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October 26, 2015

Japanese convenience stores reach out to elderly

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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