"Circulating the neighborhood bulletin is such a hassle...it's the worst on rainy days."
"Nobody wants to be on the next committee..."
"I don't know who lives in my neighborhood..."
Why not solve these kinds of community "problems" with just your smartphone? 🗾✨
JICCI is a completely free community app designed to simplify the "difficulties" of neighborhood associations, town associations, and condominium management associations—essential local infrastructure in Japan—and to restore warm community connections.
🌟 Three Gentle Reasons Why JICCI is Chosen
1. No Setup Fees or Monthly Fees
We employ a community-based advertising model where local cafes, beauty salons, and other businesses support the app as "sponsors." Therefore, there are absolutely no expenses from neighborhood association fees or charges to residents.
2. Seamless Digitalization that Can Be Used in conjunction with "Paper"
For those who are not comfortable with smartphones, we offer the traditional "paper bulletin." We recommend a "hybrid operation" where those who are comfortable with smartphones start using the app. We will realize a user-friendly DX that leaves no one behind.
3. Secure "Electronic Directory" that protects your privacy
Contact information such as phone numbers and detailed addresses can be automatically hidden (masked) within the system. Connect safely with your neighbors without exchanging personal LINE or contact information.
📱 Main Features of JICCI
✅ Digital Bulletin Board & Survey
Send push notifications of paper flyers to your smartphone! No more handing out paper flyers in the rain. "Read" status and "Attending/Not Attending" status for festivals are automatically tallied with a single tap, dramatically reducing the burden on committee members.
It can also be used for safety checks and is useful in emergencies.
✅ Event Calendar
Share information received via email, such as local events and cleaning activities, directly on the calendar. This makes it easier for working couples and families with children to coordinate schedules and creates opportunities to participate in community events.
✅ Neighborhood Bulletin Board (Group Chat)
Create multiple groups for committee members, or for each group/district, and chat individually for free.
No more need to meet after work at night.
This bulletin board can also be used for sharing everyday information and helping each other, such as "There's been a bear!", "The playground equipment is broken," or "We're looking for a lost pet."
✅ File Storage
You can check easily misplaced paper documents such as garbage disposal rules, disaster prevention manuals, and past meeting minutes anytime on your smartphone. Information can be constantly updated, making handovers smooth.
✅ Local Deals
You'll receive great coupons and campaign information from local businesses that support the neighborhood association. By using the app, you can also contribute to the revitalization of the local economy.
To become a sponsor, you can apply through the contact form on the official page.
✅ Local Map
You can share town-specific information that isn't on regular maps, such as fire hydrants and evacuation centers, on the map. This makes handovers easier, and newcomers won't get lost. It also helps improve local crime prevention and disaster preparedness.
🚀 Upcoming Updates
JICCI will continue to evolve based on your feedback!
* **Regional AI Assistant:** An AI that learns from past records and rules acts as a concierge, instantly answering questions like "When is the next recycling collection?"
* **Cashless Collection Function:** Easily handle the most burdensome task, collecting neighborhood association fees, with online payments.
* **Recommended for:**
* Neighborhood association officers and group leaders who want to reduce inefficient administrative work
* Parents and young people who want to connect with their community
* Newcomers who have just moved and want to learn about the area
* Local businesses and shops that want to support local residents while also promoting themselves
* **JICCI's Vision for the Future:**
We aim for a relationship that doesn't end within the confines of a smartphone.
With the "free time" created by completing tedious administrative tasks through the app, we plan events and make festivals even more exciting. We aim to create fun and new benefits for participating in neighborhood associations, using digital technology to reconnect residents who have become distant, and restore "face-to-face, warm community bonds."
So, why not start a "sustainable neighborhood association" together with JICCI?