Dream Come True Day

What Is Dream Come True Day?

October 6th is "Dream Come True Day" in Japan. It was established by KUURAKU GROUP, a Chiba City-based company that runs restaurants such as the charcoal skewer grill "Kuuraku" in Japan and abroad, and is registered with the Japan Anniversary Association. The date is a wordplay: 10-6 can be read "do-rimu," or "dream."

A Day Created to Support Young People's Dreams

The day is tied to an initiative that supports the dreams of young people working part-time jobs.

• Wordplay: 10 (do) and 6 (rimu) make "dream"
• Baito Dreamers: an organization set up so private companies can back young people's dreams
• Awards: on this day, part-time workers nationwide are honored as "legendary part-timers," "outstanding part-timers" and "part-timer entrepreneurs"
• Company philosophy: to help people grow through work, feel the joy of reaching goals, and pursue their dreams

From Part-Timer to Business Owner

KUURAKU GROUP operates more than 20 locations in Japan and has restaurants in Canada, India, Indonesia and elsewhere. Many people who learned management know-how at the company, as employees or part-timers, have gone on to open their own restaurants. It shows how everyday work experience can become a stepping stone toward a dream.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Write down one dream or goal you want to achieve
• Decide on one small step you can take today toward it
• Talk with coworkers or family about your childhood dreams
• Put your support for a colleague's goal into words

Dreams Are an Extension of Everyday Work

We often picture dreams as something big, but most are reached through daily effort. Make October 6th a day to put your dream into words again and check today's step toward it.