Moving bearWhat is
This is a pedometer app that supports walking, which is useful for preventing frailty.
I'm glad I used itThe voices keep coming in!
"Ugoma" helps you to develop a walking habit
Has there been any change?
"It's fun to talk to the moving bear."
"I can continue because I feel a sense of accomplishment,"
There were many comments from people who said they were glad they used it.
Implementation period: June to September 2022 Survey on Ugouma demonstration experiment in Fujimino City, Saitama Prefecture (n=57) Survey conducted by SoftBank
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Moving bearofGetting started
"Ugouma" can be used by anyone who has a compatible device or who has received special instructions from a local government or other organization.
Compatible devices
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Release date: March 6, 2025
Easy Smartphone 4
While maintaining the same easy operation,
Anytime health consultation -
Released on November 7, 2024
Easy Smartphone a
Simple and uncomplicated,
Easy to operate! -
Released on July 5, 2024
Simple Smartphone 7
Long-lasting battery and phone/email
Dedicated button for added convenience.
Other compatible devices
Moving bearinWhat you can do
Make walking a habit
Aim for
- Ugokuma will monitor your progress towards your step goals and your exercise progress, and give you personalised comments.
- You can have fun reading Ugokuma's comments while aiming to make walking a habit.
Measures against frailty can be taken
- The lifestyle check function allows you to check your living situation and identify your risk of frailty.
- The check results will display comments aimed at preventing frailty.
Making exercise data easy to understand
Can be confirmed
- The number of steps, distance walked, and calories burned are displayed clearly and easily.
- When you achieve your goal, you will receive an acorn mark.
Example of step count details screen
The screen is an example and may differ from the actual screen.
Moving bearandA day in life
Moving bearToComments
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- Ugokuma User
- Woman in her 80s
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The screen is easy to operate even for townspeople who have just started using smartphones, and they have fun showing each other the results of their walking (acorns).
We hope that this app will help you make walking a habit and that you will continue to have fun while maintaining your health.
- Local governments that have introduced Ugokuma
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Mayor of Kofu Town, Tottori Prefecture
Yuji ShiraishiMr.
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Once residents began using Ugouma, it seems they have gained confidence in using smartphones.
We believe that the opportunity to interact with other people through the use of Ugouma was extremely meaningful.
- Local governments that have introduced Ugokuma
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Fujimino City Hall, Saitama Prefecture
Welfare Department Elderly Welfare Division
Section ManagerKimikata NakanoMr.
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The app's character, "Ugokuma," will talk to you and encourage you as you walk, allowing you to react naturally to his/her commands.
This is a walking app that makes daily exercise more fun through conversations with a moving bear.
- Supervisor of the Ugokuma app
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University of Tsukuba, Faculty of Human Sciences
Minoru YamadaProfessor
Information on job titles, etc. is current as of March 2023.
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Eligible users and fees
- For users of "Simple Smartphone 4", "Raku-Raku Smartphone a", "Simple Smartphone 7", and "Simple Smartphone 3": Free
- If you have received special instructions from your local government or other organization, please check the instructions.
Any communication charges incurred during use will be borne by the customer separately.
Supported OS
Android™ 8.0 or higher / iOS 14 or higher
As of March 2023
Frequently asked questions
- Can I use it with smartphones and iPhone from any telecommunications company?
- It can be used from smartphones and iPhone of any telecommunications company.
However, use of this service is limited to those who already have the "Ugokuma" application installed on their smartphones or those who have received special instructions from local governments or other organizations.
- Is there a usage fee?
- Those who use Easy Smartphone 4, RakuRaku Smartphone a, Simple Smartphone 7, and Easy Smartphone 3 can use it for free.
If you have received special instructions from your local government or other organization, please check the contents.
However, any communication charges incurred when using the service will be borne by the customer separately.
- Can I use it from a computer or tablet?
- This service is for smartphones and iPhone only and cannot be used from computers or tablets.
notice
- February 27, 2024Installed on "Easy Smartphone 4"
- "Ugokuma" will be newly installed in the "Kantan Smartphone 4" which will be released on March 6, 2025.
Information about "Easy Smartphone 4" can be found on the following page.
https://www.ymobile.jp/lineup/kantan4
Walking has become a habit. I often look at my smartphone because I want to achieve my goals and be praised, and because it's fun to talk to people.
I've started to think about walking when I'm not getting enough steps.