ABOUT
Azalee Group
Azalee Group provides the three essential services of nursing care, education, and medicine to meet the multi-generational needs of our community. Our fundamental philosophy is to provide the means and facilities for our users to actively pursue achieving things independently and enjoy a fulfilling and happy life. We strive to be continuously involved in the various lifestyle stages of our community and, through each of our offices, deliver the services that meet our users’ individual needs. Our core priority is our users and their families, community contribution, and facilitating the means to achieve self-realization at work for our colleagues.
In addition to continuously providing dedicated nursing care and childcare services, we also strive to create an environment that our users and the community find enjoyable and satisfying. Last but not least, as professionals who have a tremendous appreciation for the continuous support of our community, we aim to be a group that operates open-minded and comfortable facilities for all.
Thank you for visiting Azalee Group’s website. My name is Koji Kurusu, and I serve as CEO & Founder of Azalee Group.
Azalee Group is committed to serving the community through three core pillars: welfare, education, and healthcare. Our brand concept is centered around “Empowerment, Well-being, and Joy”, ensuring that we provide meaningful opportunities that enrich lives at every stage. By leveraging these pillars, each of our facilities delivers services tailored to the diverse needs of those we support throughout their life cycles.
Our management philosophy is built on three key principles: “Putting Those We Support First,” “Contributing to the Community,” and “Professional Growth and Fulfillment.” In addition to offering reliable and high-quality welfare and childcare services, we strive to create environments that are enjoyable, fulfilling, and enriching for those who use our services. Furthermore, we are dedicated to maintaining open and welcoming facilities that foster strong connections with the local community, ensuring that we can give back to those who support us.
To achieve this, we actively invest in professional development, including support programs for obtaining qualifications, enabling our staff to grow and deliver even higher-quality services. Moving forward, our entire team will continue working together to enhance welfare, education, and healthcare, always prioritizing the well-being of those we support.
We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and guidance.
Koji Kurusu CEO & Founder, Azalee Group
| March 1979 | Nagisa Kindergarten established |
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| April 1979 | Tokyo Kurusu Gakuen Educational Institution accredited |
| February 1981 | Urayasu Kindergarten established under Tokyo Kurusu Gakuen |
| March 1985 | Edogawa Kindergarten established under Tokyo Kurusu Gakuen |
| February 1987 | Oyumino Kindergarten established under Tokyo Kurusu Gakuen |
| February 1991 | Takahana Kindergarten and Edogawa Medical Vocational School established under Tokyo Kurusu Gakuen |
| March 1998 | Koju-kai Social Welfare Corporation established |
| April 1999 | Azalee Edogawa Special Nursing Home opened |
| May 1999 | Azalee Edogawa Care Center (Day Care Services) opened Azalee Edogawa Short-Term Residential Care opened Azalee Edogawa Home Care Support Center (now the Community Comprehensive Support Center) opened |
| October 1999 | Azalee Edogawa Home Care Coordination Center opened |
| August 2000 | Name changed to Koju-kai Social Welfare Corporation |
| March 2007 | Azalee Annex Care House opened |
| April 2007 | Azalee Annex Day Service opened |
| February 2008 | Kamatori Nursery School established under Tokyo Kurusu Gakuen |
| April 2008 | Ginnosuzu Nursery School established under Tokyo Kurusu Gakuen |
| April 2009 | Koji Kurusu appointed as Chairperson of Tokyo Kurusu Gakuen |
| June 2009 | Name changed to Azalee Gakuen Educational Institution Edogawa Medical Vocational School renamed Tokyo Rehabilitation Vocational School Azalee Group formed by integrating social welfare, medical, and educational institutions |
| March 2010 | Takahana Kindergarten closed |
| April 2011 | Azalee Nursery School opened |
| September 2011 | Partnership formed with the Elderly Welfare Division of Geoje City, South Korea |
| September 2011 | Azalee Academia (Chiba New Town Branch) opened |
| April 2013 | Azalee Academia (Shinkoiwa Branch) and (Urayasu Branch) opened |
| July 2013 | Azalee Rehabilitation Club Day Service opened |
| November 2013 | Azalee Annex Care House expansion |
| December 2013 | Azalee Annex Short-Term Residential Care opened |
| February 2015 | Future Creation Research Institute established |
| April 2016 | Azalee Annex Nursery School opened as a workplace-integrated childcare center Azalee Academia (Oyumino Branch) opened |
| April 2017 | Oyumino Kindergarten and Kamatori Nursery School merged into Kids Village, an integrated certified childcare and education center under Azalee Gakuen |
| April 2018 | Azalee Kokokara Plaza (Comprehensive Preventative Care & Daily Life Support Services) opened |
| December 2021 | Azalee Famille Nursery School (Company-Led Childcare Facility) opened |
| November 2022 | Azalee Rehabilitation Club expansion |
| August 2023 | Azalee Rehabilitation Club Inclusive Living Support Services opened |
Since the opening of Azalee Edogawa Intensive Care Nursing Home in April 1999, Koujukai, Azalee Group’s Social Welfare Corporation, has continued to evolve hand-in-hand with our local community in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. Our care practice focuses on supporting and nourishing independence in our users. Independence-support nursing care is a type of nursing care that fosters physical, mental, and social independence, and our ultimate goal is to support our users to lead independent lives once again.
Encouraging intergenerational exchange, we provide regular cross-facility events that expose our users to interactions with students from our nursery schools and daycare centers. We also actively welcome visitors from overseas.
We have also recently established a community complex called “A-Cube” that will further strengthen our services through increased diversity and inclusion.
Azalee Group operates six facilities primarily in **Edogawa Ward and Chiba Prefecture**, offering a range of services including **kindergartens, nursery schools, certified childcare centers, after-school programs, and a rehabilitation vocational school**.
Guided by our core management philosophy—**”Putting Those We Support First,” “Contributing to the Community,” and “Professional Growth and Fulfillment”**—we establish educational goals tailored to each facility’s unique strengths, providing specialized and high-quality childcare and education.
A-Cube, which stands for Accessible Azalee for All, is a unique inclusive facility which embodies the area’s commitment to a coexistence society, aligning with the slogan “Living Together in Edogawa.”
A-Cube serves as a pioneering model, exemplifying Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives by creating a space where children, the elderly, and people with disabilities interact and support one another seamlessly. Key features include specialized childcare programs that incorporate STEAM education, the introduction of assistive technologies like the “Muscle Suit” for elderly rehabilitation, and the first sensory-inclusive facility in Asia to be certified by KultureCity®.
This initiative not only addresses diverse local needs but also promotes a model where different generations and societal groups can coexist and support each other seamlessly.
If you are planning a research trip to Japan or are a member of the media and would like to get to know our facility, please use the contact form below. We are eager to welcome you to A-Cube.
The Azalee Group has a YouTube channel, "Azalee Channel"!
Here, you can explore daily activities and initiatives across our facilities, including senior care homes, inclusive living support for individuals with disabilities, kindergartens, nurseries, and certified childcare centers. We upload new videos several times a month, so be sure to check them out!
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