Four Major Welfare Companies to Hold Online Recruitment Event 'Fukushi Career Fest 2026' for Students

Gakken Cocofump Co., Ltd. (Tokyo/Shinagawa, President and COO: Takeshi Mori), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo/Shinagawa, President: Hiroaki Miyahara), is pleased to announce that it will hold an online recruitment event for students, 'Fukushi Career Fest 2026', using Zoom on June 21, together with three other major welfare companies (SOMPO Care Co., Ltd., Tsukui Co., Ltd., and Nichii Holdings Co., Ltd., in alphabetical order).

1. Background

In Japan, which is facing a declining birthrate and an aging population, the nursing care and welfare sectors play a crucial role in supporting society.

On the other hand, creating touchpoints with the younger generation who will lead the future and promoting understanding of the work are important challenges for the industry.

Against this backdrop, the four major welfare companies have collaborated to hold this event with the aim of conveying the appeal of the welfare industry and the rewarding nature of the work to students. Through initiatives that go beyond corporate boundaries, we will create opportunities for more people to deepen their understanding of the welfare industry.

2. Event Features

'Fukushi Career Fest 2026' offers a program that allows participants to understand industry-wide trends and compare the characteristics of each company through the collaboration of the four major companies. This creates an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the industry while finding options that suit them.

3. Event Overview

Date and Time: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 13:00-16:00

Method: Online event using the web conferencing tool 'Zoom'

Target Participants: Students of all grades, including those expected to graduate in 2027 and 2028

Capacity: First 100 applicants

Participation Fee: Free

Entry/Exit: Free (participation in only topics of interest or joining midway is possible)

Attire: Casual

Application Deadline: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 13:00

Organizer: Fukushi Career Fest Management Office

(Gakken Cocofump Co., Ltd., SOMPO Care Co., Ltd., Tsukui Co., Ltd., Nichii Holdings Co., Ltd., in alphabetical order)

Special Website: https://sgpj.career-tasu.jp/fukushi-career-fes_2026/

4. Future Outlook

Through this event, the four companies aim to create new touchpoints with students who will lead the future, as well as deepen understanding and foster interest in the welfare industry. Furthermore, through collaboration that transcends corporate boundaries, they will work on nurturing the next generation of human resources across the industry.

Going forward, through such collaborative measures, they will promote the development of a foundation that supports human resource acquisition and sustainable growth in the nursing care and welfare fields, contributing to the development of the entire welfare industry.

5. Overview of the Four Companies of the 'Fukushi Career Fest Management Office'

[Gakken Cocofump Co., Ltd.]

Head Office Location: Gakken Building, 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Takeshi Mori, President and COO

Business: Planning, development, and operation of serviced housing for the elderly and paid nursing homes, and designated in-home service businesses

URL: https://www.cocofump.co.jp/

[SOMPO Care Co., Ltd.] *Hereafter in alphabetical order

Head Office Location: Shinagawa Seaside East Tower, 4-12-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Takamitsu Sumi, President and Representative Director

Business: Operation of paid nursing homes, serviced housing for the elderly, group homes, and in-home service businesses

URL: https://corporate.sompocare.com/

[Tsukui Co., Ltd.]

Head Office Location: 1-6-1 Kamiooka Nishi, Konan-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

Representative: Takeshi Takabatake, President and Representative Director

Business: Management of group companies, day services, residential care services, home care services, home nursing services, and non-insurance self-pay services

URL: https://corp.tsukui.net/

[Nichii Holdings Co., Ltd.]

Head Office Location: Ochanomizu Solacity, 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Sota Nakagawa, President and CEO

Business: Management of the Nichii Group, centered on Nichii Gakkan Co., Ltd., which provides nursing care, medical, and childcare services nationwide

URL: https://www.nichiigakkan.co.jp/

■ Gakken Cocofump Co., Ltd.

https://cocofump.gakken.co.jp/
・President and COO: Takeshi Mori
・Date of Establishment: May 15, 2008
・Address: 〒141-8420 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
・Phone: 03-6431-1860
・Business: Planning, development, and operation of serviced housing for the elderly and paid nursing homes, designated in-home service businesses (home-visit care, in-home care support, day care, short-stay life care, etc.), franchise business, real estate leasing business, all incidental businesses, human resource development for nursing care and childcare, life-ending business

■ Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

https://www.gakken.co.jp/
・President: Hiroaki Miyahara
・Date of Establishment: March 31, 1947
・Capital: 19,817 million yen
・Sales: 199.1 billion yen, Consolidated Subsidiaries: 82 (Fiscal year ending September 2025)
　Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities Code: 9470)
・Address: 〒141-8510 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
・Phone: 03-6431-1001
・Business: A holding company founded in 1946, developing education and medical/welfare-related businesses. Education sector: classroom and cram school businesses such as 'Gakken Classroom', publishing and content businesses such as learning materials, and school/nursery businesses such as textbooks and childcare supplies. Medical/Welfare sector: serviced housing for the elderly, dementia group homes, and childcare support businesses such as nursery schools and after-school clubs. Global: Activities and business development in over 150 countries.