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Tokyo Facility Founded in the Wake of Great Kanto Quake Spearheads Specialized Elder Care Efforts, Research for 100 Yrs

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By Morio Kodama / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

13:01 JST, September 27, 2025

A five-minute walk west from Ring Road No. 8 through a quiet residential neighborhood, you’ll discover an area enveloped in greenery. This is Yokufukai, a comprehensive facility for the elderly. Founded in 1925 following the Great Kanto Earthquake of Sept. 1, 1923, the facility celebrates its 100th ...

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