Bespra's Brain Health App Featured in Digital Agency's Service Catalog

Introduction

The Digital Agency of Japan has recognized Bespra Inc.'s innovative healthcare service, Brain Health App x Health Points Service, by adding it to their Digital Local Revitalization Service Catalog. This addition marks a continued partnership into 2024, emphasizing the app's effectiveness in health management through digital solutions.

What is the Digital Local Revitalization Service Catalog?

This catalog aims to promote effective digital implementations within municipalities, offering a diverse range of services that support local government efforts in digital revitalization. You can explore the catalog through the Japanese Digital Agency's official website: Digital Agency's Service Catalog.

Reasons for Inclusion of Bespra's Brain Health App

The Brain Health App by Bespra meets the specifications set out by the Digital Agency for Health Management Apps and Health Points. Its successful track record in supporting municipalities, combined with its robust functionality, has contributed to its approval and inclusion in the service catalog. Local governments and other markets value its proven effectiveness and utility.

You can find Bespra’s catalog page here: Bespra Service Page.

Understanding the Brain Health App

The Brain Health App is a comprehensive health application developed based on research from the world-renowned Karolinska Institute in dementia studies. This free app allows users to manage activities related to exercise, cognitive training, and nutrition—all of which are vital for maintaining brain health. The integrative approach—combining dietary guidance, exercise instruction, cognitive training, and lifestyle coaching—is ground-breaking, having been the first internationally to prove its effectiveness in slowing the progression of mild cognitive impairment.

Launched in 2017, the app has garnered numerous accolades from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, local municipalities, and Cabinet Office ImPACT programs, solidifying its reputation in the health sector.

Brain Health App x Health Points Service for Municipalities

The Brain Health App x Health Points Service aims to enhance local health and invigorate community economies. Users can engage in various health activities, such as walking and vital sign management, and even participate in volunteer activities. For every activity they complete, users earn health points, which can be converted into rewards like PayPay points. This innovative service boosts both the health of municipal citizens and the local economy, making it a win-win for all stakeholders involved.

To date, the service has been implemented in over 25 municipalities nationwide, assisting in the digitization of health points, elderly care points, and volunteer points programs. Some participating municipalities include Hachioji City and Shibuya City in Tokyo, Koshigaya City in Saitama Prefecture, and many others across Japan.

Comments from Bespra’s CEO, Yosuke Toyama

Yosuke Toyama, the CEO of Bespra, expressed his satisfaction with their inclusion in the catalog for a second consecutive year. He stated, "We are thrilled to have our services recognized once again by the Digital Agency’s well-organized catalog. Our use of ICT not only aids in health management but also incorporates community economies through points redemption, allowing us to share our initiatives with a broader audience. We look forward to advancing our research and development efforts to provide even better services in the future."