New Alliance Revolutionizes Welfare Support Through Legal Aid Access

Hogoland, a service providing comprehensive support for welfare applications, has announced a partnership with Ben Navi, a prominent search portal for lawyers operated by ASIRO Inc. This collaboration aims to enhance access to essential information for individuals seeking legal assistance while navigating the complexities of welfare applications and housing security.

Background and Purpose of the Partnership

In Japan, approximately 4 million individuals are struggling with multiple debts, leading to about 70,000 personal bankruptcies annually. However, the pathway to obtaining welfare support and housing stability is often fragmented, leading to inadequate assistance for those in need. This partnership seeks to address this issue by connecting Hogoland's welfare support services with Ben Navi's extensive legal resources. The goal is for individuals contemplating debt restructuring to swiftly access crucial information regarding their rehabilitation options.

Introduction of the Partner Organizations

ASIRO Inc.

ASIRO, listed on the Tokyo Growth Market, is dedicated to legal and lawyer-related services with a track record as one of Japan's largest platforms for legal consultations. It boasts:

- Extensive connections with lawyers and law firms across the country.
- The highest number of monthly users in its industry.
- Over ten years of matching legal consultations, establishing itself as a reliable resource for various legal troubles, especially related to debt and criminal cases.

Hogoland

Hogoland specializes in assisting individuals with welfare applications, housing security, and ongoing support post-rental. The service is administered in collaboration with administrative scriveners and former caseworkers, making it a free resource for those in financial difficulty. Their key services include:

- Assistance in applying for welfare (document preparation and accompanying applicants to government offices).
- Housing security support.
- Monitoring and lifestyle consultations post-housing.

The success rate for welfare applications through Hogoland exceeds 98%, while issues arising after housing placement are less than 2%.

Details of the Partnership

This partnership entails several key components:

1. Information Pathway from Ben Navi to Hogoland: Ben Navi will include links to Hogoland's resource pages on welfare and housing support within its debt restructuring sections, creating smoother access for users.

2. Information Pathway from Hogoland to Ben Navi: Users of Hogoland facing debt issues will find links to legal experts through Ben Navi, helping them connect to appropriate legal support.

3. Mutual Cooperation in Information Dissemination: Both platforms will collaboratively disseminate information concerning the synergies between legal aid and welfare services, reaching a broader audience in need.

Future Aspirations

The partnership anticipates expanding its impact through several initiatives:

- Enhanced recognition through Ben Navi's extensive network.
- Increasing the success rates of rehabilitation efforts following debt relief.
- Nationwide collaboration with real estate owners and management companies.
- Establishing public partnerships with local governments and welfare councils for broader support.

Comment from Representative

Shizuki Ishizaki, Representative of Hogoland: "We are honored to partner with ASIRO's Ben Navi, a platform that stands on an unprecedented trust foundation. I firmly believe that this collaboration will create a new support model bridging legal and welfare services. Many individuals dealing with debt experience profound anxiety regarding their future stability. With this partnership, we aim to inform more people that there's a pathway to rebuilding lives after legal resolutions, fostering a society free from isolation where everyone can restart their lives. We hope to expand our collaborations with property owners, municipalities, and support organizations to implement a sustainable residential support model that promotes social contributions alongside financial stability."

Overview of Partner Organizations

ASIRO Inc.

- Location: 4F Shinjuku Island Wing, 6-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Founded: April 2016
- CEO: Hirotaka Nakayama
- Business Areas: Media business, HR business, and insurance business.
- Stock Code: 7378
- Official Site: ASIRO

Hogoland

- Location: 4F Kogure Building, 1-11-6 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: Shizuki Ishizaki
- Business Focus: Welfare support, housing security assistance, inclusive housing support services.
- Official Site: Hogoland

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