2025/09/18A-Cube
On September 17, 2025, Azalee Group had the honor of welcoming the fifth class of nursing students from the Copenhagen Honours College in Nursing at the University College of Copenhagen. Accompanied by two returning faculty members, the visit continued a valued partnership that supports mutual learning and cross-cultural exchange in the field of integrated care.
Fifteen students took part in the one-day program, beginning with a tour of Azalee Annex, where they observed examples of community-based elderly care in Japan. The group then visited A-Cube, Azalee Group’s facility that brings together elderly care, childcare, and disability services in a shared environment.
At A-Cube, the students saw how nursery school children, day service users, and individuals with disabilities spend time together in shared spaces. This approach encourages meaningful interaction and mutual support across generations.
The group also experienced the Snoezelen room, a multi-sensory space that promotes comfort and stimulation for users with cognitive or sensory needs. Another highlight was a hands-on demonstration of the Muscle Suit—a wearable device used in rehabilitation to improve posture and reduce strain. At Azalee, the suit is introduced to elderly individuals to help maintain upright posture and prevent muscle pain, and to mothers of children entering Azalee Nursery School to support pelvic stability and recovery after childbirth. Students tried the suit themselves and gained insight into how such technology is applied to support daily well-being.
The visit concluded with a lecture by Dr. Koji Kurusu, CEO of Azalee Group, who spoke about Japan’s long-term care insurance system, projected workforce challenges, strategies to encourage independence among older adults, and Azalee’s efforts to respond to the needs of the community. An open Q&A session followed, with students raising thoughtful questions about public policy, intergenerational care models, and caregiver support systems.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to host this visit and to continue our partnership with the University College of Copenhagen. Exchanges such as these allow us to learn from one another and to explore new ideas for supporting people of all ages in our communities. Azalee Group looks forward to welcoming future visitors who are interested in integrated approaches to care.
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