Support for Single-Parent Families: 'Maneki Smile Pass' Expands Area from May 1st (Friday)
Koshidaka Co., Ltd. announced that its preferential program 'Maneki Smile Pass,' which supports single-parent families, will expand its service area from May 1, 2026, to include Shimane, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa prefectures, making it available in a total of 29 prefectures. This expansion will allow more families to enjoy free karaoke and drink bar services.
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Koshidaka Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hiroshi Koshidaka) is expanding the area of its 'Maneki Smile Pass,' a preferential system supporting single-parent families, as part of its social contribution activities, to further broaden its circle of support.
Under the management philosophy of contributing to 'the realization of affluent leisure life' and 'the building of a peaceful world full of hope,' the Koshidaka Group is implementing initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of society.
The 'Maneki Smile Pass' is part of our efforts to realize a society where children worldwide can grow up with calm and rich hearts. We believe that valuing each of these smiles and extending the circle of support to more single-parent families through karaoke, a familiar form of entertainment, will lead to the realization of our stated philosophy.
■ What is the 'Maneki Smile Pass'?
This initiative is a program by our group to provide single-parent families with moments to enjoy outings with their families. It offers one free invitation per month for two hours of karaoke and a drink bar at 'Karaoke Manekineko' for single-parent families consisting of one guardian and up to four children aged 18 or under.
To allow more families to spend safe and secure leisure time, we have decided to add four new prefectures: Shimane, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa, starting from May 1, 2026 (Friday), expanding the service area to a total of 29 prefectures.
■ Available Areas
- Newly introduced prefectures (from May 1st):
- Shimane, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa
- Already introduced prefectures (25 prefectures):
- Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Niigata, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Saitama, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Hyogo, Miyagi, Yamanashi, Gifu, Osaka, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Kumamoto, Oita (in order of introduction)
■ User Feedback
Users of the 'Maneki Smile Pass' have sent messages of joy and gratitude for the time spent with their families.
Many comments have been received, such as 'I am really happy to receive this support when I don't have much financial余裕,' and 'It's truly wonderful to see my child having fun, as I usually can't take them out often,' which have led to smiles on parents' and children's faces. Additionally, one family with a child with developmental disabilities who struggles with loud noises shared an episode of their 'karaoke debut,' stating that having the opportunity through the Smile Pass allowed them to try it for the first time, and their child had a very enjoyable time.
We value all feedback and hope that more single-parent families will experience this. We will continue to expand our circle of support through entertainment like karaoke.
*Survey results are processed to prevent identification of individuals and some content is summarized for publication.
■ Future Outlook
Our group supports the growth of all children, enabling them to have calm and rich hearts, through entertainment, including karaoke.
Regarding the 'Maneki Smile Pass,' we aim to introduce it in all 45 prefectures where Karaoke Manekineko operates by the end of August 2026. We will actively work towards solving social issues and contribute to 'the realization of affluent leisure life' and 'the building of a peaceful world full of hope' as stated in our management philosophy.
■ About Karaoke Manekineko
'Karaoke Manekineko,' recognizable by its large 'Maneki Neko' (beckoning cat) signboard, is an industry-leading karaoke chain with the largest number of stores, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south. It has also expanded into four overseas countries: South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, steadily gaining recognition with the same 'safe, secure, reasonable, and friendly' store concept as in Japan. Its distinctive feature is the pursuit of thoughtful services to delight customers. In addition to unique pioneering services such as 'bring your own food and drinks' and 'all rooms non-smoking,' future developments include using karaoke rooms as live viewing venues, theater rooms, game rooms, or for remote work, transforming them into new entertainment hubs (Entertainment, as, Infrastructure) beyond just karaoke. With high-quality customer service and new services, we aim to be a beloved store for even more people. Please enjoy a pleasant time at the continuously growing 'Karaoke Manekineko.'
■ About Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd.
Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd. is an entertainment company with the vision of 'Entertainment as Infrastructure,' primarily operating its karaoke business, 'Karaoke Manekineko.' Through industry-first initiatives such as allowing outside food and drinks and all rooms being non-smoking, it has provided a place for 'everyday entertainment' that anyone can easily enjoy.
Under the management philosophy of contributing to 'the realization of affluent leisure life' and 'the building of a peaceful world full of hope,' the Koshidaka Group is implementing initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of society.
The 'Maneki Smile Pass' is part of our efforts to realize a society where children worldwide can grow up with calm and rich hearts. We believe that valuing each of these smiles and extending the circle of support to more single-parent families through karaoke, a familiar form of entertainment, will lead to the realization of our stated philosophy.
■ What is the 'Maneki Smile Pass'?
This initiative is a program by our group to provide single-parent families with moments to enjoy outings with their families. It offers one free invitation per month for two hours of karaoke and a drink bar at 'Karaoke Manekineko' for single-parent families consisting of one guardian and up to four children aged 18 or under.
To allow more families to spend safe and secure leisure time, we have decided to add four new prefectures: Shimane, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa, starting from May 1, 2026 (Friday), expanding the service area to a total of 29 prefectures.
■ Available Areas
- Newly introduced prefectures (from May 1st):
- Shimane, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa
- Already introduced prefectures (25 prefectures):
- Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Niigata, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Saitama, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Hyogo, Miyagi, Yamanashi, Gifu, Osaka, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Kumamoto, Oita (in order of introduction)
■ User Feedback
Users of the 'Maneki Smile Pass' have sent messages of joy and gratitude for the time spent with their families.
Many comments have been received, such as 'I am really happy to receive this support when I don't have much financial余裕,' and 'It's truly wonderful to see my child having fun, as I usually can't take them out often,' which have led to smiles on parents' and children's faces. Additionally, one family with a child with developmental disabilities who struggles with loud noises shared an episode of their 'karaoke debut,' stating that having the opportunity through the Smile Pass allowed them to try it for the first time, and their child had a very enjoyable time.
We value all feedback and hope that more single-parent families will experience this. We will continue to expand our circle of support through entertainment like karaoke.
*Survey results are processed to prevent identification of individuals and some content is summarized for publication.
■ Future Outlook
Our group supports the growth of all children, enabling them to have calm and rich hearts, through entertainment, including karaoke.
Regarding the 'Maneki Smile Pass,' we aim to introduce it in all 45 prefectures where Karaoke Manekineko operates by the end of August 2026. We will actively work towards solving social issues and contribute to 'the realization of affluent leisure life' and 'the building of a peaceful world full of hope' as stated in our management philosophy.
■ About Karaoke Manekineko
'Karaoke Manekineko,' recognizable by its large 'Maneki Neko' (beckoning cat) signboard, is an industry-leading karaoke chain with the largest number of stores, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south. It has also expanded into four overseas countries: South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, steadily gaining recognition with the same 'safe, secure, reasonable, and friendly' store concept as in Japan. Its distinctive feature is the pursuit of thoughtful services to delight customers. In addition to unique pioneering services such as 'bring your own food and drinks' and 'all rooms non-smoking,' future developments include using karaoke rooms as live viewing venues, theater rooms, game rooms, or for remote work, transforming them into new entertainment hubs (Entertainment, as, Infrastructure) beyond just karaoke. With high-quality customer service and new services, we aim to be a beloved store for even more people. Please enjoy a pleasant time at the continuously growing 'Karaoke Manekineko.'
■ About Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd.
Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd. is an entertainment company with the vision of 'Entertainment as Infrastructure,' primarily operating its karaoke business, 'Karaoke Manekineko.' Through industry-first initiatives such as allowing outside food and drinks and all rooms being non-smoking, it has provided a place for 'everyday entertainment' that anyone can easily enjoy.