{"id":1090,"date":"2026-04-03T15:08:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:08:27","slug":"azalee-kids-lab-acube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/azalee-kids-lab-acube\/","title":{"rendered":"Launching Azalee Kids Lab: Expanding an Inclusive Community at A-Cube"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1092\" src=\"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c3c7bf640904866a04aab89dd7faf2ec-3000x2000-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"55707 11 c3c7bf640904866a04aab89dd7faf2ec 3000x2000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c3c7bf640904866a04aab89dd7faf2ec-3000x2000-1-scaled.webp 1920w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c3c7bf640904866a04aab89dd7faf2ec-3000x2000-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c3c7bf640904866a04aab89dd7faf2ec-3000x2000-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c3c7bf640904866a04aab89dd7faf2ec-3000x2000-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c3c7bf640904866a04aab89dd7faf2ec-3000x2000-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>On April 1, 2026, Koujukai Social Welfare Corporation (Azalee Group) proudly opened the &#8220;Azalee Kids Lab&#8221; within &#8220;A-Cube,&#8221; our community coexistence complex in Edogawa City. Kids Lab operates as a multi-functional facility providing child development support and visiting support for nursery schools.<\/p>\r\n<p>With this new addition, A-Cube has evolved into a unified hub encompassing six vital community functions, including elderly care, disability support, childcare, and after-school programs. This initiative is our way of reimagining welfare\u2014bringing services that are often separated by institutional systems together into a single, integrated space.<\/p>\r\n<h2>What is A-Cube?<\/h2>\r\n<p>A-Cube is a model facility that truly embodies &#8220;community coexistence.&#8221; By bringing together seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children under one roof, we create a vibrant, inclusive environment where everyone naturally mixes together. We aim to foster a space where people connect organically, moving beyond the traditional dynamic of &#8220;supporters&#8221; and &#8220;those being supported.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Why Child Development Support?<\/h2>\r\n<p>As the need for developmental support continues to grow, early intervention has become more critical than ever. Drawing on the Azalee Group&#8217;s extensive experience across childcare, after-school programs, disability welfare, and elderly care, we established the Azalee Kids Lab to provide a comprehensive environment that offers:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Careful, small-group support<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Continuous, reliable assistance for parents and guardians<\/li>\r\n\t<li>A nurturing environment where children can grow as active members of the local community<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>The Value of the Coexistence Model<\/h2>\r\n<p>A-Cube consolidates a diverse range of services: Adult Day Care for Seniors \/ Inclusive Lifestyle Support \/ Licensed Nursery School \/ Company-Led Nursery School \/ After-School Club \/ Child Development Support.<\/p>\r\n<p>As these services intersect on a daily basis, relationships that transcend generations and backgrounds are born. This creates an environment where the entire community comes together to help raise its children.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Features of Azalee Kids Lab<\/li>\r\n\t<li>45-minute short-term intensive programs<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Data-driven support strategies<\/li>\r\n\t<li>An environment enriched by multi-generational interaction<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Our goal is not simply to &#8220;increase what a child can do,&#8221; but rather to cultivate the inner strength they need to live authentically as themselves.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1091\" src=\"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c35184e8a7de61850fd1eb1c8523e5bd-1920x1080-1.webp\" alt=\"55707 11 c35184e8a7de61850fd1eb1c8523e5bd 1920x1080\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c35184e8a7de61850fd1eb1c8523e5bd-1920x1080-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c35184e8a7de61850fd1eb1c8523e5bd-1920x1080-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c35184e8a7de61850fd1eb1c8523e5bd-1920x1080-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c35184e8a7de61850fd1eb1c8523e5bd-1920x1080-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/55707-11-c35184e8a7de61850fd1eb1c8523e5bd-1920x1080-1-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Message from the CEO<\/h2>\r\n<p>Koji Kurusu, CEO of Azalee Group<\/p>\r\n<p>&#8220;A-Cube is a hub for community coexistence where everyone can naturally interact in shared spaces. The Azalee Kids Lab will be a place that not only provides dedicated care to each individual child but also expands their connections to society through engagement with diverse generations. We remain committed to realizing a society where people live together, positively influencing one another.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Future Outlook<\/h2>\r\n<p>Using A-Cube as our model, we aim to build a society centered on community coexistence by:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Strengthening regional partnerships<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Promoting collaboration among various professionals<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Expanding inclusive, community-based services<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>A-Cube is more than just a facility; it is a place where people connect. Through this initiative, we will continue to share and promote a new vision for what a community can be.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Get in Touch<\/h2>\r\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f507-o1\" lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"507\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1090#wpcf7-f507-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"\u30b3\u30f3\u30bf\u30af\u30c8\u30d5\u30a9\u30fc\u30e0\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"507\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"ja\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f507-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p class=\"mb10\"><span class=\"red\">*<\/span> Required\n<\/p>\n<table class=\"contact\">\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td class=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t<p>Name<span class=\"red\">*<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span><span id=\"wpcf7-69eb3eb35ed15-wrapper\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap mitsu-113-wrap\" style=\"display:none !important; visibility:hidden !important;\"><label for=\"wpcf7-69eb3eb35ed15-field\" class=\"hp-message\">\u3053\u306e\u30d5\u30a3\u30fc\u30eb\u30c9\u306f\u7a7a\u306e\u307e\u307e\u306b\u3057\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002<\/label><input id=\"wpcf7-69eb3eb35ed15-field\"  class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" type=\"text\" name=\"mitsu-113\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"new-password\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td class=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t<p>Email<span class=\"red\">*<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email-700\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email-700\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td class=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t<p>Email (Confirmation)<span class=\"red\">*<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email-700_confirm\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email-700_confirm\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td class=\"subtitle\" valign=\"top\">\n\t\t\t<p>Message<span class=\"red\">*<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"contact_btnArea\">\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td align=\"center\">\n\t\t\t<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner btn_input\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n<\/table><p style=\"display: none !important;\" class=\"akismet-fields-container\" data-prefix=\"_wpcf7_ak_\"><label>&#916;<textarea name=\"_wpcf7_ak_hp_textarea\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" maxlength=\"100\"><\/textarea><\/label><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"ak_js_1\" name=\"_wpcf7_ak_js\" value=\"208\"\/><script>document.getElementById( \"ak_js_1\" ).setAttribute( \"value\", ( new Date() ).getTime() );<\/script><\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On April 1, 2026, Koujukai Social Welfare Corporation (Azalee Group) proudly opened the &#8220;Azalee Kids Lab [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1091,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"description":"In April 2026, Azalee Group launched Azalee Kids Lab at A-Cube in Edogawa City. 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