Social Welfare Corporation Genkimura, a member of the Genkimura Group (Headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative: Yusuke Kannari), signed an "Agreement on the Establishment of Welfare Evacuation Shelters in Times of Disaster" with Konosu City on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

In recent years, preparation for large-scale disasters, such as a direct-hit earthquake in the Tokyo metropolitan area, has become a critical issue for local communities. The development and securing of "welfare evacuation shelters"—which accept individuals who have difficulty living in general evacuation centers, such as the elderly and people with disabilities—is considered a vital initiative to support regional disaster prevention systems. This agreement was concluded to meet these local needs.

[Overview of the Signing Ceremony]

Agreement Concluded: Agreement on the Establishment of Welfare Evacuation Shelters in Times of Disaster

Signatories: Konosu City / Social Welfare Corporation Genkimura

[Comments at the Signing Ceremony]

Mayor Namiki of Konosu City expressed concerns regarding seismic disasters, particularly a direct-hit earthquake in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and spoke on the necessity of rethinking "what we must do from now on as a welfare evacuation shelter."

Additionally, Yusuke Kannari, Chairman of the Board of Social Welfare Corporation Genkimura, expressed his intention to "become a nursing care facility open to the community," emphasizing the desire to deepen cooperation with local residents not only during emergencies but also during normal times.

[Genkimura Facilities in Konosu City]

As of March 2026

① Shoyuen

② Mamuro Tanpopo Shoyuen

③ Konosu Tanpopo Shoyuen

④ Yumekobo Shoyuen

⑤ Fukiage Shoyuen

⑥ Shoyuen Day Service Sawayaka na Kaze

⑦ Kita-Konosu Shoyuen

[Future Initiatives]

Taking this agreement as an opportunity, Social Welfare Corporation Genkimura will further strengthen its cooperation with the community and work toward creating a town where local residents can live with peace of mind, not only in times of emergency but also in daily life.

We will continue our activities toward the realization of a "city of coexistence" that is healthy and happy.

About the Social Welfare Corporation Genkimura Group

We, the Social Welfare Corporation Genkimura Group, were established in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, in 1993. With the shared philosophy of "living together," we operate eight social welfare corporations (Social Welfare Corporations Genkimura, Chojumura, Chojunosato, Chojunomori, Morinomura, Kyoseikai, Fukufuku, and Kokoronokai).

We pursue the "purpose in life" (ikigai) of each individual user and realize "inspiring nursing care."

Phone: 048-631-0070 Address: Nissei Omiya Sakuragicho Bldg. 8F, 1-11-9 Sakuragicho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, 330-0854

Website URL: https://www.genkimuragroup.jp/

Recruitment Site: https://genki-group.jp/kaigo/recruit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genkimuragroup_info/ Lit.Link: https://lit.link/genkimuragroup

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