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Opening of 'Fujimaru': A Hub for Childcare in Fujikawaguchiko

On October 13, 2025, Asuka Corporation, which provides childcare support services nationwide, launched a new facility named 'Fujimaru' in Fujikawaguchiko City, Gunma Prefecture. This complex marks a significant initiative aimed at improving childcare support in the region against the backdrop of an aging population and declining birth rates. Fujimaru is designed to enhance the quality of life for local citizens and to create an environment where families can thrive.

A Multi-Purpose Hub

Fujimaru was constructed on the site of the former Fujikawaguchiko General Hospital and hosts several facilities including a library, a multipurpose hall, and a childcare health center. Notably, it features an indoor playroom and a daycare room, fostering community interaction among children and families. Asuka will take charge of operating the playroom and daycare from August 2025, aiming to support local childcare efforts.

A Secure and Playful Environment

The Playroom: Tailored for Developmental Stages

Designed by the renowned company BorneLund, the expansive 450 square meter indoor play area includes four distinct sections tailored to different stages of childhood development:

1. Yochiyochi Area (Crawlers)

A safe space for infants, allowing them to explore and play freely.

2. Sukusuku Area (Creative Play)

Providing opportunities for imaginative play with toys like blocks and play kitchens to enhance children's creativity through static activities.

3. Wakuwaku Area (Dynamic Play)

An energetic zone equipped with trampolines and rotating equipment, where youngsters can engage in physical activities that promote bodily movement.

4. Tsudoi no Hiroba (Communal Gathering)

A gathering space with symbolic play equipment meant for intergenerational interaction.

Our qualified childcare professionals ensure that children can play safely and fully enjoy their time in this nurturing environment.

Playroom Utilization Details

• - Target Age: Children aged 6 months to preschoolers and their guardians (18 years and older)
• - Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:40 PM (50-minute session rotation)
• - Fees: 50 yen per child per session, guardians are free
• - Capacity: 50 children per session

Daycare Room: Flexible and Supportive

The daycare offers crucial support for parents who need a temporary childcare solution due to refreshment activities, doctor visits, or sibling school events. Our experienced staff provides personalized attention in a warm and caring environment.

Daycare Room Utilization Details

• - Target Age: Children aged 6 months to preschoolers
• - Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• - Fees: 300 yen per hour
• - Payment Options: Cash or PayPay
• - Usage Limit: Up to three days per week for each user
• - Capacity: 3 children
• - Registration: Pre-registration and interview required via Fujimaru Website

Asuka's Dedication to Childcare Support

Asuka Corporation has been committed to supporting individual childcare needs since its establishment in 1994. Our diverse childcare services include facility management, babysitting, after-school care, and sick-child care. Through our operations at 'Fujimaru', we aim to foster a supportive environment for the children of Fujikawaguchiko and create a reassuring space where parents can thrive alongside their children. We aspire for Fujimaru to become a vibrant hub filled with smiles and activity, serving the local community as a vital childcare resource.

About Fujimaru Facility

• - Name: Fujimaru Complex
• - Location: 942-1 Fujikawaguchiko, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
• - Opening Date: October 13, 2025
• - Closed Days: Mondays (following holidays will have the next non-holiday day off), New Year's (December 28 to January 4)
• - Access: 11-minute walk from Gunma Fujikawaguchiko Station on the JR Hachiko Line
• - City Website: Fujikawaguchiko City

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Asuka Corporation
• - Founded: August 30, 1994
• - President: Yoshifuku Hagi
• - Location: 3F Asuka Building, 2-2 Koishikawa 5-chome, Bunkyo City, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Management of childcare facilities (in-house nursery, corporate nurseries, licensed nursery schools), collaboration with local governments for childcare support services, staffing services for childcare-related professionals, and development of new childcare initiatives.
• - Website: Asuka Corporation