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

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## Introduction: This is a "dream" to create the future of parents and children.

This is our dream, as we launched the childcare support organization AKAHAI in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture.

A town where children's "I want to try!" expands,
and where moms and dads feel, "I'm glad we raised our children here."

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

And at the heart of that circle of excitement is the childcare support organization "AKAHAI."

## A New Form of Child-Rearing Spreading in Minamisoma City

Here, life revolves around children.

- Daily life nurtured with nature
- A sense of security watched over by the entire community
- An atmosphere where both parents and children can be themselves

Minamisoma is now evolving as a "town where child-rearing becomes fun."

## What is AKAHAI: A Place Born from Kindness

AKAHAI is a Hawaiian word meaning "compassion" and "kindness."

It's a place where both parents and children can relax a little.

- Co-working with childcare supervision
- Safe kids' space
- Child-rearing consultations and events
- Creation of mobile playgrounds
- Support for side jobs and work-from-home skill improvement that balances with child-rearing

We create "a little happy time" in daily life.

## New Challenge ①: AKAHAI × (Kakeru) Project

"Turning Minamisoma's 'good things' into 'treasures' for child-rearing."

AKAHAI is launching a new project that combines the community with child-rearing.

*If you are interested in supporting the Kakeru Project, please feel free to contact us.*

## New Challenge ②: Child-Rearing × Skills × Side Jobs

The childcare support organization AKAHAI also undertakes initiatives to connect "spare time" to the future, even while raising children.

**Initiative Details**

- Provision of remote work opportunities
- Skill-up courses (SNS, writing, etc.)
- Corporate collaboration projects
- Practical work experience

By collaborating with companies that outsource work regardless of location or time,
we realize "a way of working that allows for a reasonable balance between family and work."

**Future Goal**

From "can challenge even while raising children" to "possibilities expand precisely because of child-rearing."

## New Challenge ③: A Place for "Interaction and Learning" to Connect People

At the childcare support organization AKAHAI, a "place where the joy of child-rearing can be shared" will also be born.

### Oshaberi Hiroba (Child-rearing Exchange Meeting)

A place where you can chat casually over tea.

- Theme-based talks
- Empathy-based interaction
- Children welcome / Solo participants also welcome

"A place where you can come as you are."
It's a place where new connections are naturally formed.

### Minamisoma City Kids' Merchant Market

A real experience project where children become "merchants."

- Product planning
- Sourcing and pricing
- Sales and profit calculation

While learning business know-how from actual shopkeepers in the shopping district,
children think, challenge themselves, earn actual income, and gain successful experiences.

This is not just an event,
but "regional education that fosters future earning power."

--- The choice of relocation becomes even more enjoyable ---

### Life in Minamisoma
"Children's potential" and "parents' future" expand simultaneously.

- Children can have diverse experiences
- Parents can choose their way of working and living
- Can live while connected to the community

And at its center is AKAHAI.

## Our Dream

- A future where Minamisoma City is said to be "the place to raise children."
- A future where AKAHAI is chosen because "it brings peace of mind."
- A future where children think, "I'm glad I grew up here."

## Finally

This dream is something that the community, families, and society create together.

If you think,
"I want to enjoy child-rearing more"——

Please come to Minamisoma City.
And to the childcare support organization AKAHAI.

Here, there are reasons why your future will expand.

## Grand Opening Information

Pre-opening: March 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

*During the pre-opening period, admission is free for up to 2 hours per group!*

*During the pre-opening period, the facility will be open on Tuesdays and Saturdays (temporary opening for events).*

## Grand Opening: April 9, 2026 (Thursday)

Facility Name: Childcare Support Organization AKAHAI -Akahai-

Target: Parents and children under 0-3 years old (adults who don't mind children's voices can also use it)

Operating Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
(Temporary opening for events, etc.)

Operating Hours: 9:30 - 16:30

Location: 2-40 Asahi-cho, Haramachi-ku, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
3 minutes walk from Haranomachi Station (JR Joban Line) West Exit

## Organization Overview

Organization Name: Childcare Support Organization AKAHAI -Akahai- Instagram @akahai0204
Established: December 26, 2025
Representative: Yoshie Ito
Address: 2-40 Asahi-cho, Haramachi-ku, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
Business Activities: Operation of co-working spaces with childcare supervision (third place), planning and production of child-rearing related events, promotion of exchange for child-rearing households, consignment sales of safe and secure products for children, operation of mobile (dispatch) third places, etc.

[Contact for media inquiries regarding this matter]
Childcare Support Organization AKAHAI -Akahai-

Public Relations: Ito Email: aakahaiola@gmail.com