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SOKUYAKU Expands Childcare Support Through Online Consultations

In a significant move to support families with young children, JFrontier Co., Ltd. has announced its participation in Tokyo’s "Child Smile Movement." This initiative aims to enhance childcare services by addressing the challenges parents face when seeking medical advice for their children, particularly during the night. With the increasing number of dual-income households and the strain on medical facilities, the need for accessible medical consultations has never been more pressing.

What is the Child Smile Movement?

The Child Smile Movement is an initiative by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that aims to create a society that prioritizes children's needs through collaboration across various sectors. Over the past few years, the rise in dual-income families, a shortage of medical facilities, and the challenges of accessing healthcare during non-business hours have turned sudden illnesses in children into a social concern.

Common Challenges Faced by Families:

• - The burden of traveling to hospitals at night.
• - Stress caused by long waiting times for treatment.
• - The risk of hospital infections during outbreaks.
• - Balancing work and medical visits.

JFrontier is committed to alleviating these issues through its online medical service, SOKUYAKU, which allows families to access healthcare more conveniently.

Rising Medical Needs in Childcare

According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the number of dual-income households continues to rise, making it essential to support work-life balance, especially for parents. Many parents find that children often develop fever or illness at night, leading to heightened demands for online medical consultations.

Parents express their needs succinctly:

• - "Visiting a hospital at night is challenging."
• - "I want to consult a doctor urgently."
• - "I prefer to avoid going out during infection outbreaks."

As a solution, online consultations are gaining traction among families seeking immediate medical advice for their children.

Introducing SOKUYAKU

SOKUYAKU is an innovative service that allows parents to consult with doctors from the comfort of their homes using smartphones or tablets. The service not only includes online medical consultations but also features guidance for prescriptions and the home delivery of medications, making it a comprehensive healthcare solution.

With partnerships with clinics across various specializations, SOKUYAKU offers services to both children and adults. This means that parents feeling unwell can avoid the hassle of bringing their healthy children to a clinic, effectively reducing their concerns about cross-infections.

Key Features of SOKUYAKU for Pediatric Care:

• - Easy appointment scheduling via smartphone.
• - Consultations with pediatricians from home.
• - Support for nighttime and weekend consultations.
• - Reduced waiting times.
• - Home delivery of prescribed medications.
• - Infection control through non-faced interactions.
• - Nationwide service availability (excluding certain areas).

These features significantly alleviate the burden on parents, making it easier for them to access essential medical care for their children.

Future Directions

JFrontier plans to continue its efforts to support children and families through involvement in the Child Smile Movement. The aim is to provide a healthcare system where everyone can receive medical attention and prescriptions anytime and anywhere.

Furthermore, JFrontier is working on integrating patient data from various medical systems to offer personalized products and treatments based on individual needs, thereby establishing a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem around SOKUYAKU.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: JFrontier Co., Ltd.
• - Stock Code: 2934 (Tokyo Growth)
• - Founded: June 2008
• - Headquarters: 4th Floor, KN Shibuya, 9-8 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031
• - Capital: 665 million yen (as of February 2026)
• - Website: https://jfrontier.jp/

About the Child Smile Movement

The Child Smile Movement is a collaborative effort by various stakeholders to promote a "child-first" society in Tokyo. Organizations such as businesses, non-profits, and educational institutions participate in promoting initiatives that prioritize the perspectives and needs of children, fostering a community that cherishes children's well-being.

SOKUYAKU Service Details

• - App Name: SOKUYAKU
• - iOS: Download from App Store
• - Android: Download from Google Play
• - Pricing: Free registration and annual membership; "SOKUYAKU Premium" plan at 550 yen/month (tax included)
• - Website: https://sokuyaku.jp/

For inquiries regarding this initiative, please contact the JFrontier Public Relations Office at [email protected].