Introducing 'Ishido-style Soroban "Ikiiki" Brain Training Recreation': A Video-Based Recreation Program for Nursing Care Facilities from Ishido, a Leader in Abacus Education with 53 Years of Experience and 300 Classrooms Worldwide.

Ishido Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shirai City, Chiba Prefecture, President: Kiyomi Numata), which operates 'Ishido-style Abacus Classrooms' nationwide, will begin offering a video-viewing recreation program for nursing care facilities, 'Ishido-style Soroban "Ikiiki" Brain Training Recreation', in April 2026. (Link: https://soroban-noukatsu-ishido.com) In response to the severe staff shortages in nursing care facilities, this program supports the challenges of 'wanting to provide highly specialized functional training but lacking staff who can teach it' and 'being too busy with preparations to spend time with users'. It is a system that reduces staff burden and increases smiles among users, made accessible with an introductory price starting from 1,650 yen per month (tax included) (※2). **Development Aim: Time Where "Everyone Can Be the Star," Delivered with 53 Years of Expertise** Based on 53 years of teaching experience, this service was developed with the primary focus on 'enabling individuals with dementia and seniors new to the abacus to gain successful experiences (self-affirmation) without difficulty.' Instead of competing on calculation speed, it defines 'functional training' as the act of moving fingers, speaking out loud, and stimulating the brain. As professional instructors gently guide the session through video, staff can focus on providing high-quality care as supporters who 'praise and observe' users, even without specialized teaching skills. **Three Benefits of This Service:** * **Reduced Staff Burden: "Zero" Preparation Time, Creating More Time for Care** Since professional instructors conduct everything within the video, staff are freed from searching for recreation ideas and creating materials. This suppresses hidden labor costs associated with preparation (equivalent to approximately 500,000 yen per year ※1) and creates time to focus on each individual user. * **Improved User QOL: "Sense of Accomplishment" Through Professional Techniques** Condensing the 'Ishido-style' teaching methods that motivate seniors, this program is recommended by Dr. Kurasu (a medical doctor). It offers 'functional training' sessions that contribute to maintaining and improving quality of life, rather than just passing the time. * **Efficient Facility Operation: Maintain Service Quality with Overwhelming Cost Performance** Without the cost of hiring external instructors, high-quality specialized recreation can be provided daily for just 54 yen per day (※2). This simultaneously helps prevent staff turnover and differentiate the facility from others. **Message from the Representative:** 'Nurturing dreams. There is no age limit for that. The joy of a moment of 'I did it!' should be the same for seniors and for the staff on the front lines. By sowing the seeds of 'leeway' in the workplace, we propose a new way of nurturing dreams where everyone involved can become Happy.' **[Online Introduction Session Announcement]** We will present a demonstration of this service and details on its practical application in care settings. Media representatives are also widely welcome for interviews and site visits. **Session Dates (13:00-14:00 each session):** April 13, 2026 (Monday) April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) April 20, 2026 (Monday) April 22, 2026 (Wednesday) **Format:** Online (Zoom) **Target Audience:** Nursing care facility operators, corporate headquarters staff, media representatives, care managers, etc. **Details & Application:** https://forms.gle/D6UmhU5SbXKYqKjE8 **[About Ishido Co., Ltd.]** Representative: Kiyomi Numata, President and Representative Director Location: [Headquarters] 1-1-12 Horikome, Shirai City, Chiba Prefecture, 270-1424 Service Site: https://soroban-noukatsu-ishido.com [Contact Regarding This Matter] Ishido Co., Ltd., Education Innovation Department, Nakajima/Inukai TEL: 050-3134-4188 Email: soroban-noukatsu-ishido@soroban.co.jp ※1: Assumes one staff member works 60 minutes per day (preparation/operation) x 5 days a week, at an hourly wage of 1,500 yen. ※2: Daily cost calculated by dividing the annual contract of 19,800 yen (tax included) by 365 days.