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New Multilingual Feature for SmaCare App

HomeNet Co., Ltd., located in Nakano, Tokyo, has recently launched a significant update to its SmaCare application, which supports multilingual functionality. This enhancement is particularly relevant as Japan gears up for the introduction of foreign care workers in visiting services starting April 2025.

Background of the Change

As part of the evolving landscape in Japan's caregiving industry, certain foreign workers, such as technical interns and specific skilled workers, will be allowed to engage in home care services under specific conditions. For facilities enrolling these foreign caregivers, integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) solutions is essential to meet regulatory requirements.

The SmaCare app, specifically designed for periodic and as-needed home care services, now offers a multilingual interface across 17 languages, including Japanese. This capability directly addresses one of the requirements for facilities aiming to integrate foreign personnel into their workforce.

Accurate Record-Keeping Across Languages

What sets SmaCare apart is its focus on translating specialized terminology used within the care sector. Users can expect accurate translations for essential terms, enabling everyone to carry out their documentation duties with precision. By eliminating language barriers, the app fosters a secure working environment that encourages the hiring and retention of foreign workers in home care services.

Looking forward, HomeNet plans to continually expand the list of supported languages, ensuring that language will not be a hindrance in providing high-quality care.

SmaCare Overview

SmaCare is a specialized business support system for periodic and on-demand care services, maintaining one of the highest market shares in its category. Since the inception of periodic and on-demand services, the SmaCare system has been implemented across over 650 facilities. HomeNet operates group companies that also offer periodic and on-demand care services, continually incorporating feedback from the field to enhance system efficiency.

For more details on how to integrate SmaCare’s multilingual capabilities into your facility, please do not hesitate to reach out to HomeNet's SmaCare Partner Desk.

Contact Information

• - Phone: 03-6630-7485 (Weekdays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
• - Inquiry Form: SmaCare Contact

Note: Please allow 2-3 business days for a response.

Recommended Environment for the App

• - Smartphones/Tablets: Android version 8.0 and above, iOS version 12 and above.
• - PC: Windows 10 or 11 (Please note that Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10 in October 2025).
• - Browsers: Latest versions of Google Chrome or Edge.

Available Support and Maintenance

HomeNet provides thorough support from the launch of a business to the proper operational guidance for SmaCare implementation.

About HomeNet Group

• - Founded: December 1991 (HomeNet Co., Ltd.)
• - Headquarters: 2-24-11 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001
• - Representative: Kiyoshi Fujita, President
• - Capital: 100 million yen

The HomeNet Group actively contributes to the construction of the community-based care system proposed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, providing support for elderly living assistance while addressing issues such as vacant properties and housing for the elderly.