'Adults Talking About Dreams' Will Change Japan: Nationwide 3,695-Person Dream-Talking Project Launches. Toward Social Innovation Connecting Region, Education, and Economy from Shiga
Toshinori Nishi is launching a nationwide project to record 3,695 adults talking about their dreams, distributing them via SNS to provide role models for children's career education.
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Toshinori Nishi, an adult dream-talking guide residing in Shiga Prefecture, will launch the '3,695-Person Dream-Talking Project' nationwide starting in September 2025. Based on the belief that 'the sight of adults talking about their dreams changes children's futures,' he has conducted career education classes at 11 elementary schools in Shiga and Kyoto since starting activities in 2023. Building on the track record of publishing over 340 dream-talking videos on SNS, the project aims to film and stream the dream-talking of 3,695 people nationwide, achieve 24 million SNS followers, expand classes to all 47 prefectures, and revitalize local communities through dream time capsules. It is a system where individual dreams gather to create significant social change.
In September 2025, Japan's first full-scale 'adult dream-talking' national project launched from Shiga Prefecture. The goal is 3,695 people—capturing each person's dream on video and delivering it to all of Japan via SNS.
The social atmosphere where 'adults stop talking about dreams when they grow up' has led to a lack of role models for children. Across career education sites in Japan, there are ongoing reports of children unable to envision their futures. Additionally, rural depopulation and declining regional vitality are serious issues. We are convinced that adults having and broadcasting their own dreams is the greatest gift to the next generation.
Adult dream-talking guide Toshinori Nishi, while serving as the 4th generation of his family's beauty salon, also works as a rhythm trainer and mental diet advisor. He started filming dream talks from his local Shiga in May 2023 and reached 100 people in December 2024, publishing them on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Since January 2025, he has conducted career education classes at 11 elementary schools in Shiga and Kyoto. He also taught adult classes for the Omi Future School sub-course.
The '3,695-Person Dream-Talking Project' starting September 2025 is developed on five pillars: 1) filming and SNS streaming 3,695 people's dreams nationwide, 2) achieving 24 million SNS followers, 3) dream-talking classes in 47 prefectures, 4) regional revitalization via dream time capsules, and 5) a system where small support becomes a huge cheer. The number 369 holds the meaning of 'Miroku's world, a peaceful world without conflict,' and 5 means 'connections linked from dream to dream.' 3695 signifies leaving a better future for children in Japan through Miroku's connections. Each small piece of support sustains the project.
If a culture of adults talking about dreams takes root, many role models living toward the future will appear right before children's eyes. It will expand their own possibilities.
In September 2025, Japan's first full-scale 'adult dream-talking' national project launched from Shiga Prefecture. The goal is 3,695 people—capturing each person's dream on video and delivering it to all of Japan via SNS.
The social atmosphere where 'adults stop talking about dreams when they grow up' has led to a lack of role models for children. Across career education sites in Japan, there are ongoing reports of children unable to envision their futures. Additionally, rural depopulation and declining regional vitality are serious issues. We are convinced that adults having and broadcasting their own dreams is the greatest gift to the next generation.
Adult dream-talking guide Toshinori Nishi, while serving as the 4th generation of his family's beauty salon, also works as a rhythm trainer and mental diet advisor. He started filming dream talks from his local Shiga in May 2023 and reached 100 people in December 2024, publishing them on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Since January 2025, he has conducted career education classes at 11 elementary schools in Shiga and Kyoto. He also taught adult classes for the Omi Future School sub-course.
The '3,695-Person Dream-Talking Project' starting September 2025 is developed on five pillars: 1) filming and SNS streaming 3,695 people's dreams nationwide, 2) achieving 24 million SNS followers, 3) dream-talking classes in 47 prefectures, 4) regional revitalization via dream time capsules, and 5) a system where small support becomes a huge cheer. The number 369 holds the meaning of 'Miroku's world, a peaceful world without conflict,' and 5 means 'connections linked from dream to dream.' 3695 signifies leaving a better future for children in Japan through Miroku's connections. Each small piece of support sustains the project.
If a culture of adults talking about dreams takes root, many role models living toward the future will appear right before children's eyes. It will expand their own possibilities.