【Business Program Focusing on Tokai Region Entrepreneurs】Comedians Kaminari x Tokai TV's New Venture Program 'START UP!!' Corporate New Business Reality Investigation SP Content Now Available on YouTube!
Tokai TV Broadcasting has launched the March 31st episode of its program 'START UP!!,' featuring comedians Kaminari and entrepreneurs, on its official YouTube channel. The episode investigates new business ventures, including a nap space sharing service and a baby food business, and also showcases pitches from the 'New Business Pitch in TechGALA' event.
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Tokai TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higashi-ku, Nagoya City) has started streaming the March 31st broadcast episode of "START UP!!," a program where comedians Kaminari closely follow entrepreneurs, on the official YouTube channel of "START UP!!".
Watch here
Part 1: Nap business...!? Kaminari gets up close with the secrets of nap space sharing!
Part 2: Corporate New Business Reality Investigation SP! Edge New Business Pitch in TechGALA Released
Regarding the "Edge New Business Pitch" in Part 2, full videos of the pitches from the 5 participating companies are also being distributed individually.
Yagami Seisakusho Co., Ltd. ~ New Business to Change How Care Managers Work ~
NTT Data Tokai Corporation ~ Life OS App for Seniors ~
Chunichi Die Co., Ltd. ~ "Managata," an Educational Tool for Molds ~
Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd. ~ Baby Food Business Enabling Hand-to-Mouth Eating ~
Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. ~ New Healthcare Business Responding to Nap Needs ~
This time's theme is, "Corporate New Business Reality Investigation SP."
The duo Kaminari gets up close with Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd.'s venture into a "nap space sharing service."
We delve into the behind-the-scenes of launching new businesses and the realities faced by the individuals striving on the front lines.
Furthermore, we are also exclusively releasing footage from the "New Business Pitch in TechGALA," a side event held at the global technology event "TechGALA" in January of this year.
You can witness the cutting edge of next-generation businesses being tackled by companies in the Tokai area.
Presenting Companies (in Japanese alphabetical order)
NTT Data Tokai Corporation
Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd.
Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Chunichi Die Co., Ltd.
Yagami Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
"START UP!!" Official YouTube Channel
START UP!! (Official Tokai TV)
■ What is "Edge," the first premium business service from a TV station, spearheaded by Jun Tomatsu of Tokai TV?
"Edge" is a new business development service for corporations launched by Tokai TV in March 2025.
Leveraging the strengths of a TV station in video production, storytelling, and media marketing technology, it provides a 6-month practical curriculum centered around over 150 clearly structured videos.
Scenes from offline networking events
Beyond providing video content, it hosts monthly events such as offline networking sessions and online seminars.
It offers a platform for practical new business creation through matching participating companies and holding pitch competitions.
Additionally, by bringing together companies from different industries and business phases for dialogue and verification, it forms a "community close to implementation" where new collaborations and business ideas are born.
It continuously supports the creation and growth of new businesses, ensuring learning leads to action.
Edge Participating Companies (in Japanese alphabetical order)
If you're interested, start by requesting materials!
Request Materials
Lecturer Introduction
Jitsumi Moriya (Moriya Jitsumi Office Co., Ltd.)
New business creator. Involved in new business creation for over 10,000 days across 37 years.
He guides many new business managers to success by emphasizing the importance of "will," "customer perspective," and "action," and by pointing out common pitfalls such as "contamination of core business," "reasoning without experience," and "99% same mistakes."
He has extensive experience and achievements in various industries including Misumi, M-Out, Raksul, Carepro, JR East, and Nippon Agriculture.
Makoto Aou (LEO Co., Ltd., Representative Director CEO)
Serial entrepreneur. After experiencing new business development as a company employee, he played an active role as COO of AI startup ExaWizards.
He has also been involved in new business development for major corporations such as Denso and Toyoda Gosei.
He supports participating companies with a global perspective and practical know-how gained from the field.
Colleagues Building Edge Together
LEO Co., Ltd.: Engaged in new business support with the philosophy of "Moving forward through creation." Chiriconcan Co., Ltd.: Communicating corporate appeal and challenges in exciting ways through the power of TV and video.
Become the Next Generation of Business Leaders with Edge
Edge is a learning space for business professionals who are not afraid to take on challenges and strive to create new value.
It supports all business professionals who are serious about commercialization.
[Inquiries & Material Request]
Tokai TV "Edge" Operations Office
Email: edge@tw.tokai-tv.co.jp
Official Website: https://school-edge.net/
Official X: https://x.com/Edge_tokaitv
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573423424803
Request Materials Here
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Keywords:
Watch here
Part 1: Nap business...!? Kaminari gets up close with the secrets of nap space sharing!
Part 2: Corporate New Business Reality Investigation SP! Edge New Business Pitch in TechGALA Released
Regarding the "Edge New Business Pitch" in Part 2, full videos of the pitches from the 5 participating companies are also being distributed individually.
Yagami Seisakusho Co., Ltd. ~ New Business to Change How Care Managers Work ~
NTT Data Tokai Corporation ~ Life OS App for Seniors ~
Chunichi Die Co., Ltd. ~ "Managata," an Educational Tool for Molds ~
Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd. ~ Baby Food Business Enabling Hand-to-Mouth Eating ~
Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. ~ New Healthcare Business Responding to Nap Needs ~
This time's theme is, "Corporate New Business Reality Investigation SP."
The duo Kaminari gets up close with Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd.'s venture into a "nap space sharing service."
We delve into the behind-the-scenes of launching new businesses and the realities faced by the individuals striving on the front lines.
Furthermore, we are also exclusively releasing footage from the "New Business Pitch in TechGALA," a side event held at the global technology event "TechGALA" in January of this year.
You can witness the cutting edge of next-generation businesses being tackled by companies in the Tokai area.
Presenting Companies (in Japanese alphabetical order)
NTT Data Tokai Corporation
Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd.
Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Chunichi Die Co., Ltd.
Yagami Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
"START UP!!" Official YouTube Channel
START UP!! (Official Tokai TV)
■ What is "Edge," the first premium business service from a TV station, spearheaded by Jun Tomatsu of Tokai TV?
"Edge" is a new business development service for corporations launched by Tokai TV in March 2025.
Leveraging the strengths of a TV station in video production, storytelling, and media marketing technology, it provides a 6-month practical curriculum centered around over 150 clearly structured videos.
Scenes from offline networking events
Beyond providing video content, it hosts monthly events such as offline networking sessions and online seminars.
It offers a platform for practical new business creation through matching participating companies and holding pitch competitions.
Additionally, by bringing together companies from different industries and business phases for dialogue and verification, it forms a "community close to implementation" where new collaborations and business ideas are born.
It continuously supports the creation and growth of new businesses, ensuring learning leads to action.
Edge Participating Companies (in Japanese alphabetical order)
If you're interested, start by requesting materials!
Request Materials
Lecturer Introduction
Jitsumi Moriya (Moriya Jitsumi Office Co., Ltd.)
New business creator. Involved in new business creation for over 10,000 days across 37 years.
He guides many new business managers to success by emphasizing the importance of "will," "customer perspective," and "action," and by pointing out common pitfalls such as "contamination of core business," "reasoning without experience," and "99% same mistakes."
He has extensive experience and achievements in various industries including Misumi, M-Out, Raksul, Carepro, JR East, and Nippon Agriculture.
Makoto Aou (LEO Co., Ltd., Representative Director CEO)
Serial entrepreneur. After experiencing new business development as a company employee, he played an active role as COO of AI startup ExaWizards.
He has also been involved in new business development for major corporations such as Denso and Toyoda Gosei.
He supports participating companies with a global perspective and practical know-how gained from the field.
Colleagues Building Edge Together
LEO Co., Ltd.: Engaged in new business support with the philosophy of "Moving forward through creation." Chiriconcan Co., Ltd.: Communicating corporate appeal and challenges in exciting ways through the power of TV and video.
Become the Next Generation of Business Leaders with Edge
Edge is a learning space for business professionals who are not afraid to take on challenges and strive to create new value.
It supports all business professionals who are serious about commercialization.
[Inquiries & Material Request]
Tokai TV "Edge" Operations Office
Email: edge@tw.tokai-tv.co.jp
Official Website: https://school-edge.net/
Official X: https://x.com/Edge_tokaitv
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573423424803
Request Materials Here
Request Materials
Keywords: