Kamakura Shimbun Co., Ltd. Signs End-of-Life Planning Collaboration Agreement with Konohana Ward, Osaka City

Kamakura Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Chuo City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Fumio Kobayashi; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 6184; hereinafter "the Company"), a provider of diverse end-of-life planning ("end-of-life activities" or "shukatsu") services amid a super-aging society, will sign an "End-of-Life Planning Collaboration Agreement" with Konohana Ward, Osaka City (hereinafter "Konohana Ward") on July 1, 2026. Through initiatives such as end-of-life planning seminars and individual consultation sessions for residents and staff, as well as the establishment of a dedicated end-of-life consultation hotline, the Company will support resolving end-of-life-related challenges and contribute to building communities where people can live with peace of mind.

Background of the Agreement

The Company has been promoting internet and publishing businesses centered on "end-of-life activities" to support individuals in living lives without regrets. Through customer centers and portal sites, it aims to provide one-stop solutions for various end-of-life-related issues.

In Japan's super-aging, high-mortality society, local governments routinely handle consultations regarding caregiving, funeral services, and post-death procedures. However, information on inheritance and grave matters remains insufficient, posing numerous challenges.

In response, leveraging its expertise cultivated since its founding in 1984, the Company launched public-private collaborative projects with local governments in 2021, aiming to resolve residents' challenges related to end-of-life planning and memorial services. Through jointly publishing "Okyami Handbooks" and "Ending Note" books, and supporting the establishment and operation of "Okyami Corners," the Company supports the creation of communities where people can live securely in an aging society.

Konohana Ward has been actively enhancing information provision and support systems to enable citizens to proceed with end-of-life planning confidently. Now, the Company will sign an "End-of-Life Planning Collaboration Agreement" with Konohana Ward to support citizens and further improve the quality of end-of-life-related services. This marks the second ward in Osaka City to sign such an agreement, following Nishi-Yodogawa Ward.

Specific initiatives will include distributing end-of-life support booklets such as the "Ending Note" and "Shukatsu Benri-cho," organizing end-of-life seminars and individual consultation sessions, and jointly disseminating end-of-life-related information.

Additionally, the Company will support Konohana Ward residents more comprehensively through the establishment of an "End-of-Life Consultation Hotline" staffed by specialists, as well as seminars and training sessions for citizens and municipal employees.

Details of Specific Initiatives

Dissemination of end-of-life planning information to residents

Hosting end-of-life planning seminars

Providing end-of-life planning consultations for residents and ward staff

Establishing an end-of-life consultation hotline

Production, printing, and delivery of the "Ending Note"

Production, printing, and delivery of the "Shukatsu Benri-cho"

Distribution of the "Ending Note" and "Shukatsu Benri-cho"

• Distribution period: October 1, 2026 –

• Distribution locations: Konohana Ward Office Health and Welfare Section, Safety Support Section counters, Community Comprehensive Support Centers, etc.

Kamakura Shimbun's End-of-Life Planning Collaboration Agreements

Kamakura Shimbun supports residents and municipal staff in "end-of-life planning" to help people think about and prepare for their future while still healthy, enabling them to live securely in their familiar communities. Engaging in end-of-life planning not only helps residents and their families avoid difficulties during emergencies but also contributes to addressing and preventing challenges increasingly faced by local governments, such as support for single-person households and vacant house issues. Kamakura Shimbun will continue contributing to resolving municipal challenges through end-of-life planning support.

<List of Municipalities with Signed Agreements (partial)>

Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Nishi-Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture

Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Muroran City, Hokkaido

Saga City, Saga Prefecture

Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture

Tomakomai City, Hokkaido

Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture

Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture

Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture

Higashimurayama City, Tokyo

Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture

Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Call for Municipal Partnerships

We are inviting local governments to partner with us. Please feel free to contact us.

【Public-Private Collaboration Division, Kamakura Shimbun Co., Ltd.】

Phone: 03-6866-0885 (Department representative)

Municipal Support Details: https://www.kamakura-net.co.jp/kanmin/#service

Inquiry Form: https://www.kamakura-net.co.jp/kanmin/contact-kanmin/

Contact: Shimura

【About Kamakura Shimbun】

Founded in 1984, Kamakura Shimbun Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed company engaged in publishing and internet businesses focused on "end-of-life planning" for Japan's aging society. The Company operates numerous web media platforms related to end-of-life activities, including "care facility search," "inheritance preparation and procedures," "pre-emptive organization and decluttering," "funeral preparation," "Buddhist altars," and "grave selection." Through customer centers and similar channels, it provides consultations and information. As an aging society continues to advance, the Company will contribute to creating a bright and positive society by helping resolve the hopes and challenges of many people.

Company Name: Kamakura Shimbun Co., Ltd.

Established: April 17, 1984

Stock Exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Stock Code: 6184)

Head Office: 3rd Floor, Kanematsu Building, 2-14-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Representative: President and COO Fumio Kobayashi

Capital: 1.67186 billion yen (as of April 30, 2026)

URL: https://www.kamakura-net.co.jp/

【Major Services Operated by Kamakura Shimbun (including group companies)】

▼ Internet Services

Ii Sogi (Good Funeral): https://www.e-sogi.com/

Ii Ohaka (Good Grave): https://www.e-ohaka.com/

Ii Butsudan (Good Buddhist Altar): https://www.e-butsudan.com/

Owakai Produce Story: https://e-stories.jp/

Ii Sozoku (Good Inheritance): https://www.i-sozoku.com/

Watashi no Shigo Tejun (My Post-Death Procedures): https://watashigo.com/

Ii Obo-san (Good Buddhist Priest): https://www.e-sogi.com/support/religious

Ii Kaigo (Good Care): https://e-nursingcare.com/

Inheritance Real Estate Support: https://i-fudosan.com

Peaceful Estate Clearance: https://www.i-seri.com/

Senior and Family Consultation Room: https://shukatsu.life/

Blue Ocean Ceremony: https://blueoceanceremony.jp

Funeral Insurance "Chinokaze": https://www.bell-shotan.co.jp/

▼ Publications

Monthly "End-of-Life Planning": https://butsuji.net/