Ainico Group Wins Overall 1st Place for 2 Consecutive Years at 'Kitaeroom' National Convention. Ranked #1 in both Contracts and Occupancy among Over 130 Stores Nationwide.
Ainico Group's 'Kitaeroom Nara Tezukayama' achieved overall 1st place for two consecutive years among over 130 stores nationwide. Frontline-driven AI utilization reduced operations by 150 hours monthly, significantly enhancing care quality.
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Ainico Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nara City, Nara Prefecture; CEO: Tadayoshi Tajiri; hereinafter 'the Company') announces that its functional training specialized day service, 'Kitaeroom Nara Tezukayama', won 'Overall 1st Place' for the second consecutive year at the 'Kitaeroom FC National Convention' (Hosted by Yamachi Corporation, Venue: Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park) held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The convention featured participation from over 130 franchised stores nationwide.
Furthermore, in the departmental categories, 'Kitaeroom Nara Nishinokyo' won 1st place nationally in two categories: Number of Contracts and Actual Utilization. 'Kitaeroom Nara Tezukayama' also secured 3rd place nationally in the Number of Contracts category, resulting in the Company's operated stores exclusively dominating the top-class achievements nationwide.
Supporting this overwhelming operational quality is the 'thorough systemization of tasks' cultivated in the Company's housing business, and a unique 'AX (AI Transformation)' where frontline staff themselves fully utilize generative AI. Without relying on specialized IT departments, the frontline-led initiative continuously reduces operational tasks by 150 hours per month and improves productivity. They have established and are practicing a 'Sustainable Nursing Care DX Model' that minimizes administrative work and maximizes the time staff spend closely attending to the physical and mental well-being of each individual user.
[Achievement: Pinnacle of Over 130 Stores Nationwide, Overall 1st Place for 2 Consecutive Years]
The recent 'Overall 1st Place' award serves as recognition that the facility stands at the highest national level across multifaceted evaluation metrics, including customer attraction results, number of contracts, and daily operational quality.
Overall 1st Place (2 Consecutive Years): Kitaeroom Nara Tezukayama
Number of Contracts Category 1st Place: Kitaeroom Nara Nishinokyo (Nara Tezukayama in 3rd)
Actual Utilization Category 1st Place: Kitaeroom Nara Nishinokyo
Since its establishment in 2021, the facility has consistently provided services that meet local needs. Following the 'Annual Number of Contracts: 1st Place Nationwide' in fiscal 2023, they have achieved consistent success by securing the overall top position for two consecutive years this time.
[Background: 'AI Utilization' Optimizing the Work Environment to Support Achievements]
In the nursing care industry, where severe labor shortages persist, alleviating staff workload and creating psychological leeway are essential to maintaining high occupancy rates and operational quality. Based on the philosophy that 'technology does not replace humans, but is a tool for humans to focus on care that only humans can provide,' the Company has built an environment (AX) where frontline staff utilize generative AI without relying on specialized IT departments.
■ Specific Outcomes of AI Utilization and Return to Customer Satisfaction
Automation of Transport Management: The creation of transport routes, which previously took 40 minutes daily, was shortened to about 3 minutes (an approximate 90% reduction).
AI Social Worker (Exercise Consultation Box): Professional knowledge was structured into a database, smoothing information sharing among staff.
The 150 hours created monthly through this are not simply treated as time saved; they are dedicated to dialogues with users and meticulous technical refinement tailored to each individual's condition. A labor environment that improves productivity without being overwhelmed by administrative tasks generates mental leeway for the staff, and that leeway directly translates into high-quality hospitality and a sense of security for the users. This dedication to 'dialogue-based care with leeway' yields high customer satisfaction, acting as the foundation supporting the overwhelming operational achievement of ranking first overall for two consecutive years.
[Comment from Tadayoshi Tajiri, Representative Director]
'Our mission is to "continue creating smiles" across all life stages: housing, childcare, and nursing care. The functional training provided at "Kitaeroom" is not just rehabilitation. It is a challenge to create a chain of joy for families and local communities as users regain the ability to walk on their own two feet and recover their confidence. Using this award as encouragement, and while wisely utilizing technology, we will strive for further service improvement with each staff member acting as the "ultimate supporter solving the physical and mental concerns of our users".'
[Store Overview]
Kitaeroom Nara Tezukayama
Location: 2-21-25 Tezukayama, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
URL: https://kitaeroom.com/shop/post-144.shtml
Kitaeroom Nara Nishinokyo
Location: 146-1 Nishinokyomachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
URL: https://kitaeroom.com/shop/post-159.shtml
[Company Overview]
Under the corporate philosophy of 'continuing to create smiles,' Ainico Group Co., Ltd. develops a wide range of businesses centered in Nara and southern Kyoto, including custom and sub-divided housing, remodeling, real estate, childcare, nursing care, minpaku (private lodging), IT/DX training support for corporations, and business management SaaS (BOXJOB). We are expanding beyond just home building.
Furthermore, in the departmental categories, 'Kitaeroom Nara Nishinokyo' won 1st place nationally in two categories: Number of Contracts and Actual Utilization. 'Kitaeroom Nara Tezukayama' also secured 3rd place nationally in the Number of Contracts category, resulting in the Company's operated stores exclusively dominating the top-class achievements nationwide.
Supporting this overwhelming operational quality is the 'thorough systemization of tasks' cultivated in the Company's housing business, and a unique 'AX (AI Transformation)' where frontline staff themselves fully utilize generative AI. Without relying on specialized IT departments, the frontline-led initiative continuously reduces operational tasks by 150 hours per month and improves productivity. They have established and are practicing a 'Sustainable Nursing Care DX Model' that minimizes administrative work and maximizes the time staff spend closely attending to the physical and mental well-being of each individual user.
[Achievement: Pinnacle of Over 130 Stores Nationwide, Overall 1st Place for 2 Consecutive Years]
The recent 'Overall 1st Place' award serves as recognition that the facility stands at the highest national level across multifaceted evaluation metrics, including customer attraction results, number of contracts, and daily operational quality.
Overall 1st Place (2 Consecutive Years): Kitaeroom Nara Tezukayama
Number of Contracts Category 1st Place: Kitaeroom Nara Nishinokyo (Nara Tezukayama in 3rd)
Actual Utilization Category 1st Place: Kitaeroom Nara Nishinokyo
Since its establishment in 2021, the facility has consistently provided services that meet local needs. Following the 'Annual Number of Contracts: 1st Place Nationwide' in fiscal 2023, they have achieved consistent success by securing the overall top position for two consecutive years this time.
[Background: 'AI Utilization' Optimizing the Work Environment to Support Achievements]
In the nursing care industry, where severe labor shortages persist, alleviating staff workload and creating psychological leeway are essential to maintaining high occupancy rates and operational quality. Based on the philosophy that 'technology does not replace humans, but is a tool for humans to focus on care that only humans can provide,' the Company has built an environment (AX) where frontline staff utilize generative AI without relying on specialized IT departments.
■ Specific Outcomes of AI Utilization and Return to Customer Satisfaction
Automation of Transport Management: The creation of transport routes, which previously took 40 minutes daily, was shortened to about 3 minutes (an approximate 90% reduction).
AI Social Worker (Exercise Consultation Box): Professional knowledge was structured into a database, smoothing information sharing among staff.
The 150 hours created monthly through this are not simply treated as time saved; they are dedicated to dialogues with users and meticulous technical refinement tailored to each individual's condition. A labor environment that improves productivity without being overwhelmed by administrative tasks generates mental leeway for the staff, and that leeway directly translates into high-quality hospitality and a sense of security for the users. This dedication to 'dialogue-based care with leeway' yields high customer satisfaction, acting as the foundation supporting the overwhelming operational achievement of ranking first overall for two consecutive years.
[Comment from Tadayoshi Tajiri, Representative Director]
'Our mission is to "continue creating smiles" across all life stages: housing, childcare, and nursing care. The functional training provided at "Kitaeroom" is not just rehabilitation. It is a challenge to create a chain of joy for families and local communities as users regain the ability to walk on their own two feet and recover their confidence. Using this award as encouragement, and while wisely utilizing technology, we will strive for further service improvement with each staff member acting as the "ultimate supporter solving the physical and mental concerns of our users".'
[Store Overview]
Kitaeroom Nara Tezukayama
Location: 2-21-25 Tezukayama, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
URL: https://kitaeroom.com/shop/post-144.shtml
Kitaeroom Nara Nishinokyo
Location: 146-1 Nishinokyomachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
URL: https://kitaeroom.com/shop/post-159.shtml
[Company Overview]
Under the corporate philosophy of 'continuing to create smiles,' Ainico Group Co., Ltd. develops a wide range of businesses centered in Nara and southern Kyoto, including custom and sub-divided housing, remodeling, real estate, childcare, nursing care, minpaku (private lodging), IT/DX training support for corporations, and business management SaaS (BOXJOB). We are expanding beyond just home building.