HITOWA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kiyotaka Suhara), which develops comprehensive life support services, opened "Ilise Niigata Chuo Active Living" (hereinafter referred to as "the facility"), a housing-type paid elderly home, in Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture on July 1, 2026. This newly opened facility, like "Ilise Asahikawa 9-jo Dori" (Asahikawa City, Hokkaido), "Ilise Yaotome" (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture), and "Ilise Sakado" (Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture) which opened in 2025, adopts the "Active Living" concept. With the desire for all residents to live each day positively and actively in their own way, we will provide care services that support a rich life and lead to the improvement of their individual quality of life (QOL). [Main Features of "Ilise Niigata Chuo Active Living"] ■ Equipped standard with "Boista!" for face-to-face communication with family living apart at any time Image of "Boista!" All rooms are equipped with the conversational AI "Boista!" (※2), which utilizes smart home technology (Alexa) (※1). In addition to being able to make video calls with family at any time, it can also be used for communication with facility staff. We aim for residents to enjoy their time actively and cheerfully while in their rooms by having facility staff invite them to brain training or oral exercises, or give daily greetings through "Boista!". It can be easily operated by voice, and staff will provide careful support. ■ Dedicated Activity Coordinators are assigned to plan a variety of events. The "Activity Coordinators" at this facility propose and implement a variety of recreational activities that provide pleasant stimulation to the mind and body, such as seasonal events, watching sports like Albirex Niigata, music, hobbies, exercise, brain training, beauty, and dog therapy. Residents will enjoy their own Ilise life, such as going out, spending time on hobbies, and enjoying snacks and seasonal meals at the facilit