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Empowering Women Through Stress Relief Courses

In contemporary Japan, an overwhelming number of working women — about 81.1% — report experiencing significant stress due to job responsibilities. Moreover, even non-working mothers face high levels of daily stress, with 88.4% indicating they feel burdened. Responding to this mental health crisis, the Japan Stress Leading Care Association (JSRA) has expanded its reach, launching two specialized courses designed for women's stress and maternity care, operational in 21 regions across the country starting July 1, 2025.

These new courses include the Self-Stress Leading Care List Course and the Maternity Pair Aroma Course, both delivered through online and in-person formats. The goal is to equip women with innovative strategies to live stress-free lives, fostering a sustainable, healthier lifestyle both at home and at work.

The Importance of Nationwide Expansion

The female therapists involved in these courses bring a wealth of experience, having provided care over the years. With newly acquired advanced qualifications, they are committed to supporting local communities, families, and workers as professional stress care providers. The rising rates of depression and anxiety disorders, coupled with alarming statistics — such as the fact that suicide remains the leading cause of death among pregnant and postpartum women — underscore the urgent need for effective mental health care in society today.

Recognizing this, JSRA has set out to embed stress care into local culture, facilitating the training and certification of therapists across Japan.

Course Details and Enrollment Information

Self-Stress Leading Care List Course

• - Purpose: To gain skills for self-care by understanding and managing one's stress.
• - Format: 3.5 hours of introductory video lessons + 2 hours of intermediate lectures + 2 hours of practical sessions (totaling 7.5 hours).
• - Enrolment Mode: Participants can choose between in-person or online sessions.
• - Course Link: Learn More

This course is distinct from the JSRA Therapist College, which trains professional therapists. It is focused on guiding everyday individuals toward making informed choices about stress management for a more balanced life. Future plans include incorporation into public administration, healthcare, welfare, and educational training programs.

Maternity Pair Aroma Course

• - Target Audience: Pregnant individuals and their partners.
• - Purpose: To cultivate family bonds through touch care while also preventing postpartum crises.
• - Format: A single 2-hour session, including text materials and oil costs.
• - Enrolment Mode: In-person only.
• - Course Link: Learn More

Through this course, participants learn together as a duo, enhancing understanding and support during pregnancy and after childbirth, ultimately leading to improved family dynamics.

Nationwide Instructors and Future Vision

All courses utilize specially designed texts, with the self-stress care courses available both online and in-person, while practical sessions are conducted face-to-face. The overarching theme revolves around promoting a lifestyle that avoids the accumulation of stress, empowering women nationwide with the tools they need to foster balance and wellness in their lives.

As of July 2, 2025, the courses will be available in the following regions: Hokkaido, Miyagi (Shiogama, Sendai), Ibaraki, Gunma, Tokyo (Koto, Nerima, Omotesando) Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Aichi (Nagoya, Chita, Toyohashi, Ama), Osaka (Kadoma, Toyono), Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.

For detailed information about the courses, visit: Course Details
For a full list of instructors, check here: Instructor List

About the Japan Stress Leading Care Association (JSRA)

Founded with the vision of creating a stress-free environment where individuals can enjoy life while being mentally and physically liberated, JSRA is a nationwide association bringing together individual salons and professional therapists. Through hosting courses, training instructors, and issuing certifications, the association has developed a specialized method of stress care termed Stress Leading®, which focuses on physical and mental relaxation through structured practices over five categories and three steps: awareness, letting go, and recovery.

Consult our official website for more details: JSRA Official Site