【New Program Launch】Creating Stars from Nagoya. "NAGOYA ENTERTAINMENT LAB" Premieres April 8, 2026

**NAGOYA DREAM PROJECT Co., Ltd. (Representative: Seiji Taniguchi) is launching the new radio program "NAGOYA ENTERTAINMENT LAB" from April 8, 2026, as a project to create next-generation entertainment originating from Nagoya.**

This program is more than just radio; it's a "media that creates stars," expanding from radio to SNS, events, and video.

Program Outline ### NAGOYA ENTERTAINMENT LAB Start of Broadcast: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Broadcast Time: Every Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00 Broadcaster: FM Aichi

Main Personality: SAKURA GRADUATION (Mirei/Anon/Hitomi/Aira/Aoi) Planning & Production: NAGOYA DREAM PROJECT

Personality: SAKURA GRADUATION

Program Concept **From Nagoya, we create stars.**

As a project to create next-generation entertainment from Nagoya, on FM AICHI, SAKURA GRADUATION will serve as the main personality, working across regions, media, events, and talent to create entertainment that connects Nagoya to the nation and the world.

This program integrates auditions, training, live performances, and events, continuously depicting the "process of star birth" over one year. The first goal is **Zepp Nagoya**.

The program will record all the challenges on the path to that stage.

**From Nagoya to the nation, and then to the world. The star creation project begins.**

Program Features **① NEXT STAR Project Collaboration** Introduce audition participants and young artists, and select "next-generation stars" through listener voting.

**② dcast Linked Radio** Real-time linkage between broadcast and smartphones. Evolve from "listening" to "participating" with voting, comments, and event participation.

**③ SNS Dissemination Media Design** Collaborate with TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X to disseminate program content as short videos.

**④ Event & Public Recording Collaboration** Expand the experience from the program to reality through collaboration with real events.

**⑤ TV & IP Development** Stars born from the program will be expanded into TV, stage, streaming, and more.

Audition Overview Nagoya All-Out Audition Official Website https://next-star.ndp.jp/

Application Period: January 11, 2026 - May 7, 2026

*Condition: Only those who are serious about changing their lives. Experience is not required.

Project Background In the age of SNS and video, traditional radio has faced challenges in reaching younger demographics.

This program will build a new media model by integrating Radio × SNS × Events × Digital Linkage.

Future Developments * NEXT STAR Audition * Public Recording Events * Large-scale Live Performances * TV Program Adaptation * IP Business Development

We will create next-generation stars and new entertainment from Nagoya.

Message from Representative (Seiji Taniguchi) **Seiji Taniguchi, Representative Director, NDP Co., Ltd.**

Designing cities with entertainment. At its core is "the birth of stars." This program is not just a radio show, but a project to create future stars.

From Nagoya to the nation, and then to the world. A new era begins here.

⚫️ Profile: Seiji Taniguchi (たにぐち せいじ) Entertainment Producer / Representative Director of NDP Co., Ltd. With experience performing globally, he has produced numerous stars as a producer. He handled talents like Miho Kanno and Jun Kaname, founded Nagoya-based "BOYS AND MEN," and established a unique model for creating stars from regional areas to a national level. Currently, he is promoting an entertainment project with the slogan "From Nagoya to the World," integrating IP development, talent development, and media strategy.

### Company Overview Company Name: NDP Co., Ltd. (NAGOYA DREAM PROJECT) Representative: Seiji Taniguchi Business Content: NAGOYA ENTERTAINMENT IP STRATEGY Urban culture circulation entertainment strategy