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Established Total Produce Inc.
Renamed to Smile Face Inc. (Started Senior Life Support Business)
Moved headquarters from Naniwa-ku, Osaka City to Nishi-ku, Osaka City
Certified by the Osaka City Top Runner Development Project
Opened Tokyo Office
Opened Fukuoka Office
Real Estate Transaction Business Registration
Opened Kanagawa Office
Participated in the new service "Well Aging Support Asu no Egao" jointly developed by Sumitomo Life Mutual Insurance Co., Ltd. and AXA Life Insurance Co., Ltd.: Won the Healthcare Venture Knot 2019 Healthcare Best Operation Award, a Japan‑largest business contest connecting medical professionals and healthcare ventures. Operated by a social impact fund: Received investment from Capital Medica Ventures and started impact measurement & management
Obtained three‑star certification under the Osaka City LGBT Leading Company Certification System
Opened Hyogo Office and Saitama Office
Opened Tokyo Kinshicho Office and Osaka Sakai Office: *Renamed Tokyo Office to Tokyo Itabashi Office with the opening of Tokyo Kinshicho Office
Started Care Prime Business
Obtained ISO 27001 certification (MSA IS 527): D&I Award 2021 "Advance" certification & Small & Medium Enterprise D&I Award
Opened Shin‑Osaka Office
D&I Award 2022: Highest rank "Best Workplace" certification & received TIC Award
Release of the CarePrime Community Site platform for senior home operation businesses
Listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Ticker: 9237)
Opening of the Tokyo Kanda office: * Consolidation of the Tokyo Itabashi and Tokyo Kinshicho offices: D&I Award 2023 Best Workplace recognition
Certified as a Health Management Excellence Corporation 2024 (Small and Medium Enterprise Division)
Opening of the Tokyo Gotanda and Nagoya offices, relocation of the Hyogo office
Establishment of subsidiary Care Sank Co., Ltd.
Opening of the Osaka Namba office: * Relocation and renaming of the Osaka Sakai office: D&I Award 2024 Best Workplace recognition & receipt of the TIC Award
Opening of the Aichi Meieki, Hyogo Sannomiya, and Osaka Kyobashi offices: * Renaming of the Nagoya office to Aichi Fushimi office with the opening of the Aichi Meieki office: * Renaming of the Hyogo office to Hyogo Nishinomiya office with the opening of the Hyogo Sannomiya office
Capital and business alliance with Funtoco Co., Ltd. and acquisition of shares (applying the equity method)
D&I Award 2025 Best Workplace recognition
Opening of the Tokyo Group Headquarters and relocation of the Kanda office
Certified as a Health Management Excellence Corporation 2026 (Small and Medium Enterprise Division)
Certified as a Health Management Excellence Corporation 2026 (Large Enterprise Division)
Release of the Smile Mie Care Room, supporting employees and companies in balancing work and caregiving
Acquisition of shares in Care Mix Co., Ltd. (100% subsidiary)
Smile Beauty Co., Ltd. participated as a partner company on October 23, 2026, in Osaka Prefecture’s "Exciting & Thrilling SDGs Junior Project," attending an idea meeting for second-year students at Matsubara City Matsubara Sixth Junior High School. The company provided feedback that deepened the students’ ideas—such as a trash can game and AI menu suggestions—by exploring challenges further and visualizing supporters.
Smile Face Inc. published Issue 17 of the "Smile Face Impact Communication" on November 6, 2026. This issue focuses on the "family meeting" that is emphasized when searching for senior homes, featuring a dialogue between Dr. Takashi Yamaguchi, a palliative care internist, and Mr. Watanabe, the sales manager, who discuss caregiving family stories and the decision-making process.
Following an investigation into unauthorized access to Studio Co., it was discovered that information of 314 business representatives who requested materials or inquiries for the former Care Plaza site, and 201 applicants for a special lecture, may have leaked externally. We reported and apologized to the affected parties via email on October 16, 2026, but some have not received the notice, so this announcement provides an overview and response.
The special October issue of "Yoromi Impact Communication" was published on October 15, 2026, featuring an interview with Professor Emeritus Koji Nishikubo of Yamanashi University, focusing on the theme of "Balancing Work and Care." Mr. Nishikubo introduced the QQ method applied to the care sector and pointed out that employee presenteeism before a care-related resignation already causes losses to companies. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the realities of individual care needs and establishing support systems before problems surface.
Smile Face Inc. published the 15th issue (October issue) of "Smile Face Impact Communication" on October 6, 2026. This issue featured a caregiving family's move-in episode using the senior home introduction service and post-move survey results, highlighting the reduction of caregiving burden and the recovery of time for work, family, and hobbies. It also reported progress on the implementation of the corporate "Smile Face Caregiver Heart Care Room", demonstrating support for balancing work and caregiving.
The September issue, No. 14, features episodes of family caregivers moving into care facilities, seminar reports, and progress on Care Sank Partner Lease. The front page reports on an infection control seminar conducted in cooperation with Osaka City General Medical Center, where we learned about challenges related to finding housing for HIV-positive individuals and discharge support. Participants expressed interest in considering acceptance, which has been reported to strengthen collaboration between medical institutions and service providers.
On August 28, 2026, Emimen Co., Ltd. held a seminar for about 30 senior-care home operators, featuring an infectious disease specialist and a medical social worker from Osaka City General Hospital. The seminar, "Expanding the Possibilities of Home Care: Infectious Diseases and Infection Control," included talks and a Q&A on the aging of people living with HIV and challenges in supporting hospital discharge. It aimed to strengthen cooperation between medical institutions and senior-care home operators.
Emimen Inc. is taking part in Kanagawa Prefecture's Kanagawa SDGs Partner 2026 business creation program, aiming to develop new services supporting older adults and their caregiving families. The program invites co-creation proposals from companies and startups nationwide to address social challenges.
Care Thanks, a subsidiary of Emining, has secured long-term master leases for more than six senior homes with a total of over 300 rooms, about nine months after launching the business in November 2025. Three homes were contracted in the latest month. The company aims to support capable care operators and expand the supply of senior housing.
Shobi Men Corporation issued the 13th issue of the newsletter 'Shobi Men Impact Newsletter' on August 6. This issue features episodes of caregiving families using senior home introduction services and reports on the Shobi Men Impact Meeting held in Kansai. It introduces efforts aimed at creating a society where caregiving families can face 'heart care'.