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Senior Housing in Japan Explained: Nursing Homes with Care, Residential Homes, Sakōjū and Tokuyō

The differences between Japan’s main types of senior housing: private nursing homes with care, residential-type homes, serviced housing for older people (sakōjū), group homes, special nursing homes (tokuyō), rōken and kaigo iryōin, plus five points to compare.

株式会社ネクスト編集部

3 min read

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Touring a Care Facility in Japan: Six Things to Check Before You Choose

What to check when you visit a care facility or nursing home in Japan: rooms, staff, medical support, daily life and meals, costs and contracts, and safety, plus tips to make each visit count.

株式会社ネクスト編集部

2 min read