Four Major Welfare Industry Companies to Hold Online Recruitment Event "Fukushi Career Fes 2026" for Students

Tsukui Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Takeshi Takahata) is pleased to announce that, together with three other major companies in the welfare industry (Gakken Cocofun Co., Ltd., SOMPO Care Inc., and NICHII HOLDINGS CO., LTD. *in Japanese syllabary order*), it will hold an online recruitment event for students using Zoom, titled "Fukushi Career Fes 2026," on June 21st.

❚ Background of the Event

In Japan, where the declining birthrate and aging population are progressing, the care and welfare fields play a crucial role in supporting society.

On the other hand, creating opportunities for interaction with young people who will lead the future and promoting understanding of the work are important challenges for the industry.

Against this backdrop, four major companies in the welfare industry have collaborated to hold this event with the aim of conveying the appeal and rewarding nature of the welfare industry to students. Through initiatives that transcend corporate boundaries, we aim to create opportunities for more people to deepen their understanding of the welfare industry.

❚ Event Features

"Fukushi Career Fes 2026" will offer a program that allows participants to understand the overall industry trends and the unique characteristics of each company while comparing them, thanks to the collaboration of four major industry players. This will create an opportunity to deepen industry understanding while finding choices that suit individuals.

❚ Event Overview

Date and Time:

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 13:00 - 16:00

Format:

Online event using the web conferencing tool "Zoom"

Target Audience:

Students of all years, including those scheduled to graduate in 2027 and 2028

Capacity:

Limited to the first 100 participants

Participation Fee:

Free

Admission/Exit:

Free (Participation in only desired sessions or joining midway is possible)

Attire:

Casual

Application Deadline:

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 13:00

Organizer:

Fukushi Career Fes Executive Committee

(Gakken Cocofun Co., Ltd., SOMPO Care Inc., Tsukui Co., Ltd., NICHII HOLDINGS CO., LTD. *in Japanese syllabary order*)

Special Website:

https://sgpj.career-tasu.jp/fukushi-career-fes_2026/

❚ Future Outlook

Through this event, the four companies aim to create new touchpoints with students who will lead the future, deepen their understanding of the welfare industry, and foster interest. Furthermore, through collaboration that transcends individual company boundaries, we will work on nurturing the next generation of human resources for the entire industry.

We will continue to promote the creation of a foundation that supports human resource acquisition and sustainable growth in the care and welfare fields through such collaborative measures, contributing to the overall development of the welfare industry.

❚ Overview of the Four Companies in the "Fukushi Career Fes Executive Committee"

【Tsukui Co., Ltd.】

Headquarters Location:

1-6-1 Kaminagao-nishi, Konan-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

Representative:

Takeshi Takahata, President and Representative Director

Business Description:

Management of group companies, day services, residential care services, home care services, home nursing services, non-insurance private services

URL:

https://corp.tsukui.net/

【Gakken Cocofun Co., Ltd.】 *In Japanese syllabary order below*

Headquarters Location:

Gakken Bldg., 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Representative:

Takeshi Mori, President and Representative Director, COO

Business Description:

Planning, development, and operation of serviced residences for the elderly and paid nursing homes, and designated in-home service businesses

URL:

https://www.cocofump.co.jp/

【SOMPO Care Inc.】

Headquarters Location:

Shinagawa Seaside East Tower, 4-12-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Representative:

Takami Washimi, President and Representative Director

Business Description:

Operation of paid nursing homes, serviced residences for the elderly, and group homes; in-home service business

URL:

https://corporate.sompocare.com/

【NICHII HOLDINGS CO., LTD.】

Headquarters Location:

Ochanomizu Sola City, 4-6 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative:

Sota Nakagawa, President, Representative Director, and President & CEO

Business Description:

Management of the NICHII Group, centered around NICHII Co., Ltd., which provides services such as care, medical care, and childcare nationwide.

URL:

https://www.nichiigakkan.co.jp/