A New AI Service for Supporting Parenting Households in Tokyo Amid Rising Costs

A New AI Service for Parenting Households in Tokyo

In recent years, parenting households in Japan have faced numerous challenges balancing work and childcare. This struggle has been exacerbated by rising costs of living, such as childcare fees, educational expenses, and basic living costs. The recent inflation has further tightened the financial burden on these families, increasing their stress and concerns.

To alleviate these challenges, various wards within Tokyo have introduced various support systems aimed at assisting families with children. These include cash benefits, temporary childcare services, and medical expense subsidies. However, the information regarding these programs can be scattered and complicated, making it difficult for busy families to efficiently locate the essential information they need.

In response to this issue, the new service called Parenting Support Navi has been launched. This innovative free service allows users to find specific childcare support systems available in their respective Tokyo wards by simply answering two questions. The goal of this service is to streamline the often cumbersome information gathering process, enabling parenting households to access assistance more smoothly.

Features of Parenting Support Navi

- Comprehensive Coverage of Childcare Support in Tokyo: The service continuously updates and provides the latest information on childcare support systems available across all 23 wards of Tokyo. From subsidies to various childcare services offered by different wards, it covers a wide range of programs aimed at reducing the burdens of parenting.

- Personalized Proposals Based on Simple Questions: Users need to answer just two straightforward questions regarding their residing ward and current circumstances (such as pre-natal, post-natal status, or the child's age) to receive tailored suggestions on available assistance programs.

- Application Process Information: The service also provides clear information about eligibility criteria and application processes, including relevant URLs, facilitating a smoother application experience for users.

- Available 24/7: Utilizing AI technology means that the service is always accessible, regardless of time or place, making it convenient for families to seek help whenever they need it.

Company Background: BetterDays

BetterDays has previously worked to lighten the load of parenting through innovative products like the milkmagic automatic milk maker. This new service, Parenting Support Navi, is another initiative aimed at further reducing the burden of parenting. The company was founded by two women with a vision to simplify household responsibilities, reflecting their understanding of the challenges modern individuals face balancing work and childrearing.

The mission of BetterDays is to assist people in achieving better days through simplified household management. By focusing on innovative and user-friendly solutions, they aim to provide practical support to modern families navigating the complexities of everyday life.