Shizuoka City to introduce the nation’s first business certification system. Private-sector "elderly support businesses such as personal guarantees" serve as guarantors on behalf of family members.

Only those who meet the conditions will be certified as an "Excellent Business Operator" for three years. The city will examine the service content, fee structure, financial status, etc. of the business that applied, and if it is certified, it will be announced on the website etc.