EMOLVA Participates in Wellness Leaders Award 2025
On July 31, 2025, Seiichi Sakakibara, the representative of EMOLVA Co., Ltd., participated as a judge and panelist in the Wellness Leaders Award 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight. This prestigious event, themed "Creating New Wellness Experiences from Japan to the World," gathered leaders from various sectors such as health, medical care, fitness, and technology, making it one of the largest wellness-focused pitch events in the country.
Throughout the event, innovative projects aimed at solving social issues and fostering business growth were presented, all while creating an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm. As a judge, Sakakibara evaluated each presentation through the lens of social media marketing and brand building. He emphasized the social significance of the ideas presented, their sustainability, and the uniqueness of their business models, while also commenting on how companies can support human "happiness."
In addition to his role as a judge, Sakakibara also participated in a panel discussion titled "Creating New Wellness Experiences from Japan to the World" from 16:20 to 16:40. Alongside fellow panelists, including Yasuki Aoki of Grand Bleu&Co. and Yute Miyashita of Senaz, he exchanged ideas on themes such as the integration of wellness and brand communication, and the importance of building trust through social media.
Event Overview
- - Event Name: Wellness Leaders Award 2025 Final Competition
- - Date: July 31, 2025
- - Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Special Venue
- - Organizer: Wellness & Fitness Trainer Association
- - Judges: Hiromi Okubo (Japan Innovation Party), Yasuki Aoki (Grand Bleu&Co.), Seiichi Sakakibara (EMOLVA) and other industry leaders and executives participated.
- - Panel Discussion Theme: "From Japan to the World: Creating New Wellness Experiences"
- - Panelists: Minetoku Shindo (Dream Cube One), Yuki Nakamori (Fit Easy), Yasuki Aoki (Grand Bleu&Co.), Yute Miyashita (Miyawellness/ZOEL), Yusei Nakajima (REJUVENATE), and Seiichi Sakakibara (EMOLVA).
- - Objective: To award innovative business models and technologies in the wellness sector and promote solutions to social issues while sharing a new wellness culture from Japan with the world.
Profile of Seiichi Sakakibara
Hailing from Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Seiichi Sakakibara graduated from Tokyo University of Science and later pursued a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at the same institution, focusing his research on utilizing the web in the field of material science. In 2009, he joined CyberAgent as a fresh graduate, working as an infrastructure engineer before transitioning to a web analyst for social games.
In 2015, he established EMOLVA Co., Ltd. specializing in SNS marketing and is currently serving as the CEO. With a following of over 500,000, he excels as an influencer and continuously leads effective marketing strategies across more than 500 companies, from startups to major corporations, as well as public institutions.
Sakakibara's notable achievements also include leveraging social media for recruitment, having gathered over 12,000 job applicants through targeted campaigns. He has forged partnerships with 1.4 million influencers and over 10,000 general monitors, collaborating with talent agencies to develop comprehensive marketing strategies.
Beyond his professional engagements, he has been active in various organizations since 2021, including the Tokyo Youth Chamber of Commerce, where he has held several leadership roles. He is also a participant in popular YouTube programs, continuing to showcase his insights on growth and opportunity within the wellness sector.
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