NAGARA Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, President: Kazuki Okada, hereinafter NAGARA) will begin accepting applications on July 1, 2026, for a trial program offering local care providers in Toyota City a 3-month free trial of "Nagarakaigo Minutes," an AI minutes service for care settings, as the company enters its second year of a partnership agreement with Toyota City.
This program is designed to let care settings experience firsthand, and "for free," the reduction in burden from being bogged down by recording meetings and handovers. Applications will be accepted via a dedicated form or by phone.
What is "Nagarakaigo Minutes"?
"Nagarakaigo Minutes" is software that automatically creates meeting minutes simply by recording the meeting. In situations where recording is time-consuming, such as care team meetings and various committee meetings, it identifies "who said what" by speaker and automatically handles everything from transcription to summarization. It can be used by those unfamiliar with digital tools with a single button operation and supports specialized terminology unique to care settings. It is a cloud service that can be used from smartphones, tablets, and PCs, with security measures such as communication encryption in place.
Service Site: https://nagarainc.co.jp/nagarakaigo
Trial Overview
Target
Care providers in Toyota City (providers not currently using "Nagarakaigo Minutes")
Service Provided
Nagarakaigo Minutes
Usage Fee
Free for 3 months (3 months from account issuance date)
Conditions
Participation in one 30-minute online meeting per month + cooperation with feedback
Application Acceptance Period
July 1, 2026 - End of December 2026
Application Method
Dedicated form / Phone (below)
After the period ends
Continued use is possible through a paid contract. As it is registered with TAIS, you can also consider implementation using local government subsidies (see below).
Campaign Flyer (Front) Campaign Flyer (Back)
How to Apply
Those who wish to participate in this program should apply via the form below or by phone. In the "Inquiries" section of the form, please write "Saw the Toyota City Campaign Flyer" and provide your company name, contact person's name, and phone number.
▼ Click here for free trial applications and inquiries Phone: 050-5292-7615 (Reception: NAGARA Inc.)
Click here for the inquiry form
How "Nagarakaigo Minutes" Transforms Care Settings
In care settings, numerous meetings require the creation of minutes, including care team meetings, as well as committees for accident prevention, infection control, appropriate physical restraint, and abuse prevention. "Nagarakaigo Minutes" automatically creates minutes by simply recording meetings, taking over these recording tasks.
Freed from the "Extra Work" of Recording
The AI automatically handles everything from transcription to summarization of recorded meetings. Since a draft of the minutes is ready by the end of the meeting, the only task remaining for the staff is to confirm the content. This can reduce overtime for finalization and revisions.
Administrative Time Becomes Care Time
The time saved from recording can be redirected to time spent with users and providing actual care. It helps create an environment where staff can focus on what they want to do by reducing instances of "leaving the site for administrative work."
Usable from Day One, Even for Those Unfamiliar with Digital Tools
Operation is as simple as pressing a button and speaking. The AI supports specialized terms commonly used in care settings such as "bedsores," "end-of-life care," and "near misses," so spoken content is recorded accurately with minimal need for correction. It can be used on smartphones, tablets, and PCs, and requires no dedicated devices or special training.
Background
In care settings, recording and information sharing tasks place a significant burden on staff. A survey targeting special nursing homes found that approximately 33% of care staff's working hours are spent on recording and sharing tasks, encroaching on time that could be dedicated to actual care.
Results from One Year of Demonstration
Meeting Minutes Creation Time
Average 60 minutes -> 10 minutes
Demos and Hearings Conducted
Over 156 locations nationwide
Against this backdrop, Toyota City and our company signed a partnership agreement for the promotion of care DX in July 2025. For approximately one year since then, we have refined the AI minutes service "Nagarakaigo Minutes" into a product through demonstration and development in care settings both within and outside the city, reflecting feedback from the field.
To commemorate the second year of our partnership agreement, we are implementing this free trial to provide more local businesses with an "easy way to try" care DX.
NAGARA Inc. signed a partnership agreement with Toyota City simultaneously with its establishment on July 1, 2025.
President's Comment (Kazuki Okada, President of NAGARA Inc.)
We at NAGARA are a startup born from Toyota National College of Technology.
Driven by the desire to "transform time spent on recording and information sharing into time spent facing the users in front of us," we have developed a service that uses voice AI to take over recording tasks in care settings.
This past year of collaboration with Toyota City has been "a year of continuous learning from the field" for us.
We feel that each piece of feedback from the businesses that have actually used the service has helped nurture "Nagarakaigo Minutes" into a product that better fits the field.
In our second year, we want more businesses in the city to "experience it for free first." We will continue to work with Toyota City towards realizing a society where those involved in care can focus on the care they truly want to provide.
Continued Use After Trial, Utilizing Local Government Subsidies
"Nagarakaigo Minutes" is registered with the Welfare Equipment Information System (TAIS) operated by the Public Interest Foundation Techno-Aide Japan (TAIS Code: 02428-000001). This allows care providers to consider implementation using subsidies from local government initiatives such as support programs for the introduction of care technology. We encourage you to try it out with our 3-month free trial, and if you wish to continue, utilizing subsidies is an option.
TAIS Listing Page: https://www.techno-tais.jp/ServiceWelfareGoodsDetail.php?RowNo=0&YouguCode1=02428&YouguCode2=000001
*Subsidy eligibility, conditions, and availability vary by local government. Please contact your respective local government for details.
Background of the Partnership Agreement
July 2025
Toyota City and NAGARA Inc. sign a partnership agreement for the promotion of care DX
2025-2026
"Nagarakaigo Minutes" is productized through demonstration and development within and outside the city
July 2026
Commemorating the second year of the partnership agreement, this free trial program is launched
Company Profile
Company Name
NAGARA Inc.
Location
1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, STATION Ai
Representative
Kazuki Okada, President
Established
July 1, 2025
Business Activities
Care IT Service Business
URL
https://nagarainc.co.jp/
With the mission of "realizing a society where people can focus on what they want to do," NAGARA provides "Nagarakaigo," which automatically creates records from conversations between care staff and users.
About Toyota City
A core city located in the central part of Aichi Prefecture with a population of approximately 420,000. While known as a hub for the global automotive industry, about 70% of the city area is covered by rich forests, making it a city where manufacturing and nature coexist. Based on the "9th Toyota City Comprehensive Plan," the city is promoting initiatives to realize a regional symbiotic society where citizens can live with peace of mind.
Related Links
Press Release: Implementation of Free Trial for "Nagarakaigo Minutes" in Collaboration with NAGARA Inc.
Press Release: Partnership Agreement Signed for Promotion of Open Innovation Utilizing Voice-Specialized AI with NAGARA Inc.
Toyota National College of Technology Startup "NAGARA" Officially Launches at STATION Ai; Partnership Agreement with Toyota City Signed Upon Establishment, Industry Leader Kohei Takeshita Also Appointed as Mentor
Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter
NAGARA Inc. TEL: 050-5292-7615
Inquiry Form
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