In September 2023, I sent a luggage by sea mail, and in November, a creditcard by registered AIRMAIL. I heard it would be late for Christmas holidays, Easter, etc. Anticipating this, I sent it in September, but it took two months and five days to arrive by sea, but AIRMAIL reported it as “lost.” Since the post office that shipped it is the same, I requested an investigation. The investigation was possible because AIRMAIL was registered mail, and sea mail I filled in, because the documents were getting complicated. Then, it took a little over a month, so when we investigated about the second month, An answer from the post office was “still on the ship.” The shipping time between Japan and the United States is about one week to 10 days, and even with the pre- and post-processing, the local authorities told us that it was “strange!,” and when we started making noise, the ship arrived in about ten days.

The international mail office may sent my registered mail to the US Post office for investigation its delivery issue.
I recieved a message just told us to investigate it and return in writing, but it never arrived. “Can you tell it’s stolen?” Since the contents are bank cards with credit cards, can you tell by touching them? I decided to immediately to cancel (stop) the use of the card and have it reissued.
In Japan, withdrawal, transfer of bank deposit, and savings will restrict to certin amount due to rampant fraud. Fraudulent Group doesn’t just use words, but he uses various methods to get his information. Will this card be misused as well? These days, even stolen passports are bought and sold with their photos changed.

@I received a call from the International Post Office saying that the reply I sent to the Japanese post office requesting an investigation was in writing. And I received the document (January nineth).
However I was informed that the registered letter delivered to my destination in the United States on the 13th and had been received (two months and seven days later).“I wonder why it is?” There is receipt sign on it, so even if the seal was brokened, amateurs don`t understand!
However, I do not know if they knew it was a bank card with a credit card and kept it separately, planning to misuse it later time. Is the result of the investigation just an apology for the loss and compensation? I am waiting to hear from you.
It was a disgusting time to speculate that the local postal authorities in the United States probably delivered it because it would cause it makes complaint!
Lesson: Please do not give in and raise your voice!
Above is as of January 24th, 2023

The National Dementia Basic Act has enacted in June 2023.
Next, each local government will do initiatives under its budget and guidance. I attended the training session. It has leveled up from the beginner level, and this is the third level-up seminar. It is still all classroom lectures and group meetings. The rest was a tag match between the Regional Comprehensive Center, a subordinate the government, and the general public recruited through the city newsletter (an information magazine for citizens). It seems to be there to learn about the voices, and actual situations of interested participants.

Below is a critical comment from Suchito, but it is Japan’s political form, social structure, and local government.
I will think about this as I introduce it.

At the invitation of Mr. E, a social worker and a staff member of a local comprehensive support center (community comprehensive support center), whom I met at a seminar, after I attended the workshop to improve my skills.
The third training session was about “Team Orange” and “case studies.” Why did you go out? Currently, I am not volunteering at a nursing home. Well, it’s for myself.
What will change after the training session for Dementia Volunteers “Team Orange”?

Then, I went to a local volunteer group(Team Orange). 19 people(including two infants) gathered to exchange information, and the Mayor of Minami Ward, Saitama City, brought a certificate of “Team Orange Certification No. 1” to be handed out. In other words, it was a group not only for dementia issues but also for people raising children, etc. There were elderly and their caretakers, but they were good people, and I felt a sense of comfort in their lives and humanity. It is a community-based association that provides love, kindness, and mutual assistance. However, the only men were Mr. S and Suchitoo, whom I met at the seminar. The atmosphere was conversation and behavior typical of women(sweets and tea). As long as Suchitoo does not get dementia, we’ll keep an eye on it and continue associate at the team.

I don’t know yet whether this will be a government welfare measure to combat dementia or a volunteer group specializing in dementia, but I will do what I can together with Mr. S.

The photo shows the certificate from the Minami Ward Mayor and the “Crystal performances” by the volunteer members. It will meet every month, and the next meeting seems to include a presentation from the local medical association.

It has said that “viewing light (landscapes, culture, and art)” * has changed over time from “leisure = Free time” to “restoration of humanity.” Even if the ideas and patterns associated with travel change, we want to continue the spirit of hospitality forever. I am a self-proclaimed “Asian culture traveler.” As much as possible, I walk alone and interact with the locals. We don’t ride in comfortable motor coaches or stay in big hotels. Travel is not for tourism operators. It’s for myself. Tourism pollution results the wrong actions of tourists and businesses who prioritize profit. Of course, since it is a business, there must be a fusion of economy and culture. Tourism in the future will require information and facilities that allow individuals to interact rather than in groups.

*About tourism

This article submitted for the Asahi Shimbun’s theme recruitment.
I will provide additional explanations and comments.

1. The number of foreign tourists has increased since Prime Minister Koizumi’s time, and in the recent years, it has reached 30 million. You should stop and think about it.
   
2. That is why the mass media follows actual figures on the lonely hearts of Japanese people, who believe that doing so will the economy developed, are backfiring. On the other hand, bankruptcies and incidents in the tourism industry are also occurring. Cases of unreasonable prices and rip-offs are pathetic.
   
3. Women traveling alone is a problem all over the world. In Japan, a French woman remains missing while sightseeing in Nikko. Report of incidents at tourist destinations will not filed, perhaps because they are trying to suppress them as much as possible.
   
4. According to VISIT Japan’s policy, the number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2003 was 5.21 million, but in 2019, it increased six times to 31.88 million, and the results distorted.

5. The definition and scope of the tourism industry is wide-ranging, including transportation, accommodation,
souvenir, food and beverage, entertainment and tourist facilities, are common for no users throughout the year.
There are also saturation of the market, which means the venue is full, sold out, and crowded. In addition, incidents
that result in dumping of garbage due to poor etiquette and the destruction of the lives of local residents are a wide
range of issues and problems that go beyond the term tourism'' and includepollution, damage, criminal trouble, etc.”
All the comments made by considered tourism experts (practitioners), are proponents of tourism.

6. The BLOG article “A word to the tourism society” (December 1, 2009), in which Suchitoo posted about the tourism
society that he was a member of for a while, is old but is often read. It was a meeting of industry-friendly researchers
and representatives of stakeholders. Currently, the purpose of tourism courses at universities and vocational schools
is to obtain travel business qualifications, and the only thing left to do is to acquire preliminary knowledge before
starting a job at a company, but I wonder how meaningful they are! There is No special knowledge required before
employment. It is a school that follows cost reduction measures for small and medium-sized travel companies.

7.What does the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Tourism Agency do? I understand that they
collect statistics, but I have a question about their reliability. How is the number of users of mass transit calculated?
Is there a distinction between general customers and tourists? And measures based on those numbers (the analysis
results are even more questionable) are a matter of disbelief. I believe that “Japan currently does not have an
appropriate and easy-to-understand tourism theory that no one can interfere with.”

@There is an article with the same purpose posted on September 14th., 2023.

@Suchitoo’s website: http://kawai.servebeer.com/~masahiro or http://marsk.html.xdomain.jp

In February 2020, many people died on board the Diamond Princess due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In September of the previous year, I boarded the ship for three nights and four days, and it was my first time in 4 years to board Japan’s famous ship, the Asuka II (owned by NYK Line).
I went on an experiential boat ride for three days and two nights. I booked the “Level K Court” cabin (the cheapest room) from Yokohama to Kobe.
A suite costs more than three times that amount.

I made the reservation from my PC, and since there is no cancellation fee until three weeks in advance, I made the reservation about two months in advance.
I received the tickets and itinerary two weeks ago.
The fare is 117,000 yen (per person) and about 40,000 yen per day, and the DP ship is about 20,000 yen, it is double the price.
All meals are inclusive, but alcohol drinks are not be inclusive.

*Here are my impressions from boarding the ship. Due to the limitations of this blog, I will only have three photos. I will also post them on Facebook.

1. The training of over 400 staff members was perfect. I exchanged business cards with two Japanese staff members.
2. Most of the employees, including regular employees, were Filipinos.
3. The room with a view of the lifeboat was a problem.The advertisement that “everything faces the sea” is correct, but this room felt unomfortable for me.
4. The foods chooseing from many uique dishes were delicious, but the tea was not my favorite.
5. The interior of the room, that bath (tub), and furniture were comfortable. However, the bed in this “K Court” was a little narrow in size.
6. Some of the participants on board the DP had terrible manners, but I have never encountered such kind of people in Asuka.
7. Compared to the DP issue 4 years ago, there were more female participants, and we had a chance to say hello, but I met some participants who seemed distant, probably because of the post-Covid-19 situation.

@ Reference 1: Among Japanese ships, Asuka II (872 passengers) and Nippon Maru (532 passengers) are very popular.
The unique feature is that the number of passengers on board is less than 1,000. On the other hand, Italian MSC, which is operating in Japan and CosTa, huge British cruise ship, is trying hard to sell to fill its seats. MSC: 5,686 people, Diamond Prince:
Those are a large luxury cruise ship that can accommodate 2,706 people. There is also the Icon of the Seas, which can accommodate approximately 8,000 people.

@ Reference 2: Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises will launch a new ship in December 2024 (a more luxurious version of the Nippon Maru with 458 passengers and 229 rooms).
Asuka III starts to service around summer 2025 (740 passengers).
*Kobe Port has the best track record for cargo transportation in Japan and has a long history, although the pier for passenger ships is smaller than expected.
The connection (berthing) to the monorail station (Port Terminal Station) after disembarking the ship was convenient and had the best access.

I heard an amusing story about alcohol from an acquaintance who lived in Russia for over ten years. As someone who loves alcohol, this is a story about alcohol that allows people to connect with each other across borders. This person is now in his 70s and does not drink, but he is also very knowledgeable about the history of vodka and other alcoholic beverages.
During the reign of Peter the Great (17th century onwards), the top of the 100 meter tall tower, the city symbol, was destroyed, but it would take a great deal of time and effort to repair it. A carpenter bought it and repaired in a short time, and the king was so pleased that he asked if there was anything he wanted, and he wanted him to drink it anywhere in the city and got it tattooed on his throat. Unlike bills and paper certificates, it guarantee until you die. After that, it became customary for Russians to invite each other for a drink by pointing two fingers at their throats.
This invitation is similar to the appearance of drinking ochoko (small sake cup) in Japan, but pointing to the right throat is the Russian style, and holding the ochoko with the left hand and stretching it out is the Japanese style.

Mr. U, who asked for details, sent me a detailed explanation, so I will paste it as is below.
In 1830, the cross held by an angel that shone atop the spire (122.5 meters) of the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the tallest building in St. Petersburg at the time, was broken by a storm. It looked like it would fall if a strong wind blew. Tsar Nicholas I, at the time sent out an appeal asking for people to repair it, but he did not want to spend too much time and money on it, so he made it a condition that not using a scaffolding. No one came forward because they were afraid of working at such a high place, but Terushkin, a roof carpenter from the Yaroslavl region, offered to do it with just a rope and successfully repaired it. The emperor was delighted and asked if there was anything he wanted reward, to which the carpenter replied, “I’d like to have a drink at the emperor’s expense in any tavern.” After receiving his certificate, he went out drinking almost every night, but he got drunk and eventually lost his certificate. So he had it tattooed on his throat so he would never lose it. Since then, when he asked for drink money, he would flick his throat with his index finger and leave the store. After that, this gesture became a custom for Russians to invite each other for a drink.

＠brewed liqure from local raw materials in the world (there are various legends, such as the earliest story of a monkey hiding fruit in the hollow of a tree and fermenting it). There is a history and drinking methods that make life enjoyable, but there are also cases where people become addicted to alcohol. In addition, some countries have established laws such as age restrictions, as it can lead to not only alcoholic, but also crime. And there is an alcohol tax purposes. There are also uses for climate (lowering fever) and medicinal elements, but just like smoking tobacco, so be careful.
For beer lovers, wine lovers, whiskey lovers, sake lovers and shochu lovers may to have a drink that suits you. But lower alcohol content comes at a higher price because too much drink. The high degree of alcohol affects your health, but alcohol can also use for cooking and dyeing.
I Suchitoo researched Okinawa’s “Awamori” culture, and love drinking. It is full of amazing stories about the relationship with China (hospitality of the Shoho envoys) and the history of the Age of Exploration. Surprisingly, many people don’t know about Thai roots (Thai rice).

However, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion and attack on Ukraine can not tolerate. I wish I could have a toast to peace and good health.

＊suchitooのHP; http://marsk.html.xdomain.jp/

It is an era when the number of foreign immigrants to Japan, exchange students, and workers are increasing. Many people criticize the technical intern trainee system, which does not allow spouses to accompany workers, as an immigration system, and how the technical intern trainee system used to secure a labor force. Among them, the news that a female technical intern trainee from Vietnam, got pregnant and hid her abandoned child, was put on trial and acquitted of the murder charge, the Japanese government and society’s contempt and prejudice against foreigners incidents of inhumanity exposed.

Many Japanese people also work and study abroad (more than 100 years ago, many Japanese immigrants migrated to work). Unaccompanied assignments, which were commonplace in the past, have decreased. And the number of international marriages has also increased. However, if childbirth, child-rearing, and education are not possible in the country with cold measures, they will become anti-state and return to their own country. However, although I don’t know the numbers, there are cases where it takes a liking to them, and they let their children live in a foreign country. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology cares of Japanese children living abroad by establishing local Japanese schools and distributing Japanese language textbooks in remote areas. And even children of Kurdish refugees are applying for refugee status (including provisional release), and children of foreigners without Japanese nationality can study at school as Japanese children. This case is a part of the United Nations Charter.

However, there are many bilinguals who speak the language of their parents at home and Japanese outside. There are many cases where children have a hard time to communicating with the school at home. Depending on the region, many Japanese language classes run by volunteers. However, there is also a story that they can not keep up with school and become truant. In a worse case, some people get involved in crime after being invited by friends.

＠Below are my suggestions:

1. Japanese people want to accept more and more foreigners warmly. Words, greetings, invitations to exchange events, and explanation on how to put out household rubbish to garbage collection point, can do immediately!
2. I want to stop prejudice based on appearance, such as skin color or based on my hometown!
3. I want to naturally care for people with disabilities, such as foreigners and people with disabilities!
4. Returnee children are suffering, and the coldness of the Japanese government’s education for returnee children is behind it!

It was a self-talk of an internationally-minded older person. I want to continue and respect the good points. It is natural if you take pride in being a first-class country (developed country) in the world. Japan has good human resources and education even if it does not have resources. However, Japan is not yet called an international country! The 2023 revision (for the worse) of the “Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act” is one of the blemishes of the LDP-Komeito government and follower political parties. You can do more mature measures! “Work if you can afford the taxes!” and “Ratify international treaties and promote change.”

Please take in what each one can think and act! ! !

My 9-year-old granddaughter, born and raised in the US, doesn’t respond to traditional Japanese discipline methods or our self-taught discipline at home.

In the US, it is generally uncommon for grandparents to be involved in discipline, as “freedom” and “individuality” are respected. Therefore, living with grandparents is unpopular, and most people live independently. However, families often gather at the parents’ (grandparents’) homes for special occasions like birthdays and Christmas.

I’m afraid to tell you about the incident in our Japanese home. I entrusted my grandchild with the key, instructing her to leave a door open, but when I returned, I found the door locked and couldn’t enter. Upon investigation, I discovered the key left on the floor near the outside of the door. I expressed concern over her disregard for the agreement (not keeping her word) and the potential security risk. Its response differed from what I might expect from a Japanese child.

In this situation, my daughter (the child’s mother) viewed the child’s actions as correct, implying that my admonishment was unwarranted. As a result, my grandchild secluded herself in her room and reportedly brought food from the kitchen to her room to eat at 3:30 AM the following day.

It can be challenging when different cultural perspectives and expectations clash within a family. Communication and understanding among family members are essential in resolving conflicts and finding common ground. It may be helpful to have open and respectful discussions with my daughter about my concerns, expectations, and the importance of safety and following agreements.

I was concerned about this, so on that day, I went to my grandchild’s room to chat and discuss another plan. As a result, my grandchild returned to the living room, and we had lunch together. In the evening, they also visited my room. I felt like they could be a good playmate. Neither my daughter nor my grandchild offered any apologies. I did mention to them that “Mom (my daughter) told Grandpa” about it.

The situation got well, but it’s probably fine. My grandchild is half Japanese (25%) and half American (50%), but when asked “What are you?” in terms of nationality or race, they don’t say “American.” Instead, they respond that they were born (in Oklahoma).

I will continue to handle situations by considering specific examples as they arise, as this interaction with my grandchildren is both enjoyable and challenging. Many grandparents have experience in this regard as they navigate the ups and downs of intergenerational relationships. I would greatly appreciate any valuable advice you may have to offer.

During subsequent conversations, there was word of an “invitation to our home in the US” in our discussions. If we take a deeper perspective, it could be a suggestion to “learn about the home ground approach.” It was an opportunity for growth. My grandchild often says, “It’s okay to do this or that in the US.” So, the story I shared involved a bilingual girl with three different cultural styles.

Recently I learned that the Saitama Psychiatric and Neurological Center provides mental health care. In Japan, there is a shortage of clinical psychologists (counselors), and there is prejudice against mental illnesses such as dementia, which makes it difficult for people to seek help openly. The above can lead to difficulties finding employment or receiving welfare benefits. Although those directly affected by these issues face tough challenges, their families and those around them struggle to provide adequate support. Whether this is a “disease” or something that can be “cured” is still not fully understood, and there is a lack of research and understanding of the situation. Currently, no law is legislated to provide care, and treatment (medication) is inadequate, leading to confusion and frustration for those seeking help.
However, these years, there have been signs of improvement in Japan. While I was aware that former US President Reagan had Alzheimer’s disease, it is now urgent to address the fact that one out of every seven people over the age of 65 in Japan has some form of dementia, which is similar to the one in three people affected by cancer.

SUCHITOO provides care for the elderly, many of whom have dementia. I have gradually progressed from experiencing occasional forgetfulness to mild cognitive impairment (MCI). While drugs can help slow down brain degeneration, there is no cure. However, giving up is not an option as it would compromise human dignity. Support is necessary to the fullest extent possible. Laws and measures are in place for people with physical and mental disabilities, but not yet for those with dementia. While there are some (schizophrenia-related) cases, the situation will improve from now. I have considered a treatment for this issue based on my knowledge gained from training sessions, previous experiences, and future involvement. The above is my personal opinion as SUCHITOO.

The overview of the training session is as below:
Knowledge about understanding dementia are – Four guidebooks, Lewy body dementia, symptom-specific support, and supporter training.
Additional course materials are – Forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment, young-onset dementia, medication knowledge, and improving oral function.
Three work groups are – Information on Activities for People with Dementia and their Families, Lack of Support, -Care as an Orange Partner.
It was a two-day training session with over 50 participants, and more than 90% were women. The training was packed with appeals from senior support centers and was comprehensive.

The summary highlights the following points:
For the improvement of mild cognitive impairment, “improvement of lifestyle, training through hobbies, and medication therapy” were recommended.

Regarding medication therapy, it was mentioned in the last section that “medication for dementia cannot restore the patient to their state before developing the condition or cure them. However, it expectes to delay the progression of dementia and allow the patient to live their life as much as possible. In addition to medication therapy, non-pharmacological therapies that activate the brain, such as light exercise like taking a walk, reading aloud, doing calculations, and playing musical instruments, can enhance the remaining cognitive function and the ability to perform daily activities, allowing the patient to live a more fulfilling life.

The importance of creating a stimulating and fulfilling life by finding joy, purpose, and motivation, were emphasized. Conversely, forcing oneself to do things they dislike or do not want to do can cause stress and loss of confidence,” according to Eiko Nobuko, a certified dementia care nurse.

I reported on the first installment in this BLOG on March 31. After reviewing the materials again following the workshop, I realized that it also applied to me. On my Buddhist altar, I have written and posted “Meals, exercise, stress.” Specifically, I have decided to reflect on what I have done so far and continue doing good things such as eating small, balanced meals, walking or “any3tai chi” exercises for half a week, practicing playing the ocarina and listening to music, and reciting Buddhist sutras. Of course, I am also mindful of getting enough sleep and taking a bath. I wonder if it is good or bad that my “anger has decreased” recently, and I am also considering whether it is a good thing for human hearts to become more rounded.

Dr. Hideki Wada, a psychiatrist, emphasizes in his book that “depression” is more frightening than dementia, and we should be careful.

Many people are now entering the era of getting dementia, with Alzheimer’s-type dementia accounting for 70-80% of cases. Understanding and caring for those around them, including family members, hospital doctors and nurses, and many others, is important because many cannot be hospitalized (which is also a problem).
SUCHITOO has been volunteering at a nursing home for about 15 years and actively attends training sessions to learn more. The first session was five years ago, but since then, there have been stepped-up training sessions hosted by the Saitama Psychiatric and Neurological Center, which was probably heavily sought after, as previous sessions had a lottery system due to high demand. However, this time the number of participants limit increased to 50, so they were able to attend.

It was a rigorous 4.5-hour “appeal” given in two curriculum sessions. In this era where the administration alone cannot do everything, the appeal is necessary! This is why the sub-organization of the Regional Comprehensive Support Center was seeking volunteers from citizens interested in supporting the activities related to dementia, not just individuals with dementia and their families. The government uses our taxes and supports these activities indirectly. The justification for the program is targeting groups such as “pregnant women,” “housewives,” and “retirees.” While some aspects are understandable, some are not.

“Even so, I wanted to participate because the number of people with dementia is increasing, so I want to support them. In Thailand, a guy who’s been living there for 20 years is a heavy drinker. He seems to have Lewy body dementia, so I want to give him advice and care. Also, a travel companion who lives in Japan has severe memory loss and once went to the wrong station for a meeting. These days, they haven’t responded to letters or emails completely, but there is still answering the phone (they were diagnosed with dementia after cancer surgery). Due to the pandemic, volunteering for Tai Chi has been canceled, but over half of the participants in the day service are people with mild dementia who don’t remember my face or name. Once, when I called out to someone, they said, ‘The teacher hasn’t come yet,’ which was disappointing. Although there’s a chance I might develop dementia myself, as long as I have time and energy, I want to volunteer and support them.”

During the group discussions in the two training sessions, some good opinions were raisong, such as “People with dementia should be eligible for a disability certificate,” “Care such as taxi transfer should be provided because going to the hospital or shopping costly,” “It is absurd to recommend motorcycles and bicycles even if driving a car is not allowed,” and “Saitama City should provide more care not only for physically disabled people but also for people with mental and physical disabilities.” However, it did not seem that the administrative staff could find a solution or take an action. They were just salaried workers and subcontracted local government officials rather than bureaucrats from the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare. Some suggested that city council members should attend the training sessions and listen to the opinions raised.

After completing two sessions, I have summarized my thoughts as follows. While I will only present my conclusion here, there are also some excellent studies and views on the topic, so I would like to read and analyze the materials as P2 and offer my insights.
1. One of the new things I learned about is “mild cognitive impairment” (MCI), which seems to be worldwide research items given its prevalence and importance.
2. The doctors mainly introduced American research and materials and pointed out the backwardness, and lack of research in Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
3. Although there are misunderstandings and insufficient definitions of dementia and other psychiatric conditions in Japan, it is essentially a “brain disorder.”
4. There are “Orange Cafe” groups at the comprehensive community centers promoted by the government, which offer care for family members and provide a venue and time. However, I wonder if this is enough. It’s still having difficulies, and there’s still much we don’t see.
That’s all for the “dementia seminar” P1. Although I am an outsider and an amateur, I will continue to study and support the cause with interest. Actual care is more critical than theory!
I posted P2 on April 26th on the Japanese Suchitoo site, and an English translation will follow this post.

Since I have been volunteering at Tai Chi school for seven years, I quit volunteering in December 2022 because the independent nursing home has proposed introducing a membership fee system instead of holding the class as an event of the facility (independent nursing home). And also the number of members has decreased for a reason. Nationwide, the decrease in the Tai Chi population is announced since the beginning of COVID-19.
Although many people are on the waiting list (persons wishing to enter)* at special-nursing homes for the aged, the number of additional facilities is declining, and private nursing homes are entering an era of competition. It seems like a way to cut costs.

*On December 19, 2022, the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare announced that there were 233,000 people on the waiting list for special-nursing homes for the aged and 213,000 people with 3-5 nursing care needs.

One day, the manager of an A office suggested that “if we introduce a membership fee system, attendance will improve, and the number of participants will increase.” This facility has been operated by Haseko, a major construction company, for over 20 years. It seems that the number increased one after another because the expensive one-time entrance fee can use for the construction costs of the next facility. However, in terms of its operation, it claims to operate 24 hours a day, but it seems that “money” is necessary to ask for anything service even if you are sick.
There is no significant difference in the purchase price, but you must pay the amount for about ten years in advance.
So if you live there for more than ten years, you got merit.
However, Report said that some facilities for the elderly are experiencing problems with early termination (moving out).
Another characteristic of Japan is that there are many female residents in private and special nursing homes (about 80% in this facility). It may be the best idea to work hard and have nursing care for the rest of your remaining life and meals (you can cook for yourself). Or someone who has lost the comfort of being alone and the ties of family. It seems that there are not many people who sell their homes and move in with their spouses.

I have volunteered (Tai Chi, listening, etc.) at 3 or 4 nursing homes, but I won’t compare them.
After constructing nursing homes, Haseko has a subsidiary called Seikatsu Kagakukan (recently changed to Plancière in French), which operates nursing homes and also independent nursing homes, and group homes. There are many in Saitama, and four in the neighborhood of SUCHITOO’s house, so I see mutual use (transition from independent type to nursing care facility, participation in events, etc.) as possible. However, depending on company policy, I won’t go into it this time.
They have invited me to festivals and events held at a facility. They intend to do PR in various ways plans which are fun activities after moving in and recruiting new residents. In addition, They have introduced me to planning consultations and solicitations, such as inheritance in partnership with administrative scriveners and banks.

However, perhaps due to the lack of staff, four facility managers (house managers and office managers) have been replaced in seven years. The general staff members also change frequently, so I hear from residents that they have difficulties communicating with staff.

A cafeteria, karaoke equipment, and a book corner are in the common area of its facility. Gardening is not possible because there is no garden. The rooftop is not open for residents, probably because they judged it dangerous.  He spends most of his time in his room, and if he wants to take a large bath, he can go to Haseko’s facility for the elderly nearby. We do not hold funeral ceremonies or farewell parties when a resident passes away (many do not even do at nursing homes for the elderly).

@SUCHITOO doesn’t want to move into a nursing home. First of all, I don’t think there is freedom, but there are “rules” and “group life,” and there are some things that are natural because it is a communal life, but I feel that it is difficult to move in.

What is convenient is that there is always someone to take care of you, which gives you a sense of security. You can eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner as your request. Facility usage fees are other than the burden and Common service fees (management fees) (there is no cost for the house).

The number of users of the national long-term care system is small in independent facilities, information and decisions will depend on consultation with care providers, and I am not sure whether the guardianship system and the public administration departments are well-taken care of. The conclusion is that it is good to stay at home (apartment, etc.) while you can live independently or if you are a mild caregiver. Even in that case, if necessary, you can use the home-visit nursing care system by consulting with an area Comprehensive center operated by the national long-term care insurance. I think that a special-nursing home for the elderly is the best option for those who require serious care.

However, I always feel that the confined type, who is a resident and is not allowed to go out or take a walk, is not a positive for his mental and physical health, so I look at him and comfort him. Also, if you’ve been living in a rented house for a long time, it’s ok, but I’m opposed to selling my home and moving in, but it would not be suggested to live a double life.

Property management is having difficulties, so it is necessary to use the guardianship system and prepare a will as an inheritance. Of course, many residents will be able to live on their pensions, but if you are a couple, you may find yourself in poverty even if you can afford it, so you need to think and prepare about it in advance.

Above are my impressions of volunteering at some nursing homes, and guidelines for his path for more than ten years. I am not talking about this independent nursing home.

On this blog site, I will also post an article on “Infectious Diseases, Depression, and Dementia.”