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Bears and Takara Standard Collaborate for Innovative Home Services

In a significant move for the home support industry, Bears Inc., established in October 1999 and now celebrating its 27th year, has announced a strategic partnership with Takara Standard Co., Ltd. This major collaboration aims to enhance residential living by integrating their services into Takara Standard's offerings.

Partnership Details

Bears, headquartered in the Nihonbashi Hamacho area of Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has built a reputation for high-quality housekeeping and support services. In this new venture, they will provide essential home assistance through Takara Standard's upcoming service, 'saikou!'. This service is scheduled to launch on April 1, 2026, in key metropolitan areas including Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

Takara Standard, a premier manufacturer of housing equipment founded in 1912, specializes in durable and easy-to-clean kitchen and bathroom systems, using advanced enamel technology. With over 110 years of heritage, Takara Standard is leveraging its experience and innovations in product development through its new Business Development Division, which supports creating new value beyond housing equipment.

What 'saikou!' Offers

The 'saikou!' service aims to provide cooking and cleaning assistance post-renovation, making customers' lives more comfortable. The service will primarily be focused on visitors to Takara Standard showrooms. As a trusted partner of Takara, Bears will send skilled staff to directly assist customers, ensuring a seamless integration of services that caters to the unique design and functionality of Takara’s products.

These service staff will undergo rigorous training to ensure they possess in-depth knowledge about Takara products, including appropriate maintenance techniques, assuring customers of high-quality service from the outset.

Launching at Eight Showrooms

The launch of 'saikou!' will take place across eight distinguished showrooms:

• - Tokyo: Shinjuku, Tachikawa, Mitaka, and Tama showrooms
• - Osaka: Osaka HDC, Osaka, and Kitaketsu showrooms
• - Kyoto: Kyoto South showroom

This extensive rollout reflects both companies’ commitment to making daily life easier and more enjoyable through dependable services.

Future Prospects

Bears is dedicated to continually enhancing its service delivery system and aims to contribute to a society where everyone can live the life they envision through 'safe', 'secure', 'comfortable', and 'convenient' services. The collaboration with Takara Standard is a significant step towards this goal, ultimately highlighting the value of integrated home support services.

About Takara Standard

Founded in 1912, Takara Standard is known for their brand message, "Water matters, that’s why it’s important." They prioritize innovation in their enamel technology, focusing on high-quality systems for kitchens and bathrooms. With an aim to meet the evolving needs of customers, they strive to create comfortable living environments and pioneering solutions in housing equipment.

Company Profile:

• - Founded: May 30, 1912 (over 113 years old)
• - Revenue: 243.3 billion yen (estimated for fiscal year 2024)
• - Employees: 6,560 (as of the end of March 2025)

About Bears

Founded in 1999, Bears offers various lifestyle support services, including housekeeping, cleaning, child care, and senior assistance, across major Japanese cities. As they celebrate 27 years, they have accomplished remarkable milestones, including a registered staff count of 66,000 and over 6 million completed service instances. Bears envisions its housekeeping service as a new infrastructure for life in Japan, focused on providing consistent, high-quality, and hospitable services to enrich customers' lives.

Company Profile:

• - Representative: Kenji Takahashi, President
• - Location: 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0007
• - Founded: October 1999
• - Official Website: happy-bears.com

Bears continues to expand its reach, offering assistance in various regions, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its clientele while contributing positively to their daily lives.