[Yohana Co., Ltd.] Family concierge service “Yohana Membership” will be available nationwide from Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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Press release: May 14, 2024
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Family concierge service “Yohana Membership” will be available nationwide from Wednesday, June 12, 2024
*Supporting more than 10,000 families in Japan and the US,
contributing to an average of 13 hours of free time per month (*2) New area advance invitation campaign will be held from May 14th (Tuesday)* Yohana Co., Ltd., wholly owned by Panasonic Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Founder and CEO Yohana Matsuoka)
[Yoko Matsuoka], hereinafter referred to as Yohana) will expand the service area of the family concierge service “Yohana Membership” to 47 prefectures nationwide from Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Yohana membership
“Yohana Membership” will be launched in Seattle, USA in September 2021, and will be expanded to the United States (*1) in October 2022. In Japan, the service started in Kanagawa Prefecture in September 2022 and is currently providing services in Tokyo and three prefectures. Since the start of service*
Supporting over 10,000 families in Japan and the US*
The service is used by a wide range of people, including families with children in their 30s and 40s, as well as single people and seniors. In a user survey conducted in Japan (*2), the most common reason for joining was “to save time (85%),” followed by “to clear my to-do list (63%)” and “to do things at home.” To keep things tidy and tidy and manage household chores (33%) was frequently cited. Also, when asked how much time was saved by using Yohana, *
We received an average of approximately 13 hours of time savings per month*. moreover,*
67% are using that reduced time to spend quality time with family* I received this answer. By expanding the service area nationwide from June 12, 2024, we will help even more customers realize their ideal lives.
*1 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) *2 Internet survey targeting users who have been using the service for 30 days or more, number of valid responses = 54, conducted from January 4 to January 13, 2024, according to our research
* ◾New area advance invitation campaign will be held from 5/14* For those living in the new area, if you register on the waitlist during the period from May 14th to June 4th, we are holding a campaign where you can use the service for up to 12 months from the start date of use for 8,000 yen (tax included) per month. To do.
Campaign site: https://join.yohana.jp/lp_20240514_01/
Yohana Membership Mobile App
* ■What is “Yohana Membership” *
Panasonic
Founded by Yorkie Matsuoka, an executive officer of Holdings, Inc. and a mother of four herself, Yohana is a company that helps busy families prioritize the happiness of all family members and spend time with each other. is a leading company. The first product, Yohana
Membership, is a subscription-based family concierge service that supports the lives of busy families.
When you request a to-do (task) for your daily life through the app, the Yohana team (real people) will listen carefully to the requests of Yohana members and support you in finding a solution. For example, we handle a wide range of to-dos, such as creating daily menus and shopping lists, arranging ingredients, looking for lessons for children, making weekend outings and travel arrangements, making reservations and entering calendars, etc., and researching and proposing solutions. Our feature is that we provide one-stop support for everything from reservations to arrangements.
-Service overview-
Service name: Yohana Membership
Subscription list price: 10,000 yen per month (tax included) Price includes:
・Research and suggestions regarding requested to-dos (unlimited number of to-dos*3)
・Reservations and arrangements for requested to-do*4
・Online call where you can consult with a Yohana guide
Service area in Japan:
As of May 14, 2024: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama
After June 12, 2024: 47 prefectures
Official homepage: * https://www.yohana.jp/*
* ■Yohana’s team supporting the members*
Yohana guide:
A partner that provides long-term support to help members realize their ideal lifestyle. Through regular online calls, we will provide you with suggestions on how to use Yohana, take inventory of your tasks, and help you organize what you want to accomplish.
Yohana Specialist:
We will support you with your requested to-dos through the app, from daily tasks to preparations for special occasions.
Yohana Network:
We partner with companies in various industries that support people’s lives, and provide support from start to finish. We also offer Yohana’s unique service “Yohana Prime Pro”*5 related to housekeeping and housing.
*3 Depending on the number and content of consultations and requests received by the Yohana team, the operating status of the Yohana team, etc.
You may have to wait for your To-do request, or it may take some time to respond.
*4 We may not be able to accept some reservations and arrangements. *5 Yohana Prime Pro is only available in Tokyo and three prefectures. Yohana’s team supporting members
* ■Categories with many requests from members * (as of April 2024) * ■To-do example*
* meal*
Dinner menu and shopping list for one week / Online supermarket cart / Recommended places to eat out for families with children /
Vegetable recipes that are perfect for making baby food by hand / How to use a food processor that you are not yet familiar with / Recipes that junior high school students attempt on their own for the first time / Recipe for mass consumption of cucumber and eggplant / Research and arrangement of cooking services
*Outing/Travel*
Suggestions for weekend outings / Spots you can take your kids to on your way home / Glamping spots that allow pets / Vehicle events for young children near your home /
Recommended hotels for traveling to Kumamoto with an infant
*Various research*
A bookshelf that’s the perfect size for dead space / Futon cleaning that also stores / Popular detergent for sneakers / A calligraphy class that elementary school students can attend by themselves / Olive oil used by top chefs / Comparison of performance of the latest air conditioners suitable for living rooms / Choosing houseplants suitable for living rooms
*Anniversary/Gift*
Suggestions for decorations and cakes for children’s birthday parties / Christmas gifts that are perfect for children’s ages / Return gifts of about 1,000 yen per person to 10 people /
Arranging restaurants for anniversaries with your partner / Decorating for seasonal events such as Tanabata and Setsubun / Halloween party ideas /
For my grandmother who is restricting her sugar intake but loves Japanese sweets / Gift for the birth of a friend’s third child *Self-care*
A maxi dress for traveling that makes breastfeeding easy / A nail salon that also takes care of your heels / The best way to spend alone time in years!
* ■Voices from members (excerpts from interviews and survey results)* *
“I feel less frustrated about having to do research and feel more willing to ask Yohana for help.Now that Yohana does it for me, I have more time to spend time with my child.”*
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“For me, Yohana is like a supporter.When I feel like I’m in trouble, what should I do?”, I always say, “Let’s ask Yohana.” Even if you have a trivial problem that you can easily find, by first relying on a service like Yohana, you can face it to the fullest without giving up on yourself, your child-rearing, or your career. ”*
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“It’s basically a chat interaction, and it’s easy to use, just like the messaging apps you use every day.It’s like asking your husband, “Please look into this” or “Can you buy me this?” doing. ”* *
”I like the fact that it expands the range of my research and helps me learn things I didn’t know.I also like the fact that I can continue using Yohana’s services because I feel secure knowing that there is a place I can turn to if I have any problems. That’s why I’m there. *
“Not only does it help me with my daily tasks, but I also feel less alone.I feel more at ease knowing that there is someone I can talk to if something goes wrong.” *
* ■Yohana Founder and CEO Yokey Matsuoka (Yoko Matsuoka) *
Panasonic Holdings Co., Ltd. Executive Officer, PanasonicWELL General Manager
CEO Yorkie Matsuoka (Yoko Matsuoka)
Born in Tokyo. Dedicated to tennis since childhood, moved to the United States after graduating from junior high school. UC
After graduating from Berkeley (University of California, Berkeley), he majored in electrical engineering and computer science at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and completed a doctoral course (science). After working as a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University, he worked as an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University and an associate professor at the University of Washington, where he was involved in the development of robotic devices that promote rehabilitation of the human body and brain. He received the MacArthur Award, a genius award, in recognition of his research achievements in robotics and neuroscience.
With the prize money, she established the Yorkie Works Foundation to help children with physical and academic challenges. At the end of 2009, he joined Google as a co-founder.
Established X. Participated in Nest, which was a garage venture, and sold it to Google in 2014. CEO of Quanttus, Vice President of Apple, Google
He has held important positions in Silicon Valley, including CTO of Nest and vice president of Google. In October 2019, Panasonic Corporation (currently Panasonic
Holdings Co., Ltd.). Established Yohana in 2020. In mid-March 2023, he published his first book, “Creating a Future Where You Can Choose” (Toyo Keizai Inc.).
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