[Towards Hotels Supporting Regional Safety and Security] Comfort Hotel Tokyo Kiyosumi Shirakawa Conducts Patrols, Contributing to Local Communities through "Kakekomi Station" and "While-watching Activities"
Choice Hotels Japan has launched a community safety patrol at Comfort Hotel Tokyo Kiyosumi Shirakawa starting April 1, 2026. This initiative strengthens the "Kakekomi Station" function and "While-watching Activities" to contribute to creating a safe and secure environment for the local community.
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Choice Hotels Japan, headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and led by Representative Director and President Takahiko Ito, operates "Comfort Hotel," "Comfort Hotel ERA," "Comfort Inn," "Comfort Suites," and "Ascend Hotel Collection(TM)" nationwide. Starting April 1, 2026, they have begun conducting regular patrols at "Comfort Hotel Tokyo Kiyosumi Shirakawa" (Koto-ku, Tokyo) with the aim of contributing to the creation of a safe and secure environment in the community.
In this initiative, "Comfort Hotel Tokyo Kiyosumi Shirakawa" is registered as a "Safety and Security Patrol Organization" with Koto Ward. As an activity conducted in cooperation with Koto Ward, hotel staff will conduct patrols of the hotel's surrounding area (near Kiyosumi Gardens) once a month for 30 minutes to 1 hour during the evening hours. Patrols will be carried out continuously by multiple staff members on a rotating basis, and by wearing reflective vests provided by Koto Ward, the activity will also contribute to raising crime prevention awareness in the community.
This activity aims for Comfort Hotel to fulfill its role not only as an accommodation facility but also as a "provider of safety and security" in the local community.
**Practicing "While-watching Activities" unique to Comfort Hotel, which stays close to the community**
This patrol is implemented as a "While-watching Activity," where staff routinely check the surrounding environment as an extension of their daily duties.
By noticing small changes or irregularities in the community, it helps improve crime prevention awareness and prevent troubles before they occur. By involving the hotel in the community through patrols, it also contributes to addressing such issues, deterring crime, and building smooth relationships.
Furthermore, this activity contributes to ensuring safety around the hotel and is linked to the achievement of SDG "Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities."
By actively engaging with the local community and contributing to enhancing crime prevention awareness and fostering a sense of security, we aim to create a safe and livable environment not only for guests but also for local residents.
**Prepared as a "Kakekomi Station" implemented at Comfort brand hotels nationwide**
Comfort brand hotels nationwide serve as "Kakekomi Stations" (emergency refuge points) as part of their efforts to contribute to the safety and security of local communities.
This initiative aims to ensure safety by temporarily protecting individuals who have been victims or are at risk of being victims of kidnapping, violence, molestation, stalking, etc., and who seek help at the hotel, and by promptly contacting the police, schools, families, etc., as necessary.
Leveraging their characteristic 24/7 operation, Comfort brand hotels contribute to creating safe and livable communities by serving as "Kakekomi Station Hotels," reliable hubs where people can quickly seek refuge when in trouble.
Functioning as an "open-to-the-community safe haven" in addition to accommodating guests is positioned as one of the important values expected of hotels.
When responding to those seeking help, the top priority is to guide them to a safe place and ensure their mental and physical calm. After confirming the situation, the basic principle is to promptly connect them with relevant organizations. Especially for victims or those feeling anxious, creating an environment where they can safely seek help is crucial, and each staff member strives to establish a system for calm and courteous response.
To enhance the effectiveness of these efforts, Comfort brand hotels nationwide are sequentially conducting "Kakekomi Station" training from March 16 to June 30, 2026.
The training simulates visitors seeking help, checking initial response, verbal communication, protection guidance, information sharing, and communication flow to the police, etc., to ensure calm action in emergencies.
Footage of the "Kakekomi Station" training, which included practical mock drills in cooperation with the Aichi Prefectural Police, can be viewed at the following link:
https://www.choice-hotels.jp/news/detail.php?id=1868
This patrol activity is also part of these daily preparations and efforts to deepen cooperation with the community. By paying attention to changes in the town and establishing a system for quick response in case of emergencies, the hotel will continue to contribute to creating an environment where everyone can live with peace of mind, while staying close to the community.
**Future Outlook**
Choice Hotels Japan will continue to promote community-based crime prevention and safety activities at Comfort brand hotels nationwide.
To remain a trusted presence not only for guests but also for local residents, we will actively engage in "creating safe and secure communities" by leveraging the public nature of hotels.
Comfort Hotel Tokyo
In this initiative, "Comfort Hotel Tokyo Kiyosumi Shirakawa" is registered as a "Safety and Security Patrol Organization" with Koto Ward. As an activity conducted in cooperation with Koto Ward, hotel staff will conduct patrols of the hotel's surrounding area (near Kiyosumi Gardens) once a month for 30 minutes to 1 hour during the evening hours. Patrols will be carried out continuously by multiple staff members on a rotating basis, and by wearing reflective vests provided by Koto Ward, the activity will also contribute to raising crime prevention awareness in the community.
This activity aims for Comfort Hotel to fulfill its role not only as an accommodation facility but also as a "provider of safety and security" in the local community.
**Practicing "While-watching Activities" unique to Comfort Hotel, which stays close to the community**
This patrol is implemented as a "While-watching Activity," where staff routinely check the surrounding environment as an extension of their daily duties.
By noticing small changes or irregularities in the community, it helps improve crime prevention awareness and prevent troubles before they occur. By involving the hotel in the community through patrols, it also contributes to addressing such issues, deterring crime, and building smooth relationships.
Furthermore, this activity contributes to ensuring safety around the hotel and is linked to the achievement of SDG "Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities."
By actively engaging with the local community and contributing to enhancing crime prevention awareness and fostering a sense of security, we aim to create a safe and livable environment not only for guests but also for local residents.
**Prepared as a "Kakekomi Station" implemented at Comfort brand hotels nationwide**
Comfort brand hotels nationwide serve as "Kakekomi Stations" (emergency refuge points) as part of their efforts to contribute to the safety and security of local communities.
This initiative aims to ensure safety by temporarily protecting individuals who have been victims or are at risk of being victims of kidnapping, violence, molestation, stalking, etc., and who seek help at the hotel, and by promptly contacting the police, schools, families, etc., as necessary.
Leveraging their characteristic 24/7 operation, Comfort brand hotels contribute to creating safe and livable communities by serving as "Kakekomi Station Hotels," reliable hubs where people can quickly seek refuge when in trouble.
Functioning as an "open-to-the-community safe haven" in addition to accommodating guests is positioned as one of the important values expected of hotels.
When responding to those seeking help, the top priority is to guide them to a safe place and ensure their mental and physical calm. After confirming the situation, the basic principle is to promptly connect them with relevant organizations. Especially for victims or those feeling anxious, creating an environment where they can safely seek help is crucial, and each staff member strives to establish a system for calm and courteous response.
To enhance the effectiveness of these efforts, Comfort brand hotels nationwide are sequentially conducting "Kakekomi Station" training from March 16 to June 30, 2026.
The training simulates visitors seeking help, checking initial response, verbal communication, protection guidance, information sharing, and communication flow to the police, etc., to ensure calm action in emergencies.
Footage of the "Kakekomi Station" training, which included practical mock drills in cooperation with the Aichi Prefectural Police, can be viewed at the following link:
https://www.choice-hotels.jp/news/detail.php?id=1868
This patrol activity is also part of these daily preparations and efforts to deepen cooperation with the community. By paying attention to changes in the town and establishing a system for quick response in case of emergencies, the hotel will continue to contribute to creating an environment where everyone can live with peace of mind, while staying close to the community.
**Future Outlook**
Choice Hotels Japan will continue to promote community-based crime prevention and safety activities at Comfort brand hotels nationwide.
To remain a trusted presence not only for guests but also for local residents, we will actively engage in "creating safe and secure communities" by leveraging the public nature of hotels.
Comfort Hotel Tokyo