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Habit-forming app 'Minchalle' tackles elderly care in mountainous areas! New project launched in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture

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Published May 29, 2026 2:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:52 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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A10 Lab Inc.
is partnering with Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, to launch a frailty prevention program for the elderly using its habit-forming app, 'Minchalle,' starting June 1, 2026.
With an aging rate of 44.4%, Otsuki City aims to use this digital peer-support platform to overcome geographical barriers and promote healthy habits among seniors who cannot attend traditional in-person classes.

A10 Lab Inc. is partnering with Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, to launch a frailty prevention program for the elderly using its habit-forming app, 'Minchalle,' starting June 1, 2026. With an aging rate of 44.4%, Otsuki City aims to use this digital peer-support platform to overcome geographical barriers and promote healthy habits among seniors who cannot attend traditional in-person classes.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000024217.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 29, 2026

A10 Lab Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Go Nagasaka), the developer of the habit-forming app 'Minchalle,' announced a partnership with Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture (Mayor: Nobuyasu Kobayashi), to launch a frailty prevention program for the elderly. The project aims to address the 'time and location constraints' caused by Otsuki City's unique topography and employment conditions by leveraging digital technology and peer support. The goal is to establish an advanced model case that allows residents to continue living healthily in their familiar communities. With an aging rate of 44.4% as of April 2026, frailty prevention is a pressing issue for the city. However, many citizens have been unable to participate in traditional in-person classes. By utilizing 'Minchalle' to form new digital mutual-aid communities, the project aims to prevent isolation and encourage the establishment of exercise and lifestyle habits. The program will begin on June 1, 2026, targeting citizens aged 65 and over, with support provided through app usage workshops.

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