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Nichii Gakkan Forms Partnership with Minato Town

On July 31, 2026, Nichii Gakkan Co., Ltd., a leading provider of healthcare, nursing care, and childcare services in Japan, established a cooperative agreement with Minato Town in Aomori Prefecture, represented by Mayor Shuji Numazawa. This collaboration aims to address pressing challenges in local healthcare, particularly in regions experiencing population decline and a shortage of medical personnel.

Agreement Overview

1. Name of the Agreement

The partnership is formalized as the "Cooperative Agreement between Minato Town and Nichii Gakkan Co., Ltd."

2. Objectives

In Minato Town, issues such as population decline, aging society, and securing medical professionals are becoming increasingly significant. To tackle these challenges, Nichii Gakkan plans to leverage its extensive experience in providing services to around 6,000 medical institutions across Japan. The company will collaborate closely with Minato Town and Minato Central Hospital to strengthen and maintain the medical service framework in areas facing population decline, ensuring that local residents can access healthcare with confidence.

Key Points of the Agreement

1. Telemedicine Initiatives: The agreement emphasizes the advancement of remote medical operations to enhance accessibility.
2. Improving Accessibility: A commitment to making hospital services more convenient for users, ensuring that healthcare is readily available.
3. Promoting Health: Initiatives aimed at the health improvement and disease prevention among local residents.
4. Additional Necessary Measures: Any other measures deemed necessary to achieve the objectives outlined in this partnership.

Future Directions

Nichii Gakkan is dedicated to creating an environment where residents in declining population areas can receive healthcare without worry. Through this partnership with Minato Town, the organization aims to support the establishment of a sustainable framework for medical services. Moreover, the insights and results gained from this collaboration will be utilized to enhance the operations of medical facilities in areas facing population challenges, further contributing to the maintenance and advancement of local healthcare.

Overview of Nichii Gakkan Co., Ltd.

Founded in December 1968 and officially established in August 1973, Nichii Gakkan has made it its mission to be a beloved and respected provider of services in the healthcare, nursing, and childcare sectors across Japan. The company has built a strong network, serving approximately 6,000 medical institutions and operating around 1,900 nursing facilities. For over 50 years, the organization has trained more than 2 million professionals in the medical and healthcare fields.

• - Company Name: Nichii Gakkan Co., Ltd.
• - Location: Ochanomizu Solar City, 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - CEO: Sota Nakagawa
• - Business Focus: Medical services, nursing services, childcare services, and healthcare.
• - Official Website: Nichiigakkan