Picture: Japanese customer |
¨Last year, 300 convenience stores cared for older people who didn't know where they were. Recently, 4 chains formalized their commitment to be safe havens....
"We hope this effort can contribute to the community, and perhaps even boost sales."
Seiichiro Ishibashi / Executive Officer, Seven-Eleven Japan
The arrangement makes use of what is called the SOS Network. It links cities and towns in the search for wanderers ¨
Source: NHK World
Japan in Depth October 21st 2015
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/japanindepth/20151021.html