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Monaka-ya's Significant Contribution to Independence Support

Monaka-ya, a company based in Kyoto, is set to present the outcomes of its involvement in Tokyo's "Initiative for Supporting Business Operators Towards Independence" at the upcoming "25th Conference on Independence Support Care and Power Rehabilitation". Scheduled for May 30-31, 2026, this conference aims to share knowledge and innovations regarding independence support in the field of caregiving.

The event will be presided over by Associate Professor Megumi Kodaira from the International University of Health and Welfare, establishing a platform for discussion on the theme "New Possibilities Unlocked by DX in Independence Support Care and Power Rehabilitation". Two notable speakers will represent Monaka-ya at the conference: Takaya Saito from Nippon Keiei and Izumi Sumitomo, the Customer Success Manager of Monaka-ya. They will present significant developments in data utilization and time studies that contribute to the advancement of independence support care.

Overview of the Presentations

Symposium 1: Promoting Independence Support in Tokyo

• - Date & Time: May 30, 2026, 13:30
• - Venue: Main Hall
• - Chair: Megumi Kodaira (Associate Professor, International University of Health and Welfare)
• - Title: "Practical Applications of ICT and Data Analysis in Independence Support Care: An Interim Report on the Tokyo Care Model"
• - Presenter: Takaya Saito (Nippon Keiei)
• - Topics Covered: Mr. Saito will report on the progress of the Tokyo Care Model, a package model developed to enhance high-quality care based on data. Through Monaka-ya's data analysis foundation, he will discuss strategies to improve care planning and quality based on empirical evidence.

Symposium 2: Accelerating Independence Support Care through DX

• - Date & Time: May 30, 2026, 14:55
• - Venue: Main Hall
• - Chair: Hideki Mochizuki (Professor, Kyorin University)
• - Title: "Becoming a Preferred Service Provider: Visualizing Work Structure and Utilizing Technology to Unlock New Developments in Independence Support"
• - Presenter: Izumi Sumitomo (Monaka-ya)
• - Topics Covered: Ms. Sumitomo will share research findings on the use of Monaka-ya’s time study application, "Hakaru", which allows for objective measurement and analysis of care work hours. By leveraging technology to visualize time, she will explain how creating efficiencies in caregiving leads to enhanced support for independence, backed by substantial practical data.

Conference Overview

• - Name: 25th Academic Conference on Independence Support Care and Power Rehabilitation
• - Theme: New Possibilities Unlocked by DX in Independence Support Care
• - Date: May 30-31, 2026
• - Venue: Tower Hall Funabori, Edogawa, Tokyo
• - Detailed Program: Available as a PDF on the official conference website.

Background and Future Outlook

In November 2025, Monaka-ya participated in Tokyo's initiative under the "Supporting Business Operators Towards Independence" project as a data analysis partner. Utilizing integrated and visualized tools to analyze care data, including the time study application "Hakaru", they have focused on performance assessment.

Through their presentations at this academic conference, Monaka-ya aims to broadly share the empirical results of the "Tokyo Care Model", which merges academic insights, collaborative support, and digital technologies. This initiative is a crucial step towards enhancing productivity in a caregiving landscape challenged by workforce shortages while simultaneously improving the quality of life for service users. The company aspires to contribute towards a nationwide rollout of sustainable systems that balance these two vital aspects.