A Haven for Those Tossed About by History
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Hana no Kai is an elderly day care facility in Kobe that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. It makes the lives of those living out their final years in a foreign land more…
Hana no Kai is an elderly day care facility in Kobe that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. It makes the lives of those living out their final years in a foreign land more active and dignified.
One of Japan's leading international cities, Kobe, is the location for this episode featuring an elderly day care facility.
The elderly members can visit Hana no Kai at least once every week on a day-trip basis.
Through health checks, bathing, and recreational activities, they are helped to lead an active, independent life.
The organization is run by an NPO dedicated to supporting minorities, including foreign residents.
If you are a registered member and covered by Japan's nursing care insurance system,
The staff also come from diverse backgrounds, including South Korea, Vietnam and China.
Everyone looks forward to one of the center's recreational activities.
It's "Oni-nuki," a version of the shedding card game known as "Old Maid."
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