【Goal Achieved】Item Donation Campaign "Kimo-chi-to." Reaches Target Funding — Unused Items Transform into Generative AI and ICT Support for Caregiving Sites!

TADAKAYO, an NPO dedicated to providing free IT support for caregiving facilities nationwide (hereinafter "TADAKAYO"), has successfully reached its target donation amount of 300,000 yen through Bookoff Corporation's mail-in donation-for-resale program "Kimo-chi-to." (Total support amount: 416,204 yen) as of June 24, 2026.

Proceeds from the resale of donated unused items (books, CDs, DVDs, computers, etc.) from supporters will be fully allocated to fund the operation of "Tadasuku," TADAKAYO's free PC school for caregiving professionals. These funds will directly support educational initiatives in ICT and generative AI, aimed at alleviating the severe staffing shortages in Japan's caregiving sector. We sincerely thank everyone for their warm support and kindly encourage continued donations to further expand assistance for caregiving staff.

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Background: Endless Paperwork and Overtime — The Critical Staffing Shortage and ICT Barriers in Caregiving Facilities

Japan's caregiving sector currently faces a severe shortage of personnel, driven by rising demand due to an aging population. A major contributing factor is the overwhelming volume of documentation burdening frontline staff. Care records, care plans, and shift handover notes often require repetitive manual entry — a routine known as "double handling" — which routinely leads to extensive unpaid overtime.

For example, one care manager reported being forced to work an average of two hours of overtime daily before learning how to efficiently use ICT tools and IT systems. However, many caregiving staff feel uncomfortable using computers, and simply introducing new systems or devices fails to achieve adoption without comprehensive, hands-on training — a significant barrier that underscores the need for supportive, guided education.

Transforming Care Sites with Generative AI and Voice Input — The "Time Relief" Brought by Free PC School "Tadasuku"

To address these challenges, TADAKAYO operates "Tadasuku," a free online PC school meticulously designed from the frontline caregiver's perspective. To date, the program has delivered IT education to over 15,000 caregiving professionals.

Tadasuku offers completely free curricula tailored to real-world caregiving tasks — from basic computer operations like copy-and-paste, to voice input training that allows even keyboard-averse users to complete records instantly, and to the practical application of rapidly advancing generative AI tools.

In particular, generative AI dramatically improves efficiency by assisting with drafting care notes, summarizing records, and planning recreational activities. The program features a supportive, step-by-step teaching approach that avoids technical jargon, ensuring even IT beginners can learn with confidence. By empowering caregivers with ICT and generative AI, Tadasuku steadily reduces administrative burdens, creating time for staff to focus on the core mission of caregiving — direct, meaningful interaction with those they support.

Turn "Waste" into Investment for the Future of Care — How Your Unused Items Directly Support Care Sites

Unused items such as books and computers donated through Bookoff's "Kimo-chi-to." program are appraised, and the full resale value is donated directly to TADAKAYO to fund concrete support initiatives for caregiving facilities.

Estimated Donation Values

What Your Support Achieves

Approx. 800 yen

Enables 10 caregiving staff to attend a "Voice Input Training Workshop," eliminating redundant paperwork.

Approx. 7,000 yen

Funds about two workshop sessions, creating "time relief" through ICT and generative AI training for 60 caregivers.

Approx. 12,000 yen

Covers four workshop sessions, helping 120 frontline staff be freed from administrative tasks and focus on the essential work of caregiving.

Decluttering your home or workplace thus directly contributes to improving IT skills across the caregiving industry and brings smiles to those working on the front lines — a mutually beneficial form of support for society and donors alike. Additionally, donors whose cumulative contributions reach 50,000 yen or more will receive a framed certificate of appreciation as a token of our gratitude.

An Ongoing Challenge for the Future of Care — Will You Start a "New Kind of Donation" from Your Home or Workplace?

Reaching the 300,000-yen fundraising goal marks a significant step toward bringing more smiles to caregiving facilities nationwide. However, many facilities still struggle with staffing shortages, and the demand for training — from foundational ICT skills to cutting-edge generative AI applications — remains constant. TADAKAYO will continue its mission without pause, striving to bring "time relief" and "improved care quality" to as many caregiving professionals as possible.

【Simple 3-Step Donation Process via Bookoff's "Kimo-chi-to."]

Step 1 Apply via TADAKAYO's dedicated page on Bookoff's "Kimo-chi-to." (Welfare Future Fund).

Step 2 Pack unwanted items (books, CDs/DVDs, games, computers, etc.) into cardboard boxes or paper bags.

Step 3 A delivery driver will collect your package at your preferred date and time — completely free of charge.

Will you transform the "waste" around your home into an investment that changes the future of caregiving in Japan? We warmly welcome continued support from both individuals and organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Purpose of Donation and Acknowledgments

Q: How will the donated funds be used?

A: Your donations will be used as vital funding to improve Japan's caregiving sector. For example, they will support the operation of "Tadasuku," our free online PC school that empowers caregiving sites with IT, and "Tadasapo," our online IT support service. These nonprofit activities directly reduce administrative burdens and create "time relief" for frontline staff.

Q: Will I receive any acknowledgment or certificate for my donation?

A: As a token of appreciation, donors whose cumulative donations reach 50,000 yen or more will receive a framed "Certificate of Gratitude" from NPO TADAKAYO.

Q: Can I support this program repeatedly?

A: Yes, you may support this program multiple times. If you are a registered Bookoff member, your support level will be displayed on your member page based on the number of donations.

2. Procedures and Shipping

Q: Do I need to prepare the cardboard box myself?

A: Yes, please prepare your own box or sturdy paper bag. There is no need for a special container — empty supermarket boxes or reused e-commerce packaging are perfectly acceptable.

Q: Are shipping fees required?

A: Shipping is completely free (collect on delivery). Bookoff covers the shipping costs as part of the donation to TADAKAYO, so you can rest assured.

Q: How do I request pickup? Do I need to prepare a shipping label?

A: Simply apply via the dedicated page, and a courier will come to your home on your specified date. You do not need to prepare a shipping label. The driver will bring the appropriate number of shipping labels based on the number of boxes you indicated during application, so there is no need to fill anything out.

Q: Can I change the pickup date and time after applying?

A: Yes, you may change the pickup date or time slot even after completing your application.

Q: Is Bookoff membership required?

A: Membership is not mandatory. However, existing Bookoff members can log in to reduce input steps. Registering as a member during this application will also allow you to carry over your information for smoother future use.

Q: Can I get my donated items back?

A: Items sent cannot be returned. Please understand this in advance.

3. Eligible Items and Conditions

Q: What types of items can be donated?

A: We accept a wide range including books and comics, music, videos, games, figures, trading cards, hobbies, brand goods, fashion, electronics, digital devices, musical instruments, and outdoor gear. For details, please visit the dedicated page.

Q: Can I send just one item?

A: For books and software, you must send at least three items, or one item with an estimated resale value of 1,000 yen or more (e.g., brand goods, electronics). We greatly appreciate it if you can send items in bulk, such as during spring cleaning!

Q: Are books with "writing" or "folds" acceptable?

A: Unfortunately, books with writing (e.g., names, underlining with highlighters) cannot be appraised by Bookoff and therefore cannot be accepted. Items with tears, warping, stains, water damage, missing price tags or barcodes (except comics published after 2013), magazines, or pamphlets are also ineligible. (Note: Minor signs of use or sun fading are acceptable.)

Q: Can I send multiple identical items?

A: Due to Bookoff's policy, identical items cannot be appraised. Please refrain from sending large quantities of the same item.

Q: What happens to items that cannot be resold?

A: Bookoff will responsibly recycle or dispose of them. TADAKAYO will never be charged any disposal fees. While we ask that you refrain from sending items you know have no value (e.g., books with writing), you can confidently send items where you are unsure of their resale potential.

4. Privacy and Peace of Mind

Q: What happens to data on donated computers or smartphones?

A: Bookoff uses powerful specialized software at its dedicated centers to erase all data. For added peace of mind, we recommend performing a factory reset before sending your device.

Q: Is identification required?

A: No form of personal identification is required to use this service.

Q: When and how will I learn the appraisal result (donation amount)?

A: Within about one week of receiving your items, Bookoff will send an "Acknowledgment of Receipt (Appraisal Amount)" to the email address you provided during registration. This amount will be the donation made to TADAKAYO. Registered Bookoff members can also view their support results via their member page.

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【Inquiries Regarding This Announcement】

NPO TADAKAYO

Email: pr@tadakayo.jp

URL: https://tadakayo.jp

"Kimo-chi-to." TADAKAYO Support Page

This link directs to TADAKAYO's support page within Bookoff Corporation's "Kimo-chi-to." program.