2004 Launch of Caring Research Project led by Harumi Sasatani
2005 Hearings-based survey at NPO office in Hokkaido
2006 Hearings-based survey at Local Inclusive Support Centers in the Kanto region and Hokkaido
2007 Interviews-based survey of home-helpers, care managers, and users at Regional Comprehensive Support Centers
2008 Hearings-based survey of independent administrative entities and service providers in Finland
2009 The Caring Research Group held an International Comparison Seminar.