Daytra Graduate Featured in Asahi Shimbun | Transitioning from 8 Years as a Housewife to Independent Web Developer While Raising Three Children

Daytra Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shohei Otaki) is proud to announce that Mizuho Akiya, a graduate of the online school "Daytra," was featured in the April 1, 2026, edition of the Asahi Shimbun (print and digital editions).

The feature appeared in the education section under the theme "'Reskilling' Spreading to Women Raising Children." The story highlights Ms. Akiya, who resumed her career after an eight-year break as a stay-at-home mother by studying web production at Daytra. She now thrives as a freelance web developer working from home while raising her three children.

■ Summary of Publication

Medium: Asahi Shimbun (Print 13th Edition S / Digital Edition)

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Section: Education Section (Page 25)

Feature Theme: "'Reskilling' Spreading to Women Raising Children"

■ Mizuho Akiya's Story

Residing in Chiba Prefecture, Mizuho Akiya is a mother of three, including elementary schoolers and toddlers.

After stepping away from her career for approximately eight years due to childbirth and childcare, she decided to relearn skills through Daytra's Web Production Course with a desire to "work from home."

By combining short intervals between childcare and housework, she managed to dedicate about nine hours a day to learning and working. Today, she is active as a freelance web creator working from home.

In her interview with Asahi Shimbun, Ms. Akiya shared:

"For the first time, I've come to think that work is truly fun."

"The best part is being able to cherish time with my children."

■ Learning at Daytra and the Potential of the Remote IT Field

Daytra's Web Production Course features a curriculum designed to build practical skills even for those without experience, supported by a system of active professionals.

Many graduates, like Ms. Akiya, utilize spare moments during childcare or career breaks to acquire skills and earn an income from home.

The Asahi Shimbun feature highlights how the IT and Web fields are being recognized as highly compatible with home-based work, making them a top choice for reskilling among women raising children. Daytra was introduced as a concrete option for this path.

■ Graduate Interview Video (YouTube)

Daytra has released an interview video featuring Mizuho Akiya.

In her own words, she discusses how she transitioned from being a housewife to a web creator, her tips for balancing work and parenting, and the changes she felt through her journey of relearning.

▼ Click here for the interview video:

■ Comment from Shohei Otaki, CEO of Daytra Co., Ltd.

"The entire Daytra team is truly happy that Ms. Akiya's story was widely introduced through the Asahi Shimbun coverage. After eight years as a housewife, her courage to step into relearning and her current vibrant life working from home embody the world Daytra envisions: 'a world where those who want to take on a challenge don't have to give up.'

Her words, 'I've come to think that work is truly fun for the first time,' left a deep impression on me. Acquiring skills is not just about earning an income; it leads to reclaiming a way of working and living that is true to oneself. She reminded us of this important fact.

We will continue to improve the quality of our service so that even more people—those raising children or those with gaps in their careers—can feel that they 'were able to change through Daytra.'"

■ About Daytra Co., Ltd.

With the mission of "fulfilling the dreams of those who take on challenges through digital skill education," Daytra is an online school specialized in web skills.

Its curriculum, which allows beginners to acquire practical skills, became a hot topic on social media, leading to a cumulative total of over 30,000 students. Based on the concept of "anyone can learn enjoyably and without getting lost," the school provides easy-to-understand video materials and a robust support system from professionals active at the forefront of the industry.

Company Name: Daytra Co., Ltd.

Representative: CEO Shohei Otaki

Location: Sunshine 60, 45F, 3-1-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-6045

Established: May 27, 2019

Business Activities: Media business, Online school business

Official Website: https://daily-trial.co.jp/

[Reference]

Asahi Shimbun Digital. "'Reskilling' Spreading to Women Raising Children." https://digital.asahi.com/articles/DA3S16435007.html. Accessed April 1, 2026.