'Minna no Kaigo' marks 9th consecutive year as Japan's largest nursing home directory and achieves 'double crown' by leading in user reviews

Background on Achieving No. 1 in Listings and Review-Enabled Facilities

Choosing a nursing home is a critical, life-altering decision for both the individual and their family. However, a long-standing challenge has been the difficulty in finding a suitable facility due to a lack of balanced and sufficient information.

To address this, 'Minna no Kaigo' has been committed to providing accurate and comprehensive information since its inception. Consequently, as of May 22, 2026, a third-party survey conducted by TFCO Inc. confirmed that 'Minna no Kaigo' holds the #1 spot for the number of facility listings among major nursing home search services in Japan.

Furthermore, the service has actively promoted the sharing of real-life experiences through user reviews. Focusing on transparent information provision resulted in 16,015 facilities with user reviews as of May 2026, surpassing other search sites.

Survey Overview and Methodology

The survey on the number of facility listings was conducted by third party TFCO Inc. between May 14 and May 22, 2026. The methodology involved aggregating and analyzing the number of residential facilities, excluding home-visit care providers, by prefecture across major nursing home search sites. The research utilized desk research based on official websites and public materials, validated by interviews with key personnel at the target sites.

Similarly, the review survey was conducted from May 14 to May 26, 2026. The scope covered the number of facilities with reviews listed on major nursing home search sites in Japan. In this count, if a facility had multiple reviews, it was still counted as one facility.

As a result, 'Minna no Kaigo' was confirmed to have the highest number of facility listings and review-enabled facilities among the surveyed sites.

Key Features of 'Minna no Kaigo'

'Minna no Kaigo' is a service that allows users to easily search and compare nursing homes and care facilities across Japan based on location, cost, facilities, and level of care required. Beyond helping individuals find facilities that meet their specific needs, each facility page features numerous reviews from actual residents and their families, providing access to realistic reputations and experiences.

Additionally, the service focuses on content creation that allows users to fully grasp the atmosphere of a facility without visiting, utilizing tools like 360-degree panoramic images. Real-time vacancy information is also reflected, ensuring access to the latest data.

Furthermore, the platform aggregates major nursing home brands in Japan into brand pages, enabling intuitive comparisons of brand philosophies, price ranges, and reviews.

To help users understand the value provided by each brand, elements such as the brand's core focus, average costs of facilities, and service features are visually organized for easy reference.

[Survey Overview: Number of Facility Listings]

Survey Title: Verification of #1 Number of Facility Listings in Nursing Home Search Services; 2026 Edition
Survey Period: May 14, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Research Agency: TFCO Inc.
Target Sites: Minna no Kaigo, LIFULL Kaigo, Sagashikkusu, Yasashii Kaigo, Anshin Kaigo Shokai Center, Ii Kaigo, Caresul Kaigo, Minkai
Methodology: Desk research using official websites and public materials of the target sites.
Aggregation Method: Collection and aggregation of facility listings by prefecture confirmed during the survey period (excluding home-visit care providers).

About Reviews

'Minna no Kaigo' is designed for elderly individuals and their families searching for care facilities. A major feature is the ability to view reviews from those who have actually used the facilities, in addition to basic criteria like facility type, cost, and region.

By ensuring transparent and reliable support in the care sector—an area often plagued by information asymmetry—the service provides numerous features, including high searchability, map displays, vacancy updates, and tour reservation functions, to assist in the decision-making process.

This service serves as a vital information source not only for prospective residents and their families but also for care managers and other medical and welfare professionals.

[Survey Overview: Number of Facilities with Reviews]

Survey Title: Survey on Number of Review-Listed Facilities in Nursing Home Search Services
Survey Period: May 14, 2026 – May 26, 2026
Research Agency: TFCO Inc.
Target Sites: Minna no Kaigo, LIFULL Kaigo, Caresul Kaigo, Minkai
Methodology: Desk research using official websites and public materials of target sites.
Aggregation Method: Collection and aggregation of the number of facilities with reviews listed by prefecture confirmed during the survey period (*counted per facility, regardless of the number of reviews).

About Courier Co., Ltd.

At Courier Co., Ltd., we operate based on the belief that 'People can make better choices if they have the right information.' Guided by our corporate philosophy of 'Delivering reliable value to many,' we develop digital platform businesses and pursue the creation of new value.