Redefining the Future of Daycare

Background: A Life with Independence and Real Presence

At Sakura-no-Sato, a geriatric health services facility in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, a wide range of support is provided, from residential care to day services. The pizza oven plays its biggest role at the Daycare Rehabilitation Center, where people with needs ranging from Support Level 1 to Care Level 5 take part. In addition to rehabilitation, participants can enjoy activities such as karaoke, flower arrangment, tea ceremony, pottery, yoga, decorative painting, and preserved flower design—all with the guidance of specialized instructors.

For lunch, there are daily rotating options: three choices of meat, fish, or noodles, plus curry or rice porridge. Participation is entirely voluntary, with the program designed to respect each individual’s pace and preferences—helping create daily motivation and vitality.

Pizza and Seniors — Enjoyment Adapted to Dietary Needs

Contrary to the common belief that pizza may be too heavy for the elderly, its flavors—especially the richness of cheese—are highly appreciated.
In care facilities, meals are tailored to swallowing ability, ranging from regular diets to soft, minced, thickened, or pureed foods. Yet, reports from these facilities show that residents across many of these dietary categories enjoy pizza.

A wood-fired oven, with its aroma, the crackling sound, and the visual transformation of baking pizza, stimulates the senses, sparks conversation, and fosters a sense of togetherness.

Message from the Representative

Our concept is independence and presence. To help everyone greet each new day with more energy than the last, we value experiences that engage the mind, body, and all five senses. The pizzas baked in our professional oven symbolize this idea. Residents often ask, ‘When’s the next pizza?’ It’s also become a highlight at staff gatherings, and now it feels so natural that it’s hard to imagine our facility without it.

Results After Implementation

• Conversations and interactions are enriched through a multisensory, immersive experience.
• Service can be extended to a wider range of dietary needs with thoughtful adaptation.
• Ideal for events and staff interaction, enhancing a shared sense of togetherness.

In Conclusion

If you are considering introducing and operating our equipment in a medical or nursing care facility, please begin by sharing your current situation (floor plans, photos, kitchen workflow, and ventilation conditions). We will propose practical solutions you can implement right away—including equipment configurations that prioritize safety and reduce operational burden, detailed procedures, and event utilization plans.

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