Tokyo-based publishing and diversified education services provider, Gakken, has reportedly seen a significant 30% growth, largely driven by its foray into the healthcare sector, specifically through elderly care services. This growth is a testament to the efforts the company has put into expanding and strengthening their healthcare offerings amidst Japan’s rapidly aging society. The precise timing, strategies employed, and future projections remain undisclosed.

With Japan's population aging fast, elderly care is a major concern and presents massive market potential. Society highly values high-quality services for seniors as respect for the elderly is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture. Businesses, like Gakken, bridging this gap contribute greatly to the societal well-being and are seen as contributing positively to the economy.

In the EU and US, the elderly care sector is also experiencing growth due to an increasingly aging demographic. However, there is a higher dependence on nursing homes and assisted living facilities rather than at-home care, which is more prominent in Japan. Each region's approach reflects the societal and cultural values prevalent in their respective societies.