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Yume Kanau Cloud: The New Frontier for Meaningful Work

In November 2025, Yume Kanau Inc. officially launched Yume Kanau Cloud, a revolutionary platform designed to facilitate the discovery of one's 'soulful work' instead of merely serving as a side income source. This innovative service is more than just a job-matching site; it aims to empower users to find jobs that resonate with their true selves and create pathways for career transitions, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance.

The Purpose and Background of the Service

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Yume Kanau Cloud was developed against the backdrop of a growing desire for independence. With the rise of remote work and relaxed rules for side jobs, many individuals—particularly employees and homemakers—are seeking ways to stand on their own. Traditional job services often focus solely on compensation and conditions, missing deeper, intrinsic desires related to personal fulfillment and societal contribution.

In 2025, Japan's value system regarding work is at a major turning point. There's a rapid shift from the conventional model of stable, full-time employment to more diverse work styles centered around 'soulful work.' This shift is largely influenced by the rise of side jobs, which are now recognized as vital components of one's career.

Yume Kanau Cloud positions itself as a next-generation career selection platform, focusing on self-awareness, personal fulfillment, and societal contribution. By redefining side jobs—from mere supplemental income or time-fillers to be gateways to soulful work—this platform broadens users' life choices and connects companies with resonant talents while promoting a wellbeing-oriented society.

The Rise of Side Gigs in Society

1. Rapid Mainstreaming of Side Gigs: According to a 2024 survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, over 52.9% of companies now allow side jobs, a significant increase from just 16.2% in 2014. Furthermore, 31.8% of employees in their 20s to 40s are involved in side jobs, averaging an additional income of ¥68,000 a month. By 2025, it’s estimated that 18.7 million people in Japan, or one out of three workers, are engaged in forms of work beyond full-time employment.

2. Changing Perspectives on Hiring: As competition for talent intensifies, companies are transitioning from a ‘single employer’ mindset to a more flexible 'project-based' hiring approach. A 2024 survey revealed that 61% of Gen Z respondents prioritize personal growth opportunities over loyalty to their companies. More employees are opting to take career breaks for childcare, caregiving, or educational purposes, signaling a clear trend towards independent career formation.

3. Demographic Pressures Driving Side Gigs: Japan is experiencing a demographic shift, with the working-age population dropping from 87 million in 1995 to an anticipated 75 million by 2025. This reduction necessitates a reliance on side and freelance workers to fill the gaps left by a dwindling workforce. As the lifespan extends—prompting many to consider work until age 70—careers will increasingly be designed with dual or multiple pathways.

4. From Side Gigs to Soulful Work: Many individuals begin side jobs for extra income or skill development, but the ultimate goal is often deeper: aligning one's job with personal values—what Yume Kanau refers to as 'soulful work.' The pursuit of self-realization and societal impact through work has increased by 70% since 2010 (according to research from Hakuhodo).

5. Linking Side Gigs to Life Satisfaction: Research by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research and Keio University shows that those with side jobs report 1.4 times higher career satisfaction and 1.2 times greater overall life satisfaction than those without. Notably, 43% of side gig experiences resulted in individuals discovering what they truly want to do. Those who engaged in both 'reskilling and side gigs' are twice as likely to be proactive about future job transitions or starting their own businesses.

Service Features and Uniqueness

Unleashing Unimaginable Career Opportunities

Yume Kanau Cloud's unique selling point lies in its ability to present users with career possibilities they might not have envisioned for themselves. While traditional job matching merely lists options that fit certain criteria, Yume Kanau Cloud leverages AI to interpret users' values and expressions, uncovering 'latent possibilities.' This results in users encountering roles they might have thought were out of reach or even roles they have never considered.

Key Features:

1. AI as a Partner, Not a Replacement: The user remains at the forefront. The uniquely developed AI function respects human intuition and aspirations and suggests optimal choices, helping users uncover the best stories for their lives.
2. Envisioning Beyond Imagination: Users are offered job proposals that align not just with past skills but also with aspirational future selves, fostering connections based on shared values and visions.
3. Evolving Lives Through Side Work: The platform encourages users to aim for self-reliance, naturally transitioning from side gigs to full-time positions or entrepreneurship.
4. Integrating Work and Life: Yume Kanau Cloud offers a holistic support system that extends beyond matching job roles to enhance personal fulfillment in work and life.
5. Creating Meaningful Connections: Rather than focusing on quantity, Yume Kanau Cloud emphasizes 'valued connections,' using AI to identify deep resonance between individuals and companies for impactful outcomes.

Pricing and Campaigns

To maximize opportunities for meaningful work connections, Yume Kanau Cloud features a high-value, low-cost pricing structure with AI matching logic.
1. Individual Users: Monthly fee starting from ¥4,000, including AI career proposal functions, premium matching, and wellbeing content access.
2. Corporate Clients: Monthly fee beginning at ¥15,000, offering recruitment scouting features, AI talent suggestions, and wellbeing management support.
3. Introductory Promotions: To celebrate the launch, new users will enjoy a 10-day free trial for unlimited scouting and application entries. Additionally, a 20% discount on the first month's fee can be secured through a special coupon available at Calling Base.

Future Developments

Yume Kanau Cloud aims to present the perspective that side gigs can serve as pathways to soulful work. With challenges such as demographic shifts, a shortage of labor, and evolving societal values, side jobs are no longer ancillary but essential to shaping the future of work in Japan. Future discussions will center not on restricting side employment but on how to connect side jobs effectively to soulful work lifelong. Regular updates regarding progress towards these aims will be shared through press releases.

Conclusion

The vision behind Yume Kanau Cloud is to connect opportunities to individuals based not solely on skills and remuneration but grounded in their intrinsic values. By prioritizing the inner voice of users, this platform facilitates genuine matches that benefit individuals and organizations alike.

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For more information, please visit the Yume Kanau Cloud website at Yume Kanau Cloud. For inquiries, contact us at [email protected] or call 03-6281-6111.