"Ekiiku in Romancecar Museum" to be Held Again This Year! Infiltrate the Driver's Seats of Retired Historical Trains. Aim to Become an "Ekiiku in Romancecar Museum Master" in a 4-Part Series!

Asuiku Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Keiko Sashiwaki), which operates the babysitting search and reservation service "Asuiku" and the experiential babysitting service "Wakuiku," will hold the experiential babysitting program "Ekiiku in Romancecar Museum" at the Romancecar Museum (Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture) starting July 11, 2026, as a series of four events per year.

Last year, "Ekiiku in Romancecar Museum," held for the first time, aimed to foster rich sensibilities and learning by allowing children to experience authentic railway culture on the stage of the coveted limited express "Romancecar." After the event, many parents commented on how their children enjoyed the program, with feedback such as "It was great to participate, seeing how happy my child was talking about it afterward" and "My child was so excited to tell me about getting to enter the driver's seat, which is usually off-limits." The satisfaction rating averaged 9.8 out of 10 points, indicating its popularity.

Following last year's positive reception, this second event will again feature special programs that allow children to learn through hands-on experience, including riding in the driver's seats of actual retired historical trains, exploring the museum, and creating model trains and badges. The four-part program will each have a different theme, delving deeper into the charm of the Romancecar with each installment. Additionally, an "Ekiiku in Romancecar Museum Annual Passport" will be available for purchase, offering a discounted rate for booking all four sessions.

The first installment will allow participants to infiltrate the driver's seat located directly above the panoramic seats of the white "Romancecar VSE (50000 series)," newly exhibited since March 2026, and learn about the secret two-tiered structure of the driver's compartment and panoramic seats. This initial program will also allow children to discover the appeal of the Romancecar in a fun way through creating their own original model trains and exploring the Romancecar Gallery.

Childcare providers will accompany the children throughout the program, so parental accompaniment is not required. While children engage in hands-on experiences and enjoy self-discovery and learning, parents can spend their free time, thus balancing the child's "rich growth experience" with the parent's "refreshment."

First Installment Event Overview

Name: Ekiiku in Romancecar Museum Part 1 "Mission 1: The Secret of the White Romancecar ~To the Top of the Panoramic Seats! Infiltrating the Coveted VSE Driver's Seat~"

Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Romancecar Museum (Directly connected to Ebina Station)

Kanagawa Prefecture, Ebina City, Megumi-cho 1-3, Romancecar Museum

Target Audience: Children from 4 years old to 1st grade of elementary school

Capacity: 24 participants

Participation Fee: 13,000 yen (tax included) *Fee includes lunch and accident insurance.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM

URL: https://parent.asuiku.net/ekiiku/odakyu/rm-260711

Experience Content (Day's Schedule) *Childcare providers will accompany all programs*

- Meet at Romancecar Museum / Child Drop-off

- Opening Session

- Romancecar VSE (50000 series) Driver's Seat Experience

- Craft Activity

- Lunch

- Talk Time with a Curator

- Romancecar Gallery Exploration

- Pick-up / Dismissal

Annual Passport (All 4 Sessions) Overview

The Annual Passport (for all 4 sessions) offers a more economical way to participate and allows priority booking for popular program slots. Through the four themed programs, participants can deepen their understanding and knowledge of the Romancecar. Furthermore, participants who complete all programs will receive "Ekiiku in Romancecar Museum Master Certification Goods" as a special reward.

Schedule for Each Session: See below

Location: Romancecar Museum (Directly connected to Ebina Station)

Kanagawa Prefecture, Ebina City, Megumi-cho 1-3, Romancecar Museum

Target Audience: Children from 4 years old to 1st grade of elementary school

Participation Fee: 48,000 yen for 4 sessions (4,000 yen discount compared to single session booking)

- Part 1 Schedule: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Mission 1: The Secret of the White Romancecar ~To the Top of the Panoramic Seats! Infiltrating the Coveted VSE Driver's Seat~

Start your challenge to become a master with the highly popular white "VSE (50000 series)"!

What's it like in the "driver's seat above the panoramic seats"? Infiltrate the real driver's seat!

This exciting first session lets you dive into the world of the Romancecar through mini model train creation and gallery exploration.

- Part 2 Schedule: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Mission 2: The Mystery of the Retro Modern Masterpiece ~Why is the floor so high!? A Thorough Dissection of the Stylish HiSE Driver's Seat~

Challenge the elegant masterpiece that graced its era, the "HiSE (10000 series)"!

Explore the mystery of its different shape and the height of the view from the driver's seat compared to the previous model (VSE).

After making your original badge, observe the real trains running from a prime spot on the open-air rooftop.

- Part 3 Schedule: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Mission 3: Departing from the Conductor's Room! ~Challenge Real Announcements! Infiltrating the VSE (Conductor's Room)~

Infiltrate the conductor's room of the "VSE (50000 series)"!

Try making in-train announcements with the real microphone.

Unravel the mystery of the color magic hidden in the beautiful design of the Romancecar with the "Color Program" and embark on an adventure to explore the museum.

- Part 4 Schedule: Saturday, January 30, 2027, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Mission 4: The Secret of the Giant Double-Decker Train ~The Grand Finale in the RSE Driver's Seat! Culmination of the Year, Challenge to Become a Master~

The finale features the rare double-decker Romancecar "RSE (20000 series)".

Having experienced four different trains and roles, you are now a Romancecar expert.

Enjoy creating model trains and exploring the diorama park, and earn the title of "Ekiiku in Romancecar Museum Master," proof of clearing all missions!

*Program details are subject to change.

*Details for Parts 2-4 will be released approximately one month before their respective dates. Please add Asuiku's official LINE account as a friend to await information.

<Annual Passport Cancellation Policy>

Refunds cannot be issued after application. In case of absence, you may "reschedule" or "transfer" your participation as follows:

- Regarding Rescheduling:

You may reschedule to another experiential childcare program operated by "Asuiku" once (limited to programs specified by our company). If the fee for the rescheduled program is less than the fee for this program (13,000 yen), the difference will not be refunded. If it exceeds 13,000 yen, the additional difference will be charged.

- Regarding Transfer:

The right to participate may be transferred without limitation on the number of times.

Experiential Babysitting Service "Wakuiku"

In addition to its matching platform, the company has been developing the "Wakuiku" series of "experiential babysitting programs" since 2023. These programs combine "real-world experiences" conducted at workplaces such as stations, department stores, and companies with childcare services. Examples include "Ekiiku," "Sankiku," "Cariku," "Tsukiiku," and "Maneiku." This program offers a service where childcare providers look after children on holidays, providing them with special experiences while allowing parents to enjoy their free time.

Among these, "Ekiiku," which takes place at train stations and on railways, has been so popular that it often fills up with waiting lists. The satisfaction rate among parents averages 9.6 out of 10 points, and over 60% of participants are repeat customers, indicating a very high level of satisfaction. Collaboration with partner companies is also expanding nationwide.

About Asuiku Inc.

Asuiku Inc. aims to create a society where both parents and children can achieve well-being, with "childcare" as its keyword. The company operates the matching platform "Asuiku," where users can find temporary childcare in just one minute via LINE.

Since 2023, in addition to the matching platform, the company has been offering experiential babysitting programs that combine "real-world experiences" at locations such as stations, department stores, and companies with childcare services. Under the support of childcare providers, children can learn while experiencing the unique attractions of each location through the "Wakuiku" series, including "Ekiiku," "Sankiku," and "Cariku."

<Company Overview>

Company Name: Asuiku Inc. Location: Sumitomo Fudosan Toranomon Tower 2F G-STA SQUARE, 2-2-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

CEO: Keiko Sashiwaki Establishment Date: December 2017 Business Activities: Development and operation of the temporary childcare search and reservation service "Asuiku," provision of the experiential babysitting service "Wakuiku."

Registration Number: Nagano Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-731

URL: https://asuiku.co.jp/