What is the Welderly Project?
ABOUT USWell-Being＋Elderly
(Individuals living healthy, fulfilling lives physically, mentally, and socially, with a strong sense of self)
As more seniors abroad consider returning to Japan, the Welderly Project offers living opportunities in appealing locations across the country.
What We Offer
VALUE- A place where seniors living abroad can return with confidence
- Carefully selected locations across Japan
- A community and cooperative housing for internationally experienced individuals
- Homes created together with residents, not by developers
- Full support for tax, social security, and legal matters when returning to Japan
- Support from experienced professionals
A project focused on the needs of overseas seniors returning to Japan
Features of Welderly Project Cooperative Housing
living overseas in planning
their home and future life in Japan
A community for globally experienced individuals
- Like-minded residents
- Residents contributing to Japan’s economic and cultural growth
Comfortable living spaces with flexible design
- Customizable layouts and interiors
Homes for health and longevity
- Barrier-free
- High airtightness
- Highly and well insulated home
OUR CONCEPT
The Welderly Project logo is inspired by the morning glory,
a flower that symbolizes the Japanese summer.
Layered into this motif is a vision of the future—
where a new way of living, shaped through resident participation, blossoms and flourishes.
The form of the flower is created by overlapping inverted human figures,
subtly forming the letter “W” for Welderly.
This design reflects people coming together, supporting one another,
and weaving a shared way of life.
—It embodies our hope that this place will offer a sense of comfort and tranquility,
and that a resident-driven community will bloom beautifully here—
What is Cooperative Housing?
Cooperative housing is a model in which individuals who plan to build homes for their own use form an association, jointly plan the project, and participate in land acquisition, design, construction, and other processes to develop and manage their homes.
(Former Ministry of Construction, March 1978; now Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Housing Bureau)
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Third-party trust
management of funds
Coordination services
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Construction company
Architectural firm
Geological survey company, etc.
Management company / HOA
Escrow Agent Japan
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Housing Options After Returning to Japan
and Where Welderly Fits In
Homes for Returnees
Level of Care and Medical Support
Community Comfort
Public Senior Care Facilities
Intensive care homes for the elderly
Geriatric health services facilities
Nursing homes for the elderly
Low-cost homes for the elderly
Long-term care homes
Medical Nursing Homes
Fee-Based Homes for the Elderly with Care Services
Independent Homes for the Elderly
Assisted senior housing
Group homes
Independent fee-based homes for the elderly
Condominiums for Seniors
Family Homes in Regional Areas
Renovation of Vacant Homes
Pre-Owned Condominiums
Stand-Alone Homes
Rent-To-Own
Newly Built Condominiums
Stand-Alone Homes
Purchase
Welderly
Cooperative Housing
- Extend healthy life expectancy while preparing for future long-term care needs
- A community designed for returnees with barrier-free design
What are Coordination Services?
We oversee schedules and costs while aligning stakeholders and residents to ensure seamless project delivery.
Site Selection
- Land research and selection
- Negotiations with landowners
Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Recruitment of project participants
- Selection of project partners (including recommended contractors)
- Explaining the cooperative housing model
- Explaining the project concept
Operational Consulting
- Coordination and consensus-building within the building association
- Communication with local residents regarding the planned development
- Site review meetings
- Selecting the building name
- Selecting the building nameplate and signage design
Professional Services Arrangement
- Tax consultation
- Social security consultation
- Legal consultation
*Additional fees apply
Management Consulting
- Recommending property management companies
- Establishing management policies and rules
- Planning long-term maintenance strategies
Our Track Record
Cooperative Housing Portfolio
Cooperative Village Portfolio
Our Partners
PARTNERSWelderly LLC was founded by four professionals with the goal of creating a place where seniors living abroad can return with peace of mind through a Japanese-style cooperative housing model.
Welderly LLC
Co-Representative/PartnerShinji Kimura
Representative Director, TX Consultants Inc.
Kimura joined Recruit Cosmos Co., Ltd. in 1988 and gained 10 years of experience in real estate, including land acquisition, land utilization, and brokerage.
He then joined an international life insurance company, where he spent 18 years working on financial planning through life insurance and leading sales teams, before founding TX Consultants Inc., a U.S. real estate investment and consulting firm, in 2015.
Areas of Expertise
Financial planning / U.S. real estate / business development
Certifications
Real Estate Transaction Agent
Former Certified Total Life Consultant (TLC)
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Welderly LLC
Co-Representative/PartnerHiroyuki Fujita
Representative, TRIC Consulting Co., Ltd.
Director, Japan Cooperative Housing Association
Fujita worked at a major homebuilder and Urban Design System (now UDS) before founding TRIC consulting Co., Ltd.
He is a specialist involved in more than 1,000 cooperative housing units.
Areas of Expertise
Land acquisition, business development, and design for cooperative housing and multi-unit residential buildings, land development, stand-alone homes, rental housing, and mixed-use properties with retail spaces.
Certifications
Real Estate Transaction Agent
Welderly LLC
Co-Representative/PartnerNoriyuki Nagase
Representative, H.E.L.P Consulting
Nagase joined Recruit Cosmos in 1991, and later worked on cooperative housing projects at Urban Design System (now UDS) and renovation projects at ReBITA Inc. He currently serves as an advisor to multiple companies and is engaged in launching new businesses.
Areas of Expertise
Land acquisition, business development, and design for cooperative housing and multi-unit residential buildings, land development, stand-alone homes, rental housing, and mixed-use properties with retail spaces.
Certifications
Real Estate Transaction Agent
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Home Inspector
Welderly LLC
PartnerAtsuko Yube
Global Estate Link
Yube moved to the United States to study during her middle school years.
After working at a Japanese company in San Francisco, she established herself as a mortgage broker before expanding into real estate brokerage.
Areas of Expertise
U.S. real estate transactions and mortgage
Certifications
- California Licensed Real Estate Broker (Lic. #01255893)
- NMLS Registered Mortgage License (#218275)
- Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
- Former President (2015), AREAA Silicon Valley Chapter; National Director (2019–2020), Asian Real Estate Association of America
Member, U.S.-Japan Council
Member, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC)
Company Overview
COMPANY| Company Name | Welderly LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | DF Building 2F, 2-2-8 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Executive Members | TX Consultants Inc. TRIC Consulting Co., Ltd. Noriyuki Nagase |
| Business Description | Planning and coordination services for cooperative housing projects |