant, paying particular attention to the roasting time, temperature and production area so that the original color, aroma and flavor of matcha can be fully enjoyed in sweets.

◆About Marushichi Seicha

Founded in 1907, Marushichi Seicha was the first company in Shizuoka to produce matcha green tea in 1988, and in 2010 created Nanaya, an unprecedented matcha gelato using matcha grown in Fujieda, with seven levels of intensity to choose from. It has been highly acclaimed as the world's thickest matcha gelato. Despite its long history, the company is constantly taking on innovative challenges such as bottled tea and drip packs, aiming to create delicious tea.

■"Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store" offers luxurious time with its takeout products!

Drink Menu】】

O-no-cha Latte

A latte combining Atami Satori's aromatic Onoicha and mild milk.

Price: 680 yen (Allergy: milk ingredients)

Onoicha Latte with blackstrap molasses

A latte combining Satori's aromatic Ono-cha green tea and mild milk.

The richness and sweetness of the brown sugar further accentuates the matcha.

Price: 720 yen (Allergy: Milk)

O-No-cha Latte Shizuoka Mikan Lemon *Only available in stores

Satori's aromatic Onoicha latte combines the aroma of Onoicha with mild milk, and is accented with the refreshing sourness of Shizuoka Mikan.

Price: 720 yen (Allergy: milk ingredients)

Left: Oanoicha Latte with blackstrap molasses 720 yen, Center: Oanoicha Latte 680 yen, Right: Oanoicha Latte with Shizuoka Mikan Lemon 720 yen

Matcha cider *Only available in stores

A new type of drink that mixes matcha green tea with a splash of cider. *No sweetness

Price: 350 yen (Allergy: None)

Shizuoka Mikan Lemon Cider *Only available in stores

Refreshing cider with Shizuoka mandarin oranges and lemon.

Price：450 yen (No allergies)

Chilled Matcha Green Tea *Only available in stores

Refreshing chilled matcha green tea. No sweetness

Price: 350 yen (Allergy: None)

Left: Shizuoka Mikan Lemon Cider 450 yen, Center: Matcha Cider 350 yen, Right: Chilled Matcha 350 yen

Toppings (green tea ice cream, whipped cream, sweet bean paste)

Toppings for latte.

Topping (green tea ice cream, whipped cream, grains anko bean paste)

Price: 200 yen (Allergy: milk ingredients)

Fresh cream topping

Price: 150 yen (Allergy: Milk ingredient)

Topping grains of sweet bean paste

Price: 150 yen (Allergy: No)

Left: Topping O-No-cha Ice Cream 200 yen, Center: Topping Fresh Cream 150 yen, Right: Topping Grain An (sweet bean paste) 150 yen

Sweets Menu

Onoicha Tiramisu *Only available in stores

A tiramisu made with green tea flavored smooth tiramisu cream layered with green tea ganache, green tea strawbutter, red bean paste, fresh cream, and other ingredients.

Price: 550 yen (Allergy: dairy and soy)

O-No-cha Tiramisu: 550 yen

Satori O-no-cha Parfait *Only available at stores

Layers of green tea strawbutter cake, green tea ganache, and red bean paste cream are layered, and finished with shiratama (white rice balls), green tea soft bean paste sauce, and our popular green tea langdosha.

Price: 600 yen (Allergy: milk ingredients, wheat, eggs, soybeans)

Satori O-No-cha Parfait 600 yen

Onoicha Mont Blanc soft serve

Soft serve ice cream with the refreshing bitterness and sweetness of our original blend of matcha "Satori".

Price: 520 yen (Allergy: dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans)

Onoicha Mont Blanc soft serve: 520 yen

Souvenirs

Satori Sandwich

Original sandwiches with the fluffy texture of soufflé pancakes and green tea whipped cream.

Price: 390 yen for 1 piece, 1,750 yen for a box of 4 pieces

(Allergy: Dairy products, eggs, wheat, soybeans, gelatin)

Matcha green tea fromage cake

The matcha fromage cake with three layers of napage, cheese cream, and bavarois has a melt-in-your-mouth smooth and elegant taste with a rich matcha aroma.

Price: 2,700 yen (Allergy: wheat, egg, milk ingredients, soybeans, gelatin)

O-No-cha Langdosha

The rich chocolate of O-No-cha green tea is sandwiched between crispy green tea cookies.

Price: 5 pieces 650 yen, 9 pieces 1,180 yen, 16 pieces 1,940 yen, 24 pieces 2,840 yen

(Allergy: wheat, egg, milk, soy)

Oano tea balm

A moist and chewy balm made with an abundance of O-no-cha green tea. The outer layer of matcha chocolate enhances the flavor.

Price: 1,620 yen (Allergy: egg, milk ingredient, wheat, soybean, almond)

Crepes sold at the Atami Satori Honten are not available.

All prices include tax.

Outline of Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store

Store name ： Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store

Location ： 10-1 Wadahama Minamimachi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

　　　　　　 Location ： 10-1 IZU-ICHI, ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN

Access ： 10 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Atami Station

Opening date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday)

Tel: 0557-81-0800

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

Closed: Open year-round

Official website： https://www.atami-satori.com/

About ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN

ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN" in Atami consists of the Atami Korakuen Hotel, which consists of the "Tower Pavilion" with all rooms having ocean views and the "Aqua Square" with a variety of guest rooms, the "Ocean Spa Fuua", one of the largest day spa facilities in Atami, and the "Pizza House", which offers exuberant grilled dishes and freshly baked pizza. IZU-ICHI is a resort complex where guests can enjoy lodging, day-trip hot spring baths, and shopping. The resort is a complex facility where you can stay overnight, enjoy a day trip to a hot spring, and go shopping.

ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN Official Website】https://www.atamibayresort.com/

About "Atami Satori Honten

O-no-cha" is a special tea drink that contains twice as much matcha as "usucha" (thin tea) and is kneaded into a thick powder to give it its original freshness and mild flavor. The "Atami Satori Honten" was established as a specialty store specializing in o-no-cha sweets with the hopes of "introducing more young people to the appeal of o-no-cha," which has been handed down from ancient times as an "important tea for hospitality," and "enlivening Atami with new matcha sweets. The "Atami Satori Honten" is a specialty store specializing in green tea sweets. Marushichi Seicha, a long-established tea company founded in 1907, has been making a luxurious "oanoicha" using an original blend of Shizuoka Prefecture matcha "Satori" prepared exclusively for this store, paying particular attention to the roasting time, temperature and production area so that the original color, aroma and taste of the matcha can be fully appreciated in the sweets. The store specializes in "o-no-cha sweets" using an original blend of Shizuoka Prefecture's matcha "Satori," which is prepared exclusively for the shop. The store offers a variety of "o-no-cha sweets" such as crepes and soft-serve ice cream made with o-no-cha kneaded in the store to bring out the full flavor of matcha green tea.

Atami Satori Honten Exterior

Official Instagram of Atami Satori Honten】 https://www.instagram.com/atamisatori/

Store

Name ： Atami Satori Honten

Address ： 10-16 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0013 Japan

TEL ： 0557-29-6295

Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (L.O.17:30)

　　　　　 Opening hours may change on weekdays.

Regular holiday ： Open on a non-scheduled basis

Name: Atami Satori Honten Korakuen

Location: 10-1 Wadahama Minami-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-8626, Japan

　　　　　 Inside IZU-ICHI at ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN

TEL ： 0557-81-0800

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

Closed: Open on a non-scheduled basis

Company Profile

Company name: Fusinone Co.

Location: 777 Shimotaga, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0102, Japan

Representative: Takahito Kawakoshi, President and Representative Director

Establishment: October 2007

Business description: Planning, development, wholesale, sales and quality control of branded products

　　　　　 Development and operation of brand stores

　　　　　 Planning, development, wholesale and sales of tourist souvenirs

Capital: 15 million yen

URL ： https://www.fujinone.co.jp/

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Business : Stress check service (STRESCOPE) for corporate clients,

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　　　　　　　　　　 Planning, development, and provision of support services for health insurance associations, etc.

Corporate website: https://cfltd.co.jp/

Announcement flyer

The committee, which has held the "Shitamachi Highball Fest" at Ueno Onshi Park and other locations, has chosen "Shonan" as its next stage. The next stage is Shonan, where you can enjoy highballs, exquisite food from all over the country, and a genre-less live stage in the best location overlooking Enoshima Island and Mt.

3 Highlights of the Shonan Highball Fest

1. spectacular view x carbonation! Feel the sea breeze of Shonan for the "best drink

The venue is Kugenuma Seaside Park, facing the ocean with a sense of openness. The lineup ranges from standard highballs to original highballs and craft beers that can only be enjoyed here. A drink under the blue sky with a view of Mt.

Beer & Sour STAND

Not to be outdone by highballs! A collection of delicious gourmet foods!

From teppan gourmet foods such as okonomiyaki and omusoba to snacks that go well with drinks, carefully selected food booths will be set up. This is a food festival that both adults and children can enjoy in the open atmosphere of Shonan.

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3. music, comedy, and bon dance! Enthusiastic stage performances

Gorgeous performers will take the stage for three days. The event is packed with entertainment that will bring the audience together.

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Outline of the event

Name ： Shonan Highball Fest

Date ： May 4 (Mon.) and 5 (Tue.), 2026 11:00 - 20:00, May 6 (Wed.), 2026 11:00 - 19:00

Venue ： HUG-RIDE PARK, Kugenuma Seaside Park

Admission: Free

Sponsor ： Standing Drinking Fest Executive Committee, Odakyu SC Development Co.

Supported By： Fujisawa City

Official Website ： https://shitamachi-highball.com/shonan/

Reference: About Standing Drinking Fest Executive Committee

The committee plans and operates gourmet festivals that have attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors in total, such as the "Shitamachi Highball Festival" and the "Oden & Jizake Festival" in Ueno Onshi Park, based on the concept of "connecting people and communities through alcohol. The committee's theme song will be released in February 2026 to promote Japan's standing drinking culture.

A "wooden ball" attached to SHOKAY sweaters

We will reveal the secret behind the "SHOKAY original wooden ball" that is attached to every yak knit sweater.

This small ball, born from camphor tree (camphor tree), embodies the brand's philosophy of protecting the high quality yak fiber from insects and providing long-lasting use. SHOKAY Care Program - Insect Prevention" produced by DGBH, which proposes "Mindful Style × Happy Closet", is now available on the official SHOKAY website.

What is the "wooden ball" attached to SHOKAY sweaters?

What is the wooden ball attached to sweaters? --This is a question we often receive from our customers.

This wooden ball in a small drawstring is made from camphor tree. Camphor, extracted from camphor tree, has an insect repellent effect on clothes, and also contains an aromatic ingredient called "camphor" which has antibacterial properties.

Like cashmere, yak fiber is a favorite of insects. SHOKAY wants you to cherish your yak knit sweaters for a long time, so we attach wooden balls to all our yak knit sweaters.

When the scent of the wooden ball fades, sprinkle a few drops of insect repellent aroma oil such as cypress, lavender, and eucalyptus, and put it back in the drawstring to store it with the sweater. It is also recommended to put aroma-scented solid soap in the closet.

Three basic measures to protect your valuable knitwear from insects

1. keep insects away by ventilating

Insects prefer places with temperatures between 15-25℃ and humidity between 60-80% where air flow is poor. Open closets consciously and ventilate frequently. The first step is to prevent insects from accumulating moisture. 2.

2. store and wash and iron knitwear

Insects feed not only on fibers, but also on sebum, sweat, and dirt. Before changing clothes, be sure to "store-wash" them. Steam ironing of knitwear is also effective in killing eggs and larvae attached to the knitwear by heat. Please use steam ironing as a finishing touch before storing garments for a long period of time. 3.

3) Use natural aromas to create an insect barrier

There is a way to protect your closet with the power of plants instead of relying on chemical insect repellents. In addition to camphorwood, the following herbs and tree aromas are believed to have insect repellent effects.

Natural aromas that can be expected to have insect repellent effects

Camphor tree (camphor tree)

Japanese cypress

Abies sachalinensis

Cinnamon

Lavender

eucalyptus

peppermint

tea tree

Lemongrass

Rosemary

Rituals of Fragrance - A little happiness every time you open your closet

Here are some "scent rituals" to help you cherish your favorite items in your daily life for a long time.

1. baking soda and a small bag of herbs

Baking soda and a few drops of lavender or lemongrass essential oil in a tea bag. Just put it in a pretty cloth bag. This is an easy and reassuring insect repellent that also removes moisture.

2: Scent bags from Kyoto's long-established "Shoeido

Bring the fragrance of a long-established store to your hanger. The natural fragrance adds a subtle "elegant lingering scent" to your clothes. Every time you open your closet, you will feel a moment of quiet happiness.

3. handmade lavender sticks

Lavender sticks are made by weaving lavender from the garden right after it is harvested. At a previous SHOKAY exhibition, we also handed out animal-shaped sachets made by the people of Furano Lavender Township as gifts. The adorable sachets are still in use as little good luck charms in our closets.

Insect repellant handmade lavender sticks and Kyoto long-established "Shoeido" scent bags

Insect repellent lavender sachet from "Lavender no Sato

Every time I open my closet, I am enveloped in a soothing fragrance. We believe that this small happiness will nurture your desire to take better care of your favorite knitwear. We invite you to discover your own personal scent ritual." -Tamiko Hayashi

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is the world's first regenerative material brand focusing on "yak" material, a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to retain heat better than cashmere, has excellent breathability and flexibility, and is resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living happily while enjoying a mindful lifestyle.

She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

■Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand SHOKAY in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel planning under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet", product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreats.

Representative Profile: Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

The "Kasumi Crab" that gives the restaurant its name is the only brand in the Kansai region that is awarded to only those red snow crabs that meet certain standards among those landed at the Kasumi Fishing Port. We have the right to purchase Kosumi Port, and our main product is Kosumi Crab, which we sell on our own e-commerce site, as well as wholesale to the national central wholesale market and to inns and high-class restaurants in and outside of the prefecture. In addition, to promote the appeal of Kaju crab throughout Japan and around the world, we have opened a restaurant in Osaka, which attracts many inbound customers, where they can enjoy rare "live Kaju crab," which is not easily available in the market. This is the first restaurant outside of Osaka Prefecture that specializes in crab dishes with "Kaju crab" as the main attraction (*). We hope you will take this opportunity to try it.　*Surveyed by the company

A scene from the press conference held the other day. Second from the right is Mr. Masatomo Kamigaki, Executive Vice President. Mr. Kazuyuki Tanaka, President of Kasumi Seafood Processing Cooperative Association is on the far right, Mr. Kazuhiro Fukumoto, President of Kasumitsuru Corporation is second from the left, and Ms. Yumi Ishida, former NMB48 member and Kami Tourism Ambassador, is on the far left.

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From casual set menus to luxurious crab course meals!　*All prices include tax.

Our "crab connoisseurs" are convinced that the freshness, elegant sweetness, filling, and depth of flavor of the crab are all superior and cannot be determined by its appearance alone. Kaju crab is rare because it loses its freshness quickly, and it is difficult to enjoy its original taste outside of its birthplace. Our strength is that we are able to offer rare crabs that are difficult to obtain through general distribution.

We offer the original and exquisite taste of Kaju crabs by handling them one by one with great care, sticking to the time-consuming and labor-intensive manual process. Our mail order website was ranked No. 1 in the national monthly ranking of Furusato Choice, a tax payment service for hometowns. Since there are no multiple middlemen between the fishing port and the store, we are able to realize excellent freshness, high quality, stable procurement, and reasonable prices. Course meals start from 9,500 yen, and a la carte and set menus are also available. We have a multilingual menu list as an inbound measure.

The "Live Kaju Crab Course," available only in season until the end of May, is priced at 25,000 yen. Appetizer, crab sashimi, sashimi, shellfish miso, grilled on a ceramic plate, wrapped with Kosumi crab miso dressing, crab sukiyaki pot, zosui (rice cooked in a pot with vegetables), pickles, and dessert.

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Kouzumi Crab Ojyu (stacked in a box): 5,000 yen. Luxurious two-tiered set.

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Kouzumi Crab Cream Croquette" 1,480 yen. Homemade hot croquette set meal.

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Single dish: "Crab Meat in a Square" 1,280 yen

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Live Kaju crabs are moving in a large fish tank in the restaurant. The freshest Kosumi crabs are served.

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Auction. The company is also considering a "crabmeister system" to systematize crab sorting and other techniques within the company.

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Experience the one and only "Kasumi Terroir!

You can also enjoy a pairing of local sake "Kasumitsuru" with crab dishes (880 yen for a set of three sakes).

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Local beer from Kinosaki Onsen, one of Hyogo Prefecture's leading tourist attractions, is also offered (photo on right). Three kinds of beer are available, including Kinosaki's specialty "Crab Beer.

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Local ingredients are also used in abundance in desserts. In the back right photo is "Japanese affogado woven with Kasumi cranes" for 480 yen, and in the foreground is "Spring Kinosaki gelato in the style of cherry blossom rice cake" for 480 yen. Both are seasonal specials. There is also homemade ice cream made by boiling crab shells in milk.

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Store Data

Name: Kozumi Crab Ichiban

Location ： 2-8-17 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

　　　　　　　　　 Namba Central Eatery 1F

Access ： 3 minutes walk from Namba Station, 2 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nihonbashi Station

Business Hours ： Lunch Weekdays 11:30-14:30 Weekends and holidays 11:30-15:00

　　　　　　　　　 Dinner 17:00-21:30

　　　　　　　　　 (Last order is 2 hours before closing for courses, 1 hour before for a la carte)

Closed: None

Seats: 38 (Semi-private rooms available; private parties on request) *No smoking throughout the day

Official website : https://kaniichiban-osaka.com/

Official Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kasumiganiitiban/

Management Company ： Maruchika Corporation ( https://www.kani-mrck.com/ )

Inside the restaurant

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Maruchika operates the restaurant "Hana Wai Kasumi Honten" in the town of Kami, Mikata-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, where its head office is located, and the restaurant "Kinosaki Hana Wai KAWAI" and the ryokan "Kani no Yado Hana Wai Annex" in the Kinosaki hot spring resort area. He also envisions Kinosaki & Kasumi gastronomy tourism starting from Osaka.

Destination Shop Circle" and "Town Clothing Store Support Program

SHOKAY launches two projects.

PROJECT 01 Destination Shop Circle

What is a "destination store"?

A "destination store" is not simply a place to buy products, but a place where experiences, spaces, and dialogues are created that make it worth going out of one's way to visit. The three essential elements are as follows.

＜A unique experience.

An experience that allows customers to not only buy goods, but also to enjoy the store's unique space, atmosphere, conversation with the owner, and local scenery as a set.

<The store owner's aesthetic sense

Not just the best-selling items available anywhere, but "unique items" selected by the owner with his/her own feet and eyes.

＜Unexpectedness of location

Not necessarily in a convenient location in the city. It doesn't necessarily have to be in a convenient location in the city, but a location that is unexpected and makes you wonder, "Why such a place?

Partner Shops for this Winter Season

hue cross, Niseko Town, Hokkaido

A café and select store. In the rich natural environment of Niseko, the shop proposes a lifestyle through the daily contact point of a café. Curated through the sensibility of the store's owner, it serves as a community hub where local residents and tourists mingle.

Eshikaruya, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

An ethical select store. With the slogan "Smiles for makers, sellers, and buyers," it is a hub for carefully conveying products with a story to the public. It is supported as a place to create a deep dialogue in the cultural area of Kamakura.

Participation and Information Requests

Dear SHOKAY fans

Please let us know your favorite "destination stores" in your neighborhood! We are collecting information on local specialty stores from all over Japan.

To store owners and proprietors

If you are interested in carrying SHOKAY items, please feel free to contact us at the contact information below.

For inquiries, please contact us at

Email: office[at]dgbh.jp

(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

PROJECT 02 SHOKAY: Program to Support Clothing Stores in Town

Background and Objectives of the Program

Similar to bookstores, the number of street clothing stores and independent clothing shops is currently in sharp decline throughout Japan. In the past, "town clothing stores" were trusted concierges, where store owners who knew the body shape and tastes of their customers could offer clothing suited to each individual, and were places of cultural exchange where daily conversations among neighbors could take place. Concerned about this situation, DGBH-SHOKAY has long wanted to support clothing stores in towns and private stores throughout Japan.

Now we are launching a full-fledged "SHOKAY Support Program for Town Clothes Stores," where we aim not only to sell SHOKAY items, but also to work together to transform them into "destination stores" that become community hubs where people gather and where the store owners have their own ideas and aspirations.

Seven services and benefits

Stores participating in this program will be provided with the following multifaceted support

1. risk-free product introduction

Product deployment in the form of consignment sales with minimal inventory risk. Flexible lineup composition according to the season. 2.

2. provision of storytelling tools

By lending story panels and raw wool samples that convey the rarity of yak and the nomadic lifestyle of the nomadic people, we will create an environment in which store owners can be storytellers for the brand. 3.

(3) Linkage with knitting workshops

A knitting workshop using SHOKAY yarn will be held. This will create a "reason to stay" and "conversation" in the store. If necessary, a knitting instructor will be dispatched.

(4) Happy Closet Seminar

Seminars and workshops based on the "How to Create a Happy Closet" book proposed by DGBH representative Tamiko Hayashi, with content based on articles in the DGBH Magazine NOTE series.

5. digital and analog PR support

We will introduce the store in SHOKAY's official media, create leads for fans in distant areas to visit the store, and provide support for SNS transmission.

6. building a nationwide network

We operate an online salon that connects like-minded individual stores nationwide. We share best practices such as PR and display innovations to turn isolated "dots" into "surfaces.

7. storytelling training

SHOKAY representatives and staff give direct lectures to store owners on the background of materials and the social business system. We support them to tell their stories in their own words.

Inquiries and participation in the program

Target Stores

Store owners of individual stores, select stores, and clothing stores nationwide (regardless of size or location)

Participation fee

Details to be determined upon consultation. Initial costs can be reduced due to the consignment sales format.

For inquiries, please contact us at

Email: office[at]dgbh.jp

(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

～ Concluding Message

In the past, the "clothing store in town" was a small, warm social gathering place where people could enjoy conversation with the owner, a place that was close to the lives of local residents, and a place where they could think together about what piece of clothing they needed for the season. We hope to awaken the "memory of the place" through the warmth of SHOKAY's yak. From a place where things are sold to a place where thoughts gather. We hope to weave a new townscape together with store owners from all over Japan. Tamiko Hayashi

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is the world's first regenerative material brand focusing on yak, a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100 grams of yak hair can be harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to be more heat-retaining than cashmere and less likely to form hairballs due to its excellent breathability and flexibility. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle.

She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand "SHOKAY" in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreats.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

The long-awaited second volume of the manga has finally been published, and has been highly praised by celebrities from various fields as an authentic science fiction manga with a detailed worldview.

The long-awaited second volume of the manga has finally been published, and we are pleased to announce that a special edition with a figure key chain of the popular character "Shirowan" will also be released at the same time in limited quantities.

Star Walk" Volume 2 Book Shadow

What is "Star Walk"?

The Earth has left its orbit and is no longer spinning on its axis.

Mia McAlpine returns from a project after 26 years. She wakes up from a cold sleep to find an Earth that has changed so much that it is impossible for people to survive, divided into a "scorching hot" climate where sunlight pours down and an "extremely cold" climate where darkness closes in.

Mia and her AI robot partner, Shirowan, land in the "twilight zone," the only borderline where humans can survive. While encountering unknown and terrifying creatures in the land where they landed, they continue their quest to unravel the mystery of what has happened to the Earth and where the human race is headed.

Take Comics! Serialization page: https://takecomic.jp/series/7caa3085ae093

Volume 2 Synopsis

We'll meet again...won't we ......?"

Shirowan continues to walk through the "Twilight Zone," the border between scorching heat and extreme cold, aiming for the "Svalbard World Seed Storage" in order to meet Mia once more. Together with Coat, a survivor he met along the way, and the AI robot Pandawannyan, Shirowan finally reaches his destination. What will become of the cloning device, and what will become of humanity's hope? ...... A shocking revelation awaits in this long-awaited second volume!

Book Information

Title: "Star Walk" Vol. 2

Author : Yusaku Asashiro

Release Date ： April 16, 2026 (Thursday)

Price ： 880 yen (tax included)

ISBN ： 9784801987593

Normal Edition Details

https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10137025.html

Details of the special edition with "Shirowan 1/3 scale figure keychain

https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10139561.html

Purchase privilege

Special offers will be distributed at each bookstore.

Color, 1c, double-sided card

Mellon Books

Color illustration card】 TSUTAYA

TSUTAYA (some stores)

COMIC ZIN

1c paper]

Animate (some stores)

Gamers

Manga-Oh!

Yurindo(some stores)

Sanseido Bookstore(some stores)

Kikuya Bookstore(some stores excluded)

Village Vanguard (some stores excluded)

Book First Shinjuku

Wanda-Land Namba Store

The offer will end as soon as the book is sold out.

*Please check with each bookstore for distribution status and details on participating stores.

Color 1c double-sided card

Color illustration card

1c paper

Author Profile

Yusaku Asashiro

Manga artist. He has gained a strong following among fans of science fiction with his elaborate world building and emotionally rich character portrayals.

X (former Twitter): https://x.com/pen_____k

Take Comic! Serialization information

Updated daily! A web comic site run by Take Shobo Co!

The popular serialization of "Made in Abyss", "Imaizumi's house seems to be a hangout for gals - DEEP", "Longing for a Magical Girl", "Poppetepic" and more.

Official website : https://takecomic.jp/

Editorial official X

Takecomi! Editorial Department [Official] ： https://x.com/takecomic_hen

Take Comic! Editorial Department 2 [Official] : https://x.com/takecomic_hen2

Excerpts from "Star Walk" Episode 5

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■About Takeshobo Co.

Established in 1972. The publishing company deals in mahjong manga magazine "Kindai Mahjong", specialty magazines such as 4-frame manga, books, comics, photo books, DVDs, etc.

Official website : https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/

Official X : https://x.com/takeshobopr

MILKBOY LAUNDRY SERVICE

MILKBOY LAUNDRY SERVICE" is an imaginary laundry store.

This collection is based on the concept of a "laundry store in town," and incorporates laundry tags and uniform details in a playful series.

Left: T-shirt 9,680 yen, shorts 18,700 yen, cap 9,900 yen, socks 5,280 yen / Right: shirt 15,400 yen, T-shirt 7,700 yen, cap 9,900 yen (all tax included)

A variety of light items for summer will be offered, centering on apparel such as T-shirts, shirts, and pants, as well as accessories such as aprons and bags.

Left) T-shirt 8,250 yen, cap 9,900 yen, bag 22,550 yen / Right) T-shirt 7,700 yen, apron 11,000 yen, charm 19,800 yen (all tax included)

Pop-up store at MILKBOY Harajuku store

A pop-up store, inspired by an imaginary dry cleaning store, will open at the MILKBOY Harajuku store from April 25, 2026 (Sat.) as a place where customers can experience the world of the collection.

Left) Hood shirt 33,550 yen, T-shirt 8,250 yen / Right) T-shirt 10,450 yen, pants 30,140 yen (all incl. tax)

Inside the store, hangers, laundry bags, and other items are displayed in a manner reminiscent of a dry-cleaning store.

The collection items will be sold at the MILKBOY Harajuku pop-up store ahead of other stores in Japan.

Pop-up limited plush charm: 11,550 yen (tax included)

The pop-up store will also feature items exclusive to the pop-up, such as an original plush charm created especially for this project.

In addition, customers who make a purchase of 20,000 yen or more, including collection items, during the period will receive a limited novelty gift.

Details of items and information on the Harajuku pop-up store will be posted on SNS as needed.

MILKBOY OFFICIAL X( @milkboyharajuku https://x.com/milkboyharajuku ), Harajuku main store Instagram( @milkboyharajuku https://www.instagram.com/ milkboyharajuku/ ).

Outline of the event

Event name: MILKBOY LAUNDRY SERVICE POP-UP SHOP

Store ：MILKBOY Harajuku Main Store

Date ： April 25, 2026 (Sat.) ～ Business hours: 11:00 - 20:00

Venue ：MILKBOY Harajuku main store

　　　　　　(KY Building 1F, 6-29-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001)

Sponsor ： Milk Co.

Official website : https://milkboy.net/

Company Profile

Company Name ： Milk Co.

Representative: Shingo Yasuda, Representative Director

Location ： 6-29-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

Establishment ： April 1970

Business description: Planning, manufacturing and sales of women's and men's fashion apparel

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Film "JUN AI" Reaches 6 Million Views and 770,000 Views in 1 Year of YouTube Release

The full-length movie "JUN AI" can be viewed here.

https://youtu.be/1rPxlf6TNxw

Amidst the deepening conflict and division in the world, a chain of peace is now starting from a single film.

The chain begins with watching the film "JUN AI".

The latest version of "JUN AI" on YouTube, "Earthrise Edition," has reached 6 million recommended views and 770,000 views, mainly in Japanese-speaking countries, in the first year of its release.

This film has also been subtitled in seven languages (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese) by supporters who endorsed the film.

Including automatic translation by YouTube, the subtitles have been extended to more than 40 languages and more than 20 countries and regions. In addition, Japanese subtitles are available for Japanese audio as auditory support.

The film "JUN AI" was released on YouTube on March 11, 2011 for a limited time and has been continuously distributed on YouTube since Earth Day (April 22, 2011), thanks to the cooperation and support of its supporters (gift of gratitude).

The film is a social art film that is distinct from commercial films, and is planned and produced by "JUN AI Movie & Movement," a non-profit organization under the overall planning direction of the Jun Ai International Peace Foundation.

We are pleased to present a message from our founder for this year's Earth Day (April 22).

Ai (left) and Aika (right) in the movie "JUN AI", main characters played by Keiko Kobayashi (executive producer, general director, and screenwriter)

Koinobori" (carp streamer), a symbolic scene from the film "JUN AI," and a representative scene from the film that moved many people.

Every Country, Every Language

Within a year after its YouTube release, subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese were released by bilingual supporters who were moved by the film and supported the artistic movement. The movie "JUN AI" is already available in more than 40 languages and more than 20 countries and regions, including YouTube automatic translation.

In the future, we will expand to languages that connect conflicting countries and regions, such as Ukrainian and Russian, Hebrew and Arabic, as well as Italian, German, and other languages of countries that play a role in film culture.

In addition to these languages, we will also invite supporters who are moved and empathize with the film after viewing it in full in the language of their choice. We will also invite supporters to participate in Chinese (traditional and Taiwanese).

For those of you who live in Japan and Japanese-speaking countries, we hope that you will send the film "JUN AI" as a gift to your acquaintances, friends, and family in the language countries with which you have connections. We also welcome introductions to embassies and international exchange organizations.

We see this expansion not as a mere subtitling, but as a new phase of connecting with people around the world who have not yet seen the film. Our ultimate vision, which we have long held in our hearts, is to connect people who resonate with a single film to all regions and languages of the world.

In order to expand the circle of appreciation and support for the film "JUN AI," we are pleased to share with you the following message from our founder for this year's Earth Day.

Message from the Founder

To all film and peace lovers

Keiko Kobayashi, Founder

Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa.

All of them were small in the beginning. What they all have in common is that they found something they wanted to accomplish with their lives and started it.

The JUN AI movement is "a peace movement through the greatest synthesis of human art, cinema," and over the 18 years since its release, it has nurtured a single bond connected by the consciousness of pure love.

It is still a seed fire. But without a seed fire, there is no real fire.

We are convinced that the efforts that have been created through a single film, one by one, will advance the great progress of humankind.

This time, the protagonist will not be one person, but everyone involved.

The world is becoming more and more divided.

And many are beginning to sense that "the time has come.

Now is the time for us to continue to nurture "films that everyone loves" to unite people who share the same vision in their hearts and minds, in all their diversity.

To create a world not through war and violence, but through trust, cooperation, and dialogue.

This is our call to you.

Please watch the film "JUN AI". Please watch it as many times as you like.

Send this film as a gift to someone you care about.

You can also start a chain of peace by holding a screening, making a donation, or participating in a dialogue session.

Please participate in your own way.

One Bond on Earth

JUN AI Movie & Movement

Keiko Kobayashi, Shogo Okuyama

What is JUN AI?

On March 1, 2019, "Aika," who has a Japanese mother and Chinese father, stood before a crowd of 10,000 people at the National Assembly Square in South Korea.

Aihana scripted the story of her grandmother "Ai" and made it into one film.

The story of her grandmother, Ai, begins with Aika's narration...

In the summer of 1945, the long war was over.

Many Japanese pioneers were left behind on the land of China and wandered between life and death.

Meanwhile, the Chinese peasants who lived there had their precious family lives taken away by the Japanese.

This is not a war movie, but a love story. My grandmother's name was Ai...

JUN AI is the energy of consciousness of love that is infinitely pure and infinitely magnificent.

It lives in everyone and is now becoming a new collective consciousness of humanity.

We call this unnameable, yet invisible power of love that everyone knows, JUN AI, and use it as the title of a film series.

Main Activities and Film Festival Awards

2007 Ginza Theatre, 6,000 viewers in 4 weeks, Pia Weekly Satisfaction Ranking No.1

2007/2009 Monaco International Film Festival, Winner of a total of 6 awards

└ Best Producer Award (Keiko Kobayashi)

Best Producer Award (Keiko Kobayashi), Special Grand Prix Award, Angel Peace Award, etc.

2008 UNHCR Refugee Film Festival, Official Selection

2010 Princess Anne Theatre (BAFTA) International Screening Exchange - First simultaneous screening with multiple subtitles in Japanese, Chinese and English

2011 Screening hosted by Lord King MP, House of Lords

2012 Sedona International Film Festival

└ Audience Vote - Best Feature Film / Jury Vote - Cultural Bridge Award

● 2017 Romford Film Festival, UK 5 awards including Best Actress and nominations in all categories

● 2018 United Nations University U Thant Hall Screening (sponsored by Goi Peace Foundation and co-sponsored by UNHCR)

2019 10,000 People's Speech in front of the National Assembly of Korea & crank-in of the next film "JUN AI Future Version

2020 Online viewing program launched as people stay at home due to global outbreak of new strains of infectious diseases

2023 Public filming of "JUN AI: The Future" at Meguro Persimon Hall in Tokyo, using the entire facility for 3 days

2024 Launched the 10,000 Gifts of Gratitude program to meet new friends around the world.

2025 Started YouTube gift distribution of the latest version of JUN AI on Memorial Day of the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011

2025 4 22 Action program on YouTube on Earth Day (422) and Peace Day (921) with the goal of distributing 1,000,000 gifts to 1,000,000 people, with strong demand.

JUN AI's latest "earthrise edition

Earthrise, taken in 1968

The key visual at the beginning of JUN AI's latest "earthrise edition" on YouTube is the historic photograph "Earthrise" taken from the moon by Apollo 8 in 1968. This material is licensed for general use by NASA.

This photo was the first time humans gazed at the Earth from the outside.

The shining blue Earth rising beyond the lunar horizon reminded us of our irreplaceable "one planet" that transcends borders and conflicts.

Fifteen months after Earthrise, this great human realization gave birth to the world's first environmental movement, "Earth Day," and led to the awakening of global consciousness.

Now, JUN AI Movie & Movement inherits the spirit of Earthrise and calls for "awakening of consciousness as a global human being" through the film.

The latest version of JUN AI "earthrise edition" vividly conveys the message that all people living on the earth are united under the bond "One Bond on Earth" that transcends all differences.

Official website

JUN AI Movie & Movement/NPO Pure Love International Peace Foundation

https://jun-ai.biz

Business meeting space

Monolith Corporation K.K.

https://monolith-c.co.jp/

Ynot Corporation

https://why-not.biz/

RE:SPACE" is a new business that provides full renovation services, including floor plans, materials, design, and facility planning, based on existing condominiums, which are easy to acquire at low acquisition costs. By reviewing the way of living and the use of space itself, rather than simply renovating, and by re-editing the appeal of existing properties, we propose living spaces with a different value axis from those of newly built urban condominiums.

WINOT, which is in charge of planning and public relations for this project, has been developing activities to review existing frameworks and overlooked values and link them to new projects and communications under the slogan of "Re:Design Value. In this "RE:SPACE" project, we will also be responsible for the planning and public relations functions of this project by organizing the business concept, verbalizing the value, and communicating it to the outside world.

On the other hand, our company, which is in charge of design and construction, is a total solution company for concrete floor finishing, providing plastering, earthwork, earthwork, polishing, and beautification in a single package.

In addition, we are positioned as a group company of Site Co-Creation Organization, Inc. RE:SPACE" is promoted by Ynot, which is in charge of planning and public relations, and by the construction capabilities of the On-Site Co-Creation Organization Group.

On-Site Co-Creation Organization, Inc.

https://gemba-sg.com/

In this way, "RE:SPACE" is a project that combines the planning function to discover and verbalize value with the construction function to materialize that value onsite. By combining new perspectives and specialized construction techniques for existing assets such as existing condominiums, we propose essential living space value that cannot be measured by price or age alone.

Business Features

(1) Project promotion system that divides planning/public relations and design/construction

In this project, Ynot will be in charge of planning and public relations, and we will be in charge of design and construction. The division of roles between Ynot, with its strength in discovering, re-editing, and communicating value, and MHI, with its on-site execution capabilities, makes it possible to promote a consistent project from concept design to spatial implementation.

(2) High-quality renovation utilizing the construction capabilities of the On-Site Co-Creation Organization Group

Our company is a group company of the On-Site Co-Creation Organization. This allows us to provide high-quality renovations, including demolition, construction management, and finishing, while leveraging the group's construction infrastructure in this project.

(3) Space design that brings out the potential value of used condominiums

RE:SPACE" achieves a spatial expression that makes the most of a sense of materiality and openness by securing ceiling height with a skeleton ceiling, designing with exposed ducts, and employing plaster molding (mortar molding) and fair-faced art (Kikusui SA construction method). In addition, we have also taken into consideration the layout of facilities and the lines of daily activities to propose a living space that combines both design and livability.

Fair-faced concrete ceiling

Kikusui SA construction method

https://www.kikusui-chem.co.jp/recommend/sa_method/

Market Background

As the price of new condominiums continues to rise, especially in central Tokyo, the balance between price, location, size, and specifications is being questioned more than ever when acquiring a home. In this environment, renovations that take advantage of existing condominiums and enhance the value of living space through design and construction offer a new option.

WINOT also believes that the value of a building or company cannot be measured by mere numbers, and has adopted the philosophy of "redesigning value. Based on this philosophy, this project is an initiative to propose new value for existing housing stock by combining new perspectives and construction techniques for existing condominiums.

Representative Comment

RE:SPACE is a project that is the result of collaboration between Ynot, which is responsible for planning and public relations, and Monolith Corporation, which is responsible for design and construction. Furthermore, Monolith Corporation, as a member of the On-Site Co-Creation Organization Group, is providing value by leveraging its on-site capabilities and execution skills. We will continue to propose new possibilities for existing condominiums to society by combining our respective strengths.

[Future Development

In collaboration with Ynot, we will continue to accumulate examples of "RE:SPACE" and strengthen our value-added living space proposals in terms of both design and construction. Utilizing a system that clearly divides the functions of planning/public relations and construction/implementation, we will expand our proposals beyond superficial criteria such as price and age, focusing on the attractiveness of the space itself and the quality of the way of living.

In addition, we will promote the creation of new value through this business in order to effectively utilize existing housing stock and realize more flexible lifestyles.

Company Profile

Company name: Monolith Corporation

Address: 2674 Shimo-Oyamada-cho, Machida-shi, Tokyo 194-0202

TEL: +81-42-851-4077

FAX: 042-797-3603

URL ： https://monolith-c.co.jp/

Business description: Total solution business for concrete floor finishing, including plastering, earthwork, earthwork, polishing, and beautification.

　　　　　 Total solution business for concrete floor finishing

This exhibition is part of SaloneSatellite, a section dedicated to designers under 35, for which Yamazaki was selected through a competitive process.

At the exhibition, Yamazaki will present a new work from his long-term project “Bio-Vide,” titled “Bio-Vide: Becoming Object.”

BioVide_Becoming Object_Top image

Bio-Vide: Exploring the Boundary Between Life and Object Through Animacy

Bio-Vide is an ongoing project that explores the boundary between life and objects, not through biological definitions such as metabolism or reproduction, but through the concept of animacy.

Why do we perceive certain entities as “alive” while others are recognized as “objects”?Why can one kill a mosquito without hesitation, yet feel resistance toward killing a dog?Why do we treat an everyday object differently from an object with emotional attachment?

Through material experimentation and artistic production, Yamazaki has continuously approached these questions.

His work includes material explorations such as installations combining cow bone and leather, hand-tanning fish skin, and the development of a patented material that reconstructs fallen leaves into structural boards.By focusing on the individuality and aggregation of natural materials and remains of living organisms, he has accumulated sensory insights into the ambiguous zone between life and matter.

This inquiry is rooted in his childhood experience growing up with a father who was a livestock veterinarian, where he was exposed early on to the reality that what we consume is the result of life transformed into matter.Through visits to pig farms, slaughterhouses, and oil processing facilities, he has directly observed the processes behind this transformation.

Becoming Object: Presenting Himself as an Object

In this new work, Yamazaki reverses his perspective—from observing life to positioning himself on the side of the object.

Using his patented fallen-leaf material, he has created a pair of twin chairs approximately 1700 mm in height.On one chair, Yamazaki himself sits, wearing a mask constructed from fallen leaves, and is placed in the space as a static “object.”

On the other chair, he presents “PromPlant / HeartBeat,” a generative AI work that visualizes plant forms derived from his own heartbeat data.This juxtaposition introduces a dialogue between body, data, and material.

“I wanted to understand the sensation from the side of the object.”

This work is not a completed statement, but an ongoing process of inquiry.By placing himself within the position of an object, Yamazaki seeks to gain new perceptual insights that will inform his future work.

BioVide_Becoming Object_Chair

■Exhibition Information

Dates: April 21 (Tue) - April 26 (Sun), 2026

Venue ： Fiera Milano, Rho (Milan, Italy)

Exhibit : SaloneSatellite (under 35 years old)

Booth： Pavilion 7 / Booth E35

Technical cooperation companies

Futsuka Printing

Futsuka Printing is a printing company centered on silkscreen techniques, also engaged in workshops and artistic production.They provide high-quality printing for posters, packaging, and novelties, while expanding the possibilities of printing through flexible, material-driven approaches.

SPACEAGENT Inc.

SPACEAGENT specializes in aerospace component manufacturing management, process design, housing design, and procurement.The company applies advanced processing technologies across materials such as metals and resins, aiming to contribute to the global aerospace industry through high-precision manufacturing.

■Profile

Takuma Yamazaki | Matter Tuner / Designer

Born in Hokkaido, Japan in 1990.Graduated top of his class (second place) from Tama Art University, Department of Product Design (Studio 3), and joined Canon Inc., where he worked on the design of precision equipment including cameras and lenses.

While working at Canon, he began producing works based on his own philosophy, receiving multiple international design awards. He became independent in 2021 and currently runs two companies.

Operating across the fields of industrial design and art, he advocates the concept of “Industrial Artistry.”In 2025, he signed with a gallery in New York and held a solo exhibition titled “Industrial Artistry” in Manhattan, where his works were sold and acquired into private collections.

Since 2023, his practice has expanded toward designing spacecraft and conceptualizing space colonies, exploring the relationship between humans and materials beyond Earth.In recent years, he has further extended his work into robotics design, as well as video and music production, fashion, and picture book creation.

Biography (Chronology)

2015

Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Product Design (Studio 3)

2016 Graduated from Tama Art University

2016 Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Product Design (Studio 3).

Winner of the Lexus Design Award 2016 (1,232 entries from 73 countries)

materialPREIS 2016 Grand Prix in the research category (Germany)

2018

Finalist, Shachihata New Product Design Competition 2018

∙ KOKUYO Design Award 2018 Grand Prix/Audience Award (46 countries, 1,289 entries)

2019

Establishment of TAKUMA YAMAZAKI DESIGN LLC

2020 iF Design Award 2020

iF Design Award 2020 (Germany)

K-Design Award 2020 (Korea)

2021 A' Design Award 2021

A' Design Award 2021 (Italy)

2022 DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022 (Hong Kong)

iF Design Award 2022 (Germany)

2023 CES Innovation Awards 2023

Winner, CES Innovation Awards 2023 (Las Vegas, USA)

(Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc./SonoRepro)

Held a solo exhibition, "Product Design Infused with Vital Warmth" (Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan)

2024

Received CES Innovation Awards 2024 (Las Vegas, U.S.A.) (Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc./iwasemi RC-α)

2025

Exhibited at "Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2025" (TALENTS Special Recommendation / Ariake, Japan)

Solo exhibition "Industrial Artistry" (New York)

2026

Solo Exhibition "WORKWORKWORK" (Shibuya, Tokyo)

Exhibition "SaloneSatellite 2026" in Milan, Italy.

Inquiries: [Contact

TAKUMA YAMAZAKI DESIGN LLC

Attn: YAMAZAKI Takuma

E-mail : info@takumayamazaki.com

Official website: https://www.takumayamazaki.com

The name "brittle flavor" of the strawbaked rice cakes sold by Kadofuji is derived from the four-character idiom "Kobi brittle flavor," which is found in the "Han Feizi" book "Yoken" (The Book of Han Hezi).

Image of the completed store

Koubi" refers to a luxurious food with spices.

The name "brittle flavor" refers to the soft and tasty pastry that melts in your mouth. The name "Brittle Taste" means "soft and delicious pastry that melts in your mouth.

The texture is melt-in-your-mouth, and the three different flavors of kinako (soybean flour) make it a perfect souvenir.

Made with Japanese strawbale flour and soybean flour.

Spring: Good as Hanami sweets.

Summer: Served in a glass as a cool-tasting confectionary.

[Autumn] As a tea cakes with green tea.

Winter: Warm slightly and serve as hot warabimochi.

Please try our strawbutter mochi, which can be enjoyed all year round.

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth texture!

We also offer a variety of other menu items that will satisfy people of all ages, including our signature "WARABI-TA," a new type of strawbimochi drink.

We hope you will visit our actual store and enjoy the taste firsthand.

The unparalleled elasticity and smoothness of our warabimochi, with a taste of our special kinako (soybean flour) flavor.

Please enjoy the three different flavors of soybean flour (Fukuyutaka, black sesame, and deep roasted).

We are proud of our drink with Warabimochi made in a tie-up with a Michelin chef.

Store Outline

Store name：Warabimochi specialty store Kadofuji, Tochigi Nikko

Opening date: May 16, 2026

Location: 1-34 Honmachi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi 321-1434

The following is a report of the results of the survey, which includes the real voices of users, such as payment speed, impressions of screening, satisfaction, and requests for improvement.

Eye Catch

■ Survey Summary

Survey targets ： Sole proprietors, corporate executives, freelancers, etc. who have used factoring services

Number of valid responses ： 100

Survey method ： Internet research (crowdsourcing)

Survey Period ： March 2026

Survey implementation ： FundBridge (https://fundbridge.jp)

Overall satisfaction: 80% of respondents answered "satisfied" or higher.

A total of 80% of respondents were satisfied with the service, including 22% who were "Very satisfied (★5)" and 58% who were "Satisfied (★4). There were no "Dissatisfied (★1)" responses.

★★★★★(Very satisfied) 22 (22.0%)

★★★★☆(Satisfied) 58 (58.0%)

14 (14.0%)

★★★☆☆☆(Somewhat dissatisfied) 6 (6.0%)

☆☆☆☆(Dissatisfied) 0 (0.0%) 2.

2. speed of deposit: 84% of respondents received their deposits on the same day.

84% achieved same-day deposits.

Of these, 44% responded "within 2 hours" and 10% responded "within 30 minutes.

Within 30 minutes 10 respondents (10.0%)

Within 1 hour 15 (15.0%)

Within 2 hours 19 (19.0%)

3-5 hours (on the same day) 35 (35.0%)

More than 6 hours but same-day payment 5 (5.0%)

Next business day 10 (10.0%)

More than 2 business days 6 (6.0%)

Impression of the screening process: About half of the respondents answered that it was "easy

The total of 47% of respondents (13% for "very easy" and 34% for "easy") did not feel that the screening process was burdensome.

The "strict" category was selected by only 14% of the respondents.

Very easy" 13 respondents (13.0%)

Easy" 34 (34.0%)

39 (39.0%) ・Fairly easy

Somewhat difficult 9 (9.0%)

It was tough 5 (5.0%) 4.

The deciding factors in choosing the bank: "Speed of payment" and "Online completion" were the top choices

The most common factor was "speed of payment" (31%), followed by "online completion" (27%).

Speed of payment 31 (31.0%)

Online completion 27 (27.0%)

Familiarity, reliability, and word-of-mouth 11 (11.0%)

Can be used by sole proprietors and freelancers 10 (10.0%)

I thought I would be approved 8 (8.0%)

Referrals from acquaintances or professionals 6 (6.0%)

Low fees 4 (4.0%)

Others 3 (3.0%)

User Attributes: Sole proprietors were the most frequent users, with about 30% in the construction industry.

The largest number of respondents (41%) were sole proprietors. Construction/construction" accounted for 32%, followed by "IT/web" at 21%.

Sole proprietor 41 (41.0%)

Corporate managers/officers 22 (22.0%)

Corporate accounting/finance staff 20 (20.0%)

Freelancers 17 (17.0%)

Industry (Top 5)

Construction/building 32 (32.0%)

IT/ Web/ System development 21 (21.0%)

Design/Creative 8 (8.0%)

Manufacturing 7 (7.0%)

Consulting/Professional 5 (5.0%)

6. amount of money spent: 90% of respondents spend less than 3 million yen

90% of the total respondents used loans of less than 3 million yen, indicating that these loans are used as a means of raising small amounts of funds.

Under 100,000 yen: 22 respondents (22.0%)

100,000-500,000 yen 21 (21.0%)

500,000-1,000,000 yen 17 (17.0%)

1 million to 3 million yen 30 (30.0%)

3-5 million yen 3 persons (3.0%)

5-10 million yen 4 (4.0%)

10 million yen or more: 3 (3.0%) 7.

7. intention to reuse: 79% are willing to reuse

The total of 79% were willing to reuse their loans, including 21% who "definitely want to use" and 58% who "will use depending on the conditions". Only 7% of the respondents answered that they "will not use it anymore.

21 respondents (21.0%) "definitely want to use" + 58% "will use under certain conditions

58 (58.0%) "Will use depending on conditions

Will compare with other companies before deciding 14 (14.0%)

Will not use it anymore 7 (7.0%)

Conclusion

From this survey, we found that factoring was highly rated in terms of "same-day payment," "simplicity of procedures," and "online completion. In particular, 84% of the respondents achieved same-day payment, making it a viable option for small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors facing cash flow challenges.

On the other hand, free responses also indicated requests for improvement, such as "clearer breakdown of fees" and "insufficient advance notice of additional documents.

FundBridge will continue to contribute to the creation of an environment in which users can select the appropriate service by conducting surveys and disseminating information on factoring.

About Quotations and Reproductions

This chaos map may be freely used under the following conditions.

The "Source: FundBridge, a factoring comparison site" is clearly indicated.

A link to the survey article (https://fundbridge.jp/media/factoring-sameday-deposit-survey/) is provided.

About FundBridge

Site name: FundBridge

URL ： https://fundbridge.jp/

Business description: Comparison of factoring companies and provision of information

Features: Compares factoring companies' fees, payment speed, reviews, etc. from a neutral, third-party standpoint.

　　　　　 Database of more than 100 factoring companies

Pregnancy Support Lab HP

In order to address the "distance to hospitals" and "uneven distribution of medical institutions" unique to the Tohoku region, as well as the psychological hurdles of fertility support, we have established an online consultation system with fertility counselors.

In addition to in-person consultations, we provide an environment in which you can easily consult with a fertility counselor from anywhere in Japan without anyone's knowledge by utilizing LINE and online.

The increase in the number of infertility treatment patients and the disparity in access to local medical care

According to ART (Assisted Reproductive Treatment) registration data published by the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the number of patients treated in Japan is increasing every year, and by 2021, approximately 70,000 children will have been born through in vitro fertilization, accounting for approximately 1 in 11 of all births (Source (1)).

Against the backdrop of the trend toward late marriages and late childbearing, infertility treatment is no longer something special, but rather one of the options available to people at various stages of life. On the other hand, assisted reproductive technologies require a large number of hospital visits, and the difficulty of balancing treatment and work has been pointed out.

Furthermore, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's "Survey of Medical Facilities," obstetric and gynecological medical facilities tend to be concentrated in urban areas, and in areas with low population density, the travel distance to medical facilities can be long (Source (2)).

SOURCES:

(1) Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "ART Databook for 2021" (https://www.jsog.or.jp/news_m/2206/)

(2) Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Survey of Medical Facilities" ( https://www.mhlw.go.jp/toukei/list/79-1.html )

On March 16, we launched the pregnancy support services "Pregnancy Support Line Consultation" and "Online Consultation.

In response to this background, Pharma Lab Inc., which operates dispensing pharmacies in Kuji and Morioka Cities, Iwate Prefecture, launched the pregnancy support services "Pregnancy Support Line Consultation" and "Online Consultation" on March 16, 2026.

Consultations by fertility counselors are offered on LINE and online in addition to in-person consultations. We have established a system that allows consultation on any subject, regardless of location, such as anxieties prior to a hospital visit or concerns about one's physical constitution.

Pregnancy care can be a difficult topic to discuss with others, so this service serves as a window for consultation without anyone's knowledge.

What are the anticipated needs of users?

People find it difficult to talk to others about their fertility, and they want an environment in which they can feel free to ask for advice.

"They feel a sense of security and reliability in having a pharmacy as a contact point.

The pharmacy is the point of contact.

Pregnancy Support Details

In addition to in-store consultations with fertility counselors, the service also includes on line and online consultations. Consultations are free of charge and appointments can be made on line.

In addition, the online store offers the fertility support product "Dandelion Tea Shoki T-1" and other related products aimed at improving one's constitution.

The target customers are mainly couples in their 30s to 40s who are struggling with fertility, and the service is available from the Tohoku area to the whole country.

The system is designed to be easily accessible in areas where in-person consultations are difficult, as well as for busy working households.

Dandelion Tea Shoki T-1

Information is available on LINE and Instagram

Future plans

As medical institutions continue to be unevenly distributed and understaffed, the positioning of corporate pregnancy support is shifting from a "welfare program" to a "management strategy.

Pharma-Lab is working to "create an environment that enables a smooth balance between work and fertility support" as its keywords,

Expansion of online consultation services

Development of fertility seminars

Strengthening the online store

With the keywords of "creating an environment where work and fertility can be balanced smoothly," Pharma Lab aims to build a fertility support model that will spread from Iwate to Tohoku and from Tohoku to the rest of the country.

For more detailed information on this project, please contact us at any time for media requests.

Company Profile

Pharma Lab Co.

Address: 1-21, Juhachi-cho, Kuji-shi, Iwate 028-0065

Representative: Hatsumi Kimura, President

Business description: Operation of dispensing pharmacies, sales of over-the-counter drugs, and pregnancy support business

URL ： https://ninkatsu-support-labo.jp/

SHOKAY Knit for Good Program

#knitting #mindful knitting #ethical fashion #yak yarn #social good #social contribution

Background: Unprecedented "knitting boom" and the trend of mindful knitting

In recent years, interest in knitting has been growing rapidly both in Japan and abroad. Novels and comics such as "The Knitting Samurai" and "Knitter's High" have become the talk of the town, and various media have reported an "unprecedented knitting boom.

Mindful Knitting" is being reevaluated in today's lifestyles as a way to improve one's mind and detoxify one's digital life through the mindless movement of one's hands. SHOKAY would like to expand this trend of "knitters" among the younger generation as a gift to society, together with our 17 years of manufacturing experience since our establishment.

■Program Outline

SHOKAY offers rare SHOKAY hand-knitted yarns, which are not reproduced, at a special price in order to support projects that bring positive changes to society through knitting.

Content ：Special price for rare SHOKAY hand-knit yarns (not reproduced)

Target ：Projects, organizations, and individuals who contribute to solving social issues and connecting people through knitting.

　　　　　　Projects, organizations, and individuals who contribute to solving social issues and connecting people with each other through knitting

Examples of use: Support for disaster-affected areas, employment support, workshops at welfare facilities, mindful knitting projects, etc.

　　　　　　Mindful knitting projects, etc.

Yarn type: SHOKAY hand-knit yarn collection, mainly 100% yak yarn

　　　　　　(A detailed list will be sent upon request)

How to apply: Please contact us at the e-mail address below with a brief description of the project you are working on.

　　　　　　with a brief description of the project you are working on.

　　　　　　We will send you a list of SHOKAY hand-knitted yarn collections.

　　　　　　Email: office[at]dgbh.jp

　　　　　　(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

Main Activities to Date

Since its foundation, SHOKAY has continuously developed social contribution projects centered on knitting.

(1) "SHOKAY for TOHOKU" project

A reconstruction assistance project carried out with women in the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, this project provided a link between temporary housing communities through knitting using SHOKAY's yak yarns. The project attracted attention as an effort to reweave the bonds between people through the power of craftsmanship.

SHOKAY for TOHOKU Project

SHOKAY for TOHOKU Project

(2) "SHOKAY + Pokara" Project

A collaborative project with the knitting group of "Pokara," a labor support facility in Sapporo, where participants made products using SHOKAY's high-quality yak yarns and tried to link them to sales. The project contributed to the creation of opportunities for social participation through handicrafts.

SHOKAY + Pokara" project

(3) Mindful Knitting Workshop "Mindful Knitting Party

A knitting workshop to face the mind. Participants have commented that the time spent knitting mindlessly was a digital detox, and that it calmed their minds even though it was their first time knitting. The workshops are scheduled to be held in various locations in the future.

What is Mindful Knitting? (The program's ideological foundation)

This program is based on the concept of "Mindful Knitting" advocated by Tamiko Hayashi of DGBH since 2016. The word "mindful" has three meanings: attentive, mindful, and mindful.

Reason 1

The material itself is mindful.

SHOKAY, which was created to help solve the poverty of the Tibetan people, is mindful of animals, people, and the environment by limiting the shearing of yaks, which live at an altitude of 4,000 meters, to only once a year. The entire process, from yarn collection to distribution, is traceable.

Reason #2

The act of knitting itself is a practice of mindfulness

Knitting is the very act of mindfulness, where one is aware of each stitch and pays attention to the moment without judgment. It is also used in medical institutions in the U.S. and Europe, and has been reported to reduce stress, improve concentration, and relieve anxiety.

Reason #3

Knitting with compassion for others

Knit for Good is a social program that puts "Reason 3" into practice on a societal scale.

About SHOKAY's yak yarns

Yak yarns have a warmth that surpasses cashmere and a texture that is smooth and gentle on the skin. It is highly regarded as an easy-to-knit material for both beginners and advanced knitters. Only 100g of this rare fiber is harvested from yaks raised by nomads on the Tibetan plateau each year. The yarns offered here are a limited stock collection with no reproductions.

Comments from Tamiko Hayashi, Representative

I believe that knitting is a very human activity, where one's mind is prepared by mindlessly working with one's hands, and joy is born when the finished product is given to someone else. Please contact us for projects of any size."

■About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is the world's first regenerative material brand focusing on "yak" material, a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to retain heat better than cashmere, has excellent breathability and flexibility, and is resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle. She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand SHOKAY in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel planning under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet", product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents, and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreat.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko-cho, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

A new "footwork osteopathy" that does not rely on force.

■Background of Program Launch: Changing the industry's common sense "Technique = Physical Strength

In the osteopathy industry, many practitioners leave the field halfway through their careers due to overuse of wrists (tendonitis) and back pain caused by daily manual manipulation. In particular, women are considered "weak = disadvantageous," and there is no end to the number of cases where women give up their careers as their life stages change, such as marriage and childbirth. In response to this issue, our clinic has systematized "footwork that does not rely on strength" based on scientific analysis of foot pressure distribution and weight transfer theory, rather than relying on spirit and perseverance. We have created a professional model that allows women to continue to work in the field for 30 years or more without sacrificing their own bodies.

■"Unparalleled technical skills" recommended by experts and constant visitors from outside the prefecture

The basis of the techniques taught in this program is the "root improvement" method derived from our clinic's clinical experience of more than 20,000 cases. The soft and safe treatment that our clinic provides, which does not involve any pounding, has been recommended by physical therapists and other medical and physical specialists, who have said, "The clinic has successfully identified areas that were overlooked by Western medicine and cured me completely," and "The clinic not only has solid techniques, but also has a firm grasp of the "differentiation and evaluation" skills that are fundamental to the treatment. These are some of the recommendations we have received from third-party organizations, which have objectively given us high marks.

These solid results have attracted many customers not only from Hiroshima Prefecture, but also from outside the prefecture via bullet train and airplane. Furthermore, due to the overwhelming improvement results, we are constantly receiving requests from our peers to teach our techniques, and we now conduct regular seminars and technical guidance as a technique that professional practitioners across the country can learn from.

Seminars are held to provide technical guidance to practitioners throughout Japan.

The technique that is being begged to teach by peers to future female practitioners

In response to the voices of these practitioners from across the country, the "Foot Technique Seitai Specialized Training Program" will open up our unique techniques as "an asset to protect the next generation of female practitioners". Genuine techniques that can lead to fundamental improvement of serious symptoms while minimizing the burden on the wrist. We carefully teach this to inexperienced women and current therapists suffering from physical pain, and provide full support in establishing a full two-day workweek and a short-hour salon model, as well as in establishing and opening a small one-person clinic.

■For customers suffering from chronic pain and discomfort

As the "headquarter of technology" that instructs professional practitioners nationwide, our clinic will continue to work sincerely with each and every client's body. If you are suffering from prolonged discomfort or serious symptoms, please try our "Seitai-in Kaedegetsu" for a fundamental improvement of your health. We will continue to support your health and smile with our overwhelming technical skills as well as promote the reform of work styles that allow women to play an active role.

We will explain the cause of your disorder and the details of the treatment in an easy-to-understand manner without using difficult words.

We will provide treatment tailored to each individual's physical condition to achieve root cause improvement.

We use a Japanese-style tatami mat room to promote relaxation.

■Outline of the Foot Therapy Specialized Training Program

Start date

Starts anytime from April 2026.

Target

Current practitioners suffering from wrist pain (tendonitis) and physical weakness, inexperienced women who wish to acquire lifelong skills, and those who wish to become independent or start their own business.

Contents

Mastery of "foot techniques that do not rely on force" based on more than 20,000 clinical cases. Scientific analysis of foot pressure distribution, guidance on weight transfer theory, and salon management know-how that enables women to work for a long time (shorter hours, 2-day workweek model, etc.)

Inquiries: [Inquiry

Name： Osteopathic Body Salon "Akatsuki-Akatsuki-Omachi Honinin

Contact person: Takahiro Fukuda

Tel: 082-578-5160

E-mail: takahirooo0208@gmail.com

Address: 1F, 1-3-44 Omachi Higashi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 731-0124

URL : https://akatsuki-seitai.com/

Exhibited works: LLOYD

The official website of "Nose Flattening Exhibition 2026": https://tgs.jp.net/event/hanapecha/

The "snot-nosed dogs" that have been the talk of the town on social networking sites will be on display! A lineup of hot creators and new goods!

This exhibition will bring together the "snub-nosed" dogs that are popular on SNS and their creators, who are spreading the charm of these dogs. LLOYD (@lloyd_pug)" whose pampered and fussy character is popular, "i_am_ikura (@i_am_ikura)" who attracts attention with his charming expression, "Malu (@hinahananon)", a Chihuahua with strikingly dull eyes, and "Mame", a Pekinese. Komu (@mame.mugistagram), a Pekinese, and many other dogs with flat noses will color the venue.

In the sales corner, popular brand "AUNITEM (@auntempo)" will be selling new clear files and tote bags, and first-time exhibitor "mopsi (@mopsi)" will be showing hand-embroidered pug and Shih Tzu works for the first time. There will also be a selection of items suitable for daily use or as gifts, including a new drawstring bag by "katomayu (@katomayu)" and order-made stamps by "uchinoco.stamp (@uchinoco.studio)". In addition, there will be new goods by "Seiko Sensei (@seiko.sensei)" and "K.factory tom & willy (@k.factory_tom.willy)" that will be available only at the venue. Please look out for a variety of one-of-a-kind and limited items that can only be found here.

Participating artists: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/releases/588386/att_588386_1.pdf

Special event: "Aun no Tempo" booth by Shigeki Koike!

Shigeki Kouike, the author and illustrator of the Season's manga "Aun no Tempo", will be holding a special event at the exhibition! You can enjoy the world of his work up close and personal, and there will also be limited-edition goods available only at this event.

In addition, visitors will receive an "AUNITEM handmade sticker set" as a special prize! This special set of 5 stickers includes a newly drawn illustration of a dog with a flat nose and a photo of Tenpo, a Shih Tzu dog. A total of 10 kinds of stickers plus one secret sticker will be included at random, and when the secret sticker is selected, there will be 6 stickers in the set. The contents are different for "Nagoya" and "Tokyo" and can be enjoyed as a collection.

The sticker set is limited to the first 200 visitors each day, and will end when all the stickers are gone.

In addition, those who purchase AUNITEM goods for 5,000 yen or more will receive a "Not for Sale Actor Gacha"! This is a limited project in which one of AUNITEM's original not for sale acrylic stands (total 3 types) will be randomly selected.

Nagoya venue

May 16, 2026 (Sat) 11:00-17:00

May 17, 2026 (Sun) 11:00-17:00

Tokyo Venue

June 6, 2026 (Sat) 11:00-17:00

June 7, 2026 (Sun) 11:00-17:00

Please refrain from signing autographs or offering gifts.

Please note that the contents of this event are subject to change without prior notice.

Visitors can enjoy the "impersonation experience" and "souvenirs you can take home" as a limited edition special offer!

As a visitor-only bonus, visitors will receive a "postcard that turns you into a floppy-nosed dog," a participatory item that makes you want to take a picture of yourself. Just by holding it in front of your face, you can enjoy a unique photo experience as if you were transformed into a "snot-nosed dog.

The postcards will be distributed at random in a total of three types based on the motifs of popular breeds: pugs, French bulldogs, and Pekinese dogs. Which one will be the winner will be a surprise for the day.

In addition, those who post photos of the event on social networking services will receive an original sticker for the door that reads, "There is a dog here. This will be a special prize for those who post their memories of the event on social networking sites.

How to apply

Take a picture of your visit and post it on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) with #Petty Nose Exhibition.

Please show the post screen to the reception staff.

You need to follow the official SNS.

*All offers are in limited quantities and will end as soon as they are gone.

Find your own original "guess what" nose-pecker! Limited-edition goods will be available one after another!

A wide variety of unique nose-printed goods created by popular creators are available. From embroidery and illustrations to practical sundries, there will be one-of-a-kind items that you can't help but want to pick up, as well as items exclusive to the event. You will find one-of-a-kind items that you can't help but want to pick up, as well as items limited to the venue. The lineup is so endearing that you will want to share it with others and enjoy it as a collection as well.

AUNITEM＞ ＜AUNITEM＞ ＜Fluffy Shihtzu

Fluffy Shihtzu sticker: 440 yen

Fluffy Shihtzu sticker: 440 yen

OJI & Floppy Nose Tote Bag: 2,750 yen

rabi shihtzu magnet (can magnet): 1,980 yen

Yurushizu clips (3 kinds) 825 yen each

rabi shihtzu clear files (4 kinds) 550 yen each

＜mopsi

Pug earrings: 3,740 yen

Shih Tzu earrings: 3,960 yen

Shih Tzu brooch: ¥3,960

French bulldog earrings: 3,960 yen

＜Seiko Sensei

Masking tape: 660 yen

Acrylic charms: 990 yen

Mini bags: 1,650 yen

<Tiku-tiku. Thread time

Embroidery brooch: 4,000 yen

<katomayu> Sticker

Stickers: 600 yen

M Drawstring 800 yen

Key chain: 1,000 yen

Spring drawstring: 1,000 yen

Long drawstring purse: 1,200 yen

＜vie kitahara＞ ＜vie kitahara

Wool felt key chains: 3,300 yen

<Unchiko Hanko Kobo

Fuchiinu Hanko (dog stamp): 1,650 yen

＜hanachobiko

Glass mugs: 1,500 yen

Flebble towel: 1,500 yen

Fleabag tote bag (pink): 1,600 yen

＜WAN LIFE

Embroidered drawstring pouch: 3,000 yen

K.factory tom&willy＞ ＜K.factory tom&willy

Fujizakura Kobo woven fabric pocket tissue case: ¥650

Fujizakura Kobo woven fabric - Mamaru bag - 1,600 yen

Fuji-Zakura Workshop woven fabric Sakoshu: 2,200 yen

Fujizakura Koubou woven fabric tissue case: 1,890 yen

＜ABCDOGS＞ ＜ABCDOGS

Nui charm: 1,760 yen

Edge leather brooch: 1,870 yen

Fluffy toys: 2,530 yen and up

＜Yurie Kato＞

Pug run-run can badge: 500 yen

Cushion strap (pug Run-Run-Run): price undecided

Maru miki＞ ＜maru miki

Snub nose can badge: 350 yen

Embroidery badge: 500 yen

Mini pouch: 2,300 yen

i_am_ikura＞ ＜i_am_ikura

Can badge: 500 yen

Sticker: 300 yen

Dog clothes: from 3,000 yen

＜shishimaru-gmen＞

Handkerchief towel (total 3 kinds) 800 yen each

Mug cup: 2,000 yen

＜shishimaru-gmen＞ ＜hanahana

Clothing: 3,300 yen and up

Bag 2,300 yen

The above are just some of the items scheduled to go on sale. All prices include tax.

Exhibition Outline

Nagoya venue

Exhibition name: "Naspecha Dogs Joint Photo Exhibition & Product Sales Exhibition

　　　　　 Exhibition name: "Snub-nosed Dogs 2026 in Nagoya

Date & Time: May 2 (Sat) - May 17 (Sun), 2026

Opening hours: 11:00-17:00

Closed: Monday, May 11, Tuesday, May 12, Wednesday, May 13

Venue ： TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

　　　　　 1-17-12 Shinsakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0007, Japan

Admission: 700 yen / children under 3 years old are admitted for free

Exhibitors : 36 groups

Sponsor : BACON Co.

URL : https://tgs.jp.net/event/hanapecha/

Tokyo Venue

Exhibition Title: Joint Exhibition of Snub-nosed Dogs & Product Sales

　　　　　 Exhibition "Nose Flattening Dogs 2026" Date & Time: May 22, 2026

Date： May 22 (Fri) - June 14 (Sun), 2026

Hours: 11:00-17:00, 11:00-18:00 on Saturdays only

Closed : Every Monday

Venue ： TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

　　　　　 5F, 5-27-6 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053, Japan

Admission fee: 700 yen / children under 3 years old are admitted for free

Exhibitors : 36 groups

Sponsor : BACON Co.

URL ： https://tgs.jp.net/event/hanapecha/

The above is a schedule and is subject to change.

What is "Naspecha Exhibition"?

Naspecha Exhibition is a joint photo and product sales exhibition specializing in dogs with short noses, such as French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, and Shih Tzus. STUDIO." (Fall 2015), "Kashiwa Takashimaya" (Summer 2016), and "Namba Parks" (Winter 2016), attracting over 100,000 visitors in total. This is a rare opportunity to see up-close the works of artists who until now have only had the opportunity to showcase their work on the Internet. Visitors can enjoy to their heart's content the intense "buhit cuteness" that can only be conveyed through live photographs.

About BACON Co.

BACON is an exhibition planning company that organizes, proposes, and promotes high-quality exhibitions in Japan and abroad, and offers proposals for exhibition planning with the aim of increasing the number of visitors and improving the image of the exhibitions. BACON produces exhibitions from negotiations with artists to interior design, exhibition layout, printing of artworks, advertising and publicity.

URL: https://bacon.in.net

About TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO. opened in Asakusabashi, Tokyo in July 2014. With the goal of transmitting art, the gallery has organized numerous exhibitions, including "The World of Miniature Photography," "Changing Ruins vs. The "Neko Vacation" exhibition is the most talked-about event gallery in Tokyo, with a total of more than 2 million visitors, including those in regional areas. The gallery has opened permanent galleries in Tokyo and Nagoya.

URL: https://tgs.jp.net

Background of the Exhibit

In recent years, companies, whether BtoB or BtoC, are required to clarify their "unique value proposition" that goes beyond the mere provision of products and services. However, many companies are still facing issues such as "not being able to verbalize their strengths" and "lack of brand awareness among divisions.

In response to these issues, we have been providing unique solutions to redefine the core of the brand and to penetrate inside and outside of the organization. At this exhibition, we will present concrete measures on how to build "brands that continue to be chosen" in today's marketing, where digital and real life are fused together.

Exhibit Content: "Partnership Support" to Visualize Corporate Brand Value

The concept of this year's exhibition is "visualizing corporate brand value.

In our booth, we will showcase the process of translating branding and marketing strategies, which tend to be abstract, into tangible results (form).

Main solutions to be exhibited and introduced

Inner Branding: Measures to make the philosophy "personalized" and enhance the organization's ability to execute it.

Marketing strategy development: Scenario design to connect from recognition to order based on deep customer understanding.

Sales promotion work improvement and flow diagnosis: Visualization of processes that have become gerrymandered, and conversion to aggressive marketing.

We will also introduce our latest Case Study, a collection of case studies that summarize the results of our support, award-winning BtoB advertisements, and many other examples of the fusion of creativity and strategy.

Booth image

Based on the concept of "finding value through dialogue," we have designed an open space where visitors can organize their company's issues and take home hints for solutions. On the walls are graphics that visualize the wide range of areas we support, from Business Design to Recruiting Design. Expert staff will be on hand to provide quick diagnosis of issues and advice on strategic planning.

Daishinsha Delight's exhibition booth image <Booth number: S9-11

Exhibition Outline

Exhibition Title: Marketing Week Spring 2026 (Marketing Strategy Planning EXPO)

Dates: April 22 (Wed.) - 24 (Fri.), 2026 10:00 - 17:00

Venue : Tokyo Big Sight (South Exhibition Hall)

Booth No.: S9-11

Official Website: https://www.marketing-week.jp/spring/ja-jp.html

Company Profile

Company name: Daishinsha Delight Inc.

President and Representative Director: Koji Ikeda

Business Description ：Marketing strategy development support, website construction/operation, SNS content operation support, catalog planning and production, Design and construction of space for exhibitions, offices, showrooms, etc., Artbar business

Headquarters: Namba Skyo 17F, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 542-0076, Japan

＜Each site＞ Corporate site ：

Corporate site ： https://d-delight.jp/

Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/daishinshadelight/

SEASIDE STUDIO CASO ： https://caso-space.jp/

HORIE BASE CASO ： https://caso-horiebase.jp/

Background and Purpose of Product Development

Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots, is famous for its cherry blossoms and attracts many visitors during the spring tourist season.

Matsushima Pudding Pavilion was grand-opened on May 26, 2025 as a directly managed sweets specialty store by Chotoya Corporation, whose mission is to "help create travel memories.

The "Pudding Specialty Store's Luxurious Strawberry Parfait" was developed with the aim of expressing the charm of Matsushima, Miyagi, which can only be experienced in spring, through sweets, and to provide tourists from outside the prefecture with an experience that will make them feel "glad they came to Matsushima". By using an abundance of strawberries produced in Miyagi Prefecture, we will communicate the appeal of local ingredients to people in Japan and abroad.

Product Details

Pudding specialty store's luxurious strawberry parfait

Product name: Pudding specialty store's luxurious strawberry parfait

Price ： 1,200 yen (tax included)

Sales period: April 24 (Fri.) - as soon as it is gone (spring season only)

Sales location : Matsushima Pudding Pavilion (in-store only)

Strawberry production area: 100% Miyagi strawberries

The parfait is layered with a sweet and sour strawberry sauce, thick custard, corn flakes with a crunchy texture, smooth soft cream and fresh cream, in that order.

The finishing touch is a luxurious topping of Miyagi strawberries with a flaky pulp.

Each bite has a different texture, and the refreshing sourness of the strawberries enhances the richness of the cream, making this a dish that will keep you coming back for more until the very last bite.

The strawberries used are all grown in Miyagi Prefecture, and the pudding is a way to introduce the spring season in Matsushima together with the local agriculture.

The "pudding-flavored soft-serve ice cream" is a special taste that can only be enjoyed at Matsushima Pudding Pavilion, which is a pudding specialty store.

About Matsushima Pudding Pavilion

Various kinds of puddings

Matsushima Pudding Tei is a pudding specialty store that grand opened on May 26, 2025 in Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.

The pudding is a special pudding that melts in your mouth as soon as you put it in your mouth. We use only the finest natural vanilla beans from Madagascar and premium Japanese cream, and we make our puddings by hand every day in our workshop with no preservatives added.

The lineup consists mainly of local puddings with motifs of Miyagi's specialty "Zunda" and "Date Masamune".

We will contribute to the revitalization of the local community as a new specialty sweet for Matsushima sightseeing.

■Store Outline

Matsushima Pudding Pavilion

Store name ： Matsushima Pudding Pavilion

Location ： 75-20, Aza-machiuchi, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi 981-0213, Japan

Business hours ： 10:00-17:00

Closed: No regular holidays

Access ： 5 min. walk from JR Matsushima-kaigan Station

Website: https://matsushima-purintei.com/

Instagram: @matsushima_purintei

　　　　　 https://www.instagram.com/matsushima_purintei?igsh=MW5lempxY2FveDVwdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Company Profile

Company name: Chotoya Co.

Representative: Hiroyuki Kato, Representative Director

Head Office Address: 12 Higashinokawa, Takadadera, Kitanagoya, Aichi, 481-0011, Japan

Establishment: April 25, 1953

Business activities: Planning, production, and sales of confectioneries; processing and sales of food products; management of direct sales stores, etc.

TEL : +81-568-22-8511

FAX: 0568-22-5651

Mindful yak wool SHOKAY knitting yarn

#mindfulknitting #knitting #yak wool yarn #ethical fashion #mindfulness #sustainable #unprecedented knitting boom

(1) What is Mindful Knitting? (Definition)

Mindful Knitting" is a concept that the yak yarn brand SHOKAY and Tamiko Hayashi (DGBH) have been advocating since 2016, and is based on the three reasons behind the word "mindful".

The word "mindful" here is used in the three meanings of "attentive," "mindful," and "mindful" as in the dictionary meaning.

Reason 1: The material itself is mindful.

SHOKAY is a social brand created in 2006 with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. The yaks that live at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level are sheared only once a year to ensure that the animals are taken into consideration. Traceability is ensured in all processes from yarn collection to production and distribution. The experience of knitting while keeping in mind the people, animals, and the earth on the other side of where the raw wool grows, who collects it, and how it is turned into yarn is unique to SHOKAY's yak yarns.

Reason #2: The act of knitting itself is a mindfulness practice

Mindfulness" means to intentionally pay attention to the present moment without judgment, calmly observing one's feelings, thoughts, and sensations, and accepting reality. Knitting, which involves paying attention to each stitch, naturally leads to exactly this state. Tara Manning, who received her teachings from Tibetan Buddhist meditation masters, writes in her book "Mindful Knitting": "Knitting is the creation of a textile from a single stitch. It keeps me focused and continually reminds me to be here now. Knitting as meditation gives us a sense of satisfaction and a sense of well-being that is indescribable. In Europe and the United States, knitting has been adopted by medical institutions and reported to reduce stress, improve concentration, and relieve anxiety.

Reason 3: Knitting with compassion for others

Mindful knitting is the act of knitting for loved ones or those facing adversity, while expressing gratitude and prayer with each stitch. Participation in projects that address social issues as part of the Knit for Good program, such as the "SHOKAY for TOHOKU" project (2011) in support of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the collaboration with the employment support facility "Pokara" (2023-2012), is another way of putting this into practice.

(2) Program Background and History (2011-)

On the occasion of SHOKAY's 10th anniversary in Japan, the first Mindful Knitting course in Japan was held at the Omotesando DGBH/SHOKAY showroom in the fall of 2017. Since then, it has continued and evolved over the past 8 years.

<Time: Activities

2011: SHOKAY for TOHOKU project to support victims of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami

2016: Tamiko Hayashi began disseminating the concept of "mindful knitting" as DGBH

　　　　　　　Tamiko Hayashi started disseminating the concept of "mindful knitting" as DGBH content.

2017 ： As an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SHOKAY's arrival in Japan,

　　　　　　2017 ： First Mindful Knitting lecture in Japan held in Omotesando, Tokyo, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of SHOKAY's arrival in Japan

2018 : SHOKAY Xmas Pom-Pom Wreath Tassel Lecture Series started as a monthly series

　　　　　　Regularly held at SHOKAY studio in Omotesando

2019 : At Omotesando SHOKAY studio,

　　　　　　Headbands, Pom Pom Wreaths, Nekomimi Hats, Neck Warmers, etc.

　　　　　　Mindful Knitting classes by Nancy Nishikikoji will be held on an ongoing basis.

2023-24: Collaboration project with "Pokara," a support for continuous employment support type B business in Sapporo

End of 2024: A mindful knitting workshop by MIKA sensei will be held in Tokyo. Very popular with participants.

SHOKAY + Pokara collaboration project hand-knitted items

(3) Future development

Against the backdrop of an unprecedented knitting boom, the SHOKAY Mindful Knitting Program will evolve into the next phase.

◆Nationwide expansion

Workshops, which have been held mainly in Tokyo and Sapporo, will be expanded to a nationwide scale through collaboration with organizers and instructors of knitting classes nationwide.

We will nurture a mindful knitting community rooted in the local community.

Mindful Knitting Workshops

◆Scheduled at Sapporo SHOKAY Salon

Mindful knitting workshops are held regularly at the Sapporo SHOKAY Salon. Workshops are offered for beginners as well as experienced knitters using SHOKAY's yak yarns.

Collaboration with Knit for Good Program

We will expand social impact through knitting by collaborating with the Knit for Good program, a special donation of SHOKAY yarns to projects that address social issues such as support for disaster-stricken areas, employment support, and women's support.

◆Prospects for Regenerative Yarn

We will also be the first to introduce to Japan the world's most advanced sustainable knitting trends, such as "Regenerative Yarn," which is made while restoring soil health, and the "Fibershed Movement," which circulates fiber within the community.

(4) Three features of SHOKAY Mindful Knitting

Feature (1) The material itself is mindful - the scarcity and social nature of yak yarn

SHOKAY protects the traditional livelihood and continuous income of Tibetan nomads while ensuring the traceability of yak yarn. The yaks that inhabit this harsh environment at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level are sheared only once a year, and the animals are treated with the utmost care and respect. From yarn harvesting to production and distribution, every process is done with care and consideration.

Feature (2) The act of knitting is a mindfulness practice - medically backed

Concentration on each stitch is used by medical institutions in the U.S. and Europe to reduce stress hormones (cortisol), improve concentration, and alleviate anxiety disorders. It has also been reported that Wall Street and city executives have adopted knitting as an alternative to meditation, and it is attracting attention as a digital detox. Knitting, which focuses attention on each stitch and concentrates on the present moment, has been adopted by medical institutions in the U.S. and Europe, and is said to be effective in reducing stress, improving concentration, and relieving anxiety.

Feature (3) "Visible yarn" with traceability assured

Where the yak grows up, who collects the hair, and where it is made into yarn - the entire process of SHOKAY's yarns is visualized. The experience of knitting while being aware of the people, animals, and the earth on the other side of the yarn is a value unique to SHOKAY that cannot be found in any other yarns.

(5)Introduction of SHOKAY's hand-knit yarn collection

SHOKAY offers a collection of high quality yarns that are ideal for mindful knitting, and that soothe the skin every time you touch them.

Series name ： 100% yak premium yarn "Shambala Yarn

Material ：100% yak

Characteristics and recommended use：Warmth-retaining properties superior to cashmere.

　　　　　　　　　　Smooth and gentle on the skin, easy to handle even for beginners.

Series name ： "Shoton Yarn

Material ：70% cotton, 30% wool (yak)

Characteristics and recommended use：Lightweight yarn recommended for all seasons, even for spring and summer.

　　　　　　　　　　Breathable and soft at the same time.

Series name ： "Encounter Yarn

Material ：51% Wool, 35% Wool (Yak), 14% Cotton

Characteristics and recommended use：For volume and warmth.

　　　　　　　　　　For sweaters, vests, and other large pieces.

For more information and availability of yarns: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/shokay/shokayccd3.html#sideNaviItems

(6) To instructors and organizers of knitting classes across Japan - Instructors wanted!

＜We are looking for teachers nationwide to lead "mindful knitting classes" using SHOKAY's yak yarn! >

In this time of unprecedented knitting boom, we are looking for teachers who would like to spread mindful knitting classes using SHOKAY's yak yarn all over Japan. SHOKAY's hand-knitting yarns are available at a special price, so please feel free to contact us at the contact information below.

Special offer: SHOKAY hand-knitting yarns at a special price

Target : Teachers and instructors who run crochet and bar needle knitting classes

　　　　　　　 Teachers and instructors from all over Japan

Class style: Face-to-face or online. Beginner to advanced level is available.

　　　　　　　 Workshop style is also available.

Support: Special price for yarn, program materials, and support for SHOKAY web and SNS announcements (required).

　　　　　　　 Cooperation with SNS announcements (negotiable).

Inquiries: Email: office[at]dgbh.jp

　　　　　　　(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

(7) [Always wanted] Instructor for Mindful Knitting Class at Sapporo SHOKAY Salon

＜(7)<We are always looking for instructors to teach mindful knitting classes at Sapporo SHOKAY Salon. > Location : SHOKAY Salon

Location : SHOKAY Salon (Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Activity : Planning and organizing mindful knitting classes using SHOKAY's yak yarns

　　　　　　　Planning and holding of mindful knitting classes using SHOKAY's yak yarn

Target : People who have experience in teaching crochet

　　　　　　　People who share ethical and sustainable values

Frequency: Once a month or more (negotiable)

Inquiries: Email: office[at]dgbh.jp

　　　　　　　(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

If that piece of knitwear you wear this winter is connected to the happiness of someone far away or to the future restoration of the earth, that is exactly what we want you to feel. Please join us in expanding the circle of mindful knitting with SHOKAY's yak yarn."

- Tamiko Hayashi

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is the world's first regenerative material brand focusing on yak, a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100 grams of yak hair can be harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to be more heat-retaining than cashmere and less likely to form hairballs due to its excellent breathability and flexibility. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living happily while enjoying a mindful lifestyle. She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand "SHOKAY" in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreats.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

Designing Life Without Gravity

This is a thought-experimental exhibition that explores how human culture and lifestyles can be redesigned by removing the constraints of "gravity" that we assume in our daily lives.

Outline of the exhibition

Event Name: Designing Lifestyles with Different Gravity

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 13:00-19:00 (tentative)

Venue: Event venue in Tokyo (tentative)

Sponsor : Shirasaka Laboratory, Graduate School of SDM, Keio University

Operated by: EX Gravity Incorporated Association

URL : https://www.gravitydesign.jp/

Background

We usually live our lives without being aware of the existence of gravity. Our daily activities, such as putting things down, standing up, and hanging clothes, are all based on the premise of gravity.

In recent years, NASA's Artemis mission and other human missions to the Moon have begun to gain momentum again. Space is no longer a special place, but is becoming a reality as a "place where people live.

In the field of space development, new technologies and ideas have been developed by envisioning the extreme environment of weightlessness.

This exhibition extends this "space perspective" from the specialized technical field to general culture and lifestyle. By daring to design a "weightless life," the exhibition will question the assumptions of life on earth.

Exhibition Details

This exhibition will feature a number of works and researches on the theme of human activities in a zero-gravity environment.

Main Exhibits (tentative)

SPACE WEDDING ARCHITECTURE

Architectural and experiential design for a wedding ceremony in space

Design for a culture unbound by gravity

Thought experiments on redesigning culture, such as hairstyles, greetings, etc.

How to live with cats in space

Video and game works on the theme of coexistence with pets in a zero-gravity environment

Through these exhibits, we will think together with visitors about "what is living" and "how culture is formed.

Image of the exhibited works

Image of the exhibited works

Talk Sessions and Exchanges

Talk sessions by experts in the space industry and design field will be held on the day of the exhibition.

In addition, there will be opportunities for interaction linked to the exhibition to promote dialogue and co-creation among visitors.

About Ex Gravity

Ex Gravity Logo

EX Gravity is an organization established to improve the quality of human experience (QOL/QOE) in the space environment.

It aims to create a new culture and value in space from the perspective of human-centered design and experience design.

Name : General Incorporated Association EX Gravity

Representative : Success Shirasaka, President

Location : 5-3-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

URL : https://www.exgravity.org/

Inquiries: [Contact

Designing Lifestyles with Different Gravity Exhibition Secretariat

Contact : Uchiyama (Taki Corporation)

Email: info@exgravity.org

Colorado Springs Youth Symphony

This concert is a special project in which a 65-member youth orchestra that has been performing around the world will come to Japan to create a single stage together with Japanese student groups.

In Yokohama, the stage for the performance, young musicians from Japan and the U.S. will meet through sound and resonate with each other beyond culture and language.

The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, which will visit Japan, is a talented orchestra that has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and other world-class venues. The performance in Japan will be a rare opportunity.

Two Japanese groups are scheduled to perform at this concert.

Details of the performing groups will be announced at a later date, so please stay tuned for further information.

Admission to this performance is free.

If you wish to attend, please apply in advance from the following page.

Ticket application for the free performance】 【Ticket application for the free performance

https://teket.jp/17903/67769

Outline of the performance

Title: Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Touring Japan - Japan-U.S. Student Music Exchange

Music Masters Japan 2026 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony touring Japan

-Japan-US student music exchange

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Venue: Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall

Time Schedule (tentative)] 17:30 Doors open

17:30 Doors open

18:30 Concert begins

18:40 Collaboration Partners (1) (to be announced later)

19:20 Collaboration Partner (2) (to be announced later)

20:00 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony performance

21:00 End of performance

Performances

Colorado Springs Youth Symphony (65 members from Japan)

Performers from Japan and details will be announced at a later date.

About the Visiting Groups

The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony is the flagship ensemble and top-ranked full orchestra of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Orchestra.

The orchestra has toured internationally in Japan, Australia, China, Greece, Turkey, and various European countries, and has performed on world-class stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House.

The orchestra also focuses on educational programs, contributing greatly to the development of music education in local communities and the training of young musicians.

■ Conductor

The performance will be conducted by Gary Nicholson, the organization's Music Director.

Since its establishment in 1980, Mr. Nicholson has devoted many years to youth music education and international exchange, and has conducted orchestras on numerous international stages.

Gary Nicholson

Background and Ideas

This performance will create cross-border exchanges through music,

The purpose of this performance is to broaden the horizons of young people who will lead the next generation by creating cross-border exchanges through music.

Students with different cultures and values sharing the same stage will not be limited to mere performances, but will provide a valuable opportunity to foster mutual understanding and trust.

We also aim to provide an opportunity for visitors to experience the universal power of music and the significance of cultural exchange through the up-close and personal experience of international performances.

About the music to be performed

The program will be announced at a later date.

Please stay tuned for further information on the music to be performed, which will deepen the appeal of the performance.

Organizer Information

Trade name: Music Masters Concert Series

Location: United States

Business : Planning and operation of international concerts, provision of music education programs

Main Activities: Providing performance opportunities in prominent concert halls around the world and promoting international musical exchange

URL : https://mastersconcert.com/

Store limited "Walnut Rich (Walnut Cream)".

Produced by the food consulting group "hanninmae," this will be the 32nd "Milk de Drake" store in Japan (6 in Hokkaido and 26 outside of Hokkaido).

The "Walnut Rich (Walnut Cream)" (420 yen) is sold exclusively at Yumemart's Kametsu store.

It is filled with Hokkaido fresh cream and a special cream with the aroma of walnuts locked in.

It is rich, yet has a refined aftertaste. Enjoy the rich taste of walnuts with their natural flavor.

The brand uses raw milk from farms in Mifuka-cho, Hokkaido and other parts of Hokkaido, with the goal of contributing to the development of Hokkaido's primary industry and the creation of a sixth industry.

We also form alliances with other companies in Hokkaido to realize integrated production, processing, and sales. We can provide products that are cheaper, faster, and fresher. Because we can see the face of our customers from production to sales, everyone from children to the elderly can enjoy Milked Drake's fresh doughnuts with peace of mind and safety.

Milked Drake's 32 stores nationwide

Dairy cows from our partner farms

Yumemart Kametsu Store LINE

About "Milked Drake

The first store in Hokkaido specializing in fresh doughnuts opened in Sapporo on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, and has been featured in the media and on social networking services, drawing lines of customers every day.

Unlike conventional doughnuts, "raw doughnuts" have a texture that disappears in your mouth and is so soft that it almost crumbles when you hold it in your hand. The doughnut's round shape is so cute that many people are posting it on social networking sites, making it a trendy sweet in Hokkaido.

Milked Drake's raw doughnuts feature a moist and smooth dough made mainly from flour from Tokachi, Hokkaido's magnificent land, with plenty of eggs and butter. Pasteurized milk grown on a farm in Hokkaido, which does not use preservatives, gives the dough a rich, sweet taste. The cream is made from fresh milk from the Nekushiro region of Hokkaido, and various flavored creams are prepared based on the rich fresh cream. The cake is deep-fried at high temperature to make the outside crispy and the inside melt in your mouth like fresh cream. A total of 11 flavors are available, including 10 regular menu items such as pure fresh whip, homemade custard, and chocolatey nut, as well as store-specific items.

Homemade Custard

Pure whip

Chocolat Nut

Mixed sugar : 290 yen

Pure whip : 350 yen

Earl Grey : 350 yen

Homemade custard : 350 yen

Homemade tiramisu ：380 yen

Milked Glaze ：360 yen

Chocolat Nuts : 420 yen

Happy An Butter ：380 yen

Pistachio ： 460 yen

Soft soybean flour ：290 yen

Store Limited

Walnut Rich (walnut cream): 420 yen

All prices include tax.

Store Outline】 Store Name ： "MILK DO dore dore

Store name ： "MILK DO dore iku?

Location ： 2-8-12 Motoyama, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka 830-0056

Regular holiday ： None

Business hours: 11:00 - 19:00

Form of service ： Take-out

Price range including tax ： 290 yen to 460 yen

TEL ： 050-8892-9870

URL ： https://www.instagram.com/milkdodoreiku?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

About "hanninmae," a food production group

Based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, hanninmae is a food production group that handles food from all over Japan. They provide one-stop support for product development, design, and sales promotion.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/hanninmae.official?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

maruyama melon

Maruyama Bagel LOOP

Gyu-You-Tei

Ebi Senjin

Producing 80 restaurants in 17 business categories nationwide

Company Profile

Company name: Produce Co.

Representative: Hisao Ito, President

Location: 3-7-12 Hanabatake, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka 830-0039

Phone: 0942-36-9033

Business : Service business

Inquiries from customers about the store and products handled

MILK DO dore iku Co.

Tel: 011-688-5994

Bulk quotation page: https://fundbridge.jp/ikkatsu/

Development Background

Factoring is a funding method that allows for the early conversion of accounts receivable into funds, and its use is expanding among small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors. However, there are several hundred factoring companies in Japan, and the commission rate, payment speed, amount handled, and screening criteria vary greatly from company to company.

Therefore, users need to contact multiple companies individually to find the right one for their company, and many have voiced that they do not know which company to consult and that it is time-consuming to contact each company one at a time.

In order to solve this problem, FundBridge has developed a "lump-sum quote" function that matches users with companies that match their criteria with a single form entry, utilizing information on more than 100 factoring companies accumulated in our proprietary database.

Features of the "Bulk Quote" service

(1) Completely free of charge and same-day matching

There is no cost to the user. After submitting the form, we will introduce you to a factoring company that matches your conditions in the shortest possible time. 2.

2. 3 minutes of input is all it takes to make a request to multiple companies at once.

No need to contact each company one by one.

Highly accurate matching based on our proprietary database

Based on our database of more than 100 factoring companies, which is independently collected and updated by FundBridge, we will propose the most suitable company by comprehensively comparing conditions such as commission rates, payment speed, review pass rates, and industries supported by the company.

(4) Companies of interest can be specified in advance

You can add up to five companies you have compared and reviewed on the FundBridge website to your "estimate list" and transfer them directly to the lump-sum estimate form. You can also request a quote directly from the company you have selected.

5. you can also check the reviews and reputations of users.

FundBridge has accumulated reviews and evaluation data from actual users. This allows you to compare and consider not only fees and conditions, but also actual service quality, before requesting a quote.

■ Flow of Use

STEP 1: Access the bulk estimate form

STEP 2: Enter the amount of invoices to be sold, desired date of payment, business type, and other conditions (time required: approximately 3 minutes)

STEP 3: Confirm the information entered and submit

STEP 4: A factoring company that matches your conditions will contact you.

Recommended for

Those who are looking for a factoring company that can convert their cash flow to cash immediately due to a sudden cash crunch.

Those who want to compare the fees and conditions of multiple factoring companies.

Those who are new to factoring and do not know which company to choose.

Sole proprietors and freelancers who want to efficiently find a company that can handle their business.

About FundBridge

Site name： FundBridge

URL ： https://fundbridge.jp/

Business description: Comparison of factoring companies and provision of information

Features: Compares factoring companies' fees, payment speed, reviews, etc. from a third-party neutral standpoint.

　　　　　 Has a database of over 100 companies.

Site URL ： https://fundbridge.jp/

Bulk quotation page: https://fundbridge.jp/ikkatsu/

SHOKAY "Community Coordinators" wanted nationwide!

Why "Community Coordinators" now?

SHOKAY values not just shopping, but the experience of learning about the place and people from whom high quality materials come from, and using them with care for a long time. The Tibetan Plateau is located at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level. Only 100 grams of this rare fiber is harvested per cow per year from yaks carefully raised by nomads in the harsh nature of the Tibetan Plateau. The community-based exhibition and sales event is the place where the story of how the fiber reaches Japanese customers can be told through "dialogue.

Unlike ordinary stores or online stores, we will strengthen the "exhibition and sales event" style, where each customer acts as a coordinator to deliver products through dialogue in a warm space such as a home, café, gallery, or yoga studio. This initiative aims to create a community-based sales model based on trust.

■Three roles of the coordinator

Coordinators will be entrusted with products from SHOKAY in a consignment format, and will be responsible for planning and managing limited-time exhibitions and sales events in their own communities and regions.

Planning and managing exhibitions

Hold exhibitions at locations that suit your own lifestyle. (Salons, cafes, yoga studios, local communities, galleries, or any other space that suits your lifestyle.

Storytelling

You can act as an evangelist to tell the scarcity of yak and the fair trade system with Tibetan nomads in your own words.

Community Building

Providing a place to co-create mindful living through workshops and exchanges, and fostering community connections centered on SHOKAY.

Ideal for the following places and people

＜We can hold the workshops in the following places.

Salons, living rooms, dining rooms

Cafes and restaurants (owners or related parties)

Yoga studios and Pilates classes

Gallery / Art space

Community space, community center

Craft classes, knitting circles

＜We are looking for the following people.

People who like SHOKAY products and want to share their appeal.

People who are interested in ethical and sustainable lifestyles.

Those who are interested in ethical and sustainable lifestyles.

No experience in sales is necessary. A passion for communicating is all that is required.

・People who are attracted to Tibetan culture and Yak materials.

・Individuals, groups, professionals and amateurs are all welcome.

■ Recruitment Guidelines and Support System

Target : Individuals and groups who share SHOKAY's philosophy and would like to hold an exhibition at their own place or in their own community.

　　　　　　Individuals and groups (professionals and amateurs alike) who share the SHOKAY philosophy and wish to hold exhibitions at their own locations or in their own communities.

Contract type ：Consignment sales format. No inventory risk, commission based on sales.

　　　　　　Easy participation scheme with minimal initial cost

Scale of exhibition ：From a closed meeting of a few people at a small home,

　　　　　　Flexible to large-scale exhibitions at studios or local events

Holding area : Anywhere in Japan (remote islands and regions are also welcome)

Qualifications : No special qualifications or experience required

　　　　　　Anyone who loves SHOKAY and has the passion to tell its story.

Support from SHOKAY

Loan of display tools

We will lend you a set of promotional tools necessary for exhibition and sales, such as sample products for display, story panels, catalogs, and brand books.

Online lectures and operational know-how

Before the first exhibition, we will give an online lecture on the characteristics of yak materials, the story of Tibetan nomads, and how to proceed with the exhibition.

Support for publicity on the official website and SNS

The exhibition schedule will be announced on the official SHOKAY website and SNS. The activities of the coordinators will be communicated to the entire country.

Community among coordinators

An online community will be provided for the exchange of information and mutual support among coordinators nationwide.

Image of the exhibition and sales meeting

For example, an exhibition like this -- inviting friends to your living room and having them touch yak shawls along with pictures of Tibet, and discussing them over tea. A yak shawl exhibition at a yoga studio with a talk about ethical lifestyles after class. A one-week exhibition in a corner of a café for customers to pick up. Whatever the form, you can find your own unique way of communicating SHOKAY.

Comment from Tamiko Hayashi

Shokay's products have something that you can feel when you touch them. Their softness, warmth, and the lives of the Tibetan people on the other side of the material. We would be very happy if there were people all over the country who could convey this through words. You don't need any experience in sales, just a love for SHOKAY and a desire to share it with others - that's all you need. Please help us increase the number of people who encounter SHOKAY in your town.

- Tamiko Hayashi (Representative, SHOKAY Japan Office)

How to apply or contact us

We are sincerely looking forward to hearing from you if you have a passion to spread SHOKAY in your city.

＜How to apply

Please contact us at the following e-mail address.

office[at]dgbh.jp

(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

<Contents of your inquiry

Please state your name / area of residence / image of the place where you would like to hold the exhibition / how you came to know about SHOKAY.

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to retain heat better than cashmere, has excellent breathability and flexibility, and is resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle. She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand SHOKAY in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreats.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

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Reservations will be accepted from the official website. (Sales are scheduled to begin on July 18, the day of the opening.)

This is a reduction plan that offers a more economical rate than the regular plan! (Reservations will be accepted for a limited period of 3 months)

Official website URL: https://www.hoteleins.com/

Hotel exterior

Front lobby

The hotel is conveniently located just a minute's walk from Kadoma-shi Station, which is accessible by Keihan Railway and Osaka Monorail. With its easy access to Osaka City and Kyoto, the hotel is widely used by business travelers as well as domestic and international tourists.

Since its opening, the hotel has received favorable comments from many guests for its comfortable guest room environment, convenient location, large public bath equipped with sauna, water bath, and outdoor air bath space, and breakfast of rice cooked in a rice kettle with feathers.

Totoinoyu

Sauna

In addition, the Kadoma and Moriguchi areas have been attracting increasing attention in recent years as business hubs, and our hotel, as part of the local lodging infrastructure, meets various needs, including corporate use and long-term stays.

Hotel Inns Osaka Kadoma Ekimae will continue to provide guests with a comfortable stay and strive to further improve its services as a hotel that contributes to the development of the region.

Outline of the facility

Facility name ： Hotel Ain's Osaka Kadoma-shi Ekimae Totoinoyu

Opening ： July 2025

Location ： 6-1 Sakae-cho, Kadoma City, Osaka

Access ： 1 minute walk from Kadoma-shi Station on the Keihan Main Line and Osaka Monorail

Number of guest rooms: 200 rooms in total

Room type ： Double room (non-smoking)

　　　　　　 Double room (smoking)

　　　　　　 Twin room (non-smoking)

　　　　　　 Triple room (non-smoking)

　　　　　　 Four-bed room (non-smoking)

　　　　　　 Superior twin room (non-smoking)

Official website: https://www.hoteleins.com/

Summary

This is the third edition of the "Kyoto Working Generation Health Data Book. The first volume focused on health issues by business category, while the second volume analyzed the effects of health management. This year's report focuses on the status of medical checkups after health checkups, and in addition to understanding the issues, it provides hints and data to help link health checkups to visits to medical institutions.

Kyoto Workers' Health Databook

https://www.kyoukaikenpo.or.jp/shibu/kyoto/assets/detabook2026.pdf

Cover of "Kyoto Health Databook for Working Generation

About 70% of those who were judged as "requiring medical treatment" or "requiring close examination" did not receive medical attention.

　(Databook, p. 8.9)

Percentage of people who received "medical treatment required" or "close examination required" as a result of medical checkups who visited a medical institution

The result that approximately 70% of the respondents have not been examined by a medical institution shows that many of those who should have been examined have not yet been examined by a medical institution. The fact that a large number of people are not receiving medical examinations indicates the existence of a wide range of problems.

Efforts and Trends to Increase the Rate of Medical Checkups

This Databook also includes points for business establishments to encourage their employees to receive medical examinations and a model of a recommendation letter (Databook pages 16 and 17), which can be used as support for business establishments in recommending that their employees receive medical examinations.

In addition, the "Declaration of Healthy Workplace from Kyoto" implemented by the Kyoto branch of the Japan Health Insurance Association is effective in promoting health checkups at workplaces. Data analysis shows that there is a difference of approximately 10% in the rate of male health checkups between business establishments that participated in the health declaration and those that did not.

*About "Declaration of Healthy Workplaces to be tackled from Kyoto

https://kyoto01.kyoukaikenpo.or.jp/

Difference in the medical checkup rate of untreated persons in the declaration entries

Issues and Future Directions Indicated by this Databook

The results of this survey indicate that there is a certain number of people who only receive health checkups but do not make use of the results of the checkups.

The health checkup is not the end of the process; it is important to take actions after the checkup.

This analysis clarifies the actual status of post-health checkups and trends by age group, and aims to provide an opportunity for those who need it to take appropriate action to receive it.

■Changes in health risk according to age (Databook, pp. 22-31)

The data also visualizes the relationship between health risk and lifestyle according to age, showing that while lifestyle tends to improve with increasing age, it is difficult to improve health risk once it worsens, suggesting the importance of correct lifestyle starting from the younger generation.

Changes in health risk according to age

For more detailed data, please refer to the following page.

The Kyoto Working Generation Health Databook

https://www.kyoukaikenpo.or.jp/shibu/kyoto/assets/detabook2026.pdf

Initiatives of the Kyoto Branch of the Japan Health Insurance Association

The Kyoto Branch of the Association Health Insurance Society (AHS) is committed to providing useful information on health promotion so that everyone can be active and healthy in the coming years.

The Kyoto Branch of the Japan Health Insurance Association (JHIA) is a medical health insurer with approximately 61,500 business establishments and 860,000 members in Kyoto Prefecture. The Kyoto Branch provides regular health checkups, recommendations and support for maintaining good health, insurance benefits, and other services to subscribers and business establishments.

As we enter the era of 100-year life expectancy, we believe that it is particularly important to create an environment in the workplace, where workers spend a long time, to improve their health literacy and prepare for a healthy future. We are promoting health promotion (collaborative health) in cooperation with business establishments.

Outline of the Kyoto Branch of the National Health Insurance Association of Japan

Name: Kyoto Branch of the National Health Insurance Association of Japan

Representative: Shunji Moridono, Branch Director

Location: Shunji Moridono, Branch Manager

　　　　　2F Daiwa Securities Kyoto Bldg. 28-2 Tachiuri Higashi-machi, Shijo-dori Fuyamachi Nishi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

　　　　　Daiwa Securities Kyoto Bldg. 2F

In pursuit of the ideal form of wellbeing, this initiative is expanding its use as a solution to social issues such as health management, area management, and healthy life expectancy, and 2,000 people fill Jingu Stadium at night each time.

In addition, starting this year, the 10th anniversary, we are strengthening cooperation with instructors who are active in various areas of the country with the aim of expanding the program nationwide.

At the same time, a limited number of 15 people will take part in a one-hour Nordic walking course to enjoy Jingu Gaien before the yoga session begins.

JINGU STADIUM NIGHT YOGA 2026

What is "STADIUM NIGHT YOGA"?

The program is free of charge and open to all, with programs that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, even first-time yoga practitioners. A bilingual area will be set up so that foreign residents can also participate and enjoy "STADIUM NIGHT YOGA" in a universal way.

JINGU STADIUM NIGHT YOGA 2026 Logo

What is "ACTIVE ICON"?

In order to encourage people to spend their time more casually, smartly, and actively, we provide healthy and easy-to-join activities that fit modern lifestyles, free of charge in principle. By doing so, we cooperate with various industries, governments, organizations, and companies, including yoga, and aim to enrich the lives of all people involved with a healthy body and mind.

ACTIVE ICON Logo

■Outline of Implementation

Period: May 25, 2026 (Monday) - (Total of 10 sessions scheduled)

　　　　　(Total of 10 times scheduled) Cancelled in case of rain or stormy weather (information will be announced on Facebook and Instagram)

Location: Meiji Jingu Baseball Ground

Time: 19:30 - 20:30 (Entrance starts at 19:00)

Participation fee: Free of charge

Eligibility: 18 years of age or older and in good health

How to participate: Anyone can participate. Please register for admission in advance.

Capacity: Admission may be denied if the number of participants exceeds the limit.

Please note: No one under the age of 18 is allowed to enter the venue except for the purpose of participating in yoga (e.g., observation).

　　　　　If you are wearing shoes that may damage the artificial turf, such as heels, please remove them upon entering the venue.

　　　　　　Please remove your shoes upon entering the venue.

　　　　　There is no changing room, so please wear comfortable clothes.

　　　　　Please refrain from eating and drinking. (Only water is allowed to eat and drink on the ground.)

　　　　　Please refrain from flying drones, etc. and streaming classes LIVE.

　　　　　Instructors and event times are subject to change.

　　　　　In case of rain or stormy weather, the event will be canceled. We will announce on the official SNS.

　　　　　Please do not wear small precious metals such as earrings and hairpins.

　　　　　　Please keep your earrings, hairpins, and other small jewelry in a safe place and do not lose them.

Schedule and Instructors

May 25 (Monday) Enka Takahashi (*"Taka" is officially "Hashigodaka")

June 15 (Monday) Kentaro Yoshimoto

June 25 (Thursday) Kazumi Horikawa

Sunday, July 12 Koika Miyabu

Tuesday, July 28 Shion Yuki

Monday, August 03 Kyoko Uchida

August 10 (Mon) Ippei Suzuki

August 28 (Fri) Rion Maina

September 09 (Wed) Nobue Suzuki

Saturday, September 19 Eriko Tsuchiya

The year 2025

Poster for 2026

For more information, please visit the official website or Facebook.

Official website (Japanese version): http://www.active-icon.com/

Official website (English): https://www.active-icon.com/en/

Facebook ： https://www.facebook.com/activeicon/

Blue Remake" service to revive indigo-dyed clothes

#indigo dyeing #blue remake #ethical fashion #HappyCloset #employment support for people with disabilities #sustainable

What is SHOKAY's "Blue Remake" service?

This is a service to revive the beauty of SHOKAY items that have been stained or discolored by dyeing them with indigo. To support the indigo dyeing culture of Hokkaido, we have partnered with an indigo dyeing studio in Hokkaido to provide this service.

Reference case (first image): A pure white SHOKAY yak wool cardigan with Swarovski crystal stars that was created in 2010 by DGBH in collaboration with popular stylist Keiko Sasaki (current MYLAN producer), The item had been lying in the closet with precious memories, but we revived it beautifully with a blue remake.

How to apply

First of all, please feel free to contact us by e-mail or DM.

Please provide us with the following three pieces of information to facilitate our estimate.

Necessary information

Item name

Item to be dyed (sweater, cardigan, dress, T-shirt, etc.)

Approximate weight

Please let us know the approximate weight in grams (if you do not know, a rough estimate is OK).

Material

Natural materials such as yak wool and cotton are our basic materials. (Please consult us if the material is a chemical fiber blend.

Prices will vary depending on the information from 1 to 3. We will contact you back by e-mail for a quotation and the required period of time.

Reference price and delivery time

Reference price example: SHOKAY T-shirt (200g)

　　　　　　　Blue remake (indigo dyeing) fee: 6,000 yen

Time required ：About 2 months from receipt to delivery

Materials: Natural materials such as yak wool, cotton, etc. (The sewing threads of chemical fiber blends will not be dyed and the original color will remain.

　　　　　　　(Please note that the original color may remain on the sewing threads of chemical fiber blends.)

Inquiry: Email: office[at]dgbh.jp

　　　　　　　(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

Five Advantages of Blue Remake (Indigo Dyeing)

Dyeing clothes again with indigo (especially "Hon-Ai Dyeing" using plant-derived ingredients) not only renews the color, but also adds practical functions to the fabric itself, greatly extending the life of the clothes.

1. antibacterial and deodorizing effects

Indigo contains ingredients that inhibit the growth of bacteria. This prevents the growth of bacteria even when sweating, thus preventing the development of unpleasant odors. This is the reason why indigo dyeing has been widely used for kendo wear and underwear since ancient times. 2.

(2) Reinforcing the fabric (making it stronger)

Indigo dye penetrates into the crevices of fibers and fixes, tightening the threads and making the fabric itself stronger. The fabric becomes more resistant to fraying and tearing, allowing you to wear your favorite clothes longer. 3.

3. insect and snake repellent effects

The scent and ingredients of indigo have a repellent effect that insects and snakes do not like. Since it can be expected to prevent insect damage while stored in a wardrobe, people in the past used to dye their precious kimonos with indigo for storage. A synergistic effect is also expected for insect repellency of yaknits.

4. ultraviolet ray (UV)-cutting effect

Indigo dye has the property of absorbing ultraviolet rays. It protects the skin from sunlight, making it very suitable for dyeing T-shirts and blouses.

5. can hide and "regenerate" stains and spots

Clothes that can no longer be worn due to yellowing, spilled food stains, or fading from sun exposure can be dyed over with a darker indigo color to make the stains less noticeable. Clothes that were to be thrown away will be beautifully revived as clothes with a depth deeper than that of new clothes.

Past DGBH projects supporting indigo-dyeing culture

◆Project (1) VOGUE x Ai Workshop (2008)

A design project to make products made by people with disabilities more attractive was planned with VOGUE in 2008. With the cooperation of jewelry designer Joaquin Berao, indigo-dyed T-shirts were produced at the Ai Workshop (now "Factory Ai") in Setagaya, Tokyo. This is a pioneering collaboration at the intersection of the fashion world and social business.

DGBH project: indigo dyed collaboration item with Joaquin Bellao

◆Project (2): Collaboration with Indigo artist Tatz Miki

Collaboration project with Indigo artist Tatz Miki for SHOKAY's 100% Yak shawls.

DGBH project: Collaboration shawl with Indigo artist Tatz Miki

Clothes that cannot be thrown away always have memories and attachments. If those items are revived beautifully by indigo dyeing, and even added functions such as antibacterial, mothproof, and UV protection - there is no more sustainable and enriching experience than this. We want to bring the power of indigo dyeing, a traditional Japanese craft, to SHOKAY customers. We also want to support the indigo dyeing culture of Hokkaido and the work of the people who are responsible for it together."

- Tamiko Hayashi, Representative of SHOKAY and DGBH

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to retain heat better than cashmere, has excellent breathability and flexibility, and is resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!), a one-year limited select store that proposes ethical lifestyles centered on SHOKAY, was produced at Omotesando Hills. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle. She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand SHOKAY in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel planning under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet", product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreat.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

Nakayoshiya has five stores nationwide, including Sapporo and Asahikawa Shunko stores in Hokkaido. It is one of the most active takoyaki brands in Japan today, with huge lines of customers forming every day immediately after its opening. The products, design, and other aspects of the brand are produced by hanninmae, the same company that created the very popular and famous "MILK DO dore iku? The cutting-edge artisans of Hokkaido have joined forces to bring you smiles through their brand, using octopus from Rausu, Hokkaido as the main ingredient.

The octopus in Nakayoshiya's takoyaki is made from large octopus boiled on the beach by fishermen in Rausu, Hokkaido, and boasts of being "big and thick, but very soft.

For those who simply want to savor the taste of the octopus, we recommend the "specialty salted octopus balls" topped with "Lausip," a salt made from Rausu's deep sea water. It is very smooth and silky to the palate.

For those who want their takoyaki always hot, we recommend the "Sauce Takoyaki," which is covered with a generous amount of homemade sauce. There are also five other types, including cheese, teritama, and cod roe mayo.

In addition, we also offer shrimp yaki with shrimp instead of octopus. There are also 5 kinds of takoyaki. Tako? Shrimp? For those who are not sure which to choose, there is the "Founded Octopus & Shrimp Nakayoshi Maki". We aim to be a restaurant that can be enjoyed by a wide range of customers, including local families, students, and men and women of all ages.

What is "Takoyaki & Shrimp Nakayoshimori"?

In order to offer new products loved by people of all ages, from children to the elderly, we focused on takoyaki, a Japanese national dish, and shrimps, which many people love. Nakayoshiya" is a restaurant specializing in takoyaki and ebiyaki. According to our own research

The octopus is boiled on the beach using a method that has been handed down from generation to generation by Rausu-machi octopus fishermen in Hokkaido. The tane is made from a unique blend of Hokkaido flour called "sara-sara," which is combined with bonito broth to create a moist, light takoyaki with a smooth texture.

The most popular "Famous Salt Takoyaki" uses "Lausip" salt made from Rausu deep sea water, which has a smooth and silky taste, allowing you to taste the true quality of the octopus ingredients. The "Tappuraa Cheese Takoyaki", which is covered with a generous amount of top quality cheese, is also popular with the ladies.

Sho Nakade, a Rausu fisherman and wholesaler from the "knot collection" company, comments: "The Rausu Tako-no-sakoyaki are a great way to enjoy the taste of octopus.

The peak fishing season for octopus in Rausu is from December to January. The octopus grown in the cold environment of Rausu are larger than octopus caught elsewhere.

When catching octopus, the most important thing to keep in mind is the hook with which the octopus is caught. If the hook is bad, the octopus will not be caught. Therefore, the staff and I make the ropes by hand, looking at each needle one by one. If the heat and time are wrong, the octopus will become hard quickly, so we have to be careful to find the perfect balance. There are not many ways to eat octopus, but boiled octopus is delicious, and raw octopus is also delicious. I hope you enjoy the various textures of the head, legs, and mouth. We will do our best to make sure that everyone gets to enjoy our delicious octopus, and we hope that as many customers as possible will try Nakayoshiya's takoyaki!"

Specialty salted takoyaki (8 pieces)

Homemade takoyaki with sauce (8 pieces)

Tapuraa cheese takoyaki (8 pieces)

Tarako Mayo Takoyaki (8pcs)

Mr. Sho Nakade, Rausu Town Fisherman

The octopus fishing

Rausu giant octopus

Octopus boiled on the beach

The line at the opening of the main store

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Takoyaki and Shrimbiyaki Nakayoshiya Sukagawa Store Product Lineup

Takoyaki Menu

8 pieces of specialty salted takoyaki (Rausu salt "Lausip") 590 yen (tax included)

Homemade takoyaki with sauce 8 pieces, 680 yen (tax included)

Tapuraa cheese takoyaki 8 pieces, 830 yen (tax included)

Teritama Takoyaki 8 pieces, 800 yen (tax included)

Tarako mayo takoyaki 8 pieces, 800 yen (tax included)

Shrimp Grill Menu

Specialty Salted Shrimp Yaki (Rausu Salt "Lausip") 8 pieces, 700 yen (tax included)

Homemade Shrimp with Sauce 8pcs. 790yen (tax included)

Tapuraa Cheese Shrimp Baked 8 pieces 950 yen (tax included)

Teritama shrimp omelet 8 pieces 910 yen (tax included)

Tarako mayo shrimp omelet 8 pieces 910 yen (including tax)

Mix

4 pieces of octopus and 4 pieces of shrimp, Nakayoshi-serving (salt) 8 pieces, 810 yen (tax included)

4 pieces of octopus and 4 pieces of shrimp, Nakayoshi-size (sauce) 8 pieces, 900 yen (tax included)

Other side menus will be offered as well as a monthly changing menu.

About the food production group "hanninmae

Based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, hanninmae is a food production group that currently operates 77 restaurants in 18 categories throughout Japan. They provide one-stop support for product development, design, and sales promotion.

Milked Drake

MARUYAMA BAGEL LOOP

SiOKUMA BAKERY

Gyu-You-Tei

Ebi Senjin

Producing 77 stores in 17 categories nationwide.

URL: https://www.instagram.com/team.hanninmae/

Outline of stores

Store name ： "Takoyaki and Ebiyaki Nakayoshiya" Sukagawa store

Address ： 142 Nakano-cho, Sukagawa-shi, Fukushima 962-0852

Closed: None *Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays

Business hours: 11:00-19:00 *Close when sold out

Products: Octopus dumplings, shrimp dumplings, etc.

　　　　　　 Prices are subject to change.

Price range: 590 yen to 950 yen (tax included)

TEL ： 050-8884-3820

URL ： https://www.instagram.com/takotoebiyaki_nakayoshiya?igsh=djY3MXJocGZzaWN3&utm_source=qr

Company profile】 Company name: R&I Company Limited

Trade name ： R&I Company Limited

Representative Director: Kozo Saito

Head Office Address : 2-24, Minami 20-jo Nishi 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 064-0920, Japan

TEL : 011-206-4560

FAX : 011-206-4562

Business Description: Sales of BIBox

BIBox Sales

　Container module construction, trailer house sales, installation, and construction, BIBox partner franchise

BIBox Operation

　Trailer house utilization franchise, trailer house rental, trailer house rental, etc.

VM project, real estate management, etc.

SHOKAY Take Back Program

#Circular Economy #Ethical Fashion #Women's Support #Reuse #Recycle #NPO Support #Sustainable

Background of the program: Don't let Tibet's bounty go to waste

Yak hair, the raw material for SHOKAY, is collected from yaks carefully raised by nomads in the harsh environment of remote Tibetan areas in China. We believe it is our responsibility to recycle and reuse as much as possible.

Since its establishment, SHOKAY has been practicing circular economy, treating clothes not as something to be consumed but as something to be recycled.

Outline of the Take-Back Program

SHOKAY collects unwanted items from customers and donates those in good condition to a non-profit organization that supports women and single mothers fleeing domestic violence in their underwear to a shelter in Sapporo. We are now accepting unwanted SHOKAY items from our customers during the upcoming season of changing clothes. At the same time, we are also looking for NPOs and support groups that wish to donate SHOKAY items for reuse. We would appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you to our donors

After we confirm receipt of your donated items, we will send you a 10% discount coupon for use at the SHOKAY Yahoo online store.

We are accepting unwanted SHOKAY items from our customers!

～Application Process

STEP 1 Contact us

If you have any unwanted SHOKAY items, please contact the SHOKAY Japan office by e-mail or phone.

Email: office[at]dgbh.jp

　　　　(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

STEP 2 Provide a mailing address

After you contact us, we will provide you with a mailing address. Please bear the shipping costs.

STEP 3 Shipping the item

Please send the item(s) with the name and e-mail address you provided. After confirming receipt, we will send you a discount coupon by e-mail.

STEP 4 Use the coupon

Next time you shop at the SHOKAY official online store (Yahoo Shopping), please enter the coupon number in the remarks column on the purchase page. After confirmation, the coupon will be deducted from the purchase price.

STEP 5 Circulation of items

Items in good condition will be donated to NPOs and support groups.

NPOs and support groups that wish to donate SHOKAY items are now accepting applications from the public.

We are always looking for NPOs and support groups that wish to donate SHOKAY items sent by our customers.

Target organizations: Children's cafeterias, women's support shelters, welfare facilities, poverty support groups, etc.

　　　　　　　 NPOs and support organizations that address social issues

How to provide the items: After we receive the name of the organization, the name of the person in charge, and the address,

　　　　　　　 After we receive your organization's name, contact person's name, and address, we will send them to you in order according to the situation.

Cost: Free of charge (quantity and content to be determined upon consultation)

Inquiries: support@shokay.jp or TEL：080-4348-8989

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is the world's first regenerative material brand focusing on yak, a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to retain heat better than cashmere, has excellent breathability and flexibility, and is resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle. She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

■Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand "SHOKAY" in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel planning under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet", product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents, and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreats.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

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On April 9, the anniversary of the first BONIN ISLAND JAZZ event held on Chichijima, a World Natural Heritage Site, we started accepting applications from the public for performers, who will receive free round-trip transportation (Ogasawara Maru) between Takeshiba and Chichijima and free accommodation on the island.

Saxophonist Motoharu Motoharu (ex-SOIL&"PIMP "SESSIONS, etc.) and trumpet player Wataru Oyama (ex-PE'Z, etc.) have been selected as the first performers.

Images of the event announcement

2016 Festival Square Stage

BONIN ISLAND JAZZ" is a music festival held in the Ogasawara Islands, where there are no air routes.

The only access to the islands is by a 24-hour boat trip on the Ogasawara Maru, a liner that operates once every six days from Takeshiba, Tokyo. The festival is an opportunity for music, people, and nature to mingle in a relaxed atmosphere in a place that is not easily accessible to visitors.

This event is not a festival to be "consumed" as a tourist attraction, but a place where music is played in connection with island life, and has been nurtured by many islanders, visitors, and volunteers. The experience of the festival, including not only the time spent at the venue but also the boat ride to and from the festival, has left a lasting impression on many participants as a "6-day festival trip.

This year, the 10th anniversary of the festival, we will continue to accept applications from the public for performers, inviting professionals, amateurs, and people of all ages and genres. In the future, we also plan to invite applications from the public for various ways to be involved in the festival, such as design and management, and will gradually expand the festival as a festival where people can not only "watch" but also "be involved. Selected performers will receive free round-trip boat transportation (Ogasawara Maru) between Takeshiba and Chichijima as well as accommodation on Chichijima.

As the first batch of performers, saxophonist Motoharu and trumpet player Wataru Oyama have been selected as headliners. The headliners will consist of up to five performers, and other members will be announced as they become available.

The BONIN ISLAND JAZZ is a place that is not easy to get to, which is why it creates such an intense time and relationship with the people there.

BONIN ISLAND JAZZ will continue to move forward with the island, not only as a place to "listen" to music, but also as an experience to "create" with the people who gather there.

2018 Passion STAGE

2023 Maehama Area

No travel and accommodation fees are charged.

Open to: Professionals, amateurs, any age, any genre of music

Description of Application：BONIN ISLAND JAZZ 2026 Special Quota Performers

　　　　　Both self-recommendations and recommendations are accepted.

　　　　　(In case of recommendation by others, you must have their approval at the time of application,

　　　　　 Contact information must be clearly indicated)

Selection: Screening by the Executive Committee and the Music Director

Number of applicants: 2 (tentative)

Support details: ・Free round-trip boat ride (Ogasawara Maru) between Takeshiba and Chichijima (to be arranged and paid for by the organizer)

　　　　　Free accommodation on Chichijima (to be arranged and paid for by the organizer)

　　　　　Food and beverage expenses are to be borne by the participants.

How to apply: Application form https://forms.gle/5XoVQD8xM36EaqDz7

Application period: April 9 - May 21, 2026, 24:00 deadline

The organizer will cover the cost of travel and accommodation. Other performance slots will be announced in the future.

Outline of the event

Event name: BONIN ISLAND JAZZ 2026 -10th Anniversary

Dates: Friday, November 13 - Wednesday, November 18, 2026

　　　　　　(11/13 from Takeshiba, 11/14 from Chichijima, 11/17 from Chichijima, 11/18 from Takeshiba)

Venue: Chichijima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo (Festival Plaza, etc.)

Contents :

A music experience throughout the entire stay, centered on outdoor live performances, workshops, exchange programs, and onboard events. In addition, the program offers a multifaceted experience of the charms of the Ogasawara Islands through food and drink stalls run by island businesses, sales of handicrafts, a 100-piece band featuring island songs, a soundscape journey to enjoy nature and culture by freely touring the island, and environmental projects. In addition, as part of the 10th anniversary project, a digest video looking back on the progress to date will be screened and a photo exhibition will be held.

Music Director : Wataru Oyama

Sponsor ：BONIN ISLAND JAZZ Executive Committee

2017 group photo

Special live concert in January 2025

Artists (first batch)

Motoharu / MOTOHARU

Motoharu / MOTOHARU

Motoharu Motoharu is a saxophonist, ex-SOIL&"PIMP "SESSIONS and others.

After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he has been active both in Japan and abroad, and has performed in over 33 countries on 5 continents.

In addition to his solo and band activities, he has toured abroad, including South America and the Caribbean, performed at major festivals, and made numerous media appearances, including NHK's "Top Runner" and the Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Wataru Ohyama

Wataru Ohyama

Trumpet player and arranger, ex-PE'Z and others.

After the dissolution of PE'Z in 2015, he formed a Gypsy Jazz band, BimBomBam Band, and released many works.

Currently, he mainly performs as a solo artist, but also organizes and produces music events.

Official Account

Instagram：@boninislandjazz

Facebook ：Bonin Island Jazz

Sponsor ：BONIN ISLAND JAZZ Executive Committee

Video of the 2025 event

BONIN ISLAND JAZZ 2025 Digest @BONIN ISLAND JAZZ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whSW_JVEzZ0

December 2025 Chichijima Departure

This service supports corporate growth by improving the wellbeing of employees, particularly system engineers, revitalizing the organization, and improving the quality of customer service.

<Service for Revitalization of Employees, Organization, and Company>.

https://www.takerobo.co.jp/activation_services_forse.html

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Background and Objectives (Breaking the "Negative Cycle" of the IT Industry)

System engineers have a harsh side that is ridiculed as the so-called "7K workplace" (hard work, not being able to go home, low salary, not being able to get married, mental illness, not being able to take vacations, and not being able to apply makeup). This environment causes the following serious issues

Poor performance and loss of motivation

Increased turnover of talented people

Decline in customer service quality and loss of corporate value

In order to fundamentally improve this situation, we have developed this service based on the philosophy that a healthy and happy working environment for employees is the engine of corporate growth.

Overview and features of the service (multifaceted visualization and analysis by experts)

Utilizing knowledge from psychology, marketing, AI, and other fields, we provide support from problem identification to improvement through the following process.

(1) Organize issues and goals: Interviews are conducted from multiple perspectives, from management to the frontline, to define the essential issues.

(2) Design of optimal methodology: We design a unique survey tailored to the company's needs, including psychological and marketing indicators and AI data analysis.

(3) Understanding the actual situation (quantitative and qualitative): We collect real voices from the field through questionnaires and workshops.

(4) Structural analysis by experts: Experts analyze the collected data and structure points for improvement.

(5) Support for implementation of improvement measures: Specific action plans are presented, and implementation of briefing sessions, etc. is also supported.

Expected Effects of Introduction

The following effects are expected from the implementation of this service

Improvement of employee wellbeing and activation of the organization

Facilitate internal communication and improve performance

Improvement of customer satisfaction and enhancement of sales and corporate competitiveness

Company Profile

Company name: TAKEROBO Co.

Location: Nomura Building 9F, 5-27-10 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0022, Japan

Representative: Kiyoaki Takeuchi, President and Representative Director

Date of establishment: August 31, 2011

Business: Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of AI and robots

URL : https://www.takerobo.co.jp/

Official website] https://www.atami-purin.com/

Mail order】 https://atami-purin.shop-pro.jp/

All Atami Pudding stores will hold "Mucha Matcha Fair" from April 11, 2026 (Saturday)!

Mucha Matcha Fair" featuring "authentic" matcha sweets and events will be held at all Atami Pudding stores from Saturday, April 11, 2026!

This year marks the fifth year of the popular annual collaboration between "Marushichi Tea", a long-established business founded in 1907, and "Atami Pudding". This year, under the title of "Mucha Matcha Fair," a series of seasonal menu items using the first harvest of Asahina matcha will be available from April 11 (Saturday), and fun events will also be held. This year, the fifth year of the collaboration, Mucha Matcha Pudding, a three-layer seasonal matcha pudding that has been very popular every year, has been enhanced! The three layers of matcha ganache, matcha pudding, and matcha chantilly melt together to create a "real" matcha sweet that is more than a pudding. During the fair, there will also be a number of other store-only menu items using Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha green tea. In addition, Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd will hold a special menu for two days only on April 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun), "Mucha Matcha Day! will be held on April 11 (Sat.) and 12 (Sun.). In addition, the "Mucha Matcha Stamp Rally" for all Atami Pudding stores will start on May 1, 2026 (Friday). Please enjoy touring around Atami City and get a present limited to the fair.

◆About First Harvest Asahina Matcha

Asahina Matcha, grown in the Asahina district of Okabe-cho, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a high-quality matcha with a rich flavor and mild sweetness that originates from one of Japan's three major gyokuro production areas. The tea is stone-ground from ground powdered green tea grown under the traditional sun-shaded cultivation method, which is characterized by its low astringency and strong flavor and sweetness. Furthermore, because the first tea leaves are used, which are picked at the beginning of the year, the tea has less bitterness (catechins) and a cool, elegant aroma unique to new sprouts, making it a very fragrant, refreshing, and tasty matcha.

■"Mucha Matcha!" A limited edition of "authentic" sweets using matcha green tea from Marushichi Seicha!

All Atami Pudding stores

Mucha Matcha Pudding

Mucha Matcha Pudding is made with Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha green tea. It is more than a pudding, with layers of matcha ganache, matcha pudding, and matcha chantilly! It is an authentic matcha pudding with a thick, melt-in-your-mouth "Mucha Matcha" taste.

＜Product Outline

Product name: Mucha Matcha Pudding

Launch date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)

Price ： 500 yen

Price ： 500 yen ・Store locations ： All Atami Pudding stores

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, eggs, soybeans, gelatin

Mucha Green Tea Pudding 500 yen

Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd Limited Edition

Mucha Matcha Plappe

This smoothie is made with Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha green tea, and the richness and bitterness of the matcha will fill your mouth as soon as you take a sip. The whipped cream topping gently envelops the entire smoothie, making it a cool and melting, "super rich" matcha smoothie. ＋The smoothie can be topped with a hippopotamus cookie for an additional 50 yen.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Mucha Matcha Plappe

Date of release: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)

Price ： 780 yen (+50 yen for cookie topping)

Store ：Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, egg, gelatin

Mucha Matcha Plappe 780 yen

Matcha Anmitsu Pudding *"Mucha Matcha Day! Limited

Matcha pudding topped with matcha whip, matcha strawbutter and anko (red bean paste). You can enjoy matcha green tea, anko (red bean paste), and pudding all at once. The matcha used is Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Matcha Anmitsu Pudding

Date of Sale ： April 11 (Sat) and April 12 (Sun), 2026

Price ： 750 yen

Price ： 750 yen ・Sold at Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, eggs, wheat, soybeans, gelatin

Matcha Anmitsu Pudding 750 yen

Matcha straw rice cake soft serve *"Mucha Matcha Day! Limited edition

This is a two-day-only soft serve of milk soft serve with green tea strawbimochi and green tea sauce, which gives the soft serve a cool, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The matcha is made from Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha.

＜Outline of the product

Product Name ：Matcha Warabimochi Soft

Date of Sale ： April 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun), 2026

Price ： 600 yen

Store ： Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Matcha straw rice cake soft serve 600 yen

Mucha green tea sauce *"Mucha Green Tea Day! Limited

Mucha Matcha Sauce is a matcha sauce made from Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha tea, which can be thickened to your desired consistency. Add the bitterness and milky taste of matcha to your favorite products to make them more to your liking! Mucha Matcha"! Enjoy the "Mucha Matcha" to your liking.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Mucha Matcha Sauce

Date of Sale ： April 11 (Sat) and April 12 (Sun), 2026

Price ： 50 yen

Price ： 50 yen ・Shop ： Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

Allergy : None

Mucha green tea sauce 50 yen

Atami Pudding Raingu Station Store Limited Edition

Mucha Matcha Citrus Soda

A refreshing soda with a refreshing sourness from the hyuganatsu jelly and the gentle aroma of matcha green tea. The matcha used is Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Mucha Matcha Citrus Soda

Date of release: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)

Price ： 800 yen

Price ： 800 yen ・Store ： Atami Pudding Raiganomiya Station Store

Allergy : None

Mucha Green Tea Citrus Soda 800 yen

Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo Limited Edition

Mucha Matcha Platter Pudding

Smooth green tea pudding topped with green tea Mont Blanc cream. This is the only matcha pudding available now that pursues both "melt-in-your-mouth" and "thick" matcha flavor. The matcha used is Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Mucha Matcha Dish Pudding

Date of release: April 18, 2026 (Saturday)

Price ： 650 yen

Price ： 650 yen ・Store ： Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo

Allergy：Egg, milk, gelatin, soybean

Mucha Matcha Platter Pudding 650 yen

Mucha Matcha Pudding Pancake

Mucha Matcha Pudding Pancake with a thick, fluffy texture and matcha-scented pancake! Matcha green tea espuma sauce topping. Matcha pudding, matcha mont blanc cream, and even red bean paste butter are layered on top. This is a "Much Matcha" dish that is packed with all the delicacies of matcha green tea. The matcha used is Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Mucha Matcha Pudding Pancake

Date of release: April 18, 2026 (Saturday)

Price ： 1,500 yen

Store ：Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo

Allergy：Egg, milk, wheat, gelatin, soybean

Mucha green tea pudding pancake 1,500 yen

Mucha Matcha Latte

A two-layer matcha latte made by adding milk to a rich matcha espuma sauce. The rich and mellow matcha latte is "Mucha Matcha," which is completed by mixing the ingredients together! The matcha used is Marushichi Seicha's first harvest Asahina matcha.

＜The matcha is made from Marushichi Seicha's first harvested Asahina matcha.

Product name: Mucha Matcha Latte

Date of release: April 18, 2026 (Saturday)

Price ： 600 yen (eat-in),

　　　　　　　600 yen (eat-in), 700 yen (take-out)

Store ：Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo

Allergy：Milk

Mucha Matcha Latte Left: 600 yen (eat-in), Right: 700 yen (take-out)

All prices include tax.

■Two events will be held to further enjoy the "Mucha Matcha Fair!

At Atami Pudding Café 2nd, the "Mucha Matcha Day" will be held.

Mucha Matcha Day!

In conjunction with the "Mucha Matcha Fair," Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd will hold "Mucha Matcha Day! will be held for two days only, offering matcha sweets such as "Matcha Anmitsu Pudding" and "Matcha Warabimochi Soft" as well as "Mucha Matcha Sauce" which can be arranged to your favorite matcha thickness. In addition, bringing your own matcha-colored item may bring you some good luck!

<Outline of the event

Date: April 11 (Sat) and April 12 (Sun), 2026

Store ：Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

Event details: Sales of limited-edition products, etc.

Event details: Sales of limited-edition products, etc.

Mucha Matcha Stamp Rally

From May 1, 2026 (Fri.), all Atami Pudding stores will hold the "Mucha Matcha Green Tea Stamp Rally". Purchasers of some of the limited edition products of the "Mucha Matcha Fair" can participate in the stamp rally. Those who complete the six stores will receive an original mug and a set of confectionery as a luxury gift! We hope you enjoy a delicious and fun stroll through the streets of Atami during Golden Week and win a memorable commemorative product.

The event is scheduled to end as soon as the prizes are gone, so be sure to participate as soon as possible!

<Outline of the event

Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - ends when all prizes are gone

Participating stores: All Atami Pudding stores

Participating products: - Mucha Matcha Pudding

　　　　　　　　Mucha Matcha Plappe (Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd)

　　　　　　　　Mucha Matcha Citrus Soda (Atami Pudding Raikyu Station Store)

　　　　　　　　Mucha Matcha Pudding Pancake (Drive-in Atami Pudding Restaurant)

　　　　　　　　Mucha Matcha Platter Pudding (Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo)

　　　　　　　　Mucha Matcha Latte (Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo)

Prizes: Matcha Prince Trap for 3 restaurants

　　　　　　　　Original mug cup and set of sweets for 6 stores

　　　　　　　　Prizes can be exchanged at Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo and Atami Pudding Factory.

　　　　　　　　　Atami Pudding Factory and Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo

Left: Matcha strap for 3 stores, Right: Luxury goods for 6 stores

About Marushichi Tea

Founded in 1907, Marushichi Seicha is a long-established company with a history of more than 100 years in Shizuoka, and in 1988 became the first company in Shizuoka to produce matcha green tea. It has been very well received as the world's thickest matcha gelato. While the company has a long history, it is constantly taking on innovative challenges such as bottled tea and drip packs, aiming to create delicious tea.

■About "Atami Pudding

In recent years, Atami has become popular among people in their 20s and 30s. It opened in 2017 with a desire to revitalize the city of Atami. Currently, there are more than 94,000 "#Atami Pudding" posts on Instagram, with up to 8,000 puddings sold per day and a cumulative total of more than 5 million puddings sold. The brand has been featured daily in the media and has become the face of Atami. The brand started with a small first store in the Atami Station shopping street and has expanded to six stores with different concepts in the Atami area.

Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/atamipurin/

Appearance of the first Atami Pudding store

Store

Name ： Atami Pudding

Location ： 3-14 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website： https://www.atami-purin.com/

Mail order site： https://atami-purin.shop-pro.jp/

The first Atami Pudding store. The nearest shop-like stand from Atami station. If you want to eat it right away or buy it as a souvenir, this is the place to go! If you want to buy some as souvenirs, this is the place to go!

Name ： Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

Location ： 10-22 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://2nd.atami-purin.com/

Located in the Atami Ginza shopping street near the sea, it is the most photogenic place to enjoy long bath pudding in an eat-in space that looks like a bath!

Name : Nagisa no Atami Pudding

Location: 10-1 Wadahama Minamimachi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

　　　　　　 Inside ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN

Official website : https://nagisa.atami-purin.com/

The 2nd floor of ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN. Relaxing hole-in-the-wall Atami pudding with the theme of "Happy Vacation

Name ： Drive-in Atami Pudding Shokudo

Location ： 10-1 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://shokudo.atami-purin.com/

Right in front of Nagahama Beach. Atami Pudding is the only restaurant offering meals. Hospitality not only for tourists but also for locals.

Name ： Atami Pudding Raikyu Station Branch

Location ： 7-18 Fukudo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Pref.

Official website: https://www.kinomiya-atami-purin.com/

The "retro-cute" store is designed in the image of a station building. A variety of limited-edition products inspired by Koromiya Shrine are available.

Name: Atami Pudding Factory

Location: 1F, 7-17 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.atamipurin-factory.com/

A store with a workshop under the theme of a "retro bathhouse. The store offers retro products that are limited to the store, as well as a tour of the workshop.

Company Profile

Company name: Fusinone Co.

Location: 777 Shimotaga, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0102, Japan

Representative: Takahito Kawakoshi, President and Representative Director

Establishment: October 2007

Business description: Planning, development, wholesale, sales and quality control of branded products

　　　　　 Development and operation of brand stores

　　　　　 Planning, development, wholesale and sales of tourist souvenirs

Capital: 15 million yen

URL ： https://www.fujinone.co.jp/

All Nippon Used Book Fair main visual

More than 100 used bookstores from all over Japan, from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south, will gather, transcending regional boundaries.

Millions of books will be on display, ranging from books for daily reading to museum-quality rare books and works of art.

In this age of digitalization and emphasis on efficiency, this new event of letters, type, and paper will open a new era of "daring to forget time and enjoy a treasure hunt," an event unique to Japan, a country of great publishing power.

For the first time in history! 100 elite stores from all over Japan will gather in Jimbocho! One of Japan's largest used book fairs!

In a departure from the used book fairs that have been held in various regions in the past, more than 100 leading used bookstores from all over Japan will gather in Jimbocho.

This is the first time in Jimbocho's long history of more than 100 years that used bookstores from such a wide area have gathered together.

The Tokyo Antiquarian Bookstore Hall and Ogawa Plaza will be the venue for the event, where books of all genres will be on display.

At the same time, "Jimbocho Sakura-michi Festival Spring Used Book Festival" will be held on Yasukuni Street, and "Spring Jimbocho Book Festival" will be held on Suzuran Street, where publishers and new bookstores will gather.

Selling out is inevitable!　The much-talked-about "Official Guidebook" is now on sale!

The "Official Guidebook of the All Nippon Used Book Fair," which has been talked about among book lovers as "covering all used bookstores in Japan," will be on sale at the Ogawa Plaza in the Tokyo Kosho Kaikan.

Cover of the Official Guidebook of the All Nippon Used Book Fair

Limited to the event! Original goods are also available!

◆Original Sacoche: Fits paperbacks and new books perfectly, perfect for carrying around your loot.

◆Tenugui hand towel and can badge: Sophisticated design with a book motif.

*Original stickers will be distributed as gifts to visitors.

*All items are available in limited quantities and will be discontinued as soon as they are sold out.

All Nippon Used Book Expo Limited Edition Goods for Sale

Explore the world's coolest city from end to end!　Stamp Rally" with special offers

Jimbocho was voted the "World's Coolest City in 2025" by TimeOut magazine, and we will hold a stamp rally that will take visitors from the Jimbocho area to Ogawa Plaza, five locations in total, so that visitors can enjoy Jimbocho from end to end while exploring used books and antiquarian books.

Jimbocho is also dotted with antiquarian bookstores in historical buildings and Showa-era retro coffee shops. Please aim to complete all the stamps while exploring Jimbocho.

Those who collect all the stamps will receive a "special sticker set" exclusive to this event (limited quantities, first-come-first-served basis).

Social Background

Today, information is becoming increasingly digitalized, and the emphasis is on efficiency. However, the experience of touching a tangible "paper book" and finding one on one's own feet has a special value that transcends time.

Although the cherry blossoms are in full leaf, "cherry blossoms in the name of antiquarian books" will be in full bloom in Jimbocho for four days.

We look forward to welcoming you to this "Festival of Knowledge" that will showcase the culture of letters, type, and paper in Japan's publishing powerhouse to the world from this town.

Outline of "All Nippon Used Book Fair in Chiyoda-no Sakura Festival

Dates: April 16 (Thursday) - April 19 (Sunday), 2026

Time ： 11:00 - 17:00 (last day closes at 16:00)

Venue ： Tokyo Antique Book Fair, Ogawa Plaza

Admission : Free

Special site : https://www.kosho.ne.jp/furuhaku/

Sponsor : Kanda Used Book Store Association

Sponsor : Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Chiyoda City, The Yomiuri Shimbun, The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry

　　　　　　　　　 The Yomiuri Shimbun, The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chiyoda Branch, Chiyoda City Tourism Association

　　　　　　　　　 Tokyo Antiquarian Book Dealers Cooperative Association, National Federation of Antiquarian Book Dealers Associations

Cooperation ： The Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

Main Visual : YOUCHAN (Togolu Art Works)

In addition to animal encounters, the café's time and space design will also be included in the experience.

It is an "experience-type café" that goes beyond "cute" to include healing, surprise, learning, and photography experiences.

We also focus on hygiene management so that both visitors and the animals can spend time together in peace. The floor is disinfected with Vilcon (veterinary medicine) every morning and evening, and the entrance mats are soaked in disinfectant solution to ensure a clean environment. Shoes are changed and hands washed during petting sessions, and aprons are provided to prevent soiling of clothing. Five large air purifiers are installed to ensure both hygiene and comfort.

Champagne House will continue to provide a safe environment for both animals and people, while offering a relaxing time for everyone in the community to gently unwind from their daily fatigue.

For more information, please visit: https://champagnehouse.net/

Store exterior

Cafe Room

Animal petting room (1)

Features of the store

1. Experience petting rare animals

We offer a special time to get up close and personal with some of the rarest animals in Japan, such as kinkajou, binturongs, fennecks, meerkats, shogalagos, and ferrets. You can experience their breathing, eye contact, and gestures in a way that cannot be fully conveyed in photographs.

2. A calm and immersive experience made possible by the complete reservation system

We adopt a complete reservation system in which only a limited number of people are guided through the interaction room. The design reduces the rush and allows visitors to spend quality time with the animals.

3. Authentic café menu centering on crepes

The petting experience is not limited to the petting room; the café also offers a full menu of crepes, waffles, drinks, and other items. As a "place where you can enjoy the aftermath of the experience," it is also suitable for dates, parent-child time, and women's gatherings.

4. Pets are allowed, and the cafe can also be used for events and off-line meetings.

Pets are welcome in the café space. The café space can also be used for off-line meetings and various events to encourage local interaction and community building.

5. Sanitary management system to ensure safe and enjoyable interactions with rare animals

At Champagne House, we have a thorough hygiene management system in place to ensure that our guests can enjoy the special experience of interacting with rare animals in a safe and comfortable environment.

Every morning and evening, the floor is disinfected with Vilcon (veterinary medicine), and the entrance mats are soaked in disinfectant solution to create a clean environment. Furthermore, we thoroughly change shoes and wash hands during petting sessions, and we are equipped with aprons to prevent soiling of clothing.

We have also installed five large air purifiers in the store to ensure the overall comfort of the space.

Through these efforts, we have created an environment that is friendly to both animals and people, where visitors can spend their time without anxiety, and we offer the experience of interacting with rare animals as "an experience value that can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

Providing learning experiences for children and students

In order to make the experience of visiting the Center a learning experience for children and students, the staff provides easy-to-understand information on the characteristics and ecology of the animals. In the future, we also plan to use the store as a learning center for the local community.

Superb fresh cream crepe

Ferret(1)

Meerkat(1)

Binturong(2)

■Representative Yuka Morita comment

Champagne House aims to be a place where visitors can take home with them a "special time" that will remain in their hearts, rather than a temporary experience of interacting with animals. In addition to the extraordinary experience of meeting rare animals, we will make it a new reason for people to visit Toyokawa by providing a safe environment and a fun café experience.

Outline of the store

Store name ： Champagne House

Opening Date ： March 5, 2026

Location ： 4-73 Odabuchi-cho, Toyokawa-shi, Aichi 442-0844

Access ： 15 minutes on foot from the exit of Odabuchi Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line

Business hours: 11:00-18:00

Closed: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Reservations: Rare animal petting experience is by reservation only.

Type of use： Pets are allowed in the café space / Events and off-line meetings are available.

URL ： https://champagnehouse.net/

Outline of operation

Operating company: animal happiness Co.

Name of business establishment: Champagne House

Location: 4-73 Odabuchi-cho, Toyokawa-shi, Aichi 442-0844

Type 1 Animal Handling Business: Sale and exhibition

Registration No.: Doto No. 774, Doto No. 775

Date of registration: January 27, 2026

Registration expiration date: January 26, 2031

Animal Handling Manager: Yuka Morita

N-E.X.T. High School Concept as Deciphered by Data

While the budget for the N-E.X.T. High School Initiative has been approved and is entering the implementation phase in each prefecture, there is a wide range of information on which to base decisions, including the overall concept, budget scheme, actual conditions in each region, and issues expected to arise after implementation. In this seminar, we will summarize the main issues of the N-E.X.T. High School concept by reading policy documents from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the status of initiatives in each prefecture, education statistics, and actual data from cases of implementation from various perspectives.

Rather than imposing specific conclusions, this seminar will be open to the public as a practical seminar for school boards and school administrators to sort out "what and how to think about it" in the context of their own communities. Issues directly related to decision-making in the field, such as the gap between budget and implementation, design of performance indicators, introduction of AI and teacher expertise, the reality of regional disparities, and sustainability after the end of the subsidy period, will be addressed.

In the recording, Kento Sasano will present the topic "The Current Status of the N-E.X.T. Initiative as Seen in Data," followed by a discussion of the issues with Masaki Yasui (Associate Professor, Sapporo International University) and Yuta Sato (President, Association for AI Application in Education). A Q&A session and summary will also be included to share perspectives that viewers can take back to their own communities for consideration.

The aim is to make the discussion of the N-E.X.T. High School concept not only topical, but also to lead to practical, data-driven decisions.

Checklist of 10 Decision Criteria for "Good Implementation"

■Outline of Distribution

Name: N-E.X.T. High School Concept Read with Data

　　　　　　　 Practical Seminar for Discussion Points

Date ： April 22, 2026 (Wednesday)

Format ： On-demand delivery

Viewing Period ： April 22, 2026 (Wed) - May 15, 2026 (Fri)

Target ： Prefectural boards of education, school administrators, persons in charge of educational DX, persons in charge of promoting inquiry and information education, etc.

　　　　　　　 Persons in charge of promotion of inquiry and information education, etc.

Sponsor: Kento Sasano Laboratory (Kento Sasano Laboratory)

Participation fee: Free

Registration page: https://next-highschool.peatix.com/

Contents

(1) The current status of the N-E.X.T. concept seen through data: The current status of the N-E.X.T. high school concept will be organized based on policy documents, budget data, and the status of initiatives in each prefecture.

(2) Discussion of Discussion Points: Masaki Yasui, Yuta Sato, and Kento Sasano will take the stage to delve into the main issues that can be seen from the data.

(3) Q&A and summary: Participants will be asked to summarize the issues they wish to share and provide their perspectives on how to make the most of the data for local consideration.

■Main Discussion Points

Gap between budget and implementation

Defining "what constitutes success"?

The implementation of AI and the expertise of teachers

The reality of regional disparities

Sustainability after the grant period

Speakers

Masaki Yasui (Associate Professor, Sapporo International University)

Yuta Sato (President, Association for AI in Education)

Kento Sasano (Professor, Okayama University)

Comment by Kento Sasano

In order for the N-E.X.T. High School Initiative to become a reform that will not end with the introduction of a box, but will continue to be implemented in the region, it is important to organize the issues based on data and think about them in relation to our own region, rather than judging it only on its popularity or advanced nature. As an educational AI researcher, I hope to help school boards and school administrators sort through the decision-making process for implementation."

■Profile

Kento Sasano

Professor, Okayama University. He is a senior research fellow at Keio Research Institute at SFC, Keio University, and chairman of the board of directors of the Japan Education DX Promotion Association. He specializes in designing individualized, optimal, and collaborative learning experiences using AI. He is conducting research and social implementation of Education DX, inquiry learning, and learning design. He has appeared in the media and provided information for Fuji Television's "Honma dekka! TV" and other media appearances and information dissemination.

For inquiries, please contact

Kento Sasano Lab.

E-mail : office@sasano.org

Public page : https://sasano.org/

Application for interview: https://sasano.org/#contact/

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Senboku Home, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, has been faithfully addressing the "problems in our customers' lives". This showroom, the culmination of our efforts, is not just a place to exhibit homes, but an interactive showroom that aims to be "a base for information dissemination where customers can imagine their lives in an exciting way.

The concept is "Live" - real life is here.

The name "Live" has two meanings: "to live" and "live". We will show you the realistic and complete picture of Senboku Home's house building, which is focused on living.

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Three highlights of "Dojima Showroom Live

1. the entrance is like a bookstore. The entrance, the face of the showroom, is an open space like a bookstore. We provide a variety of catalogs for home building free of charge, making it a place where people can stop by and imagine their future lifestyle, even if they have not yet started building a house. 2.

2. experience the "guess room", "nook", and "3 square meter room" that capture the needs of today (SHOW ROOM) Three different LDK styles are on display. The "Recommended Room" reflects modern lifestyles, the "Nook" allows visitors to enjoy their own time while feeling the presence of family members, and the "3 square meter room" is easy to use for both children and adults. The exhibition is packed with "real life tips" that you will want to imitate. 3.

3. "Troubleshooting Wall" that visualizes "problems in daily life

A wall display of "living problems" that everyone can relate to, such as the burden of housework and storage problems, has been set up. Solutions to these problems are provided in the showroom. Visitors can experience the excitement of walking through the showroom in search of answers, much like a puzzle-solving game.

Interior Image 3

■Working generations can easily stop by and consult with us about home building free of charge.

The showroom is easily accessible from major stations such as Umeda, Yodoyabashi, and Kitashinchi. The location makes it easy to stop by on weekdays after work. We will show you the appeal of Senboku Home's high-performance, high-quality, cost-effective custom-built homes. We offer free services such as financial planning, land search, and 3D floor plan proposals. Meetings after the contract is signed can also be held here. We also have a kids' room and a nursing room, so visitors with small children can come to the showroom with peace of mind.

To celebrate the opening, we are offering a special gift to all visitors!

Please note that the number of gifts is limited and will end as soon as they are gone. Please understand in advance.

Outline of the showroom

Name: Semboku Home Dojima Showroom Live

Opening Date : April 11, 2026 (Sat) 10:00

Location ： 2-6-8 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (1st floor of Dojima Bldg.)

Access ： Within walking distance from Umeda, Higashi-Umeda, Kitashinchi, Oebashi, and Yodoyabashi stations

Hours of operation ： 10:00-19:00 (reservations for tours are accepted until 21:00 / last reservation at 19:00)

Closed: Open all year round (except for year-end and New Year vacations)

Dojima Showroom Live special site

https://www.senbokuhome.co.jp/lp/ep/dojima1/

About Senboku Home Co.

With the concept of "Fully Equipped Homes," Senboku offers custom-built homes that combine cost-effectiveness and performance, with structural, thermal insulation, and equipment all included in the standard specifications. This year marks a major milestone, the 50th anniversary of the company's founding, and the company is committed to building homes that further enhance customer satisfaction.

Official website: https://www.senbokuhome.co.jp/

A campfire has been launched to support this project.

We are looking forward to your support.

Campfire Key Visual

Outline of the event

The Flesh-and-Blood Archive

Dates : May 1 (Fri.) - 3 (Sun.), 2026

Venue ： Kiyosumi Shirakawa YUY GALLERY *in front of Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

　　　　　　 ( https://www.instagram.com/yuy__gallery/ )

Official website: https://www.by-kaori.art/

Campfire URL

https://camp-fire.jp/projects/934277/view

Applications close at 23:00 on May 1 (Fri.)

YUY Gallery (Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo)

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What is "agitation-type depression"?

In contrast to the general depression, in which a person becomes "immobile" or "lethargic," this type of depression is characterized by a strong sense of anxiety or impatience that makes it difficult to stay still. The patient is prone to impulsive behavior due to strong impatience and is at particularly high risk of suicide among the types of depression, so immediate treatment is required.

About KAORI

Kaori | Kaori : Graphic Designer / Lyric Teller / Embodiment

Kaori is the frontman leading this project. She is the originator of "The Flesh-and-Blood Archive.

After building a career at the forefront of the food and beverage industry, including Maxim's de Paris, he expanded his field to include foreign-affiliated hotels, domestic and international automakers, and audio manufacturers, and has been involved in creative strategies for a wide range of industries.

He also participated in "i.lab", an innovation consulting firm established by the directors of the University of Tokyo's i.school. He creates original visions by combining logical business design with his sensibility as an artist. He also writes through "note" as part of his art to deepen his own expression.

Writing through NOTE

https://note.com/kaorishirakawa

I could just disappear like this..." Time passes cruelly, without anyone understanding. Have you ever stood there, feeling like you are spilling off the edge of the world? Loneliness with words that no one can reach. This work is an "activity record" that tells the story of "what did not disappear" coming back to life and regenerating under such extreme conditions of despair. Your pain must also overlap here.

▼ Project Contents

This is a project to record and disseminate the process of recovery after being hospitalized due to mental illness.

The title of this project, "Archives in the flesh," is not a falsehood, but a record of my own activities.

▼ Project Goal "Creating and Sharing

We have set the final goal of this project as reaching 1,000,000 yen.

Campfire URL

https://camp-fire.jp/projects/934277/view

The application period ends at 23:00 on May 1 (Fri.)

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About Returns (Returns)

Invitation to Artist Talk & Gallery Tour! (The right to view the exhibition with commentary by the artist himself during the exhibition period)

→The conversation between you and the artist will become a "story" and will be distributed to the world as a podcast.

Original blend coffee "Luminous Touch" will be delivered!

→We will be giving away an original coffee blend called "Luminous Touch" to all attendees. This limited-edition coffee bean was blended as part of an artistic expression that appeals to the senses of taste, smell, heat and heat, based on the theme of "skin and skin". (100g)

Shooting Experience: Model Photography Experience (subject: Kaori)

All visitors to the event will be offered the right to take a photo with model Kaori as their subject.

→Time limit: 5-10 minutes per person *There is no limit to the number of photos that can be taken within the time limit.

Location: YUY GALLERY only during the exhibition period (May 1-3, 2026)

Equipment: Cameras and lighting equipment will not be provided, so please bring your own.

Original goods "Skin Archive" will be delivered!

→We will give away an original goods specially made for this art project, "Skin Archive" to all visitors to the exhibition! I've expanded my big furoshiki to this point.... This is the biggest pun of Kaori's life.

Original goods "Tote Bag with Seed Paper Tag "Welcome Home"" (Japanese only)

→This is a paper with flower seeds strained into the used paper. When buried in the soil, they sprout! This work expresses the cycle in which records of the past are decomposed and become food for new life (reawakening). This is an original design with a portion of the artwork on display printed on the tag.

Each artist's autograph is also available! (Please let us know if you wish to have it.)

Credit Insert] Your name will be listed on the official website! We will leave your name!

→As a token of our appreciation for your support, we will place a credit (your name) on the official website of this project.

We will carefully record the people who supported the behind-the-scenes production as part of the project. Your name will appear on the project's official website!

We will leave a digital credit to commemorate the fact that we have made this art project a reality together.

Vision of the project (VISON)

How we will use your support

(1) 40%: Production cost of the archive (this art project) -> publication cost/printing cost/etc.

(2) 30%: Maintenance of future activities

(3) 10%: Expenses for promotional communication design

(4) 10%: Documentary video and still photography expenses

(5) 10%: Digital platform construction costs / web system infrastructure development costs

The funds raised will be used carefully as an investment in future art activities.

Pie chart of support funds

Follow-up members (supporting members)

Shuhei Sugie (President, Innovation Research Institute, LLC)

Innovation producer and full-stack management consultant. After working for a major Japanese think tank (Mitsubishi Research Institute), a DX consulting firm (Future), and an innovation design firm (Innovation Laboratory), he has been the President of Innovation Research Institute, LLC since April 2025. He is fully committed to helping large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and local governments realize innovation by mixing logical thinking, design thinking, and artistic thinking. His areas of expertise include manufacturing, logistics, and retail.

Yukinobu Yokota (President, Another House Co., Ltd.)

Executive Fellow of i.school, an educational program from the University of Tokyo / Part-time lecturer at Waseda University Business School / Representative Director of Another House, Inc.

His hobbies include basketball, sauna, gym, martial arts, nature, cars, clothes, furniture, and watches. His interests are diverse. He specializes in finding keys to social solutions and insights with the strength of his multifaceted viewpoints.

His book "INNOVATION PATH" has been published in Japan, China, and Taiwan. It is widely read in three Asian countries.

Tetsuya Hara (Photographer / Professional for 27 years)

Photographer. Professional for 27 years. Has photographed 16,000 people, including Hideaki Anno, Keisuke Honda, Christel Takigawa, and Takeru Sato. After studying photography at a studio in Nagoya under Toshitaka Niwa, he joined Tokyo Otaku Mode, where he is in charge of directing visual aspects of e-commerce, media, and advertising. Currently, he runs a photo studio "Rashik" in Motomachi, Yokohama.

We are looking for project members at the same time!

We are looking for a photographer, writer, art director, SNS player, avant-garde player, bouncer, and minister of finance. Join us and enjoy all ypur life. and enjoy all ypur life.

If you are a corporate sponsor, we will do our best to provide you with a credit insert, company logo on the official website, etc.

follow up members

▼Art Project The Flesh and Blood Archives: Official Site

The Flesh-and-Blood Archive

Official Website: https://www.by-kaori.art/

The Flesh-and-Blood Archive] Official Website: https://note.com/kaorishirakawa

Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/kaori_art____official/

Podcast ： https://open.spotify.com/show/48LNUAACj8DqUyzzgK470l?si=24cDuV9aRtGTwlWxwADg6A

We want to share the production process itself and share it with as many people as possible. This is why we launched this project. There are many ways to get involved, from financial support, to spreading the word on social networking sites, to direct participation in the production. We are looking for people who share our vision.

We hope that you will share your sensibilities with this project.

How to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune. NOTE Magazine "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" Serialization Starts

Background of the series: From "Ethical" to "Mindful

Tamiko Hayashi, the representative of SHOKAY Japan Office, has been working to spread ethical fashion in Japan since 2007 through the NPO Social Concierge. After about 10 years, she started a series of articles, "ABC of Mindful Fashion," in the fashion trade newspaper "Senken Shinbun" for a year from 2016. At that time, the words "sustainable" and "ethical" were gradually beginning to spread in the fashion industry. Feeling uncomfortable with those words being consumed as mere marketing tools, we continued to search for questions that went deeper.

Mottainai" and "o-tagasama" - senses that Japanese people should have originally possessed. I felt that such a movement of the heart was the key to open the door to the future. I wanted to confront fashion not with the foreign word "ethical," but with a "mindful perspective" that is inside of us. Tamiko Hayashi

After about 10 years, in the fall of 2025, we started a new series of "Happy Closet," a notebook magazine that reprints and reorganizes the SENKEN Newspaper series, and adds comments from a contemporary perspective.

Outline of the Magazine

Magazine name

Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style

Platform for publication

note (note.com)

Author

Tamiko Hayashi @DGBH(Tamiko Hayashi)

Concept

How to create a happy closet where clothes bring good fortune. A series of articles that offers a mindful fashion perspective that fills the heart.

Composition

A reprint and reorganization of "ABC of Mindful Fashion" serialized in Senken Shimbun from 2016 to 2017, with comments from the perspective of the year 2026.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Lineup of articles (excerpts)

This is a group of articles that originated from the SENKEN SHIMBUN serialization and have been reconstructed by adding the viewpoints of 2025-2026.

＜From Ethical to Mindful

The door to the series. Thinking about mindful fashion from the ancient Japanese sense of "mottainai" and "otageisama.

＜Fashion is not something to consume, but something to live with.

A New Relationship with Clothing in the Age of SDGs, Circular Economy, and ESG Investment

＜A book that changed the world

SHOKAY's Founding Story: The Point of Contact between Social Business and Fashion

＜Calculating the "Invisible Cost" of Fashion

Kering (parent company of Gucci, Saint Laurent, etc.) attempts an Environmental Profit and Loss Statement (EP&L)

＜An Economic Revolution to Eliminate "Throwing Away

A column that foresaw the circular economy as early as 2016, read from the perspective of 2026

<Dress more eloquently than words

First Lady Michelle Obama's message in her clothes and "fashion diplomacy

<Mindful Brilliance in Fashion

The definition of "radiance" redefined for the holiday season. What is the richness that fills you from within?

＜When Politics Builds Walls, Clothing Builds Bridges.

The Hope of Peace Fashion. The Possibility of Peace Through Embroidery in Afghanistan

＜Two magic tricks to warm your mind and body on a winter day.

A proposal called "mindful knitting. Warmth brought by knitting and quality materials

<Sustainable Uniforms! ＞Uniforms are also sustainable!

Uniforms and uniforms tell the future of an organization. The power of the question, "What to wear?

<The Royal Family's "Style with Heart

From Queen Victoria's knitting to King Charles' sustainable fashion

＜Smart Care

Seven smart care habits from Paris. The microplastic problem and the longevity of clothes

＜A New Era of Fixing

Revival of repair and remake culture. The Choice: Repairing Valuable Clothes and Wearing Them Longer

＜Evolving Share Fashion

The share economy, including BEAMS' official resale service, is changing fashion.

Whenever I reread my column from nine years ago, I realize that the questions I asked then have not gotten old at all. In fact, I even have the sense that the world has finally caught up with it. Clothes" and "blessings" have the same sound. What we wear adjusts our minds, and when our minds are adjusted, our actions change, and when our actions change, our society changes. I would like to share such a small but important chain of events with you through this magazine. I hope you will follow me. Tamiko Hayashi

Magazine URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is the world's first regenerative material brand focusing on yak, a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to retain heat better than cashmere, has excellent breathability and flexibility, and is resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living happily while enjoying a mindful lifestyle.

She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand "SHOKAY" in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreats.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

Are you always eating the same fish even though you have one of the richest seas in Japan right in front of you?

The calm Seto Inland Sea is teeming with wonderful local fish of every season. However, in today's busy lifestyles, local fish is disappearing from household tables because "it is troublesome to cook" or "I don't know how to handle it.

Fish that should be a local treasure are not recognized for their value. No matter how bountiful the catch, if there are no people to eat it, the culture will decline and the fishing industry will not survive. Without overcoming this situation, the rich culinary landscape of the Setouchi region will become nothing more than a memory. Uoharu is now raising funds to launch a project that will address these issues.

■Fund type crowdfunding to support the community

In this project, local residents and supporters from all over Japan can directly support initiatives that will lead to the future of the region through "Securite," a fund-type crowdfunding platform provided by Music Securities Inc.

The amount of support can be as small as a few dollars:

　You can support local communities with ease.

Profit sharing:

　A portion of the proceeds from the project will be returned to you.

Benefits:

　For each investment, a "Uoharu Special Set" filled with seasonal fresh fish will be delivered.

Fund Overview

Fund name: Kurashiki "Uoharu" Fund, a fish store established 128 years ago

Application period: March 27, 2026 (Fri.) - September 30, 2026 (Wed.)

Target Amount ：8,400,000,000 yen

Minimum investment amount : 32,400 yen/unit

Distribution Method ：Depending on sales during the fund management period (accounting period)

　　　　　　　Distribution amount: Distributions will be paid out (once a year) according to sales during the fund management period (accounting period)

Accounting period: January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2028

Benefit: For each unit of investment, a "Uoharu Special Set" filled with seasonal fresh fish will be delivered.

　　　　　　　Special set of "Uoharu Special Set" filled with fresh seasonal fish for each investment

A fishmonger's challenge to connect Setouchi's food culture to the next generation.

In this challenge, we will pass on to the younger generation the connoisseurship and skills for handling local fish that we have inherited and refined from our predecessors, as an important "means" to preserve the culture. In addition, we will work to pass on the proud traditions of the region to the next generation by creating a place where people can practice and hone their skills, and by creating an exchange center where local people can connect with each other through food culture.

■Your power will change the future of the region!

The target fund of 8.4 million yen for this project will be used for "training of artisans.

We look forward to your support in our efforts to connect Setouchi's food culture to the next generation.

Special website

https://www.securite.jp/takahashigawa?srsltid=AfmBOopcS0BdfJUpPzO76sbKpHfQnVlB4tq1EaiYbujp7XiGwXWDRmxG

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■Kurashiki City's Vision for the Future

Through this project, Kurashiki City will promote the economic revitalization of the entire Takahashi River basin area, create new industrial value, and improve the sustainability of the entire area.

Uoharu's special "Barazushi

Uoharu 5th generation

Store exterior

hotel for school children.

The theme of this year's program is "Experiential ESD Program Learning from Cattle. The program will be led by a producer of Kunugiza beef on Awaji Island, and children will learn about the life of the cows and the process of getting the beef to the table, and will think about the connection between food and the environment while actually tasting the beef.

The goal of this program is to help children become aware of the relationship between their food choices and the future of the earth by using all five senses to experience the meaning behind "Itadakimasu" (Thank you for the food), the responsibility of taking care of life, and how to avoid wasting food.

This program will be conducted as a practical ESD research project in collaboration with the University of Tokyo, and will examine changes in six ESD skills, including children's ability to think and work collaboratively.

Outline of the event】 【Outline of the event

Date & Time: April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) 14:30-20:00

　　　　　 Doors open at 14:30 (café/reception desk open), session begins at 15:30

Venue ： Gakudo Hotel (Hotel Settore Kobe Maiko)

Target ： 3rd to 6th grade elementary school students

Conditions of Participation: Parents and children (1 child + 1 guardian)

　　　　　 No one other than the child who applied for the program is allowed to participate.

Capacity: Up to 40 pairs of children (80 people)

Participation fee: Free of charge

This event is free of charge due to the collaboration between HORONIC and Toho Leo.

What is ESD?

ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) is an education that aims to equip learners with the knowledge, values, attitudes, and behavioral skills necessary to realize a sustainable society. The program aims to help students understand global issues such as the environment, food, resources, and life in relation to their own lives, and to develop the ability to think independently and act collaboratively to create a better future.

Six ESD Competencies to be nurtured through this program

This initiative examines changes in the following six capabilities of children. The program is characterized by visualizing the changes in learning, rather than merely experiencing them.

1. "Ability to think well

The ability to critically examine and question social norms and practices as well as the opinions of others, and to reflect on their own values, perceptions, and actions.

2. "Ability to envision the future

The ability to understand and evaluate possible, probable, and desirable futures, to create one's own vision of the future, and to evaluate the results of one's actions.

3. "Cooperation skills

The ability to cooperate with others. The ability to work with others in a group, deal with conflicts, and solve problems jointly.

4. "Value judgment

The ability to understand and respect one's own values, the values of others, and cultural, social, and political values, while clarifying the principles and standards behind those values, and making decisions and taking actions in accordance with the principles of sustainability.

5. "Self-awareness."

The ability to understand the impact of one's inner self, feelings, values, and actions on oneself and others.

6. "Ability to take action

The ability to identify issues and plan and implement solutions in order to act strategically toward a sustainable future.

We offer inquiry-based ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) that deepens children's imagination and love of nature.

■ Theme of this year's program

Hands-on ESD program through cows

-Let's observe, taste, and think about cows.

Children will learn about the life of cows and how meat is delivered to the table. They will learn about the life of cows and how meat is delivered to the table. They will actually taste the meat and think about the relationship between food and the global environment while moving their bodies.

The meaning of "Itadakimasu" (Thank you for the food)

How to avoid wasting food

The responsibility of taking life

Through experiences using all five senses, we aim to help children realize that the choices they make are connected to the future of the earth.

Kunugiza beef

■ Lecturers

Mr. Shinnosuke Kunugiza, ranch manager

Graduated from the Department of Circulation and Agriculture, Dairy Farming University.

He received an award of excellence for his opinion presentation at the 68th National Meeting of the Japan School Agricultural Club.

Mr. Shinnosuke Kunugiza

Cows are raised in an environment full of greenery on the warm Awaji Island. He travels all over the country to find cows that suit the climate and environment of Awaji Island, and raises only carefully selected black Japanese beef females.

In this program, Mr. Kunugiza from Daizo Chikusan, a limited company that raises the Kunugiza beef brand on Awaji Island, will be our lecturer. Kunugiza beef is a rare brand of Japanese black cattle raised in the bounty of nature on Awaji Island with feed made from groundwater, rice, rice straw, etc. Only female heifers are carefully selected and raised. Characterized by its melt-in-your-mouth fat and deep flavor, it is highly regarded by chefs both on and off the island. This time, you will learn directly from the producer himself about the environment in which the cattle are raised, the cycle of life, and the story of how the cattle reach your table. This is a special learning time for children to experience the connection between "eating" and "life" while experiencing the highest quality ingredients and the thoughts of the producers.

Collaborators of this program

Professor Kayoko Kurita

Deputy Director, Center for Integrated Education and Research, The University of Tokyo

Professor Kayoko Kurita

After working at the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation and as a visiting researcher at Stanford University, she joined the Center for Integrated Education Research at the University of Tokyo in November 2012, and assumed her current position in April 2021. D. (Education, University of Tokyo). He has been in charge of the "University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program" for nurturing future university teachers since its inception. His research theme is to support the creation of teaching portfolios as a reflection method.

Shun Ajino Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo

B.S. in Engineering, University of Tokyo; M.S. in Engineering, University of Tokyo; Ph.

Shun Ajino

After graduating from the Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the same university, and as Specially Appointed Professor and Deputy Dean of Tokyo College at the same university. During this period, he was engaged in education and research at the Asian Institute of Technology, United Nations University, and other institutions. Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo.

She specializes in biological wastewater treatment and sustainability studies, and has made it her life's work to develop and implement educational programs related to sustainability.

Misaki Funabiki

Ms. Misaki Funabiki

D. in Human and Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo After working as a TV announcer and news reporter, and planning and producing educational programs for children, Ms. Funabiki has been in charge of brand marketing and social contribution activities for a luxury goods company for over 10 years.

Currently, at the University of Tokyo Graduate School, based on her experience integrating brand philosophy and social values, she is conducting research on ESD program design and mutual transformation using corporate assets as educational resources. In this project, he participates in multiple aspects from naming "MORI CHARA x LABO" to program content and research design.

Research Introduction Video▼.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuTy3dooS6s

About Toho Leo Corporation

A pioneer in "turning corporate philosophy into educational resources

Toho Leo has created unique value through co-creation with nature, culture, and local communities in the fields of urban greening and spatial design.

Our strengths are not limited to mere construction techniques, but are also deeply connected to the abilities that UNESCO advocates to develop for sustainable development, such as "the ability to edit places where people's memories and thoughts intersect" and "translational communication skills to connect people and different contexts.

The program design ability and co-creation attitude to link education, business, and society, starting from local resources, by conceiving of green spaces and urban spaces as the intersection of ecosystems, culture, and economy.

The ability to integrate business activities that sublimate sensitivity and aesthetics into social value, while maintaining a perspective that encourages both companies and individuals to rethink their own ways of being through their relationship with nature. With these ESD capabilities as a foundation, Toho Leo is not only designing spaces and landscapes, but is also expanding its "socially-implemented ESD" throughout Japan to visualize its corporate philosophy in the form of education.

Toho Leo has been, and will continue to be, a company that "utilizes greenery to nurture people and society," expanding learning forests across the country to create a sustainable future together with the next generation.

https://www.toho-leo.co.jp/

What is a school-children's hotel?

Children's everyday life is a series of "firsts. However, there are differences in the opportunities for children to experience these experiences depending on their family environment. The School Children's Hotel was started at the Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko with the aim of narrowing this gap in experiences, even if only slightly. We provide a place where children can find their "likes" and "strengths" through real work and encounters with people in the special space of a hotel. Furthermore, the sight of children spending time in a lively atmosphere provides peace of mind for their parents. As a "third place" where children can learn, experience, and interact with others, the School Children's Hotel will continue to spread the cycle of smiles in the community.

Official website of the School Children's Hotel: https://www.gakudohotel.or.jp//

Scene at the Schoolchildren's Hotel

Initiatives of the Children's Hotel

The Gakuho Hotel has continued to provide hands-on learning experiences in collaboration with experts in various fields, such as food, the environment, welfare, and manufacturing, utilizing the extraordinary space of the hotel. As an extension of these efforts, we are participating in a practical study examining changes in children's ESD capabilities in collaboration with Toho Leo Corporation and the University of Tokyo. We are taking on the challenge of creating a new learning model that links education, research, and practice.

Bed-making experience

Future Prospects

Through this initiative, we aim to create a new educational model that integrates experiential learning and academic research.

In the future,

Continuous implementation and verification of the program

Expansion to other regions and fields

Expanding collaboration with companies and educational institutions

In the future, we will continue to implement and verify the program, expand it to other regions and fields, and expand collaboration with companies and educational institutions, in order to expand opportunities to nurture children's ability to perceive social issues as their own and act independently.

In addition, we will leverage the potential of the hotel as a new learning center that links education, community, and industry. This is our own challenge to open up new values and explore the future of hotels.

Hotel CETRE Kobe Maiko

Organization Profile

Organization: General Incorporated Association HORONIC Co.

　　　　　　 Operated and funded by HORONIC Co.

　　　　　　 https://www.hol-onic.co.jp/

Establishment: July 2025

Representative Director: Ichiro Osada

Head Office : 10F Kobe Fashion Mart, 6-9 Naka, Koyo-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo

TEL : 078-858-6908

Line of business : Operation of a hotel for school children

URL : https://www.gakudohotel.or.jp/

Waiting time display system "-Machikaku-" URL: https://rxwaittime.com/

Waiting time display system "-Machikaku-" HP

Background of the update

Since its official release in October 2025, "-Machikaku-" has been used by pharmacies, hospitals, beauty salons, restaurants, dry cleaners, and many other types of businesses. With the recent increase in inbound demand, more and more foreign tourists are visiting local pharmacies and restaurants. In addition, consideration is also required for customers who have difficulty reading text on the screen, such as the elderly and visually impaired. In response to these social needs, we have implemented this accessibility enhancement update. All new features are still available completely free of charge.

Features of the new functions

Multilingual support (automatic language switching) (customer-side function)

The customer waiting time confirmation screen is now available in English, Chinese, and Korean. The language setting of the customer's smartphone is automatically detected, and waiting time and information messages are displayed in the appropriate language. Customers do not need to select their own language at all; they can check information in a language close to their native language simply by scanning a 2D code. No setup or operation is required on the store side. For stores that are facing challenges in dealing with inbound customers, this system can improve hospitality to foreign customers at no additional cost.

Multilingual support

Voice reading out function (customer side function) - "Listen" to waiting time for a more friendly experience

A function to read out waiting time information by voice has been added. Customers who check waiting times on their smartphones can listen to the current waiting time by tapping the "read out" button on the screen. In addition, a function that automatically reads out the waiting time and messages when they change is also available on the monitor display screen installed in the waiting room (can be turned on or off from the management screen; default is off). This feature allows the elderly, the visually impaired, and those who cannot continuously look at their smartphone screens to keep track of waiting times, providing a more comfortable waiting experience for all customers. Text-to-speech is linked with multilingual support, and is also available in English, Chinese, and Korean.

Text-To-Speech Support

Continues to be completely free and easy to use

All functions, including the two new features being added this time, will be available permanently free of charge. There is no additional cost for new installations or updates for existing stores. Multilingual support is fully automatic, and voice reading can be intuitively configured from the administration screen, so there is no need for specialized knowledge.

Can also be used in stores that do not have waiting rooms or stores with short waiting times.

Machikaku" can be used not only in pharmacies and hospitals with waiting rooms, but also in stores without waiting rooms or stores with short waiting times, such as takoyaki restaurants, dry cleaners, and box lunch shops. By confirming congestion in advance using 2D codes, customers can visit stores during less crowded hours, leading to higher customer satisfaction and improved repeat business. With this multilingual support, stores in areas with a large number of foreign tourists can now introduce the system without worrying about language barriers.

Flow of use

1. register for free on the web page ( https://rxwaittime.com/ ) (register store name, e-mail address, and password)

2 Log in to the management screen and set the current number of people on the waiting list and the time required per person. 

3. display the URL for the waiting time on a TV or PC monitor in the waiting room (if necessary)

4. place 2D codes in the storefront (two formats are available, one for printing and the other for monitor display)

5. (Customer) reads the 2D code and checks the waiting time and estimated time on his/her smartphone - Automatic translation is displayed on foreign-language smartphones

6. (Customer) Register a favorite and check the congestion status with a single tap next time.

Service Overview

Service name: Waiting time display system "-Machikaku

New function release : March 31, 2026

Operating hours: 24 hours

Fee : Free of charge

Application Method ： Register on the web page

URL ： https://rxwaittime.com/

Company Profile

Company name : SYARE CORPORATION

Representative: Koichi Kanemoto, Representative Director

Location: K2 Building 4F, 1-18-8 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Establishment : September 1999

Business description: Information distribution support, system provision, inbound-related business

Capital ： 10 million yen

URL : https://osyare.biz/

Rare tree peonies "botan", bloom in relay during April

Scarlet O'Hara, stem peony "shakuyaku" (end of April - beginning of May)

■Nature and beautiful flowers nurtured by microorganisms for 30 years of soil cultivation

Tree peonies or stem peonies are considered difficult to grow. However, at Peony Garden Tokyo in Tsukuba, 60k peonies bloom beautifully every year because of the 30 years effort of cultivating soil by Dr.Seki, who obtained his doctor degree at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology after turning 60 years old. He has developed his own fermentation technology and microorganism control methods, and without the use of chemical pesticides or herbicides, he nurtures healthy soil and a beautiful natural environment. The compost "Thoroughbred Miho" produced at the garden even has one million times more microorganisms than ordinary compost, and is attracting attention from experts for its diversity as well as its use in sustainable farming that produces delicious crops with abundant yields.

Beautiful peonies and healthy soil (photo taken April 2025)

Soil check by Dr.Seki

Currently, "Thoroughbred Miho," a fermented compost utilizing horse manure from "thoroughbreds" racehorses bred at a horse farm in Miho Village, is an essential part of the garden's soil preparation. For this year's opening, which falls in the year of the horse in Japan, a pony from the nearby horse riding club "Crane Ibaraki" will visit the park.

Pony Ichiro-kun visit on 4/10 (Fri.), 4/18 (Sat.), and 4/23 (Thu.).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Petting time: 9:30-16:00

There will be a break during the visit. You can take photos with him.

What you can experience at "PEONY GARDEN 2026"

There's a lot to experience at the garden during the opening period, which includes (but not limited to);

- Stamp Hunt

Walk around the park and find your favorite plants. Collect all the stamps to win the collection cards, and become a Peony Expert!

- Garden Shop

Precious peony pots directly shipped from our partner farmers in Shimane, thoroughbred compost, and cute plants

- Peony Garden Gallery

The arts from "Grey Wolf + flower shop Nishibeppu" and Ms. Noriko Nakamura.

- Harvest Cafe

Homemade sweet potato latte, peony tea are both pesticide-free and sugar-free. Saza coffee from Ibaraki is also available.

- Food Trucks

A rotating selection of food or drink trucks may appear, depending on the day.

- Workshops

Flower arrangement, wire craft art and more to experience.

- Take a walk with your pet and stay healthy!

A collaborative project with EVE Care Corporation, which supports research and product development related to wellbeing and health care.

Peony Garden Tokyo in Tsukuba "PEONY GARDEN 2026" Opening

Opening period: April 9 (Thursday) to May 24 (Sunday), 2026 (46 days)

Operating hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (last admission at 16:30)

Location ：500 Wakaguri, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Admission fee: Adults 1,500 yen (season pass 2,000 yen) (tax included), free for junior high school students and younger

Parking: 300 spaces for regular vehicles / 20 spaces for large vehicles (free of charge)

Pets: Pets are allowed in the park (please wear manner wear and leash)

Official website and social media

HP ： http://peonygardentokyo.com

YouTube： https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT4BIFxrmfg

Check our social media for the latest information

Facebook ： https://www.facebook.com/peonygardentokyo/

Instagram ： @peonygardentokyo( https://www.instagram.com/peonygardentokyo/ )

X (former Twitter) ： @GardenPeony( https://x.com/GardenPeony )

Dr. Hiroichi Seki, Director of Peony Garden Tokyo in Tsukuba 

Biography

Director, CTO, Director of Peony Garden Tokyo in Tsukuba, Soil Craftsman

Director, Tsukuba Herb Research Institute, Inc.

D. (Agriculture), Graduate School of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Born in 1960. In 1989, he was involved in the opening of Peony Garden and fell in love with the peony "Hoki" at first sight. He developed "Thoroughbred Miho," a fermented horse manure-based compost based on more than 30 years of soil improvement technology. In March 2022, he completed a doctoral course in agriculture at the graduate school of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. He is aware that his strength lies in his knowledge acquired at the graduate school and his practical experience in the field, and he considers it his mission to pass on this knowledge to young people.

Peony Garden Tokyo in Tsukuba

Peony Garden was established in 1989. It is one of the world's largest peony gardens, covering an area of approximately 20,000 square meters, where soil artisans using pesticide-free and enzyme farming methods have planted 60,000 peonies of 800 varieties. Tree peonies are also known as the "king of a thousands of flowers" in Japan. Some of the plants are 150 years old, and some are rare species that can only be found here. Only by a 40-minute drive from central Tokyo, the garden shows its beautiful landscape with abundant nature that even kingfishers visit, and the biotope is filled with the chirping of birds and the sweet fragrance of flowers. The garden's theme is "GO NATURAL" because it is an earth-friendly and precious place where children can safely play in the soil.

The garden provides a valuable experience for children to experience nature to the fullest and get back to nature.

A waterside healing area where kingfishers also come

"Peony rafts" in May, beautiful combination with the maple trees. (Saturdays and Sundays only).

Consultation in a mobile clinic microbus

The number of buses has been decreasing and the number of people in the aging population has been decreasing.

In Hokkaido, which covers a vast area, some bus companies have discontinued 6 routes and reduced 173 buses from April 2026. Furthermore, in some areas, trains have been discontinued, greatly affecting daily life and access to medical facilities.

Map of the residential areas of patients who commute to our clinic

[Held in a location that is easy for people in northern and eastern Hokkaido to visit.

Comfort Dentures Clinic in Sapporo will hold an on-site denture consultation on April 16, 2026 (Thursday) at the station square of Asahikawa Station, which is often used as a transit station. Both consultations are free of charge and will be conducted on board our mobile microbuses. At the consultation, you can consult with a dentist with 32 years of experience in denture treatment and our dental hygienist about problems such as pain, dislocation, and other minor issues that you may feel are not worth a visit to a dental clinic, such as questions about having dentures made for the first time. Other services include demonstrations on how to properly care for your dentures, and cleaning accumulated denture stains with an ultrasonic device. In case of loss or damage that occurs in daily life, you can call us and we can store your shape data in the cloud in advance so that we can make you a new denture in a few days. If treatment is needed, appointments for visits to the clinic will be accepted. Information such as the location of the visitor's residence can also be used to survey areas that will require future visits for on-site treatment.

Microbus that enables on-site treatment

It is normal for a patient to spend 10 hours for a hospital visit! Elderly people are worried about their future in 10 years.

Our patients live all over Hokkaido, including Wakkanai City in the north, Nemuro City in the east, and Hakodate City in the south. The reason for holding this event was a request from a patient from northern and eastern Hokkaido who said, "I want to reduce the number of treatments because it is difficult to commute from Wakkanai. I want all the treatment I can do today, even if it takes longer," and "Please do it in time for the express bus. Some patients travel 5 to 6 hours from home to visit the clinic, as it takes about 1.5 hours by train or 2 hours by bus from northern or eastern Hokkaido to Sapporo City after changing trains at Asahikawa Station. Some of the elderly patients are concerned about their physical fitness for regular visits to the clinic.

Many first-time visitors to our clinic have deteriorating teeth and gums. They have been patient because there are no dental clinics nearby and it takes time to visit the clinic. The increase in the number of denturist-less districts due to the closure of dental clinics and the decrease in the number of dentists who can provide denture treatment, which requires skill and experience, have had an impact on the situation.

Dentists drive their own microbuses from north to south.

The vehicle used for the consultation sessions is a used microbus that has been modified to be able to go to the increasing number of dentist-less areas and provide in-vehicle treatment. It is equipped with a solar power generation system so that it can provide treatment and electricity in disaster-stricken areas in the event of a disaster. it began operation in september 2024, and free consultations were held on the premises of a pharmacy in Ishikari City.

Representative's voice: "Unlike internal medicine and surgery, dentistry tends to be more patient. Especially in the case of dentures, people tend to put it off because it is not a cavity, even if the gums become thin and the shape does not fit anymore and chewing becomes painful. However, eating is directly related to health, and we will continue our efforts to eliminate regional disparities in denture treatment."

The event will also be held on Thursday, May 14 and Thursday, May 28 from 10:00 to 16:00 at the plaza in front of Asahikawa Station.

Free denture consultation = https://comfortdc.com/2026/03/328/

Free denture consultation at Asahikawa Station Square

Free denture consultation at Asahikawa Station Square

Date : April 16, 2026 (Thursday) 10:00-16:00

Place ： Asahikawa Station Square

Location ： 8-2 Miyashita-dori, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 070-0030

Admission : Free

Contents ： Consultation on denture pain, problems and proper care, denture cleaning using ultrasonic equipment, free storage of denture data (denture bank), etc.

Contact : Comfort Denture Clinic (TEL: 011-211-1418)

Application URL: https://irebasoudan.readdy.co/

Outline of Comfort Denture Clinic

Director： Akira Ikeda

Contents of practice: Denture fabrication and general denture-related treatment

Address: Tomii Building No.37, 3F, 3-12-2 Minami 2-Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0062, Japan

Telephone number: 011-211-1000 (Office hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00)

Office Hours ： Monday-Friday, Sat. every other week 9:00-18:00 (Closed on Sundays and National Holidays)

URL ： https://comfortdc.com/

Akira Ikeda, President, Comfort Dentures Clinic

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◆"Go Noto Now" Campaign Special Site: https://bewave.jp/nippon/noto/

Outline of the "Noto Group Travel Support Campaign

Implementing entity: Ishikawa Prefecture

Period: March 1, 2026 (Sun) to July 31, 2026 (Fri) *Excluding GW period (May 2 to May 6)

Target area: 12 cities and towns in Noto (Nanao City, Wajima City, Suzu City, Hakui, Kahoku City,

　　　　　　Tsubata Town, Uchinada Town, Shiga Town, Hodatsushimizu Town, Nakanoto Town, Anamizu Town, Noto Town)

Main benefits: ・Electronic coupon: 4,000 yen/day per person for a round trip to Noto

　　　　　　・Discount on the tour fee by subsidizing bus fare

2026 Noto Support Tour Lineup

Plan (1): Noto to Noto! One-day bus tour (from/to Kanazawa Station)

This is a casual one-day tour plan departing from and arriving at Kanazawa Station. This tour will take you to Senrihama Nagisa Driveway, Bride's Bride Hall, and Noto Food Festival Market, where you can "eat, buy, and support" the local community.

Departure dates: April 11, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (limited departure dates)

Trip fee: 7,800 yen per person (tax included)

Benefit: 4,000 yen worth of electronic coupon per person

Reservation and details: https://bewave.jp/nippon/noto/higaeri-nanao.html

Plan (2): JR & Day Trip Bus Sightseeing + Kanazawa Stay (from Tokyo/Kansai)

This is a 2-day/1-night plan that includes a bus tour of Noto on the first day and a free day to explore Kanazawa with a free day pass on the second day.

Departure Dates: May 16, 23, 30, June 20, July 4, 11, 19, 25, 2026

Price: 【Tokyo】40,800 yen (tax included) ～ (per person, per room, double occupancy)

　　　　　　 From Kansai】34,200 yen (tax included) ～ (double occupancy, per person)

Benefit: 4,000 yen worth of electronic coupon per person included

Reservation and details: https://bewave.jp/nippon/noto/stay-nanao.html

Plan (3): Custom-made group tours for groups of 8 or more

For company trips, study tours, circle tours, etc. Can incorporate Wakura Onsen spa accommodations, Kida Taisha shrine ascension visit, etc. Subsidized bus fare and up to 8,000 yen worth of coupons are available (for 2 days and 1 night tour of 12 cities and towns in Noto).

Departure dates: March 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Tour price: Estimated (support price with bus fare subsidy)

Benefit: Up to 8,000 yen worth of electronic coupons per person (4,000 yen per day)

Reservation and details: https://bewave.jp/nippon/noto/group-order.html

■Bee Wave's Noto Tour Recommendations

Plenty of highlights! Efficiently tour Noto's representative spots

Senrihama Nagisa Driveway

Senrihama Nagisa Driveway: Japan's only driveway where you can drive along the sandy beach with a spectacular view.

Bride's Goodwill Museum

Bride's Bride Hall: A museum that tells the story of wedding culture that has continued since the end of the Edo period (Nanao City)

Noto Shokusai Market Tairyo-ya

Noto Shokusai Ichiba: A treasure house of "food" where you can enjoy fresh seafood rice bowls and beach grills (90 minutes free time)

Notojima Bridge

Notojima Ohashi Bridge: An exhilarating and spectacular drive across Notojima Island

Electronic coupon system that makes your trip "supportive consumption

Each participant in the Noto excursion plan will receive an electronic coupon worth 4,000 yen per day. The coupon can be used at participating merchants in 12 cities and towns in Noto, and can be used until August 31, 2026 (valid even if not used up on the day of the trip). The coupons can be used to purchase local specialties and crafts, as well as for eating and drinking, making this a trip where visitors can not only visit, but also feel a sense of "buy and support.

About B-WAVE Inc.

B-WAVE Inc. is a travel agency that plans and implements various tours, mainly domestic tours, and has planned many unique travel products since its establishment in 2003. Based on its many years of planning experience, the company is committed to providing travel services that are accessible to customers of all ages.

Trade name: B-WAVE Inc.

Representative: Kenjiro Sasai, President

Location: Namba MORI Building 7F, 1-5-17 Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0016, Japan

Establishment : October 16, 2003

Business : Planning and sales of domestic travel

Capital ： 28 million yen

Registration No.: Registered Travel Agency No. 2-2260 by the Governor of Osaka Prefecture

Member organizations: Full member of Japan Association of Travel Agents, Travel Agency Fair Trade Council

Official website: https://bewave.jp/

For inquiries from customers regarding this matter, please contact

B-WAVE Inc. Head Office Reservation Center

TEL ： 050-3537-9922

E-mail address : osaka@bewave.jp

Inquiry form: https://bewave.jp/support/contact/

Izumo Herb Garden Logo

Outline of the facility

Facility Name ： Izumo Herb Garden Garden of the Gods

Operation ： Izumo Kiyora (Maruko Co., Ltd.)

Opening date: April 12, 2026 (Sunday)

Location ： Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture (Please inquire for details)

Open Days ： Weekends and holidays only (by reservation only)

Capacity ： Max. 6 people / visit

Experience Time ： Approx. 2 hours

Fee: 8,800 yen per person (tax included)

Background of the Project - Turning "Negative Assets" into "Earnable Tourist Attractions

Abandoned farmland is increasing throughout Japan. In Shimane Prefecture as well, unutilized land is spreading due to the aging of farmland and the lack of bearers. On the other hand, Izumo City is one of the most famous power spots in Japan, visited by more than 8 million people annually. The starting point for this business was the reality that "farmland is adjacent to a tourist spot, but no one is using it.

Maruko Co., Ltd. has already opened "Izumo Kiyora Omamori Perfume Making Experience" in Taisha-cho, Izumo City last August. This hands-on facility, where visitors can make their own original perfume using natural Izumo scents and aromas, was created in response to a local issue: the almost complete absence of experience-based content in a tourist destination. Eight months after its opening, the facility is still thriving every day, proving that the combination of "sightseeing spot and experience" is strongly supported by travelers. Based on this know-how and track record, "Izumo Herb Garden: Garden of the Gods" will be born as a second experience-type facility that further utilizes local resources (abandoned farmland).

Megumi Sakane, the representative of this project, answered this question as a mother of three children and the proprietress of Sakaneya, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that is now in its 154th year, while looking to the future of the community. The pricing of 8,800 yen per session for a maximum of six people is designed to generate sustainable profits without relying on mass tourism. The desire to "deliver the bounty of the land of Izumo, a sacred place, to the next generation in the form of an experience" also functions as a profitable model for the local community.

The cultivation and management of the herb fields is handled by AgriBrazil, a community agricultural corporation of Brazilians living in Japan, and agricultural advisor Agrirespect Ohno. By outsourcing crop management to these experienced farmers, "symbiotic agriculture" is realized, creating stable job opportunities while compensating for the lack of labor in the community. The brand story incorporates the added value of multicultural symbiosis while reducing the cost of reclaiming abandoned farmland. As a model in which "solving social issues directly becomes a strength of the business," it has attracted interest from local governments and agricultural professionals throughout Japan.

We are also taking an agri-healing approach to the issue of the "8050 hikikomori," or "shut-ins" in Japan. We accept people who have lost contact with society due to withdrawal on weekdays when we do not accept people for hands-on experience, and provide a place where they can recover by their own natural healing power through contact with nature and the fragrance of herbs by working in the herb garden.

We grow 30 kinds of herbs

30 kinds of herbs

Features of the "Garden of the Gods Distillation Experience" program

A 2-hour steam distillation experience of domestic herbs and plants in a worldview based on Izumo mythology.

You can take home as souvenirs the "aromatic distilled water (herb water)" produced from the distillation process.

Original herb teas named after Izumo deities such as Okuninushi and Suserihime will be offered.

The experience is offered in small groups and by appointment only, so that each couple is given personalized attention.

Special experiences include making your own original cosmetic cream by hand using the aromatic distilled water produced by distillation.

English and Chinese language guidance will be available for inbound visitors from Taiwan, Europe and the U.S.

Distillation by water distillation machine

Distillation machine

Distillation

About the "Izumo Kiyora" brand

Izumo Kiyora is a fragrance brand based in Izumo City. Kiyora" means "pure and beautiful" in ancient Japanese, and the concept of the brand is to express the pure nature of Izumo through its fragrances.

The Izumo Herb Garden "Garden of the Gods" is positioned as the flagship experience facility of Izumo Kiyora, and the aromatic distilled water created through the experience is commercialized and sold through the online store "Izumo Kiyora".

Future Prospects

Through listing on KKday and Airbnb Experiences, we will strengthen our appeal to the inbound markets of Taiwan, Europe, the U.S., and Southeast Asia. By combining high-unit-price premium experiences with small groups, we have established a profit structure that enables us to turn a profit without initial investment in large facilities, and we are looking to horizontally expand this model nationwide. We aim to make this business model, which combines abandoned farmland, high-value-added experiences, and multicultural coexistence, a new role model for regional development.

Abandoned farmland x High value-added experience x Multicultural symbiosis → Abandoned farmland x High value-added experience x Multicultural symbiosis x Agri-healing

Official Website

Izumo Herb Garden Garden of the Gods Official Website

https://izumo-herb-en.netlify.app/

For reservations and facility details, please click here.

Company Profile

Company name: Maruko Co.

Representative Director: Megumi Sakane

Location ： Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture

Business : Izumo Kiyora (fragrance experience and distillation), Taisha Coffee,

　　　　　　 Izumo Herb Garden "Garden of the Gods

URL ： https://izumo-herb-en.netlify.app/

Instagram ： @izumo_kiyora https://www.instagram.com/izumokiyora/

The restaurant is the only yakiniku restaurant in the world to win the award for four consecutive years (2023-2026).

The world's best restaurant, which has been achieved by a diverse team following in the footsteps of the founder] (center right) Katsuhito Amano, president, and (center left) Shihoko, the founder's mother. The parent-child bond that has kept the tradition of Shiraoi beef alive is fused with the new team from Myanmar that will join the company in 2025. The unity of "Team Amano," which transcends generations and national borders, supports the achievement of being the only one in the world to win the award for four consecutive years.

The main points of this release: 3 points to note

The only one of its kind in the world

Amano became the first yakiniku restaurant in the world to be named Best Restaurant for four consecutive years at the British Awards.

A world destination.

Along with other legendary restaurants around the world with 140 years of history, this is the only restaurant from Japan to be named a "destination worth visiting.

The only one from Japan to be selected as one of the "10 destinations worth visiting.

Traditional Technology x Latest DX

Tomakomai is a restaurant that has been selected as one of the "10 destinations worth visiting" in Japan, along with legendary restaurants from around the world with a history of 140 years.

Tomakomai Minpo (March 12, 2026). Tomakomai's global recognition was widely reported as a source of local pride, with the restaurant being named "Best Yakiniku Restaurant" by a British web magazine.

Revolution in freshness": "Freshly processed" to the whole country. The company's special liquid freezing technology has expanded new sales channels from regional areas and thoroughly maintained quality.

The "Supreme Deliciousness" of Shiraoi Beef is brought out to the utmost limit by charcoal-grilled beef. The "Supreme Experience" selected by 2,000 companies around the world.

The main points of this release are as follows.

Proof of pure "support" without relying on advertising costs

The award is based on a complete merit system in which AI and a team of experts measure "true customer satisfaction" based on a vast amount of data, and has been awarded for four consecutive years, an unprecedented achievement in the world.

From Shiraoi-cho to the world. Customer experience on par with the legends

Along with a long-established Lebanese restaurant and Italy's finest, a "one-restaurant" in a town of 15,000 people was recognized as a world-class standard of hospitality.

Fusion of the "philosophy of hospitality" and the "art of respecting life

The "hospitality philosophy" and "respect for life" are fused together by the customer service skills honed in the fierce competition in Tokyo and the "don't kill the meat twice" disassembly techniques that bring out the best in the ingredients. We have also introduced DX to create "time" to face our customers.

Our philosophy of hospitality: Studied at a high-class restaurant in Tokyo. We have studied at high-class restaurants in Tokyo, and our restaurant is based on the belief that we want to be "the most beloved yakiniku restaurant in the city".

Shiraoi's "one of a kind restaurant" that stands shoulder to shoulder with the legends of the world.

In our latest 10th anniversary issue, our story is featured in a large spread alongside iconic restaurants from around the world.

Lebanon] Hallab 1881

Founded in 1881, Hallab 1881 boasts a history of more than 140 years and is a world-renowned long-established restaurant that symbolizes the traditional confectionary culture of the Middle East.

Italy】Ristorante Don Giovanni

A top-class Mediterranean dining restaurant for three generations, located in Positano with a spectacular view of the Amalfi Coast, a World Heritage Site.

Hokkaido, Japan】Amano Family Farm

Amano Family Farm combines traditional meat production techniques with digital innovation after taking over the business. A restaurant that demonstrates new possibilities for a regional city.

Although located in a town with a population of only 15,000, the restaurant attracts 24,000 customers a year, making it "hospitality worth the trouble of visiting (destination-style management).

The overwhelming customer experience has earned it recognition as a "world destination" on par with the world's long-established and renowned restaurants.

▼ "LUXlife Magazine" official digital catalog (page to be published)

https://lux-life.digital/issues/restaurant-and-bar-awards-2026/

The title of "Takegishi Meat Technician" is recognized by the traditional school established in 1964. The title of "Takekishi Meat Engineer" is recognized by the traditional school established in 1964, and his reliable skills protect the flavor of Shiraoi beef.

Official Winner Logo] The official certification logo presented by "Luxlife" in the U.K., which certifies the world-class quality of the beef. The Amano Family Farm logo is engraved in the center.

The core of our reputation: "skill" inherited and "heart" that continues to surprise our customers.

1. Passion for "the best-loved yakiniku restaurant in the city" honed in Tokyo

Amano experienced the feverish growth of the brand at popular restaurants in Ebisu, Omotesando, and Roppongi, which are among the most competitive yakiniku areas in Tokyo.

In particular, I was able to experience at the forefront the "amazingness of restaurants that continue to be chosen," which are located far from the main streets but are filled to capacity every day soon after opening, and thoroughly learned the essence of hospitality.

The service philosophy of "how to win the hearts of customers and become the restaurant of choice as a destination" that I learned there has become the firm foundation of "Amano Family Farm" today.

As the second generation in charge of the family business, I am now creating a unique dining experience that can only be experienced here by combining the best regional ingredients with the refined hospitality honed in urban areas.

The last day of work at "KINTAN" in Omotesando, Tokyo. On his last day of work at KINTAN in Omotesando, Tokyo, he returned to his hometown of Shiraoi with the aspiration of "becoming the best-loved restaurant in the city," and put the skills he had cultivated at the famous restaurant to work, which led to its current global reputation.

2. The pride of a craftsman: "Never kill meat twice" respect for life

Another pillar of Amano's philosophy is "Never kill meat twice.

The first time is when the life of the livestock ends. The second time is when the value of life is lost due to the lack of skill or carelessness of the person handling the meat. Based on the precision disassembly techniques acquired at Takegishi Meat College, we deliver our products to our customers' mouths without missing even a single percent of their potential. This persistence as a craftsman is the foundation of our world-class reputation.

The technique of not killing the meat twice] He cuts a whole animal by himself. The technique of disassembling meat with precision, bringing out the maximum potential of the ingredients. Carcass disassembly at the Takegishi Meat School.

3. Introduction of "DX" to protect the future of the region

With an eye on issues such as the future labor shortage facing regional cities and Shiraoi-cho's aging population rate (46.5% / as of April 2025, according to Shiraoi-cho data), the latest multilingual mobile ordering and liquid freezing technology "frozen sleep" have been introduced since the business succession in 2021.

This is not a mere efficiency improvement. This is a challenge to deliver "freshly processed meat" to customers all over Japan by adhering to the philosophy as a craftsman of "never killing meat twice" in mail order and tax returns. The design of the new company is "to leave to digital technology what can be left to digital technology, and to use the time left over for hospitality that conveys the charms of the region by meeting customers directly.

After taking over as the representative of the company, the interviewer talks about his determination to deliver Shiraoi beef to the rest of the country upon registration as a hometown taxpayer. This "aggressive stance" was a major turning point that led to the current inbound demand and global recognition.

Tomakomai Minpo (September 1, 2025). The "DX of food," including the introduction of mobile ordering, is attracting attention as a pioneering effort to solve the issues facing local cities in a society with a declining population.

Achievements attracting attention from domestic and international media

HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting Co.

Shiraoi Beef", "80% of customers are from overseas! Shiraoi Beef recognized by the world", featuring the current situation of the continuous number of repeat customers from overseas.

(Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhqOYqrAbDo)

The origin of our ambition: The passion we had 12 years ago when we told the local media, "We want to offer delicious food that lives up to the Shiraoi brand name," has led us to our current global reputation.

(Article URL: https://youtu.be/YT93-CSkdPM?si=SV4mFlFOsF3WMOyj)

*Actor Masahiro Takashima praised it highly: On Fuji Television's "BEEF or FISH?", he was astonished, saying, "This is the first beef I've had in the last five years or so that I've felt was sweet.

*Major TV programs: "Kurimum Quiz Miracle 9" on TV Asahi, "School Trip without Math" on SBS in South Korea, etc., and has been introduced as a "famous restaurant you should go out of your way to visit" both in Japan and abroad.

The name Masahiro Takashima was originally written as "Hashigodaka," but in this release it is written as "Taka" as usual.

Actor Masahiro Takashima praised the beef in a TV program, saying, "This is the first time I have felt sweetness in beef I have eaten in the past five years. This is the first time I've felt sweetness in beef I've had in the past five years," he said.

The origin of his ambition: In 2014, he appeared on the local media program "Iburi Oishimono Nishi-Higashi" (Iburi Delicious Food: Nishi-Higashi). This passion, which led him to believe in the potential of Shiraoi beef as a single craftsman with an eye on business succession, was the beginning of his journey to become the best in the world.

The Thoughts of Katsuhito Amano, Representative Director

＞It is not an easy task for a restaurant to be selected from more than 2,000 nominees in the world for four consecutive years after having walked for more than a quarter of a century on a very steep road where the probability of a restaurant lasting 20 years is said to be as low as 0.3%.

＞It has been 27 years since the company was founded in 1999. The fact that I have been able to build on these miraculous years, and to take over my mother's restaurant in 2021 and carry it through to today, is not due to my own efforts, but to the support of the local community and my colleagues who are engaged in friendly competition with me.

＞Shiraoi-cho is facing a declining population and other challenges, but that is precisely why it is worth refining "experiences that can only be experienced here" and communicating them to the world. Encouraged by this award, we will continue to promote the true value of Shiraoi beef and work together with the local community.

Customers from all over the world, including the Philippines and Hawaii, come "all the way" to Shiraoi Beef to enjoy our restaurant. Shiraoi is more than just a place to eat, it is a unique destination that is worth visiting beyond the seas, delivering excitement to the world.

What is the Luxlife Magazine Award?

If the 100-year-old Michelin Guide is a symbol of tradition and prestige, the U.K.'s Luxlife is a global index that measures "true customer satisfaction" in the digital age.

1. Chosen based on pure "support," not advertising costs

The reason why this award has not been widely known in Japan until now is because of the way it is selected. No "advertising" budgets, such as those of magazines or gourmet food websites, are used to select the winners.

AI and a team of experts conduct a selection process that uniquely finds "restaurants that actually have extremely high customer satisfaction" from a vast amount of digital data.

In the past, the providers of information made the selection: Restaurants were determined by the rankings of advertisements in magazines and gourmet food websites.

The present: Customers take the lead: Searching for the real thing on their own through "live word of mouth" on SNS and maps.

The future: In the era of data-driven truth: AI will derive the most suitable restaurant from a vast amount of objective data (prediction).

2. 10 years of trust built on a global standard

Ten years have passed since its establishment. Through thorough objective data analysis and examination by a panel of experts, it has now become a proof of "authenticity that is not influenced by trends". Only a handful of companies are selected from more than 2,000 nominees worldwide. We have been selected from more than 2,000 nominees from all over the world, and we are the only company in the world to have been selected for four consecutive years.

[Supplementary data: List of 10 world-renowned "destinations"].

This special issue introduces 10 "destinations (destinations) worth bothering to visit" selected from around the world.

The 10 destinations are selected from all over the world and are worth a visit.

The diverse specialties: Brands from the U.S., South Africa, Hungary, Australia, and other countries are selected for their local culture, from traditional confectionery to the latest dining experiences and artisanal roasting places.

Shiraoi, Japan: Along with these world-famous stores, "Amano Family Farm" from Hokkaido was selected as a next-generation model that combines traditional techniques with the latest DX.

▼Related Information (Past Press Releases)

Release when we received the award for three consecutive years: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/560985

List of our distribution achievements: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/company/112162

The title of "Takegishi Meat Technician" is recognized by the traditional school established in 1964. The proven techniques protect the flavor of Shiraoi Beef.

Official Winner Logo: The official certification logo presented by "Luxlife" in the U.K., which certifies the world-class quality of the beef. The Amano Family Farm logo is engraved in the center.

About Amano Family Farm Ltd.

Location ： 766-125 Shiraoi-cho, Shirao-gun, Hokkaido

Official website : https://amano-familyfarm.com/

Representative: Katsuto Amano

Business Description: Established in 1999. The 4th designated Shiraoi beef dealer.

Official Logo: Amano Family Farm Official Logo

Proof of quality: Shiraoi Beef official brand logo certified as a regional collective trademark (Registration No. 5043387). We are the 4th designated Shiraoi beef distributor.

Dr. Soichiro Kondo delivered a special lecture on the theme of "Message from a Neurosurgeon turned Cosmetic Surgeon: Enrich People's Smiles and Lives with Quality Medical Care" at the 17th Japanese Society of Cosmetic Neurosurgery held in 2024. At the time, he attracted attention as a physician who brought his neurosurgical skills and experience to the field of cosmetic medicine, attracting more than 100 medical professionals, including neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, and medical staff. Following the success of this event, he will be making a second appearance at this year's event.

The 19th Annual Japanese Society for Orthopedic Neurosurgery

About the 19th Annual Japanese Society for Orthopedic Neurosurgery

The theme of the conference is "Creation and Imitation. Dr. Soichiro Kondo will give a lecture titled "Disease treatment, cosmetic surgery, and anti-aging, cosmetic and preventive medicine: How to make the most of yourself as a physician. Dr. Kondo will discuss his quest for medical care that transcends boundaries and his journey as a physician for the benefit of his patients, from anti-aging and cosmetic medicine to address appearance problems caused by birth and aging, to preventive medicine that is also linked to health consciousness and lifestyle habits.

In this lecture, Dr. Kondo asks how he should apply himself as a physician, looking at the patient's life as a whole, without being bound only by the boundaries of insurance or medical specialties, even in today's world where medical care is highly fragmented and specialization is strongly demanded. While the previous lecture was about how the knowledge and skills he has cultivated as a neurosurgeon are utilized in cosmetic medicine, this time he goes one step further and addresses physicians and healthcare professionals with a more essential view of medicine that does not separate disease treatment, cosmetics, and prevention.

What is "how to make the most of oneself as a physician" / Comment by Dr. Soichiro Kondo

We live in an era in which medical care is fragmented and specialization is strongly demanded. Specialization is essential for providing high quality and safe medical care. Specialty is a weapon of medicine. However, physicians, and the world at large, can become too focused and bound by specialization, narrowing their vision and losing sight of the essential nature of medical care for patients. What connects brain surgery and cosmetic surgery, two seemingly opposite fields? It is nothing other than "the quest for the human being itself. Rather than dividing a patient by organs or parts of the body, we examine the whole person's life. There are no boundaries between medical departments. Curing diseases is, of course, an important mission of a physician, but when you look at a patient's life, mind, and relationship with society, there are things that a physician can do that cannot be confined to a single field. Based on my experience as a neurosurgeon, I have also dealt with cosmetic medicine, anti-aging, and preventive medicine, but the underlying principle has always been "medicine for people. In this lecture, I would like to talk about how I should apply myself as a physician through this journey.

Dr. Soichiro Kondo

The 19th Japanese Society of Osteopathic Neurosurgery, Dr. Soichiro Kondo Lecture:

Date ： April 11, 2026 (Saturday)

Venue ： Awagin Hall (Tokushima Prefecture Local Culture Hall)

Lecture Time ： 9：40～10：25

Lecture room ： Room 4

Title : "Disease treatment, cosmetology, and anti-aging, cosmetic, and preventive medicine: How to make the most of oneself as a physician

Chair ： Fusao Igawa (Department of Neurosurgery, Shimane Central Hospital)

Lecturer ： Soichiro Kondo (Director, SO Grace Clinic)

URL ： https://site.convention.co.jp/cntt-jsan2026/

Soichiro Kondo Profile

Doctor of Medicine (Kyoto University Graduate School)

Member of the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (JSAS), Member of the Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine, Specialist and Councilor of the Japanese Neurosurgical Society

After graduating from Kyoto University, he specialized in the surgical treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage and stroke for 20 years as a neurosurgeon until the age of 44. Later, he became a cosmetic surgeon with a lifelong mission to cure the physical and facial problems of patients who are not sick, utilizing the knowledge, skills, and experience he gained as a neurosurgeon. Currently, he is the chairman of a medical corporation and the director of a cosmetic surgery clinic, and has made numerous appearances on TV and in magazines. He is also active as a professional fisherman.

Image of surgery

■The last time he appeared on stage

Dr. Soichiro Kondo also delivered a special lecture at the 17th Annual Japanese Society for Orthopedic Neurosurgery held in 2024. After his lecture, a photo was taken of Dr. Kondo and the chairperson, Professor Michihiro Kono (then Chief Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Medical University), side by side, and more than 100 medical professionals gathered that day.

Basic Lecture in 2024

◆Instagram:

https://instagram.com/kondo.soichiro/

◆Official YouTube channel "Lonely Samurai Doctor Beauty, Health and Rejuvenation Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@lonelysamuraidr

Certificate at the 2024 Basic Lecture

About ■SO Grace Clinic

Tokyo Main Clinic

SO Grace Clinic Gotenyama (Cosmetic Surgery)

Location] 5-16-25 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001

Nearest Station] Shinagawa Station and Osaki Station on JR Line (10-15 minutes on foot), Kita-Shinagawa Station on Keikyu Line (10 minutes on foot)

Osaka Clinic

SO Grace Clinic Osaka (Cosmetic Surgery)

Location] HF Esaka Building 2F, 1-13-48 Esaka-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka 564-0063, Japan

Nearest Station] Esaka Station on Midosuji Line, Kita Osaka Kyuko Line, and Nanboku Line (4 minutes walk from Exit 1)

URL: https://so-graceclinic.com/

New Patent for Finding and Connecting the Value of Celebrities

To explain this patent in simple terms, it is a system that registers the faces, videos, and voices of famous people, shows the range of use and fees, and calculates the amount of money based on how much people who want to use it see, select, apply for, and actually use the material. In the summary of the patent, the main components of this technology are to collect materials, make the range of use and fees visible, receive applications from people who want to use the materials, collect actual results of use, and calculate the amount of money based on those results.

To use an analogy, the concept is similar to that of an online store of goods. Online stores have made things easier to find, compare, and buy. This time, the system does not sell the person itself. It is a system like an "online store of human value" to find, select, apply for, use, count, divide, and connect the value of a person's face, video, voice, time, actions, and words in the context of a promise. It is not only about money, but also about preserving a person's memory and existence in society. The flow of this process is as described in the patent document: display, selection, usage request, acquisition of usage results, calculation of the amount of money, distribution, and setting up of the handover.

There are three people involved in this service: the first is the person who registers their face, video, and voice; the second is the company, store, or event that wants to use it; and the third is the customer or fan who receives the product, video, or service. This patent is specifically designed to support both the first and the second, i.e., the person who makes them use it and the person who uses it.

What this service does -> In this service, first, a famous person registers his/her face, video, and voice. Next, people who want to use it see it on their screen. Then, they choose how much they are allowed to use and how much they are willing to pay. After that, they apply for the service. After the use, the money is calculated based on how much was sold, how much was viewed, and so on. Furthermore, the system is designed not to count the same record twice, to set up the record in case of delays, and to connect the person to his/her family after he/she is gone. In other words, this is not just an introductory page. It is a place to show, a place to choose, a place to apply, a place to count the results of your use, and a place to see the reason for your money.

What this business is trying to change -> What this business is trying to change is the old way of doing things, which was easy to rely on one-time high contracts. Until now, larger companies were more likely to use well-known people and sometimes it was difficult to reach small stores, small businesses, and individuals. In contrast, this system aims to make it easier to start small, only for as long as you need, and only for as many uses as you need. The patent document also states that the product can be used softly for any period and to any extent desired, and that it can also be utilized in a subscriber-like manner.

For example, suppose there is a company that wants to sell a shampoo for 500 yen. The company wants to use the famous Mr. A's face and video in posters and commercials to make this shampoo more widely known. So, let's say that Mr. A and the company make a promise to pay 50 yen for every bottle of this shampoo sold. This would make it easier for the company to start without having to come up with a very large sum of money at the beginning, and for Mr. A's side, the value of the shampoo would gradually accumulate in proportion to the number of bottles sold. At this time, if this shampoo continues to sell for a long time and a total of 100 million bottles are sold, 50 yen x 100 million bottles, for a total of 5 billion yen. Furthermore, since this patent includes a mechanism for dividing the value of the product among predetermined heirs even after the person passes away, it also includes the idea of passing on the value of the person to his/her family while the product sales continue. In other words, the value of the person is not just a one-time payment, but the value is accumulated little by little every time the money is spent, and the feelings and value are connected to the family even after the person is no longer with us. This business is even trying to give shape to such a new trend.

In addition, how much to pay at the beginning, how to calculate the amount of sales, and how to divide the money with the office are actually determined by individual promises.

This analogy is a simple illustration of how this patent can calculate the amount of money based on the number of products sold, the number of video views, and other actual results.

<Conventional Problems

First of all, the major problem up to now was that it was expensive, distant, and difficult to understand. The patent specifications clearly state that in the past, using the name, face, or voice of a famous person often required an expensive contract through an advertising agency or firm. In other words, even if one wanted to use a famous person's name, there was a big barrier in front of them. This was not good for either the person using it or the person being asked to use it.

The second problem was that it was difficult to connect the money with what was spent. The statement says that in the past, the contract tended to be for a fixed amount, not for what was spent, making it difficult to connect the money to how it was actually spent. This makes it easy to feel expensive even if you only spend a little, and even if you spend a lot, it can be hard for the person to receive enough.

The third problem is that it was difficult for small companies and individuals to get in. The statement even says that it was easy for small companies and individuals to give up on using them because advertising agencies and offices divide famous people by rank and ask for higher amounts depending on their rank. In other words, it was easy for only a few large companies to use famous people.

The fourth problem is that it was difficult to find good people. The fourth problem is that it was difficult to find good people, even if they were good people, because of the "recommendation" feature. In particular, former athletes who used to be very famous tend to be used less after they retire, according to the specifications.

The fifth problem is that ordinary companies and stores had a weak entry point to compare and choose famous people. Until now, it has often been difficult to see who is available, under what conditions, and for how much, right from the start. Below the list of faces, there is a list of "Permitted Scope of Use," "Usage Fee," and "Selection. This is an idea that strengthens the entrance to choose by looking and comparing.

The sixth problem was that it was easy for the flow of value to stop after the person's death. The patent even includes a setup where the person is taken over by a pre-determined party. It is sad for both the family and the fans that the value of the person they have been supporting is suddenly cut off.

<Conventional issues

The challenge, therefore, was first to make the rules visible. How far can they be used? How much does it cost? How do I apply? Without visibility, people cannot move. In order to minimize the initial uncertainty, this patent takes the form of showing the range of use and the fees.

The next challenge was to make it possible to start small. In a world where you need a big contract to get moving, many people are unable to take the first step. The patent document says that it can be used for a short period of time or in a soft form. This helps to bring "I want to try it" closer to "Let's try it.

A further challenge was to properly count the facts that were used. The number of items sold, viewed, and used. If these things are not properly accounted for later, it will not continue to be a pleasant experience. The patent has a process of collecting the results used and calculating the money accordingly.

And it was also an important issue not to count the same record twice and to adjust the records when they were late. This patent will be designed to improve and solve those issues.

The last major issue was to connect to the family. The value of the person's life should not end with the family member, but should be passed on to the next person. Herein lies the gentleness of this patent.

Conventional hurdles→Conventional hurdles were, in a word, expensive, invisible, troublesome, hard to find, and hard to continue. The price barrier. Information barrier. The wall of procedure. The wall of discovery. And the barrier of thinking about it until after the person is gone. This patent is a flow of registration, display, application, provision, acquisition of results, calculation of the amount of money, recording, and handing over.

＜The future that can be seen from this system is described in easy words.

Smile of the future→A smile of the future is a smile that turns "I wanted to try it" into "I could do it. Local stores can try out projects with the help of famous people. People who register can feel that "there are still people who need me". The viewers will be happy to "see the person they liked again. Such smiles will increase because there is an entrance to see, choose, and apply.

Future impression→Future impression is the impression of "the value that you thought had already ended lives again. The person we longed for in the past will appear in society again in a different form. There is a deep emotion in that. For many people, voices are special. In particular, the voices of the voice actors themselves, who are known for their work in popular animated films, are strongly associated with memories of the films and their youth. Although the patent document directly shows the voice material of the celebrity himself/herself, there is a great possibility to find, select, and utilize the charm of such unforgettable voices in the right promise beyond this mechanism.

Future Inspiration -> Future Inspiration is the feeling of excitement in one's heart that one has really made it. When something that was previously too expensive to deliver can now be delivered in a short period of time or with a small use, it is easier for those who planned it, those who will use it, and those who will receive it to feel that their "dream has taken shape.

Excitement of the future→Excitement of the future is the excitement of "I didn't know such a combination existed. By having "recommended displays" and showing them in accordance with the season and the current trend, encounters that you never expected will be created. A person who is accessible now, but really great. People who are perfect for the current project. Such discoveries make people's hearts burn.

Future appreciation→Future appreciation is to feel that the support and use of the project has been properly received. The fact that the amount of money is calculated based on the results of use means that "seen," "bought," and "used" will not just flow through and disappear, but will have a way to reach you. Those who spend can be grateful for being allowed to spend, those who register can be grateful for being treated properly, and finally those who receive can be grateful for the power of their support.

Tears of the Future → Tears of the future are tears of connection, not just sadness. The fact that there is a mechanism to connect the person to a pre-determined heir after the person's death means that there is a way of thinking that prevents the person's value from suddenly disappearing. The voices and smiles of those who can no longer see them are used in a proper appointment, and their support is connected to their families. There are tender tears there.

Future Happiness → Future happiness is not just about one person benefiting, but about small happiness spreading to everyone involved. Those who register will live the value. People who use the service can make a project. Recipients are happy. Families are connected to the future. In such a way, happiness is connected not in dots but in lines, which is the happiness that we can see beyond this patent.

Future security→Future security is the security of "knowing what is going on. How far can we use it? How much is it? How do I apply for it? How will the money be paid? Just by being able to see these things, people's anxiety is greatly reduced.

Safety of the future→Safety here does not mean that nothing will ever happen. Rather, it means safety that makes mistakes less likely to happen. Do not count the same record twice. Set records in order when they fall behind. Keep a record of what you have used. It is the inclusion of these small details that make it difficult for money and records to get mixed up. Create safety of service.

Future change→Future change means a change from a world of "expensive, distant, and only some" to a world of "visible, selectable, and lasting". Until now, the focus has been on one-time, large contracts. From now on, it may be easier to move for short periods of time, limited use, and small projects. The power of famous people will be used more gently, more widely, and for longer periods of time in society. This is the biggest change that this patent will create.

What this service aims to achieve→What this service aims to achieve is not to leave famous people as "high and distant". People who want to see them can find them. People who want to use it can choose it. The results of their use will be counted. And the value of this service is connected to the individual, his/her family, and the future. This is what we are trying to achieve.

The future that this business will create → What this business will create is not a world that relies on one-time large contracts. We are approaching a world where many small jobs will be created and accumulated over a short period of time, limited usage, small projects, local events, parts of videos, parts of products, and so on. This is the foundation to change from "a business where only a few big companies can use celebrities" to "a business where more people can utilize the power of celebrities in their promises.

Future Expansion -> Directly mentioned in the patent document are athletes, actors, singers, models, etc. On top of that, we are looking to expand this concept to include the voices of the voice actors themselves, who are known for their popular animation works, the videos and voices of people active in video distribution, and the faces, voices, and videos of well-known executives and businessmen, etc. It is not only in the world of television. It is not only in the world of sports. There is value in the world of distribution, in the world of community, in the world of business, and in the world of personality. We will create a place where that value can be utilized properly, gently, and for a long time.

<Comments from the inventor

This patent was invented in response to requests from people such as, "Takeuchi, athletes and entertainers lose their income when they retire, so think of a model that will help them survive," and "YouTube has reduced the income of entertainers, so think of something. Popularity and attention ebbs and flows. However, we do not believe that a person's name, face, voice, efforts, life time, and power to move people's hearts should suddenly disappear one day as if they had never existed. We have always wanted to utilize the value of famous people not as a one-time event, but as something that accumulates as it is used and continues to be connected to their families, including their children, after they retire and beyond. And now we are trying to give shape to a new system that, like an online store of goods, connects not the person itself, but the value of the person's face, video, voice, words, time, and actions, to find, select, apply for, use, count, divide, and connect. A smile that allows you to do the project you wanted to do. The excitement of being able to see each other again. Gratitude that feels like it has really arrived. And the gentle tears of connection. With the power of technology, we are giving shape to such a future, one by one. We believe that such a society will lead to more events, regional revitalization, and a bright future of economic circulation.

<Outline of the patent

This patent is for a system that can receive a famous person's face, video, voice, etc., show the range of use and fees, receive applications from people who want to use it, collect the results of use, calculate the amount according to the results, display recommendations, handle record overlaps and delays, and, after the person dies, set up a connection to a predetermined heir. After the person passes away, the system can be set up to connect the deceased to his or her predetermined heirs.

**For the sake of clarity, this release uses the terms "celebrity," "face, video, and voice," and "family" in some places. More precisely, the patent document refers to "celebrities," "portraits, video materials, and audio materials," and "pre-determined heirs "**.

*The extension to the voice of the voice actor himself known for his popular animated works, to people active in video distribution, to executives and businessmen, etc., is an expression of a future business concept. Examples directly shown in patent documents are athletes, actors, singers, models, etc.

[About The Point Organization, Inc.

The Point Organization, an agent that brings happiness

Company name: The Point Organization, Inc.

Representative: Yuki Takeuchi, Representative Director

Head office: Room 301, HOUSE 2717, 2-7-9 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Date of establishment: December 24, 2021

Fiscal year end: March

URL ： https://point-kikou.co.jp/

Official website of the FSA Supervisory Public Search (Edinet) URL:

https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WEEE0030.aspx?bXVsPeODneOCpOODs+ODiOapn+aniyZjdGY9b24mZmxzPW9uJmxwcj1vbiZycHI9b24mb3RoPW9 uJnBmcz03Jnllcj0mbW9uPQ==

[YouTube]

https://www.youtube.com/@%E6%A0%AA%E5%BC%8F%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E6%A9%9F%E6%A7%8B%E7%AB%B9%E5%86 %85/videos

[About K Trust Co.

K Trust runs for future smiles

Company Name ： K Trust Co.

Representative ： Tomoko Hirakawa and Kazunori Hirakawa, Representative Directors

Headquarters ： 1-3313 Shimoshidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan

URL ： https://www.ktrust.info

Relationship with Point Organization: Sole agent for A-GEL gift points & A-GEL gift cards

Tickets for weekdays for the second semester [May 11 (Mon.) - June 14 (Sun.)] will also be changed to "all day ticket system".

Due to the popularity of tickets for the Fukuoka venue for the first half of the exhibition, we have decided to introduce a "date/time-specified all-day admission system (including weekdays)" for tickets for the second half of the exhibition (May 11 (Mon.) - June 14 (Sun.)) as well as for tickets for the first half (April 11 (Sat.) - May 10 (Sun.)) to avoid excessive crowding at the venue. (each day and each time). (Same-day tickets will be sold at the venue only when there are available slots for each day and time slot.) Tickets for the first half of the season can be purchased on e-plus or at FamilyMart's multi-copy machines.

No lottery will be held for both the first and second semesters. (Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.)

Manga artist Kohei Horikoshi's "My Hero Academia," a.k.a. "Hero Academia," has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2014, and its popularity has not diminished since its serialization ended in August 2024. The series opened in Tokyo in June last year. The "Kohei Horikoshi 'My Hero Academia' Original Drawings Exhibition" that opened in Tokyo last June was a great success, with tickets sold out for the Osaka venue that followed. The exhibition has now made its first appearance in the Kyushu area. The long-awaited Fukuoka venue will be held at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store from April 11 (Sat) to June 14 (Sun).

Exhibition key visual [Hero vs. enemy (villain)] (C) Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

This exhibition will commemorate the conclusion of the "My Hero Academia" manga series and look back over its 10-year history.

Through the manuscripts written by Horikoshi, visitors will be able to relive the "story of how everyone became the best heroes" spun by the main character, Deku aka Midoriya Izuhisa, and other characters in the manga. The greatest highlight of the exhibition will be a collection of valuable production materials, which will be shown on the largest scale ever, with the full cooperation of Mr. Horikoshi. The overwhelming power of the artist's drawings, and the valuable exhibits created in the process of completing the manuscript, which can only be seen here, are a must-see.

In addition, Mr. Horikoshi himself will also share his own secret production stories and commentary on his works.

In this release, information on the new goods to be sold at the Fukuoka venue is also disclosed. In addition, due to the popularity of tickets for the first half of the exhibition, the ticket sales method for the second half will be changed, and information about this change will be posted here. The exhibition will also feature Horikoshi's original manuscripts, which are the result of his continuous evolution of his exceptional drawing ability, with the goal of "shocking the readers with his drawings!

The content of the Fukuoka venue may differ from that of the Tokyo and Osaka venues.

*The content of the Fukuoka venue may differ from that of the Tokyo and Osaka venues.

The lineup and specifications of original products to be sold at the official store.

Please note that the organizer of the Fukuoka event will not be able to provide detailed information about the other events.

◆Must-have items! New merchandise to be released at the Fukuoka venue!

In addition to more than 100 original goods sold at the Tokyo and Osaka venues, new items will be available at the Fukuoka venue, including "Bromide [Snapshot] (15 pieces)", "Acrylic Art: Izuhisa Midoriya, Katsumi Bakugo, All Might [Snapshot]", "Acrylic Figure: Izuhisa Midoriya [Snapshot]", "Acrylic Keychain: Snapshot [Snapshot]" and "Acrylic Keychain: Snapshot [Snapshot]". and "Acrylic Key Chain Collection [WORLD BEST HERO] (10 types / 1 random type, all 10 types in a set)".

The images are for illustrative purposes only. They may differ from the actual products.

Bromide [Snapshot] (C) Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

Snapshot" illustrations drawn by Mr. Horikoshi for this exhibition are finally available as an item!

Bromide [Snapshot] (15 cards in total) 3,300 yen (tax included) *Purchase limit: 2 (C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

Acrylic Art: Deku Midoriya, Katsumi Bakugo, All Might [Snapshot] (C) Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

Snapshot" illustrations drawn by Horikoshi for this exhibition are finally available as items! A photo of Izuhisa Midoriya, Katsumi Bakugo, and All Might is now available as an acrylic artwork!

Acrylic Art: Izuhisa Midoriya, Katsumi Bakugo, All Might [Snapshot] 5,500 yen (tax included) *Purchase limit: 2 (C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

Acrylic Figure: Deku Midoriya [Snapshot] (C)Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

Snapshot" illustration drawn by Horikoshi for this exhibition is finally available as an item! An acrylic figure of Izuhisa Midoriya holding a camera by his side!

Acrylic Figure: Izuhisa Midoriya [Snapshot] 1,650 yen (tax included) *Purchase limit: 2 (C) Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

Acrylic Key Chain Collection [WORLD BEST HERO] (C) Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

The top 10 characters ranked in the world popularity poll "WORLD BEST HERO" are now available as acrylic key chains designed in the style of medals!

Acrylic Key Chain Collection [WORLD BEST HERO] (Total 10 kinds / Random 1 kind / All kinds set (Total 10 kinds)) Random 1 kind 880 yen each (tax included) *Purchase quantity limit: 5 pieces

All set (10 pieces) 8,800 yen (tax included) *Purchase limit: 1 piece

Single items (random) and BOX (all kinds set) cannot be purchased at the same time.

(C)Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

◆Visitor's bonus "tabloid-style stickers" (total 5 kinds, distributed at random)

Tabloid-style stickers depicting moments of fierce battles between the main character Deku (Midoriya Izuhisa) and other characters in the film will be given as a present!

(C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

Size: [55mm x 82mm] *One sticker will be given at random from a total of five types. You cannot choose the pattern.

One item will be given to each person who enters this exhibition with an admission ticket or invitation.

The image is for illustrative purposes only. Designs and specifications are subject to change. The colors may appear different from the actual benefits due to the brightness of the display you are viewing.

The images are identical to those distributed at the Tokyo and Osaka venues.

Works】】 "My Hero Academia" (Japanese)

My Hero Academia" (Boku no Hero Academia)

In a world where everyone has some kind of supernatural ability or "personality. Heroes, who protect people and society from accidents and disasters, and stand up against criminals and enemies (villains) who abuse their "individuality", have become the object of admiration among people. The hero, Midoriya Deku (a.k.a. Deku), who had no "personality" at all, was discovered by the No. 1 hero, All Might, to have the hidden qualities of a hero. He inherits the "One for All" personality. After hard work, he enrolls in the prestigious hero training school, Yuei High School, and the story of his quest to become the "best hero" begins. The series has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide (as of March 2025) (including digital editions), and has been the subject of much media mixing, including a TV anime series, an animated film version, a video game adaptation, and a stage adaptation. In May 2025, he will release a fan book, and in June, his first art book.

Author Biography

Profile: Kohei Horikoshi

Born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 1986. In 2006, he won the 72nd Tezuka Award for "Nukegara," and in 2007, "Tenko" was published in "Akamaru Jump 2007 Summer," marking his debut as a manga artist. The following year, "My Hero" appeared in "Akamaru JUMP 2008 WINTER"; in 2010, "Aimagakkoku Zoo" made its serial debut in "Shukan Shonen Jump"; in 2012, "Sensei no Barge" was serialized in "Shukan Shonen Jump"; and from issue 32 in 2014 to the 36/37 special issue in 2024, "My Hero Academia" was serialized in the same magazine. Hero Academia" from 2014 issue 32 to 2024 issue 36/37.

◆Outline of Exhibition

Exhibition Title: Kohei Horikoshi "My Hero Academia" Original Drawings Exhibition

Venue ： Fukuoka Mitsukoshi 9F Mitsukoshi Gallery

Address ： Fukuoka Mitsukoshi 9F, 2-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-8544

Access ： Nearest station

　　　　　　　　　 Directly connected to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co.

　　　　　　　　　 Directly connected to Tenjin Bus Center (Highway Bus)

　　　　　　　　　 Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line: Connected from "Tenjin Station" by Tenjin Underground Mall

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line: Connected from "Tenjin Station" by Tenjin Underground Mall

Dates: April 11 (Sat) - June 14 (Sun), 2026 *Open throughout the exhibition period

Opening hours: 10:00-19:30 (last admission by 19:00)

Fukuoka venue official HP : https://heroaca-ex-fuk.com/

Fukuoka venue official X ： @heroaca_exh_fuk

　　　　　　　　　 ( https://x.com/heroaca_exhibit/highlights )

Sponsor : Kohei Horikoshi "My Hero Academia" Original Drawing Exhibition Fukuoka Venue Executive Committee

Planning ： My Hero Academia Original Drawing Exhibition Production Committee

Sponsor : Dai Nippon Printing Co.

Cooperation : Weekly Shonen Jump Editorial Department

Special Cooperation ： Nishitetsu Group

Supported by ： NIB Nagasaki International Television, KKT Kumamoto Prefectural Television,

　　　　　　　　　 KYT Kagoshima Yomiuri Television, KRY Yamaguchi Broadcasting Co.

Inquiries: TEL 092-718-4649 (Kyodo Nishinihon)

<Before the exhibition> 11:00-17:00 *Closed on Sundays and holidays

＜During the exhibition period: 10:00-19:00 *Open all day

Notes on this exhibition

This exhibition includes content that has not yet been animated. Some contents may be shown for the first time at this exhibition.

Information on this exhibition is subject to change without notice. Please check the official website of the Fukuoka venue for the latest information, details and precautions.

◆Ticket and admission fee (tax included)

General admission: 2,200 yen

High school students: 1,400 yen

Elementary and junior high school students: 900 yen

Ticket with goods (limited quantity): 3,900 yen

Tickets for weekdays for the second half of the season [May 11 (Mon.) - June 14 (Sun.)] will also be changed to "all-day, all-date" tickets.

Ticket types and prices are the same for both the first and second schedule.

Tickets with goods will be the same (flat rate), so there will be no discount for high school students and younger.

Tickets with goods are only available on e-plus. Please note that tickets with goods cannot be purchased at the venue on the day of the event.

One preschooler may be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian 18 years of age or older for free.

One person 18 years old or older may accompany one person with a disability certificate and a ticket as a "caregiver" free of charge.

However, if you are admitted free of charge, you will not be able to receive visitor's privileges or purchase merchandise. Please understand this beforehand.

◆Ticket benefits with goods

Sold out for the first half of the season due to popular demand! The tickets for the second half of the season will also be sold.

Name of goods: Collection card set

＜Various card designs

(C) Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

＜(Cover, inside and back design from the top)

(C)Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

(C)Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

(c)Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

Collection card set with a gorgeous holographic finish, featuring an illustration of the key visual [Hero vs. Enemy (Villain)] newly drawn for the exhibition.

Size: A4 (when folded), cards 63mm x 88mm Material: Collection cards, base paper/paper

The sales of the bonus goods will end when the number of cards reaches the predetermined number due to the limited quantity.

The exchange of the bonus goods will be available at the entrance of the exhibition area.

The image is for illustrative purposes only. Designs and contents of the bonus goods are subject to change.

These are the same items sold at the Tokyo and Osaka venues.

Ticket sales schedule

［First half of the season: All tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis] *Day-of-performance tickets will be sold at the venue if there are any slots available on each day and at each time.

Admission dates : April 11 (Sat.) - May 10 (Sun.)

□Sale Date ： February 14 (Sat.) 10:00 - until 23:59 on the day before each date

□Sale location ： E-plus, E-plus website, FamilyMart in-store multi-copy machines

［If there are any openings on each day and at each time slot, tickets will be sold at the venue on the day of the event.

Admission dates : May 11 (Mon.) - June 14 (Sun.)

□Date of sale ：April 29 (Wed., national holiday) 10:00 - 23:59 of the day before each date

□Sale location ： E-Plus, E-Plus website, multi-copy machines at FamilyMart stores

This exhibition will be held on "all days by date and time". There is no advance lottery. (First-come, first-served basis)

Same-day tickets will be sold at the venue if there are seats available for each day and time slot.

(The status of same-day ticket sales for each day will be announced on the official X page of the Fukuoka venue by the opening time (10:00) on the day of the event.)

Please note that customers who purchase tickets at the venue on the day of the event may be asked to wait for a while. Please note that you may be asked to wait for a while before purchasing your tickets on the day of the event.

After making a reservation on the e-Plus website or e-Plus app, payment must be made by the due date. If payment is not made by the deadline, the reservation will be cancelled. Please check the information on the screen, and be sure to complete the procedure by the end of the period.

The maximum number of tickets you can apply for is 5 for each admission session per payment.

Junior high school and high school students who pay the "high school student" or "elementary/junior high school student" admission fee may be asked to present their student ID card or student identification book at the time of admission.

If your ticket category is expected to change from April 2026 due to a change in the fiscal year, please purchase a ticket for the applicable category on the day of admission.

(Ex. 1) If you are expected to graduate from junior high school by the end of March 2026, please purchase a ticket for "High School Student".

(Example 2) If you expect to graduate from high school by the end of March 2026, please purchase a "General" ticket.

(e.g. 2) If you have a physical disability certificate, mental disability certificate, or rehabilitation certificate, you are required to purchase a ticket to see the show.

However, one person 18 years of age or older may accompany one person holding both a physical disability certificate and a ticket as a "caregiver" free of charge.

*If you are admitted free of charge as a caregiver, you will not be able to receive visitor's privileges or purchase merchandise. Please understand this beforehand.

Once tickets have been purchased, changes, cancellations, and refunds are not possible.

Tickets will not be reissued in case of loss.

Background of Development

In recent years, it has been pointed out that "zero click search," in which Google's AI Overviews and ChatGPT directly answer users' questions, is on the rise. According to an overseas survey*1, approximately 60% of searches are completed without a site visit, and it is believed that a similar trend is developing in Japan as well. In response to these changes, various companies are advocating measures such as "technical optimization of AI citations on the search results screen," "enhancement of nominated searches," and "dissemination of unique primary information. All of these are considered effective approaches, but they are all technical theories on the transmission side of "how to deliver information that is already organized.

However, AI does not refer to individual pages, but to the "integrity" of corporate information scattered throughout the Web. In PR, the company philosophy is discussed, in sales, the price is appealed, and in recruitment, the ease of working is emphasized. If information transmitted in different contexts by different departments is inconsistent, AI may withhold its judgment of expertise and remove the information from the recommendation. In other words, for technical optimization to work, the "what of the company, to whom, and how it communicates" must be consistent across departments before that.

1 See our column for details (https://inshift.jp/news/zero-click-search-countermeasures/)

Diagnostic Tool Overview

This tool is a self-diagnostic program that visualizes the degree to which "the structure of trust that is a precondition for communication" is in place within a company.

It identifies bottlenecks in the company from the following four indicators, based on the concept proposed in the book "New PR Theory in the Age of Generative AI: Horizontally Integrated Public Relations as a Corporate Survival Strategy "*2 and the "4-Stage Process Model of Trust Capitalization "*3 contributed by the Public Relations Society of Japan (Public Relations Research Journal, No. 30). 1.

Formalization: Is your company's experience and strengths verbalized as "value for customers?

2. Clarification: Are these values stored on the Web as consistent information across departments?

Legitimization: Is the company in a position to easily generate word-of-mouth and third-party evaluations?

Establishment: As a result, is the brand firmly rooted in the market as a preferred brand?

2 Book "New PR Theory in the Age of Generative AI: Horizontally Integrated Public Relations as a Corporate Survival Strategy

https://inshift.jp/bookproposal-lp/

3 Economic function and sustainability of social capital in regional business networks

〜The four-step process of trust capitalization and the mediating function of public relations

Public Relations Society of Japan (Journal of Public Relations Research, No. 30)

https://www.jsccs.jp/publishing/research/.assets/CCS30_kuroki_kitami.pdf

Contents of the Diagnostic Report

Upon completion of the diagnosis, a report on the diagnosis results will be sent immediately to your registered e-mail address. The report consists of the following three elements

1. type judgment

Based on the response data, a typology of your company's PR structure (e.g., "[Hidden Strength (Insufficient Clarity)] type," "[Promotion Ahead] type," etc.) and an overall score will be provided. You can intuitively grasp what structural issues your company is currently facing. 2.

2. score by field (converted to 100 points)

Scores are calculated on a 100-point scale for each of the six areas, including social capital and management performance, in addition to the four-step process of capitalization of trust. At a glance, you can see which areas are strengths and which areas are bottlenecks.

3. diagnostic feedback (3-stage structure)

The individual feedback generated based on the type judgment and score is composed of the following three levels. At the end of the report, one specific improvement action based on the diagnostic results is presented as an "ACTION POINT" to be taken this month.

Theoretical background

The theoretical starting point of this tool is to clarify "Who and what issues does your company solve, and how?

The background of this concept is the business definition theory presented by Derek F. Abell of Harvard Business School in 1980, in which Abell considered business in three dimensions: which customers, which needs, and which technologies and capabilities satisfy those needs. In our company, this concept has been reorganized as "Who, What, and How (WWH)" in a form that is easier to use in practice. In other words, WWH is not just a way of organizing appeals, but a perspective for redefining the business itself in terms of customer value. The starting point for building trust is to verbalize the company's strengths in the customer's language (formalization) and to accumulate and disseminate them as consistent information across departments (clarification).

On the other hand, in order for a company to be recognized as "trustworthy" by the market and society, not only the content of the information itself, but also its social relevance and consistency must be accepted. In this regard, this tool is also based on the structure of how companies acquire legitimacy from the perspective of institutional theory.

Furthermore, the process by which explicit information is shared among existing customers, local communities, and human connections, and spreads as word of mouth, referrals, and empathy, can be viewed as the formation and utilization of social relational capital.

This tool is designed to visualize this process of "value definition → consistent communication → acquisition of social legitimacy → spillover and establishment of trust" as the structure of trust formation in corporate PR.

Empirical data] (under verification)

The following findings were obtained from a multivariate analysis (path analysis) of 172 small and midsize companies nationwide, in terms of the causal structure linking PR activities to management outcomes (nomination and purchase, recruiting power, and business performance). The model is currently being validated.

(1) Linkage of the "4-step process" of trust capitalization

It has been confirmed that the four-step process of verbalization (formalization) of the company's strengths, continuous information dissemination (clarification), and acquisition of third-party evaluation (legitimization) significantly contribute to fostering the "norm of reciprocity (spirit of mutual help)," which is the core of social relationship capital. 2.

(2) Network Expansion Starting from Reciprocity

We confirmed that the norm of reciprocity fostered functions as the main factor promoting network expansion in two directions: deepening of relationships with existing business partners (bonding) and new alliances with external parties (bridging).

3. the importance of "retention (institutionalization)" as a source of results

The study showed that companies in which trust through external networks is "institutionalized" into internal understanding of the company's philosophy and on-site activities, significantly improve their ability to purchase appointments, recruit, and achieve business results.

4. "Word of Mouth" Generation Mechanism

It has been shown that "good word of mouth," conventionally regarded as a direct result of public relations, is not merely the result of information dissemination, but is a secondary phenomenon that occurs as a result of a series of processes that "take root" in the organization.

About InShift, LLC.

InShift LLC provides marketing and public relations support based on academic knowledge and practical experience under the slogan "Turning Invisible Trust into Management Assets. The company advocates "Horizontally Integrated Public Relations" as a public relations strategy in the age of generative AI, and supports the sustainable growth of companies.

URL: https://www.inshift.jp/

Bonofes 2026 Spring Banner

Due to popular demand, this year's fair will be held twice again: "Bonofes 2026 Spring" and "Bonofes 2026 Autumn".

This year's event will feature the same BL titles as last spring, with the addition of TL titles!

As a purchase bonus, the "Clear card with a collaboration illustration of Bonobono, limited to the fair," which was very popular last year, will be available in a new "Spring 2026 version.

The "Happy So Life" (written by Harada) and "My Susumu's Sexual Habits Are Too Bad! (by Haruji ON), "I'm now the editor of the person I killed in my previous life (by Suzurigai)," "Wolf-kun no Ai ga Slightly Moody (by Nime)," and many more.

During the fair period, when you purchase Take Shobo comics with the applicable sticker attached at participating bookstores, you will receive one card for each comic on the spot.

*"Bonofes 2026 Spring" will be held sequentially from late April.

Official website of "Bonofes 2026 Spring" fair

https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/sp/bonofes2026spring/

Outline of "Bonofes 2026 Spring" Campaign (participating bookstores nationwide)

The fair's limited collaboration illustrated clear cards (11 types) will be available for purchase.

Clear cards with limited collaboration illustrations (11 types)

Purchasers of Take Shobo comics with the applicable sticker will receive an original clear card with "Bonobono" collaboration illustration.

Period: From late April 2026

Target products: Varies depending on participating bookstores.

Distribution method: Varies depending on the participating bookstores.

Privilege: Clear cards with collaboration illustrations (11 kinds in total)

<Writers>Inutaro Inutaro, Ura Tamaji, Owaru, Kozure, Suzuri Machi, Chishanomimi

Tsutako Vinezawa, Harada, Haruji ON, Nime, Yaaku (honorifics omitted, in alphabetical order)

Participating bookstores are here: https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/sp/bonofes2026spring/shop/

The special clear card will be discontinued as soon as it is gone.

*Please check the official fair website for participating bookstores.

□■□□[E-book store "Bonofest 2026" will be held! □■□□□

Prior to the comic book fair at bookstores, "Bonofes 2026" will be held at major e-book stores from April 7, 2026 (Tuesday). Focusing on serialized works, the campaign will feature comics (all genres) filled with the "now" of Takeshobo at a great price!

■Outline of e-book store campaign

Campaign period: April 7, 2026 (Tue) - April 13, 2026 (Mon) 23:59

Campaign details: Large-scale discounts will be offered on a large number of eligible titles.

Please check with each store or service for details on eligible titles.

Participating bookstores (in no particular order, titles omitted)

Ameba Manga

BOOK☆WALKER

comipo

DLsite Garumani

DMM.com

dAnime Store

dbook

ebookjapan

honto

Kindle

LINE Manga

MelonBooks Comic+

pixiv Comic

Reader Store

Renta!

U-NEXT

yodobashi.com

Access BOOKS

Animate Book Store

Kinokuniya kinoppy

Comic Seymour

Comic Festa

Bukkomi

Book Pass

Book Live

Piccoma

Manga Saison

Manga Kingdom

Manga BANG!

Manga Box

Manga-zensha.com

Mecha Comic

Rakuten Kobo

BONO FES 2026 Spring" Survey Campaign!

Answer the questionnaire and get a present!

The contents of the present will be announced soon on the official website of the fair!

About Take Shobo Co.

Established in 1972. The company is a publisher that handles the mahjong manga magazine "Kindai Mahjong", specialty magazines such as 4-frame manga, books, comics, photo books, DVDs, etc.

Official website : https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/

Official X : https://x.com/takeshobopr

The pre-sale period is until April 30, 2026 (Thursday).

Customers who purchase during this period will receive an original Japanese sundries "Gigan Shunju" in the package.

Sweets using tea as an ingredient have been featured in a wide range of venues, and tea-flavored confections have become one of the most popular.

Against this background, this product was developed based on the voices of many customers who wanted to enjoy Danish with tea.

The dough is kneaded with black tea leaves, and orange peel peeks out from the dough to create a richly aromatic Danish perfect for early summer.

The aroma of black tea and orange spreads through the early summer marble Danish "Orange Tea".

New Product "Orange Tea

Marble Danish "Orange Tea" is a product with the aroma of black tea and the gentle sweetness of orange peel, available only from May to July 2026.

With the popularity of tea-flavored sweets increasing in recent years, we have received many requests for tea-flavored products, and this product was developed based on those requests.

Light toasting enhances the aroma of black tea, allowing you to enjoy its rich flavor.

This seasonal product is ideal as a souvenir from early summer to summer, or as a treat for yourself.

This product will be on sale sequentially from May 1, 2026 (Fri.) at directly managed stores and department store events nationwide, in addition to the online store.

The orange tea's aroma becomes more pronounced when lightly toasted.

Pre-Sale Privilege

Customers who purchase during the pre-sale period will receive Grand Marble's original Japanese goods "Gigan Shunju" in a package.

The orange box will be included in the package, so that you can enjoy the Kyoto-like atmosphere along with the Danish tea.

The box is designed to add to the enjoyment of opening the box.

One of the following items will be included. You cannot choose the type.

Cute Japanese goods "Gigan Shunju" with a motif of a maiko and a fan.

Comment from the person in charge

We have created a marble Danish with black tea flavor, which many of our customers have requested.

In order to maximize the aroma of black tea, we used only the finest ingredients, and through a process of trial and error, we were able to complete the product.

We hope you will enjoy this new product as soon as possible through our online store.

We hope you will toast it and enjoy its flavor and aroma.

Outline of the product

Product name ： Marble Danish "Orange Tea

Pre-sale period: April 1 (Wed) - April 30 (Thu), 2026

Release date ： May 1, 2026 (Fri.)

Price ： 1,728 yen per piece (tax included)

Pre-sale benefit: Japanese sundries "GIGNON SHUNJU" (limited to those who purchase during the period)

Pre-sale channel: Online store only

Pre-sale URL : https://grandmarble.com/onlineshop/?md=detail&itemid=4295

Online store

https://grandmarble.com/onlineshop/

Grand Marble directly-managed stores

Grand Marble Gion Honten / Cafe Grand Marble Gion Chikara

South side of Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074

tel: 075-533-7600

URL： https://grandmarble.com/gion

Grand Marble Factory Store

93 Kamitoba Kitashimada-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8182

93 Kamitoba-Kitashimada-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8182, Japan

URL: https://grandmarble.com/factory

About Grand Marble

Marble Danish

Grand Marble was established in 1996 as a specialty store for "Marble Danish" and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026.

In addition to its regular products, Grand Marble offers a wide variety of flavors, including about 12 seasonal and store-specific flavors.

There are two directly managed stores in Kyoto City, as well as sales booths in Arashiyama, Kyoto Station, and the restricted area of the Osaka International Airport terminal.

They are also popular at department store events and as bridal gifts.

In addition, Grand Marble has been ranked No. 1 in the number of applications in the bread category for five consecutive years since fiscal year 2021 as Kyoto City's hometown tax return gift.

Grand Marble's official website

https://www.grandmarble.com

Company Profile

Company name: Grand Marble Co.

Representative: Masanori Yamamoto, Representative Director

Location: 93 Kamitoba Kitashimada-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8182, Japan

Establishment: October 1996

Business description: Production and sales of marble Danish pastries

Capital ： 10 million yen

EYE CATCHERING

As a result of the survey, 60% of the respondents answered that they have wanted to go back to being a company employee.

The biggest concern was "unstable income" (84%), with earnest comments in the free responses such as "the monthly income fluctuation is too drastic and affects my life" and "I feel that the development of AI does not need people at the bottom like me.

It was also found that 45% experienced delayed payments, 18% were victims of unpaid (overdue) payments, and 11% cried themselves to sleep. On the other hand, awareness of factoring, which is effective in improving cash flow, was low, with 63% of respondents saying they did not know much about it.

■Survey Results Summary

・60.0% (120 respondents) have wished to return to company employment.

Stress about unstable income 84.0% (168 respondents)

58.5% (117 respondents) have felt anxious about losing their job.

Experienced late payments 45.0% (90 respondents)

Experienced nonpayment (overdraft) 18.0% (36 respondents)

11.0% (22 respondents) have cried themselves to sleep (given up on collection)

Summary of Survey Results

Details of Survey Results

1.60% have wished to return to company employment

When freelancers and sole proprietors were asked if they had ever wished to return to company employment, 60.0% (120 respondents) answered that they had.

The survey also revealed that 6.0% of the respondents answered "often," indicating that many people are anxious about continuing to work as freelancers.

Have you ever wanted to go back to being a company employee?

Never: 40.0% (80 respondents)

Sometimes: 35.0% (70 respondents)

I have thought about it only once or twice: 19.0% (38 persons)

Frequently: 6.0% (12 respondents)

Wanting to go back to being a company employee

2. The biggest concern is "Unstable income" (84%)

When asked about the biggest problems they face as freelancers (multiple responses allowed), "Unstable income" came in at an overwhelming 84.0% (168 respondents).

This was followed by "Anxiety about losing my job" at 58.5%, "Handling tax returns/taxes" at 45.0%, and "Heavy burden of national health insurance/pension" at 38.5%, highlighting the financial concerns behind the "freedom" of freelancing.

The following are the problems that freelancers face (multiple answers).

Unstable income: 84.0% (168 respondents)

Anxiety about losing work: 58.5% (117 respondents)

Handling tax returns/taxes ： 45.0% (90 respondents)

Heavy burden of national health insurance/pension: 38.5% (77 respondents)

Worried about retirement funds ： 36.0% (72 respondents)

Inability to save money: 28.0% (56 respondents)

Slow payment (long payment site): 22.0% (44 respondents)

Discounted compensation: 19.0% (38 respondents)

Difficulty in getting a loan or being approved: 12.0% (24 respondents)

Problems as a freelancer

3. Freelancers' true feelings "The hardest thing" (free answer)

When asked about the "hardest thing about being a freelancer" (free answer), we received a wide range of distresses, including unstable income, payment problems, and relationships with clients.

The most common concerns were unstable income, payment problems, and client relations.

The monthly income fluctuates so wildly that it is affecting my daily life. It's hard to keep up the pressure every month." (Freelance for less than one year)

A client who had been regularly offering me work for more than five years ended their business, and my income decreased accordingly. Since then, I have found it somewhat difficult to find work.

"It was hard to go from 50,000-100,000 yen a month to zero yen. My client's business shrank due to the Corona disaster, and I was out of work for a while" (freelance for more than 5 years)

[Anxiety due to the rise of AI

"For the past few months, I haven't been able to get any illustration work. I feel that there is no need for a bottom-of-the-barrel illustrator like me. I feel that. Now is the hardest time.

The decline in remuneration with the development of AI and other tools is the most frequent and hardest thing to deal with on a daily basis" (Writer)

[Voices related to payment problems

The company said they would transfer the money on what date, but it was extended to a few days later, and then later... and finally they stopped replying to my messages. The hardest part was watching the balance in my account dwindle rapidly.

I completed a job, but the company went bankrupt before I received payment, and I didn't receive a single yen.

I received a job from an acquaintance and was promised that I would be paid once I made a sale. I still have not been paid, and I am considering a lawsuit.

Burden of taxes and social insurance premiums

"Taxes and social insurance premiums are much higher than when I was a company employee. In particular, health insurance premiums are so high that I wonder how much is taken from me. The burden is greater than income tax" (freelancer, 3 years)

4.45% experienced "payment delays," and 18% were victims of nonpayment

We found that 45.0% (90 respondents) of freelancers have experienced late payments.

More seriously, 18.0% (36 respondents) experienced "unpaid (overdue)" payments.

When asked about the status of collection, 11.0% (22 respondents) answered that they "cried themselves to sleep (gave up on collection)," revealing the reality that there are many cases where the respondents cried themselves to sleep because they could not take legal measures.

Experience of delayed payment

Never: 55.0% (110 respondents)

Several times: 24.5% (49 respondents)

Many times: 10.5% (21 respondents)

Only once: 10.0% (20 respondents)

Experience of late payment

Details of delays/non-payments

Never experienced late payment: 53.0% (106 respondents)

Experienced late payment (eventually paid): 29.0% (58 respondents)

Experienced nonpayment (overdraft): 10.0% (20 respondents)

Experienced both non-payment and delay: 8.0% (16 respondents)

Details of Delayed and Unpaid Payments

Collection Status】】・No experience

No experience: 53.5% (107 respondents)

Finally collected after repeated requests: 20.0% (40 persons)

Collected through direct negotiation: 13.0% (26 respondents)

Gave up on collection: 11.0% (22 respondents)

Consulted a lawyer or specialist: 2.5% (5 respondents)

Status of collection

5. About half of the respondents said that it takes more than one month to receive payment.

When asked how long it takes to receive payment, 47.0% (94 respondents) answered "more than one month.

The longer the deposit site, the more likely it is that "cash flow problems" will occur, where the funds needed for the next job will be insufficient.

Deposit site

About one month (paid at the end of the following month, etc.): 43.5% (87 respondents)

Varies by project: 24.5% (49 respondents)

Immediate to within a week ： 19.0%(38)

About 2 weeks: 9.5% (19)

More than 2 months: 3.5% (7 respondents)

Deposit site

6.36.5% "rarely" sign contracts

When asked about the status of contracts with suppliers, 36.5% (73 respondents) answered that they "almost never" or "never" have contracts with suppliers.

The lack of a written contract risks making it difficult to take legal action in the event of a payment dispute.

Contracts are signed with some suppliers.

Some suppliers have signed contracts: 38.5% (77 respondents)

All suppliers: 25.0% (50 persons)

Almost none: 21.5% (43)

Not at all: 15.0% (30 respondents)

Contracts signed

7. 63% "do not know much about factoring," while 55% "would like to use factoring depending on the conditions.

When asked about awareness of factoring, which enables early conversion of accounts receivable into cash, 63.0% (126 respondents) answered that they did not know much about it.

On the other hand, 55.0% (110 respondents) answered that they "would like to use it depending on the conditions" or "definitely want to use it," indicating that there is a potential need for a cash flow solution.

Awareness of factoring

Have heard of it but do not know much about it: 33.5% (67 respondents)

Have heard of it but have never used it: 30.0% (60 respondents)

Have never heard of it: 29.5% (59 persons)

Have used factoring before: 7.0% (14 respondents)

Awareness of factoring

Intention to use factoring

Willingness to use factoring depending on fees: 42.5% (85 respondents)

Not very willing to use factoring: 28.5% (57 respondents)

Willingness to use it depending on fees: 42.5% (85 persons)

Willingness to use factoring: 12.5% (25 respondents)

Intention to use factoring

Summary of Survey Results

The survey revealed that many freelancers and sole proprietors share the common issue of "unstable income.

Sixty percent of them have wanted to "go back to being a company employee." Behind this is the cash flow risk unique to freelancers, such as the stress of "unstable income" felt by 84%, "late payment" experienced by 45%, and "unpaid (overdraft)" suffered by 18% of the respondents.

On the other hand, awareness of "factoring," which enables early conversion of accounts receivable into cash, was low, with 63% saying they did not know much about it. However, 55% said they "would like to use it depending on the conditions," indicating that it could be used as a cash management option if the correct information is delivered.

FundBridge will continue to provide comparative information and reviews of factoring companies from a neutral standpoint so that freelancers and sole proprietors can consider funding options with confidence.

■Survey Overview

Survey title : Survey on working styles and funding of freelancers and sole proprietors

Survey Period ： February 2026

Survey method ： Internet survey

Target ： Freelancers and sole proprietors

Number of valid responses ： 200

Survey entity ： FundBridge editorial department

Respondent Attributes

Type of occupation

Freelance (side/concurrent job): 44.5% (89 respondents)

Freelance (full-time): 38.5% (77 respondents)

Sole proprietor (no store or office): 9.5% (19 persons)

Sole proprietor (with shop/office): 7.5% (15 persons)

Type of Business

Writers and editors: 30.0% (60 persons)

Others: 26.5% (53 persons)

Designers & Creative： 16.0% (32 persons)

Engineers/Programmers ： 8.5% (17 persons)

Construction/ Craftsmen: 6.5% (13 persons)

Other professionals: 12.5% (25 persons)

Freelance experience

1 year to less than 3 years: 26.5% (53 persons)

More than 10 years: 19.5% (39 persons)

3 to less than 5 years: 19.5% (39 respondents)

Less than 1 year: 18.5% (37 persons)

5 to less than 10 years: 16.0% (32 respondents)

Annual income

Less than 1 million yen: 49.0% (98 persons)

1 million yen to less than 3 million yen: 27.5% (55 persons)

3 million yen to less than 5 million yen: 14.5% (29 respondents)

More than 5 million yen: 9.0% (18 respondents)

Citation and Reproduction

The contents of this survey may be freely used under the following conditions.

The source: FundBridge, a factoring comparison site.

A link to the survey article (https://fundbridge.jp/media/workingstyle-and-finances/) is provided.

About FundBridge

Site name: FundBridge

URL ： https://fundbridge.jp/

Business description: Comparison of factoring companies and provision of information

Features: Compares factoring companies' fees, payment speed, reviews, etc. from a neutral, third-party standpoint.

　　　　　 The site has a database of more than 100 companies.

Produced by the food consulting group "hanninmae," this will be the 31st "Milk Do Drake" store in Japan (6 in Hokkaido and 25 outside of Hokkaido).

The "Caramel honey apple (apple cream and caramel custard)" is sold for 420 yen as a limited item at the Shin Yamaguchi store. This refreshing and elegant cream combines fresh Hokkaido cream with gently sweet and fruity apple jam. Another layer of homemade custard cream is layered with bittersweet caramel syrup to create a rich, thick cream. The refreshing sourness of the apples and the savory aroma of the caramel custard combine to create a luxurious product with changing flavors.

The brand uses raw milk from farms in Mifuka-cho and other parts of Hokkaido, with the goal of contributing to the development of Hokkaido's primary industry and the creation of a sixth industry. We also form alliances with other companies in Hokkaido to realize integrated production, processing, and sales. This enables us to provide products that are cheaper, faster, and fresher. Since we can see the face of our customers from production to sales, everyone from children to the elderly can enjoy Milk Dried Lake's fresh doughnuts with peace of mind and safety.

Milked Drake" expanding to 31 stores nationwide

Caramel honey apple (apple cream and caramel custard)" available only at stores

Dairy cows from partner farms

Shin-Yamaguchi Store LINE

About Milked Drake

The first store in Hokkaido specializing in fresh doughnuts opened in Sapporo on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, and has been featured in the media and on social networking sites, with lines forming every day.

Unlike conventional doughnuts, "raw doughnuts" have a texture that disappears in the mouth and are so soft that they seem to crumble when held in the hand. The doughnut's round shape is so cute that many people are posting it on social networking sites, making it a trendy sweet in Hokkaido.

Milked Drake's raw doughnuts feature a moist and smooth dough made mainly from flour from Tokachi, Hokkaido's magnificent land, with plenty of eggs and butter. Pasteurized milk raised on a farm in Hokkaido, which does not contain preservatives, gives the dough a rich, sweet taste. The cream is made from fresh milk from the Nekushiro region of Hokkaido, and various flavored creams are prepared based on the rich fresh cream. The cake is deep-fried at high temperature to make the outside crispy and the inside melt in your mouth like fresh cream. A total of 11 flavors are available, including 10 regular menu items such as pure fresh whip, homemade custard, and chocolatey nut, as well as store-specific items.

Homemade custard 350 yen

Pure whipped 350 yen

Chocolat Nuts: 420 yen

Mixed sugar : 290 yen

Pure whip : 350 yen

Earl Grey : 350 yen

Homemade custard : 350 yen

Homemade tiramisu : 380 yen

Milked glaze : 360 yen

Chocolat Nuts : 420 yen

Happy An Butter ： 380 yen

Pistachio ： 460 yen

Soft soybean flour ： 290 yen

Store Limited

Caramel honey apple: 420 yen

All prices include tax.

Store Outline】 Store Name ： "MILK DO dore iku?

Store name ： "MILK DO dore iku?

Address ： 7-1-34 Ogori Shinmachi, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi 754-0031

Regular holiday ： None

Opening hours: 11:00-19:00

Form of service ： Take-out

Price range including tax ： 290 yen - 460 yen

TEL ： 050-8883-2121

Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/milkdodoreiku?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

About "hanninmae," a food production group

Based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, hanninmae is a food production group that handles food from all over Japan. They provide one-stop support for product development, design, and sales promotion.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanninmae.official?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Maruyama Melon

MARUYAMA BAGEL LOOP

SiOKUMA BAKERY

Gyu-You-Tei

Ebi Senjin

Producing 48 stores in 17 categories nationwide.

Company Profile

Company name: UPRISE Co.

Representative: Hiroto Kamioka, President

Location: Mines Kitahorie 7W, 1-22-3 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 550-0014

TEL : 06-6684-9077

FAX ： 06-6684-9078

Establishment : March 31, 2021

Management of athletes and portrait rights

　　　　　 2. Planning, drafting, implementation, and operation of various events such as training, seminars, lectures, and workshops, as well as consulting services related to these events,

　　　　　 Planning, planning, implementation, and operation of various events such as training, seminars, lectures, and seminars, and consulting services related to these events.

　　　　　 Management of soft tennis schools and academies and

　　　　　 Operation of soft tennis schools and academies and consulting services related thereto

　　　　　 4. Advertising agency business and various publicity-related businesses

　　　　　 Operation and management of YouTube channel

URL : https://up-rise-tennis.com/

For inquiries from customers regarding the store and products handled, please contact

MILK DO dore iku Co.

Tel: 011-688-5994

Koto-chan Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCSRQbeekinf3isrINlsOthw?si=Xs_AP-xjYUXax4Ra

Koto-chan CM

In less than two years since our establishment, we have grown to the point where we expect annual sales to reach 190 billion yen. Beyond this growth, we have chosen to bring light to the future of children. We believe that precious metals that have been dormant will be transformed into new value, and that this value will in turn become the power that supports children's hope and motivation for tomorrow. This is what we are trying to express in this release.

The main points of this release are as follows

Koto-chan will resume broadcasting TV commercials in the Tokyo area from April 1, 2026.

In less than two years since its establishment, Koto-chan has grown to a projected annual sales volume of 190 billion yen.

Received a plaque of appreciation from the Japan Children's Home Foundation after making a donation to the foundation.

Resumed broadcasting TV commercials of "Koto-chan" in the Tokyo area on April 1, 2026.

On April 1, 2026, the Company resumed broadcasting TV commercials for its precious metal purchase business "Koto-chan" in the Tokyo area.

The children of the Representative Director appear in this commercial. It is the representative director's wish to deliver his thoughts and feelings to children, who are the bearers of the future, in the most straightforward and life-size form. The commercial is not a mere production, but rather a reflection of our desire to "seriously support the future of children.

In less than two years since its establishment, the company has grown to a scale of 190 billion in annual sales.

Since our establishment, we have been earnestly focusing on the value of each and every precious metal and other valuable item, and have built up the trust of our customers. As a result, in less than two years since our establishment, we have grown to a scale of 190 billion in annual sales.

This growth is not a mere accumulation of numbers. We believe that this growth is the result of our continued efforts to respond to the wishes of our customers.

We have chosen to grow beyond growth by making donations to support the future of children.

As the company grew, there was one thought that grew stronger in the mind of the CEO: "I want to use this growth for someone else's future.

We want to use this growth for someone else's future.

I really want to do something that will lead to the children's future.

With this in mind, we made a donation to the Japan Children's Home Foundation, and have now received a plaque of appreciation.

Certificate of Appreciation

There are children in the world who want to live with their parents but cannot. There are children who have to face anxiety and loneliness before they can dream. At the moment they step out into the world, it will be a great help to them to know that "there is someone who supports you".

Precious metals that were sleeping in someone's home are reborn with new value.

That value in turn becomes the power to support the future of children.

We believe that the business of purchasing precious metals has the power to go beyond mere buying and selling to connect people's thoughts and feelings to the next hope.

The "Koto-chan" commercial, which resumed airing in Tokyo on April 1, expresses this attitude. Finding the value that is right in front of you. Believing in the possibilities of a future yet to be seen. And to support society as a whole in giving children hope for tomorrow and a reason to live.

We will continue to be a company that lights the way for the future, balancing business growth with giving back to society.

Ryotaro Hatano, Representative Director

Ryotaro Hatano, President and CEO, commented, "For a long time, I have wanted to do something that would lead to the future of children. The company has been able to grow to this point thanks to the support of many people, including our customers. That is why I wanted to return that gratitude to society. This donation and the commercial for "Koto-chan," which has resumed airing, are made with our thoughts toward the children who will lead the future. We hope that tomorrow will be brighter and warmer for the children who are living their lives to the fullest today. We will continue to support them by turning this wish into action.

About Japan Children's Home Foundation

The Japan Children's Home Foundation provides support for children living in children's homes throughout Japan and the people involved with them. The foundation is engaged in a variety of support activities to realize a society in which children can step into the future with peace of mind.

Company Profile

Company name: MIRAIASU Corporation

Location: 2F Oba Building, 6-3-15 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Ryotaro Hatano, Representative Director

Business description: Precious metal purchase business "Koto-chan", etc.

URL ： Resources of the future for today's value. | MIRAIASU

　　　　　 https://miraiasu.com/

Nissy (Takahiro Nishijima) x HAIDEY

(Head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka; CEO: Midori Kayama) announces the launch of a new contact lens brand "HAIDEY" featuring artist/actor Nissy (Takahiro Nishijima) as its image model. The new product line, consisting of two lines, standard contact lenses and "TORIC" contact lenses for astigmatism, will go on sale on April 6 (Monday).

Under the concept of "Have Ideal Eyes," HAIDEY proposes new values as "impression-correcting lenses" that do not emphasize the eyes, but rather convey a person's own attractiveness without over or under emphasizing it.

■Brand Concept

HAIDEY

HAIDEY TORIC

The gaze transcends boundaries.

"HAIDEY" is a new value proposition, an "impression-correcting lens" that conveys a person's own attractiveness and attractiveness.

HAIDEY is a contact lens brand born from this new perspective.

We do not add to the eye, we bring out the eye.

Until now, the mainstream of colored contact lenses has been to create an impression by changing the eyes.

However, HAIDEY's goal is to correctly convey the charm that already exists within a person, without over- or under-doing it.

This is the new concept of "impression-correcting lenses" proposed by HAIDEY.

■What are impression-correcting lenses?

Lenses that do not change the eyes themselves, but rather correct the impression they give.

By designing color, light, and balance, the impression is naturally created without over-emphasizing the eyes.

It is not too much, but it definitely makes a difference. This is the new value proposed by HAIDEY.

■Launch Commemorative Campaign

To commemorate the launch of the new product, a campaign will be held both online and offline.

【Online campaign】

Pre-order sales and a campaign to commemorate the launch will be conducted at the "Color-Con Plus Rakuten Ichiba Store."

＜Sales Schedule＞

Pre-order: April 3, 2026 (Fri.) 12:00 - April 5, 2026 (Sun.)

Sales start: April 6, 2026 (Mon.)

＜Campaign Details＞

Buy two boxes of the target products at the same time and get one "postcard" as a present.

In addition, a raffle ticket for an "original mirror" will be given.

HAIDEY CAMPAIGN

HAIDEY TORIC CAMPAIGN

▼Target stores

・Color-Con Plus Rakuten Ichiba Store: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/sweet78/

A second campaign and expansion of sales channels are also planned in the future.

【Offline Campaign】

A campaign limited to Don Quijote will be conducted in conjunction with the launch of the product on April 6, 2026 (Monday).

▼Target stores

・MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store

・Don Quijote Umeda Main Store

The number of stores where the product will be sold will be expanded sequentially in the future.

■Product Overview

Based on the new concept of "impression-correcting lenses," HAIDEY will simultaneously launch two lines: standard contact lenses and toric contact lenses.

The design allows users to choose the lens that best suits their individual eyes, achieving a natural change in impression.

(1)HAIDEY (standard contact lenses)

A standard line that naturally brings out a person's natural charm by adjusting eye color, light and balance.

HAIDEY

Product name ： HAIDEY

Release Date ： April 6, 2026 (Monday)

Color ： Total 6 colors

Wear Period ： 1 day

Content ： 10 lenses per box

Price ： 2,100 yen + tax

BC ： 8.5-8.6mm

DIA ： 14.1-14.2mm

GDIA ： 13.2-13.4-13.6mm

Moisture content ： 58.0％

Power ： ±0.00, -0.75 to -5.00 (0.25 steps),

　　　　　 -5.50 to -8.00 (0.50 steps)

Approval number: 22800BZI00037A40

URL ： https://sweet78.co.jp/haidey/

(2)HAIDEY TORIC (toric contact lenses)

Natural beauty for people with astigmatism.

HAIDEY TORIC lenses combine both vision correction and design, and are designed to "create the right impression" in the same way as standard contact lenses.

This lens offers natural impression change without a sense of discomfort to users with astigmatism, who until now have had limited options.

HAIDEY TORIC

Product name: HAIDEY TORIC

Release Date ： April 6, 2026 (Monday)

Color ： Total 3 colors

Wear Period ： 1 day

Content ： 10 lenses per box

Price ： 2,100 yen + tax

BC ： 8.7mm

DIA ： 14.5mm

GDIA ： 13.4-13.6mm

Moisture content ： 58.0％

Power ： ±0.00, -0.75 to -5.00 (0.25 steps),

　　　　　　 　 -5.50 to -8.00 (0.50 steps)

Astigmatism (CYL): -0.75D / -1.25D

Astigmatic Axis (AXIS): 180°

Approval number: 22800BZI00037A40

URL ： https://sweet78.co.jp/haidey/

About Sweet Co., Ltd.

Established in Osaka in July 2008, Sweet Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer that plans, develops, and sells original products such as colored contact lenses, cosmetics, and beauty products. Under the brand message "Girls, be ambitious Girls, be happy," the company provides comfortable, wonderful time and beauty to all girls regardless of age, in keeping with their desire to "be a girl". We focus on creating products that are both trendy and a hit in order to respond to women's desire to "be prettier" and "be more beautiful" in the beauty industry.

This is the first full-scale social experiment using "NaviLens" for mobility assistance in Niigata Prefecture.

Niigata Station bus terminal where NAVILENS is installed

What is NAVILENS?

It is a mobility assistance application originated in Spain. By reading the accessible Navilence codes posted in various locations, the application displays information such as the content, direction, and distance of the destination, and reads it out loud. In addition to assisting with transportation within the facility, the system can also read out information on bus and train stops and times. If "Naviance" can ease the anxiety of the visually impaired when they move around alone, they will become more active and their world will expand. This application is designed to provide such assistance.

*"NaviLens" is an app to ease anxiety and cannot detect obstacles or sudden events. Please use a white cane or guide dog to ensure your own safety.

■Purpose of this Mobility Assistance Social Experiment

With the opening of the Niigata Station Bus Terminal, we will verify the effectiveness of the voice guidance system to support the safe and smooth movement of visually impaired persons in the new environment. In particular, we aim to establish the system as a "universal design of information" that complements existing physical infrastructure such as Braille blocks.

Screen image of NaviLens

■Comments from Oasis Representative Director KIYOKO KOJIMA

The Niigata Station bus terminal is now undergoing a major transition. The former switchback system of platforms had the "sound of human whistles" guiding buses back and the voice of the information desk. It was, without a doubt, a reassuring "sound marker" for the visually impaired.

The new terminal is very convenient and splendid, but its vastness and structural changes can make the visually impaired and elderly feel uneasy and reluctant to go out. We wanted to transform this "vast space" into a "safe and secure place" again through the power of technology. Fortunately, Niigata City commissioned us to conduct a social experiment, and on March 30, we were able to complete "Naviance," which can give shape to the earnest voices of the people involved.

This is a big step toward a symbiotic society where people who are anxious about their mobility and walking can still say "please help me" when they are in trouble and support each other, together with the power of technology. This is also the start of "continuous efforts" to make further improvements. We will continue to do our utmost to make Niigata Station a place where everyone can walk with a smile and not feel lost.

Comments from Naoki Uehama, Representative Director of Measurements

The Niigata Station bus terminal covers a vast area from platform 1 to platform 18, and visually impaired people find "NAVILENS" useful to smoothly reach the desired platform. We hope that "NAVILENS" will be an effective tool not only for the visually impaired, but also for wheelchair users and tourists, including foreigners, and we look forward to the further development of the Niigata Station area through the use of "NAVILENS".

About Oasis

Since 1994, Oasis has been supporting the independence of visually impaired people who have difficulty in seeing, daily life, and work, in the spirit of "Teach them how to fish rather than give them the fish they have caught.

For those who have difficulty in working, we provide support so that they can continue working without quitting their jobs. We will face and think about it together.

We never leave you alone. We are engaged in various activities as a companion.

About us

Mejaments is a consulting firm that provides website consulting, access analysis support, and web accessibility diagnosis. 2018 saw the launch of Sunnybank, a crowdsourcing service specialized for people with disabilities. Sunnybank is working to develop and expand its crowdsourcing system in order to create "jobs that can be done by people with disabilities" and "jobs that people with disabilities want to do. In October 2022, we will also launch a fee-charging job placement business to support employment of people with disabilities.

Company Profile

Company name: Measurements Inc.

Representative Director: Naoki Uehama

Location ： Shinbo Building 606, 6-13-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Business : Website consulting, access analysis support,

　　　　　　 Web accessibility diagnosis

　　　　　　 Operation of "Sunnybank," a crowdsourcing service specialized for people with disabilities

URL ： https://www.measurements.co.jp/

In addition, we aim to create new value through diversified business development in the future.

Koto-chan's Kindness

■"What kind of time did you have with that item?

When you visit a store to buy something.

Many people do not just come to sell unwanted items. They are gifts from their loved ones.

They have spent many years together. Things that they have held in their hands many times and wondered whether or not to part with.

There is a person's time and feelings that have been present in the item.

That is why we do not treat items as "just things.

We value the time that lies behind each item.

In an age when people no longer choose our products based on price alone.

In recent years, the purchase industry has undergone major changes.

With the spread of the Internet, prices have become more transparent, and there are more and more situations where people feel that "it's the same no matter where you sell it.

On the other hand,

"I was treated roughly.

"The explanation was not easy to understand.

On the other hand, there are not a few voices of uneasiness and dissatisfaction such as "I was treated roughly" or "The explanation was difficult to understand".

MIRAIASU faces this value head-on.

The concept of purchase that is close to your feelings

The way we handle items. The way we choose our words. The way we explain during the appraisal process.

We put "human temperature" into all of them.

By creating a bright and clean store, and by ensuring polite and easy-to-understand customer service, we are creating an environment where customers feel that they can trust us with their goods with confidence.

Recruitment also begins with "hands-on" experience.

This approach is also reflected in our hiring process. Instead of making judgments based solely on resumes and interviews, as in the past, we have introduced "work experience-based hiring," in which employees are given the opportunity to experience the actual workplace. We have introduced a "work experience-type hiring" program, which allows employees to experience the atmosphere of a store, the distance from customers, and the reality of work before making a decision to join the company.

This reduces mismatches after joining the company and creates an environment where employees can work with peace of mind for a long time.

■What we are looking for is a "human attitude

What MIRAIASU values is not special skills or experience.

Can you handle things with care?

Can you imagine the feelings of others?

Can you give people a sense of security?

This is a job where your "attitude as a person" will be valued as it is.

Annual sales of 190 billion yen and the future

MIRAIASU Corporation continues to grow with annual sales of 190 billion yen, mainly in the business of purchasing precious metals, jewelry, and watches.

However, what we value is not scale but trust. We deal with each customer individually and handle each item with care. We believe that the accumulation of these efforts will build our value as a company. As we continue to expand our store network throughout Japan, we aim to become a company that customers can feel secure in in any region of the country.

Why don't you try it just once?

It is okay if you are still in that state of hesitation.

If you are at least a little bit interested, why don't you experience this place just once? We are serious about creating a time when you will feel happy to be here.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Message from the representative

We work with people, not things.

Each item is filled with feelings and time.

That is why we place great importance on handling each item with care and attention to its background.

We want to be a company that you can trust with your goods with peace of mind.

We invite you to experience our work at first hand.

MIRAIASU Corporation

Representative Director Ryotaro Hatano

Company Profile

Company name : MIRAIASU

Representative Director: Ryotaro Hatano

Location: 2F Oba Bldg., 6-3-15 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Establishment ： May 20, 2024

Business : Precious metal purchase (Koto-chan), precious metal smelting/analysis

Capital ： 30 million yen

URL ： https://miraiasu.com/

Traditionally, Shichi-Go-San is a November event, but in recent years, an increasing number of families are choosing "Spring Shichi-Go-San (early photography)," which dares to shift the timing of the event. In this article, we will propose the benefits of "Spring Shichi-Go-San," which are optimized for modern lifestyles and high prices, based on our knowledge gained over 90 years in business.

753 in 2026

■ Why is "Spring Shichi-Go-San" attracting attention?

More and more Shichi-Go-San ceremonies are held in November. On the other hand, the following "Shichi-Go-San problems" are becoming apparent due to the concentration of Shichi-Go-San in November.

Stress from congestion: Streets, parking lots, grounds, and photo studios around shrines are crowded, and children are tired and cranky due to the long waiting time.

The waiting time is long and the children are tired and unhappy.

Budget crunch: The busy season means fewer discounts, which puts a greater burden on the family budget.

The "Spring Shichi-Go-San" option, which starts in April, is increasingly becoming an option to solve these problems.

Three unexpected benefits of "Spring 753

1.[Relaxed expressions] Children can relax with a relaxed photo shoot.

Spring studio reservations are more flexible than those in the fall, so you can take your time to take pictures at your child's pace. Even if your child is shy, our photographer and veteran staff with 90 years of experience in the business will bring out the best smile.

2.[Unparalleled Cost Performance] April limited plan starts from "8,910 yen in total

The biggest advantage of early application is the pricing.

Photography + costume + hair set + 1 photo: 5,610 yen

Rental on the day of autumn visit: 3,300 yen

We produce high-quality anniversaries at special prices that would be unthinkable during the peak fall season, totaling 8,910 yen (including tax) and up.

In addition, we also offer a coupon festival unique to April, with the largest selection of discounts and gifts of the year.

3.[Priority Right to Costume] From "All You Can Choose" the Latest Trends

April is the time when you have the largest selection of costumes to choose from. You can also keep the popular patterns for fall visitation kimonos before they fill up, so you can be sure to choose "the one you really want her to wear". It is also much easier to choose the time of the day of your visit than in the fall.

April Special Coupon

Service Overview:

Shichi-Go-San studio photography:

We offer a studio service where you can take your child's Shichi-Go-San photos as a treasure for a lifetime, regardless of the weather or temperature on the day of the visit, and with our full range of equipment and facilities.

https://photo-watanabe.jp/menu/753/

Shichi-Go-San Kimono Rental:

Kimono rental for visiting shrines with same-day dressing and hair set. Everything is prepared at our store, so there is no need to worry.

https://photo-watanabe.jp/rental/753-rental/

Shichi-Go-San Photo Shooting:

Commemorative photos at shrines and popular shrines in Nara, such as Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

https://photo-watanabe.jp/menu/753location/

Exterior view of the store