Announcement of the Relaunch of Gakken's Information Website 'Kentai Net' Supporting Family Care and Health

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  • Announcement of the Relaunch of Gakken's Information Website 'Kentai Net' Supporting Family Care and Health
  • Medical Care Service Co., Ltd., a group company of Gakken Holdings, announced the full relaunch of 'Kentai Net,' an information website supporting family caregiving and health, on May 18, 2026. The redesigned site features a user-friendly UI optimized for smartphone users and middle-aged to senior audiences, intuitive navigation from concerns to action, and enhanced accuracy of content under expert supervision.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 17, 2026

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Medical Care Service Co., Ltd., a group company of Gakken Holdings, announced the full relaunch of 'Kentai Net,' an information website supporting family caregiving and health, on May 18, 2026. The redesigned site features a user-friendly UI optimized for smartphone users and middle-aged to senior audiences, intuitive navigation from concerns to action, and enhanced accuracy of content under expert supervision.

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Announcement of the Relaunch of Gakken's Information Website 'Kentai Net' Supporting Family Care and Health (June 17, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 17, 2026
Medical Care Service Co., Ltd., a group company of Gakken Holdings, announced the full relaunch of 'Kentai Net,' an information website supporting family caregiving and health, on May 18, 2026. The redesigned site features a user-friendly UI optimized for smartphone users and middle-aged to senior audiences, intuitive navigation from concerns to action, and enhanced accuracy of content under expert supervision.
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Medical Care Service Co., Ltd. (Saitama, Saitama City / President: Norio Yamamoto), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Shinagawa / President: Hiroaki Miyahara) operating 380 caregiving facilities nationwide, announces the relaunch of 'Kentai Net,' Gakken's information website supporting family caregiving and health, on Monday, May 18, 2026. Relaunched 'Kentai Net' ▼ Gakken's Information Website Supporting Family Care and Health 'Kentai Net' https://www.mcsg.co.jp/kentatsu/ 'Kentai Net,' operated by our company, continues to deliver information that answers the 'what I want to know' needs of family caregivers and a broad age range of individuals interested in health. This time, to further enhance user convenience, we have completely renewed the site's design and navigation structure. The new 'Kentai Net' has been reborn as a media platform that is more 'visible, easy to use, and reliable' than ever before, tailored for smartphone users who make up the majority of our audience and our primary target: middle-aged and senior users aged 50 and above. ■ Key Upgrades of 'Kentai Net' To improve the browsing experience on smartphones—the dominant mode of access—we have significantly enhanced display speed and operability on mobile devices. Additionally, considering our main users—middle-aged and senior individuals aged 50 and above—and their families, we have finely adjusted font sizes and background contrast. The design now enables stress-free and accurate information reading even on small screens. We have built navigation pathways that allow users with concerns such as 'Could it be dementia?' or 'How should I care for my family member?' not only to resolve their worries through articles but also to smoothly transition directly to the next action. ・Care and Dementia Articles: From the article page, users can seamlessly search for nearby care facilities or consult with specialized support desks. ・Health and Nutrition Column Articles: Based on advice in the articles, users can intuitively navigate to purchase pages for health foods, supplements, and related products. To ensure the accuracy of information—which we prioritize most—we conducted a comprehensive review of all published content, including archived articles. Outdated or inaccurate content has been rewritten under expert supervision to reflect the latest information, maintaining the site's quality as a 'trusted information source' that users can rely on with confidence. ■ Call for Partners: Co-Publishing 'Dementia, Care, and Health' Information and Services With this relaunch, 'Kentai Net' is inviting partners to jointly deliver beneficial information to society through our media platform. Companies, researchers, and individuals who possess expertise, research findings, professional knowledge, or innovative services related to 'dementia, care, and health' but face challenges in outreach or reaching target audiences are encouraged to utilize 'Kentai Net.' We offer flexible support, including article publishing and co-branded content initiatives. ▼ For inquiries and consultation regarding 'Kentai Net' publication https://www.mcsg.co.jp/kentatsu/contact ■ Medical Care Service Co., Ltd. Founded in 1999 in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Since its inception, the company has specialized in dementia care, operating diverse caregiving services centered on group homes 'Ai no Ie (House of Love),' as well as fee-based elderly care homes 'Ensemble' and 'Faminew.' Currently, it operates 380 caregiving facilities nationwide. Leveraging its long-standing expertise, the company is expanding beyond traditional caregiving services. In February 2026, it opened 'Ai no Ie Mirai,' a home-visit nursing station, strengthening home-based support. It also provides consulting services for caregiving operators, wellness services, and is expanding overseas, primarily in China, adopting a multifaceted approach to solving social challenges. Under the brand message 'Beyond Dementia,' the company aims to realize a society where people with dementia, and indeed everyone, can live naturally and authentically. https://www.mcsg.co.jp/ Established: November 24, 1999 Headquarters: Land Axis Tower 29F, 11-2 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama 330-6029 Representative: President Norio Yamamoto Employees: Approximately 7,500 (as of September 2025) Revenue: 42.5 billion yen (as of September 2025) Locations: 380 facilities across 33 prefectures in Japan (as of June 1, 2026) Overseas (China): 16 buildings (as of March 31, 2026) ■ Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.) https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Incorporation Date: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Revenue: 199.1 billion yen, 82 consolidated subsidiaries (as of September 2025) Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market listed (Stock Code: 9470) ・Headquarters: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510 ・Phone: 03-6431-1001 (main) ・Business: A holding company established in 1946, operating in education and medical welfare Education: Classroom and tutoring businesses including 'Gakken Classroom,' Publishing and content businesses such as learning materials, Kindergarten and school businesses including textbooks and childcare supplies Medical Welfare: Service-provided housing for the elderly, Dementia group home business, Childcare support businesses such as kindergartens and after-school programs Global: Operations and business expansion in over 150 countries

FAQ

When was 'Kentai Net' relaunched?

It was fully renewed on May 18, 2026 (Monday).

Who operates 'Kentai Net'?

It is operated by Medical Care Service Co., Ltd., a group company of Gakken Holdings.

Who is the primary target audience of the site?

Family caregivers and middle-aged to senior users aged 50 and above interested in health.

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