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Want to make 8 billion people on Earth smile with just one string! Osaka's long-established string maker, 'Mori Seihimo,' with 70 years of dedication to strings, delivers knotless cat's cradle strings to the world #April Dream

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Published Apr 1, 2026 1:10 PM ・ Updated Jul 15, 2026 4:36 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd., a long-established string manufacturer in Osaka with over 70 years of history, announced its April Dream to make 8 billion people worldwide smile with its knotless cat's cradle strings.
Based on the founder's philosophy of contributing to society through strings, the company aims to spread cat's cradle strings as a communication tool that transcends language and culture.

Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd., a long-established string manufacturer in Osaka with over 70 years of history, announced its April Dream to make 8 billion people worldwide smile with its knotless cat's cradle strings. Based on the founder's philosophy of contributing to society through strings, the company aims to spread cat's cradle strings as a communication tool that transcends language and culture.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000150545.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 1, 2026

Our company endorses April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day to express dreams. This press release is the dream of "Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd."

【Contributing to society with strings. A 'single-minded' passion passed down through generations】

Since its founding in 1952, Mori Seihimo, an Osaka-based company that has walked a "single path of strings" for over 70 years, celebrates its 74th anniversary in 2026. Inheriting the founder's spirit through generations, we have long advocated for "contributing to society through strings." At its core are the six principles of "Truth, Goodness, Beauty, Health, Wealth, and Harmony."

* **Truth**: Act with a truthful heart * **Goodness**: Act with a benevolent heart * **Beauty**: Act with a beautiful heart * **Health**: Aim for a healthy physical life * **Wealth**: Aim for an abundant and prosperous life * **Harmony**: Aim for a harmonious, united, and peaceful life

【Our Dream: To make 8 billion people smile with just one string】

Our dream is simple.

**"To make all 8 billion people on Earth smile with just one string."**

Embodying this dream is our "knotless cat's cradle string."

Cat's cradle requires no language or culture. With just one string, children from any country and adults of any generation can smile together. It is the simplest and most universal communication tool in the world.

【30,000 strings to disaster-stricken areas. —Memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake】

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FAQ

What is the name of the Osaka‑based company that has been dedicated to producing strings for over 70 years and celebrated its 74th anniversary in 2026?

The company is Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd., an Osaka‑based string manufacturer founded in 1952 that marked its 74th anniversary in 2026 after more than seventy years of dedication to strings.

What specific phrase does Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd. use to describe its overarching dream of reaching the entire global population with a single product?

Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd. states its dream as ‘To make all 8 billion people on Earth smile with just one string,’ emphasizing a universal aim.

Which unique type of string does Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd. promote as a universal communication tool that requires no language or culture, and how is it described in the press release?

The company promotes a knotless cat’s cradle string, described as a simple, language‑free instrument that lets children and adults worldwide create cat’s cradle patterns and share smiles together.

As part of its social contribution, how many strings did Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd. donate to areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, according to the article?

Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd. sent thirty thousand (30,000) strings to disaster‑stricken regions as a relief effort following the Great East Japan Earthquake.

What six guiding principles are listed by Mori Seihimo Co., Ltd. as the core values that shape its mission and business practices, and what does each principle emphasize?

The six principles are Truth (act with a truthful heart), Goodness (act with a benevolent heart), Beauty (act with a beautiful heart), Health (pursue a healthy physical life), Wealth (seek abundant prosperity), and Harmony (aim for united, peaceful coexistence).

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