Aiming for a Minamisoma City Overflowing with Parents' and Children's 'I Want to Try This!'

Our organization supports 'April Dream,' an initiative that encourages people to share their dreams on April 1st. This press release represents the dream of our organization.

Introduction: This is a 'dream' to build the future for parents and children This is our dream, as the founders of the child-rearing support organization AKAHAI in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture.

A city where children's 'I want to try this!' grows, and where moms and dads feel, 'I'm glad I raised my children here.'

A future where Minamisoma City becomes 'the center of Japan, overflowing with the excitement of child-rearing.'

And at the center of that circle of excitement is the child-rearing support organization, 'AKAHAI.'

A new form of child-rearing spreading in Minamisoma City Here, there is a life centered on children. - Daily life growing up with nature - A sense of security with the whole community watching over us - An atmosphere where both parents and children can be themselves

👉 Minamisoma is currently evolving as a 'city where child-rearing is fun.'

About AKAHAI: A place born from kindness 'AKAHAI' is a Hawaiian word meaning 'compassion' or 'kindness.' It is a place where both parents and children can relax a little.

- Coworking space with childcare - Safe and secure kids' space - Child-rearing consultations and events - Mobile playground creation - Support for home-based work skill development to balance side jobs and parenting

👉 We create 'moments of joy' in everyday life.

New Challenge 1: AKAHAI x (Kakeru) Project 'Turning the "good things" of Minamisoma into the "treasures" of child-rearing.' AKAHAI is launching a new project that multiplies the local community with child-rearing.

*If you would like to support the Kakeru Project, please feel free to contact us.

New Challenge 2: Child-rearing x Skills x Side Jobs At the child-rearing support organization AKAHAI, we also carry out initiatives to connect 'gap time' during child-rearing to the future.

Initiatives: - Providing home-based work opportunities - Skill-up courses (SNS, writing, etc.) - Corporate partnership projects - Practical work experience

By partnering with companies that offer remote work regardless of location or time, we realize a 'work style that allows for a comfortable balance between family and work.'

Future Goal: From 'I can take on challenges even while raising children' to 'Because I am raising children, my possibilities expand.'

New Challenge 3: A place for 'exchange and learning' to connect with people At the child-rearing support organization AKAHAI, we are also creating a 'place to share' the joy of child-rearing.

Chat Plaza (Child-rearing Exchange Meeting) A place where you can talk casually while having tea. - Theme-based talks - Empathy-based interaction - Children welcome / Individual participation also very welcome

👉 'A place where you can come as you are' 👉 A place where new connections are born naturally.

Minamisoma City Children's Merchant Market A real-life experience project where children become 'merchants.' - Product planning - Purchasing and pricing - Sales and profit calculation

👉 While learning business know-how from actual local shop owners, children think, take on challenges, earn actual income, and have successful experiences.

This is not just an event; it is 'local education that fosters the ability to earn in the future.'

— The choice to relocate becomes even more exciting — Life in Minamisoma expands 'children's potential' and 'parents' future' at the same time. - Children can have diverse experiences - Parents can choose their work style and way of life - You can live while connecting with the community

And at the center of it all is AKAHAI.

Our Dreams 🌱 A future where people say, 'If you're raising children, go to Minamisoma City.' 🌱 A future where people choose us because 'It's safe because AKAHAI is there.' 🌱 A future where children think, 'I'm glad I grew up here.'

Conclusion This dream is something that the community, families, and society will create together. If you think, 'I want to enjoy child-rearing more,' then please come to Minamisoma City, and to the child-rearing support organization AKAHAI. Here, there is a reason for the future to expand.

Opening Information Pre-opening: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 *During the pre-opening period, admission is free for up to 2 hours per group! *During the pre-opening period, we will be open on Tuesdays and Saturdays (we will open temporarily during events).

Grand Opening: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Facility Name: Child-rearing support organization AKAHAI Target: Parents and children under 0-3 years old (adults who are not bothered by children's voices are also welcome) Business Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday (we will open temporarily for events, etc.) Business Hours: 9:30 - 16:30 Location: 2-40 Asahicho, Haramachi-ku, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture 3-minute walk from the West Exit of Haranomachi Station (JR Joban Line)

Organization Overview Organization Name: Child-rearing support organization AKAHAI, Instagram @akahai0204 Established: December 26, 2025 Representative: Yoshie Ito Address: 2-40 Asahicho, Haramachi-ku, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture Business Content: Operation of a coworking space (third place) with childcare, planning and production of child-rearing events, projects to promote interaction among child-rearing households, consignment sales of safe and secure products for children, operation of a mobile (outreach) third place, etc.

[Contact for media inquiries regarding this matter] Child-rearing support organization AKAHAI Public Relations: Ito Email: [email protected]