Akari Hoshou Partners with Kyoto Bank to Provide Elderly End-of-Life Support and Guardianship Services

Akari Hoshou Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka; Representative Director: Yuki Shimizu) announced that it signed a business partnership agreement with The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto, Kyoto; President: Mikiya Yasui) on June 1, 2026, to strengthen cooperation in the field of elderly end-of-life support (guardianship).

Background of the Partnership
In recent years, the number of single elderly people in Japan has exceeded 9 million. As more individuals lack reliable family members, the need for guardianship for hospitalization and nursing home admissions, as well as post-mortem administration and property management, is rapidly increasing. Conversely, many elderly individuals and their families face challenges in knowing where to seek advice or finding trustworthy support providers.

Addressing these social issues, The Bank of Kyoto, committed to solving customer challenges as a regional financial institution, and Akari Hoshou, which operates an elderly end-of-life support business, have partnered to build a support system that allows individuals to spend their later years with peace of mind.

Goals of the Partnership
Through this partnership, a framework will be established to provide The Bank of Kyoto's customers with guardianship services, post-mortem administration, and daily life support services provided by Akari Hoshou. The goals are:
- Reducing anxiety for the elderly and their families
- Integrating financial and life support
- Strengthening regional monitoring systems
- Establishing environments where the elderly can live with peace of mind

Comments from Yuki Shimizu, Representative Director and Attorney
'We are pleased to conclude this partnership with The Bank of Kyoto, which operates extensively in Kyoto, my hometown. We will continue to expand partnerships with financial institutions and deploy end-of-life support and guardianship services nationwide, transforming 'anxiety' into 'peace of mind' for everyone.'

About End-of-Life Support (Guardianship Services)
End-of-life support is a comprehensive service that includes guardianship for hospitalization and facility admissions, regular communication, health checks, and handling post-mortem procedures such as funerals, interment, and administrative tasks. The service is provided through the collaboration of legal experts (attorneys, judicial scriveners) and medical/nursing care professionals (nurses, care managers).