Yokohama City’s “condolence desk”, which Kamakura Shinsho helped set up, finally begins trial operations
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Press release: January 22, 2024
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Yokohama City’s “condolence desk”, which Kamakura Shinsho helped set up, finally begins trial operations
*Opening at ward offices in Tsurumi Ward and Seya Ward, Yokohama City from January 30, 2023, reservations starting from January 22nd* Kamakura Shinsho Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kobayashi
Fumio, TSE Prime: 6184, hereinafter referred to as the Company) concluded an “Agreement on the Trial Establishment of a Sympathy Desk” with Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as Yokohama City) on May 17, 2023. After that, we proceeded with preparations to set up counters, and on January 30, 2024, we will open counters in two ward office buildings in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City (hereinafter referred to as Tsurumi Ward) and Seya Ward in Yokohama City (hereinafter referred to as Seya Ward). A trial of the counter will begin. From the 22nd, we will begin accepting reservations for using the counter.
By continuing to provide the necessary support to Yokohama City as it conducts its trial operation of a condolence desk, we aim to establish a condolence desk and thereby enhance and improve the quality of administrative services for citizens.
* Background of the initiative *
In order to help people live lives without regrets, we operate services such as “good nursing care”, “good funerals”, “good graves”, and “good inheritance” as a company specializing in end-of-life care and memorial services, and provide our customers with We aim to provide a one-stop end-of-life service by accepting consultations and providing information through the center and portal site.
Local governments across the country deal with consultations on matters such as funerals and post-death procedures on a daily basis, but many bereaved families have worries and concerns about procedures related to death and inheritance because they do not occur repeatedly in a person’s lifetime. It has also become clear that Furthermore, these condolence-related procedures require multiple departments to carry out the procedures, which are often complex and take a long time, placing a burden on the bereaved family.
Under these circumstances, the number of local governments that are establishing “good night corners” has rapidly increased with the aim of reducing the burden on bereaved families, and the Cabinet Secretariat has also formulated “Guidelines for Setting Good Night Corners” (*) and is promoting the establishment of good night corners. There is a movement to move forward.
* May 15, 2020 Cabinet Secretariat Information and Communication Technology (IT) Comprehensive Strategy Office “Guidelines for Establishing a Sleep Corner” (Source) Government CIO
Support for municipalities setting up portal “Okuyami Corner” Against this background, Yokohama City has also been considering establishing a “condolence desk,” and trial operations have now begun in Tsurumi Ward and Seya Ward.
*Specific initiatives*
(1) Operation of condolence desk, etc. maintenance work
We will establish and operate a consultation desk that takes privacy and barrier-free considerations into consideration, and will improve the consultation environment at the counter.
(2) Entrustment of condolence counter management
We will identify the necessary procedures through interviews with the bereaved family and guide you through the process smoothly.
*Reservation details*
* [Reservation page URL] * Available 24 hours a day
*Tsurumi Ward:*
https://shinsei.city.yokohama.lg.jp/cu/141003/ea/residents/procedures/apply/a8b07d70-e85b-4b74-8f42-028380464182/start * Seya-ku:*
https://shinsei.city.yokohama.lg.jp/cu/141003/ea/residents/procedures/apply/6c2d468c-b2be-4ece-a372-2c407a4a5dd2/start * [For phone calls] * Weekdays from 8:45 to 17:15
Tsurumi Ward: 045-510-1703
Seya Ward: 045-465-6095
*We recommend that you make a reservation online as we may not be able to leave immediately while we are responding to customers.
* Future outlook *
Our company will promote the following through collaboration with the Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Digital Agency, and local governments.
(1) Contributing to the achievement of SDGs Goal 11 “Creating livable cities” (2) Support for promoting local government DX
(3) Support for expanding the “Death and Inheritance One-Stop Service” promoted by the Cabinet Secretariat IT Strategy Office
(4) We will promote “agreement regarding end-of-life support for local residents” with local governments, and comprehensively resolve issues faced by local governments in end-of-life and bereaved family support. * [About Kamakura Shinsho] *
Founded in 1984, we are a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime that operates publishing and internet businesses with the theme of “end-of-life” for Japan’s aging society. We operate a number of web media such as “Searching for nursing care facilities”, “Inheritance preparations and procedures”, “Organizing and tidying up before death”, “Funeral preparations”, “Buddhist altars”, and
“Selecting a grave”, and through our customer center etc. We also provide consultation and information. As the aging society continues to progress, we will contribute to the creation of a bright and positive society by helping many people solve their hopes and problems.
Company name: Kamakura Shinsho Co., Ltd.
Established: April 17, 1984
Market segment: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities code: 6184) Head office location: 3rd floor, Kanematsu Building, 2-14-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Fumio Kobayashi, Representative Director, President and COO Capital: 1,057,480,000 yen (as of October 31, 2023)
URL: https://www.kamakura-net.co.jp/
*Main services operated by Kamakura Shinsho*
* ▼Internet service*
Good funeral: https://www.e-sogi.com/
Good grave: https://www.e-ohaka.com/
Good Buddhist altar: https://www.e-butsudan.com/
Farewell party produced Story: https://e-stories.jp/
Good inheritance: https://www.i-sozoku.com/
Procedures after my death: https://watashigo.com/
Good monk: https://obousan.e-sogi.com/
Good nursing care: https://e-nursingcare.com/
Inheritance real estate support: https://i-fudosan.com
Good insurance: https://e-hoken-lp.com/
Safe sorting of belongings: https://www.i-seri.com/
* ▼Publishing/Publications*
Monthly “Shukatsu”: https://butsuji.net/
* ▼Group companies*
House Boat Club Co., Ltd.: https://hbclub.co.jp/
Age Plus Co., Ltd.: https://ageplus.jp/
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