The antidote to isolation isn't technology; it's connection.

Sometimes the solution to a super-aging society isn't a colder sensor, but a warmer conversation.

• Engineering Intergenerational Symbiosis
• Delivering "Osekkai" (Care) as a Service
• Passive Health Monitoring via Speech Biomarkers
• Revitalizing Local Economies via Student Engagement

Project Yunomi is the "Digital Engawa" (Veranda) for the 21st century—a dual-interface platform turning the burden of elderly care into a quest for global connection.

<aside> <img src="/icons/heart-rate_pink.svg" alt="/icons/heart-rate_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Yunomi re-weaves the social fabric of Japan by connecting isolated seniors with international students. We turn casual conversations into a safety net of duty and care.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/activity_pink.svg" alt="/icons/activity_pink.svg" width="40px" /> We address the "8050" crisis by relieving the pressure on the "Sandwich Generation." We provide passive monitoring and meaningful interaction without the guilt or intrusion of traditional surveillance.

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The Silent Crisis: The "8050" & Caregiver Burnout

There is a critical fracture in Japanese society. The "Sandwich Generation" (adults in their 40s/50s) is crushed by the dual burden of work and remote care for aging parents. This leads to Kaigo Tsukare (caregiver burnout). Meanwhile, seniors suffer from Enryo—a hesitation to reach out for help to avoid being a burden—leading to dangerous isolation.

The Failure of Current Solutions: Existing tech is polarized. On one end, you have cold monitoring sensors (cameras, motion detectors) that strip dignity. On the other, you have complex dating/chat apps that are unsafe and confusing for the elderly. There is no middle ground that offers both Safety and Warmth.

The Solution: Musubi (The Knot)

Yunomi offers a holistic "Virtual Care Platform" with two distinct interfaces designed to bridge this gap. We are not just a service provider; we are a digital family member.

• For the Senior (The "Raku-Raku" View): A hyper-simplified, "Digital Engawa" interface. No complex menus—just a "Good Morning" button and a window to talk with young "sensei" (students) who want to learn Japanese culture.
• For the Student (The "Quest" View): A gamified experience where helping a senior isn't a chore—it's a mission to earn XP, language fluency, and local rewards.
• For the Family: A dashboard that converts conversation data into peace of mind.

The Perfect Timing To Exist

Despite the ¥30 Trillion Home Healthcare market, there are no affordable tools that combine Social Health with Clinical Safety for the mass market.