April, the Start

April, when I became a citizen of Takasago.
I didn't know my way around at all...
After finishing my paperwork at the city hall, I“I will spread nursing care beauty in Takasago City and extend the healthy life expectancy of its citizens!”I posted this goal in big, bold letters on the event board at the Takasago City Hall's April Dream event.

Thinking, “What can I do to let the citizens know about nursing care beauty...?”
The idea that flashed into my mind was the public relations magazine.
I went to the PR department and asked if they could feature nursing care beauty, but they told me they couldn't feature content with a commercial purpose.
However, they told me that since there is an advertising section, I could have it published in the PR magazine if I went through a contracted company. They also told me that I could personally request to have a video advertisement played on the monitors in the city hall waiting room. (I thought it would take too long to go through a company, so I decided to pass on that.)
They told me that if I created the data in the specified size myself and sent it by the deadline, and if it passed the screening, I could have the advertisement uploaded to the computers of 900 city hall employees.
Maybe I can do this!!I thought, so I opened Canva, which I wasn't used to, created an advertisement, and applied.

A few days later, I received a call from an unknown number, so I didn't pick up at first...
Since they kept calling, I nervously called them back.
It was a call from the Takasago City Hall ICT Promotion Division.
“Your advertisement application has been approved.”They said.

I was so happy that tears welled up.🥺
It was the moment when my actions produced results.

Next, when I talked about my activities at the city hall's PR department, I was able to speak with someone involved in the “Asagopan-ichi” market held every month in Takasago.
After that, I sent a DM message on Instagram, and the person in charge, Mr. Yagi, replied, “It is fine for you to open a stall for beauty treatments!”
This exchange happened a few days before the market.
I hadn't prepared anything💦
I didn't even grasp what the situation was like.
Under those circumstances, I was scared to open a stall by myself, so in April, I decided to scout out the market.
What kind of shops are there?
What is the customer demographic like?
What is the size of the items I can rent?
How big is one shop's plot?
Where would be a good place to set up if I were to open a stall?

I was able to meet Mr. Yagi, the person in charge, in person and talk to him. He explained the “Asagopan-ichi” in detail, and I decided to try opening a stall next month.

As I looked at the shops that were open, I discovered someone doing the same content I was planning for my menu!
I thought I would ask what it was like, so I called out to them.
Then, they taught me carefully and in detail.
When I told them about my activities and that I was challenging myself in a competition, they said I could post my poster, so I had it posted in their salon.

They are a dental hygienist and run an esthetic salon. When I told them about the competition, they said they would help me prepare my skin for the photo shoot, so they made a plan and took care of my skin.
They also introduced me to a recommended dentist for whitening because they thought it would be good if my teeth were beautiful too. And they posted my poster. I am truly grateful.

When I talked about my activities while speaking with an insurance company representative about reviewing my insurance, they said, “You can post your poster,” and even offered to introduce my activities.

When I contacted a friend who is a local care manager, they told me about the current nursing care situation in Himeji.
They introduced me to a care manager friend who holds nursing care events in Himeji. When I contacted them, they said they could also consult with me on how to proceed in the future, so they made an opportunity for me to consult with them and spent a long time digging deep into my situation.

When I consulted with the chiropractor I am indebted to, saying, “I'm in a state where I'm wondering how to proceed with my activities now...”, they taught me that I could open a stall at a market as a way to increase the number of treatments I perform.

A salon I found when searching for a nail salon in Takasago.
I was able to receive a treatment from the owner, whom it is rare to be able to meet.
When I told the owner about my activities, they said, “It's a wonderful activity, so I'm rooting for you.” The owner seems to be someone who is called a living dragon god year after year, and I returned home having received the strongest power.

By putting my thoughts into words and conveying them,
April was a month where I could feel that I was moving forward little by little.

The competition I am challenging: “Beauty Japan Naniwa”
July 19, 2026 (Sun)
At the Osaka City Central Public Hall,
50 women will give speeches🎤 with passionate thoughts in front of 1000 people‼️

I would be happy if you could support📣 me!

I am selling guidebooks and tickets, so please contact me if you would like to purchase one😆
I'm waiting for you❤️