Educator Yuichi Nakamura, UN Speaker, and Radio Producer EdakoDX, Creator of 100+ Shows, Appear at Waccel Conference!

The social business community 'Waccel' (Headquarters: Tokyo, Organizer: Yoshimasa Shimaoka, Chief Producer: Tomoaki Sumitani) held the 'Waccel Conference' on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Gotanda Standard Meeting Room, gathering 50 passionate participants. The event featured special panel discussions by Yuichi Nakamura, who conducts unique educational support worldwide, and EdakoDX, a pioneer in advanced audio media strategy, along with participatory workshops and an appeal session by collaborators, creating a vibrant space for exchange.

Dialogue between UN-Speaking Educator Mr. Nakamura and Waccel Chief Producer Sumitani

Waccel positions its collaborators as 'Idols' (lead talents) and its staff as 'Assistants' (supporters), aiming for a future where each individual actively shapes the community. During this conference, the importance of expanding two communities—'Partners' who co-create ventures and 'Fans' who support activities—was reaffirmed. Participants were encouraged to become 'billboards' beyond predefined roles, emphasizing a media strategy that disseminates valuable information through both digital (web articles, videos, podcasts) and analog (real-world events, networking) channels.

1. 'Strengths Discovery Workshop'—Learning the Foundation of Fan Building

Building strong communities and fanbases requires solid interpersonal relationships. At the start of the conference, a 'Strengths Discovery Workshop' was conducted to foster smooth relationships and deepen mutual trust. Participants paired up and spent one minute enthusiastically praising each other's strengths and admirable qualities. The venue instantly filled with smiles and warm applause, significantly strengthening bonds among attendees.

2. Special Panel Discussion ①: Innovation in Education × World Peace (Guest: Yuichi Nakamura)

Following a recent public recording of the 'Waccel Channel,' Yuichi Nakamura (Nakamura Yuichi), an education journalist and理事长 of the NPO 'Nakayoshi Gakuen Project,' took the stage. In a dialogue format with Waccel's Chief Producer Sumitani, they passionately discussed Nakamura's unique educational support activities in conflict zones and developing countries around the world.

Educator Yuichi Nakamura, UN Speaker

Supporting Social Reintegration through 'The Joy of Creating':

He shared a moving story of giving Japanese 'Mini 4WD' cars to former child soldiers in Congo, teaching them 'the joy of creating, not destroying,' and encouraging their reintegration into society as engineers.

Creating Smiles and Excitement through 'First-Time Experiences':

He introduced his one-of-a-kind teaching style that uses familiar Japanese materials like cotton candy (state changes) and katsuobushi (density and preserved food) to spark children's surprise and excitement.

A Platform Where Anyone Can Be a Teacher:

He emphasized that achieving world peace isn't limited to experts—by matching Japanese companies' products and everyday ideas with global peace initiatives, everyone can participate in building a system for collective involvement.

Mr. Nakamura stressed that true education lies not in traditional test-score-based systems, but in exploring the unknown and generating innovation. He concluded with a powerful message: 'Let us all aim for the Nobel Peace Prize together and share the medal among every participant,' captivating the entire audience.

Membership Recruitment for NPO Nakayoshi Gakuen Project

3. Special Panel Discussion ②: Audio Media Strategy in the AI Era (Guest: EdakoDX)

Next, radio producer EdakoDX (Edako Deraux), known for uniquely combining business strategy with radio programming and responsible for over 100 programs nationwide, primarily on FM stations, took the stage. He revealed new business utilization strategies for audio media (radio, podcasts) in the AI era.

Voice as 'Ultimate Primary Information' That Cannot Be Faked:

With AI advancements making text generation easy, he pointed out that 'voice,' which directly conveys the speaker's humanity and unique character, becomes a powerful differentiator from other companies.

Audio Media as Relationship Building (CRM/PRM):

He explained the effectiveness of audio media not just as information dissemination, but as a business tool to deepen relationships with existing customers (CRM) and strengthen collaboration with sales partners (PRM).

EdakoDX

Meticulous Funnel Design and Planning Power:

He shared insights on the importance of creative planning—such as coining new trend terms like 'Retirement New Graduate'—and designing precise funnels that reliably connect program listeners to actual business opportunities and negotiations (backend).

It was announced that moving forward, to enable more companies to enter the audio media space, Waccel plans to strongly support business expansion by hosting podcast study groups and offering affordable editing plans—generating high interest among attending entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals.

4. 'Appeal Time' by 19 Collaborators Pioneering the Future

A total of 19 diverse collaborators and project leaders supported by Waccel took the stage to deliver passionate pitches about their ventures and future visions. From healthcare and specialty coffee to educational support and media production, a wide range of visions were shared, sparking new collaborative opportunities across the board.

5. Event Overview

Event Name: Waccel Conference

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 15:00–18:00

Venue: Gotanda Standard Meeting Room

Number of Participants: 50

Organizer: Waccel Corporation

■ Social Business Community 'Waccel'

A social business community that continues to inspire dreams through collaboration.

We are continuously building a community where people gather to learn, challenge themselves, grow, and achieve in healthy ways. By collaborating with renowned figures, entrepreneurs, and creators across various fields, we engage in diverse initiatives and content creation.

Waccel Initiatives:

Program distribution via YouTube and other platforms / Online lectures / Publishing production / Project creation / Column, dialogue, and interview article production / News dissemination / Casting for various events

Past Casting Achievements:

Saori Yoshida: 'SHOUT! 2024'

Kyujirou Fujikawa: 'Fireball Straight – Lessons from a Baseball Life'

Makko Saito: 'Makko Saito Lecture' (Hosted by the Nursing Department Autonomous Association of Tsuruoka City Shonai Hospital)

Waccel Official Website: https://waccel.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG01_a1_jI7FcCwx0ORtw0w

X: https://x.com/waccel_academy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waccel_staff/

● Waccel Organizer: Yoshimasa Shimaoka

Born in Hyogo Prefecture. An entrepreneur since his teens, active as a businessperson, investor, and film producer. Currently, as an investor, he is a major shareholder in companies such as Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, CyberAgent, Inc., Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation, and Oricon Inc., with the market value of his stock holdings reaching several hundred billion yen. He is also a shareholder in TV Tokyo Holdings Corporation.