[Domestic First] Disability Group Home Allowing Interior Choice Opens in Gifu City! Featured in Chubu Keizai Shimbun | Rent 9,900 JPY, Fully Private Rooms Achieve "Living Alone"
Yasashii Machi to Co., Ltd. has opened "Yuimachi to Hitori Gifu Dou," Japan's first disability group home where residents can select their interior decor. Offering low rent and private rooms with customizable interiors, it caters to diverse resident needs.
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▲ "I want to live in a room that reflects my personality" – Three types of private rooms to fulfill this wish. Choose from rooms with a pink base for women, tranquil Japanese-style rooms, or neat Western-style rooms.
Yasashii Machi to Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Shingo Shimazaki), which operates group homes for people with disabilities, officially opened the disability group home "Yuimachi to Hitori Gifu Dou" in Gifu City Dou on April 1, 2026. This matter was also featured in the Chubu Keizai Shimbun (March 31, 2026 issue).
## Social Background
According to the latest survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (*1), the number of individuals holding a Mental Disability Welfare Certificate nationwide exceeds 1.54 million, increasing at a pace of 100,000 people per year for five consecutive years. While the number of people facing difficulties in daily life due to conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and developmental disorders is increasing, housing options remain limited.
*1 Based on the "Fiscal Year 2024 Hygiene Administration Report" published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
▼ For those who want to know more about the costs and how to choose a group home in Gifu City:
"Complete Guide to Disability Group Homes in Gifu City | Costs, Selection, and Move-in Procedures"
## Background of Establishment
Amid the escalating "8050 problem" where parents are in their 80s and their children in their 50s, the voices of parents with disabled children seeking "housing where their children can live independently" are increasing. On the other hand, existing disability group homes are often designed for communal living, failing to meet the needs of those who wish to "live alone" or "live in a room of their choice."
To address these challenges, our representative, Shingo Shimazaki, established Yasashii Machi to Co., Ltd. last November. Leveraging his expertise in real estate business management, he has realized a [Japan's first model*2] for a disability group home by furnishing existing apartments and allowing residents to choose their interior.
*2 Based on our company's research as of March 2026, for a service allowing residents to select their room from multiple interior styles in a disability group home.
## Features of Yuimachi to Hitori
- Fully private room, one room per person – An environment where even those uncomfortable with communal living can live with peace of mind.
- Rent from 9,900 JPY (self-pay) – Among the lowest in the industry. Furniture and appliances included, significantly reducing initial costs.
- Attention to interior design – Rooms can be chosen from three types: Japanese-style, Western-style, and a women's room (with pink furniture, vanity, etc.).
- Trial stay system available – Experience actual living conditions before moving in.
- Secure support – Simultaneously ensuring privacy and providing necessary life support, such as overnight assistance.
Yasashii Machi to Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Shingo Shimazaki), which operates group homes for people with disabilities, officially opened the disability group home "Yuimachi to Hitori Gifu Dou" in Gifu City Dou on April 1, 2026. This matter was also featured in the Chubu Keizai Shimbun (March 31, 2026 issue).
## Social Background
According to the latest survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (*1), the number of individuals holding a Mental Disability Welfare Certificate nationwide exceeds 1.54 million, increasing at a pace of 100,000 people per year for five consecutive years. While the number of people facing difficulties in daily life due to conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and developmental disorders is increasing, housing options remain limited.
*1 Based on the "Fiscal Year 2024 Hygiene Administration Report" published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
▼ For those who want to know more about the costs and how to choose a group home in Gifu City:
"Complete Guide to Disability Group Homes in Gifu City | Costs, Selection, and Move-in Procedures"
## Background of Establishment
Amid the escalating "8050 problem" where parents are in their 80s and their children in their 50s, the voices of parents with disabled children seeking "housing where their children can live independently" are increasing. On the other hand, existing disability group homes are often designed for communal living, failing to meet the needs of those who wish to "live alone" or "live in a room of their choice."
To address these challenges, our representative, Shingo Shimazaki, established Yasashii Machi to Co., Ltd. last November. Leveraging his expertise in real estate business management, he has realized a [Japan's first model*2] for a disability group home by furnishing existing apartments and allowing residents to choose their interior.
*2 Based on our company's research as of March 2026, for a service allowing residents to select their room from multiple interior styles in a disability group home.
## Features of Yuimachi to Hitori
- Fully private room, one room per person – An environment where even those uncomfortable with communal living can live with peace of mind.
- Rent from 9,900 JPY (self-pay) – Among the lowest in the industry. Furniture and appliances included, significantly reducing initial costs.
- Attention to interior design – Rooms can be chosen from three types: Japanese-style, Western-style, and a women's room (with pink furniture, vanity, etc.).
- Trial stay system available – Experience actual living conditions before moving in.
- Secure support – Simultaneously ensuring privacy and providing necessary life support, such as overnight assistance.