Why I am creating a 'place for smiles' after experiencing breast cancer. On April 12, the online salon Be.smiling will step out from the screen for its first real-life meetup!
The online salon 'Be.smiling' for breast cancer survivors will hold its first in-person meetup on April 12, 2026, in Yachiyo City, Chiba.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 06:04
We support 'April Dream,' a project that aims to make April 1st a day to share dreams. This press release is the dream of 'Be.smiling.' Kaori Nakano, representative of the cooking school 'Smile Kitchen Yachiyo Chuo' in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, and head of the online salon 'Be.smiling,' will hold a long-awaited meetup on April 12, 2026.
[Why I want to make people fighting breast cancer alone smile]
The origin of this online salon is my realization that women who have experienced the great trial of breast cancer need a place where they can regain their 'true selves' and laugh together from the heart even after treatment. Illness is a part of life, but it is not everything. Believing that any experience can be turned into a smile, I launched this online salon. I want to make as many people as possible who are fighting breast cancer alone smile. We have been holding chat sessions via ZOOM since January 2025, but this year, we are stepping out from the screen to hold a real-life meetup.
[I never thought I would be flying on a plane a year later]
This is a quote from a member of the online salon. A year ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and felt death was close, but she never imagined she would be healthy enough to fly on a plane to attend a meetup a year later. Because we have overcome the same illness, there are things we can understand without saying a word. On April 12, many members from distant places such as Miyagi, Akita, Fukushima, and Tochigi will gather at Smile Kitchen in Yachiyo City, Chiba.
[To facilities and shops nationwide: Request for leaflet placement]
Currently, leaflets explaining the activities of Be.smiling are mainly placed in breast clinics nationwide. We are looking for owners of hot spring facilities, cafes, and local community spaces who agree with our dream of 'making as many people as possible who are fighting breast cancer alone smile.' A small space can be the trigger to turn someone's 'loneliness' into 'hope.' If you can cooperate with the placement, please contact us at the address below.
[Contact Information]
Be.smiling Representative: Kaori Nakano
Phone: 090-8068-9439
Email: smilekitchen0226@icloud.com
Official Site: https://lin.ee/Qg0aV5y
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.smilingkny?igsh=MWtrb3A4MzBpbTN0aQ==
Online Salon Application: https://www.fan.salon/besmiling/
[Why I want to make people fighting breast cancer alone smile]
The origin of this online salon is my realization that women who have experienced the great trial of breast cancer need a place where they can regain their 'true selves' and laugh together from the heart even after treatment. Illness is a part of life, but it is not everything. Believing that any experience can be turned into a smile, I launched this online salon. I want to make as many people as possible who are fighting breast cancer alone smile. We have been holding chat sessions via ZOOM since January 2025, but this year, we are stepping out from the screen to hold a real-life meetup.
[I never thought I would be flying on a plane a year later]
This is a quote from a member of the online salon. A year ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and felt death was close, but she never imagined she would be healthy enough to fly on a plane to attend a meetup a year later. Because we have overcome the same illness, there are things we can understand without saying a word. On April 12, many members from distant places such as Miyagi, Akita, Fukushima, and Tochigi will gather at Smile Kitchen in Yachiyo City, Chiba.
[To facilities and shops nationwide: Request for leaflet placement]
Currently, leaflets explaining the activities of Be.smiling are mainly placed in breast clinics nationwide. We are looking for owners of hot spring facilities, cafes, and local community spaces who agree with our dream of 'making as many people as possible who are fighting breast cancer alone smile.' A small space can be the trigger to turn someone's 'loneliness' into 'hope.' If you can cooperate with the placement, please contact us at the address below.
[Contact Information]
Be.smiling Representative: Kaori Nakano
Phone: 090-8068-9439
Email: smilekitchen0226@icloud.com
Official Site: https://lin.ee/Qg0aV5y
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.smilingkny?igsh=MWtrb3A4MzBpbTN0aQ==
Online Salon Application: https://www.fan.salon/besmiling/
FAQ
Can anyone attend the meetup?
It is an event for Be.smiling members. Please check the official website for details.
Why are you holding an offline meetup?
To feel the warmth of others beyond the screen and create deeper connections.
Is there a fee to display the leaflets?
No, it is free. We are looking for shops that support our mission.