Asukanet Co. improves earnings, launches memory service for funerals

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Japan’s Asukanet Co., Ltd. reported earnings results for the full year ended April 30, 2026. The company reported consolidated net sales of ¥7.1 billion for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, a slight decline of 2.2% from the previous year, but achieved a sharp recovery in profitability. Net income was JPY 292.82 million compared to net loss of JPY 263.06 million a year ago.

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 18.95 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of JPY 16.3 a year ago.

In other news, Asukanet Co., which holds the top share of the domestic market for memorial portrait creation services, will begin offering “Dear Song,” a new service that utilizes AI technology to create original music and videos based on memories of the deceased and the thoughts of the bereaved family.

With the rise of family funerals and small-scale services, there is a growing need for arrangements that reflect the unique personality of the deceased. Asukanet developed “Dear Song” as a new option to enrich the time spent honoring and remembering loved ones. You can also experience this service at the “Funeral Business Fair 2026,” held at Pacifico Yokohama from June 23 to 24.

Features

  1. Use 10 to 15 photos and turns them into a touching video of approximately 3 minutes.

  2. You input memories, words of gratitude, and memorable events with the deceased into a dedicated form, from which original lyrics are created.

  3. An original song with vocals is produced to match the lyrics.

  4. Screening the completed video during the wake or funeral, it creates a space for family members and attendees to honor the deceased while sharing memories, the company said. After the funeral, lyric cards (PDF) are provided in addition to the video.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.