Cricut, a cutting machine brand with over 10 million users worldwide (Japan Marketing General Manager: Ryuji Shimo Mori), held an official workshop in Osaka on June 21, 2026 (Sun) to commemorate the launch of its new products, "Cricut JoyTM 2" and "Cricut ExploreTM 5". A workshop by ambassadors held in a vibrant venue. Penetrating the market in 3 months since launch. Why is Cricut being chosen now? Three months since their release in March 2026, the two next-generation models have received an unexpectedly strong response in the Japanese handmade market, with sales both online and in stores performing exceptionally well. This Osaka workshop was held to meet the enthusiastic demand from those who were "curious but wanted to see the machines in action." Diverse needs and expectations for the machines revealed through a pre-event survey. The pre-event survey for this Osaka workshop showed that while the most common purpose for participation (31%) was the traditional need for "enjoying DIY and crafts" and "creating original works not available commercially," lifestyle-related needs such as "handmade sales/side jobs" and "fan merchandise/decorations" were also high at 63%. This highlighted that Cricut is expected for a very wide range of purposes, from personal hobbies to business applications. Pre-event survey results. "Purpose of participation" in the workshop. Seeking "the right machine for me." Users' increasing seriousness. Many participants attended with the specific goal of making concrete confirmations before purchase, such as "wanting to determine which model is right for me," "wanting to experience the speed and noise during operation," and "wanting to know what kinds of things can be cut." The venue was filled with serious expectations beyond mere interest, with attendees eager to concretely advance their creative activities. [Event Experience] Easy with a smartphone, professional finish. Providing inspiration through demonstrations and workshops. At the event,