Rooted in Shūkatsu (終活), We Bring Reverence and Care to Life’s Transitions

When someone opens their front door to you, they aren’t just letting you into a building. They are inviting you into their private life, their memories, and sometimes their most vulnerable moments.

Up & Downsizing was founded on a simple realization: standard moving and cleaning companies treat homes like commercial jobs. But major life shifts—right-sizing for retirement, welcoming a new child, or managing a long-held family estate—require emotional care, deep patience, and unconditional respect.

For eight years and over 800 clients across Hawaiʻi, Joseph and Kaori have delivered a level of care deeply informed by Shūkatsu (終活), Hawaiian mālama (to care for, honor, and protect), and Japanese omotenashi (anticipating every need with sincerity and quiet warmth).