Living Together Under One Roof
The people connected to Koinonia live peacefully and happily, maintaining a delicate balance. This is because everyone here values the shared way of life. In this community, caregiving needs, medical conditions, financial circumstances, or the presence of family do not matter. No one is the center of attention, yet everyone is a protagonist. That is Koinonia.
Our Vision is Simple: “Let’s all find happiness.”
Our hope for all families and residents is the same—to live in the present, embracing life as your true self. Regardless of your past, gender, age, family situation, or any illness or disability, we want you to experience happiness alongside us. And we at Koinonia are here to support your heart so that, together, you can find peace and joy in your final moments.
Residential Care Home Group Living Koinonia
From Independence to End-of-Life Care
Our message to all families and residents is one and the same: regardless of your past, gender, age, family background, or any illness or disability, we hope you can spend the present moment as your true self and find happiness alongside us. At Koinonia, we are here to support your heart so that you may experience peace and joy, especially in your final moments.
Koji Imanishi｜ CEO of Koinonia Co.
Koinonia: Redefining Elderly Care
At Koinonia, we believe in creating a home where lives are supported through a unique combination of residential care services, home care support, day services, and in-home assistance. Our approach is deeply rooted in fostering authentic relationships. In fact, my own family lives just a few steps away, allowing even my children to share a “welcome home” connection with our residents.
We aren’t building a typical “elderly care facility” as traditionally defined in Japan. Instead, we envision a place where individuals can live happily and purposefully, regardless of their financial status, physical condition, or memory health. Here, everyone can feel a sense of belonging, knowing that their desires for happiness and fulfillment are honored.
While many care facilities adhere rigidly to manuals and systems, such as ICT implementation or strict risk management protocols, we focus on cultivating individuality and humanity. We strive to see each person not as a case number but as someone’s parent, grandparent, or loved one. Our model started simply—with one or two residents—and is rooted in the belief that caregiving means creating a sense of “living” rather than merely “existing.”
Historically, care facilities in Japan emerged as extensions of medical institutions, places for long-term hospitalization or management. In contrast, we base our care philosophy on the idea that everyone would prefer to live as if they were still at home, surrounded by people they trust.
Modern family structures have evolved, making the definition of “family” more fluid. At Koinonia, we recognize that true family bonds are built on unconditional trust and understanding, not just biological connections. That’s why we strive to create a space where residents, staff, and the community form “pseudo-families,” offering the warmth and security traditionally associated with familial relationships.
This philosophy extends to reevaluating traditional roles and societal expectations. Gender-defined responsibilities, for instance, don’t exist here. Instead, we aim to empower everyone to contribute in ways that feel natural to them, fostering meaningful relationships in the process.
Over the past 17 years, we’ve explored how welfare facilities can embody the positive functions of family life—providing comfort, trust, and mutual support—even when traditional family structures may not be present. Our goal is to create a space where people can live authentically and thrive, surrounded by a community that truly cares.
