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Sunsho Pharmaceutical's Innovative Wellness Project

Sunsho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., based in Fujiyoshida, Shizuoka Prefecture, has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing the health of its workforce. Starting in August 2025, the company will provide approximately 1,070 employees, including temporary staff, with a six-month supply of self-manufactured supplements as part of the "Sunsho Wellness Project." This initiative underscores the company's commitment to promoting health from within its own ranks.

Project Goals and Significance

This project is not merely a wellness offering but rather a multifaceted approach to creating social value starting with employee health. By aligning with visions set forth by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, which promotes proactive health support from the "pre-disease" stage, Sunsho Pharmaceutical is taking significant strides in addressing broader health issues.

Corporate Wellness Focus

The core objectives of the project include maintaining and promoting employee health, improving productivity, and supporting sustainable corporate growth. By providing employees with natural supplements, Sunsho believes it can foster a culture of health, leading to a more engaged and productive workforce.

Elevating Understanding and Trust

Another vital aspect of the initiative is to enhance employees' understanding of the supplements they will be using. By experiencing these products firsthand, employees will gain insights into their benefits and develop a deeper pride in the company's offerings as an OEM manufacturer.

Encouraging Lifestyle Changes

Regular intake of supplements is expected to instill a heightened awareness of overall lifestyle habits among employees. The project aims to motivate staff towards proactive health behavior and create a supportive environment that fosters wellness.

Leading by Example

Through the implementation of this innovative health management model, Sunsho aims to be a benchmark for other companies in the industry. This project provides a concrete example of how a company can synthesize product development with employee wellness initiatives, thereby promoting corporate wellness across diverse sectors.

Health Management and Market Trends

The corporate wellness sector in Japan is set to reach approximately 777 billion yen in 2024 and is forecasted to grow at an average rate of 8.4% per year, reaching about 1.6 trillion yen by 2033. Healthy investments in corporate settings are evolving beyond mere disease prevention to include mental health and overall well-being strategies, paving the way for a comprehensive approach to health management.

As interest in health management grows, the number of certified "Excellent Health Management Corporations" recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is on the rise, indicating increased corporate responsibility towards employee health.

Project Overview

Key Details:

• - Name: Sunsho Wellness Project
• - Target: All employees of Sunsho Pharmaceutical, including around 1,070 temporary staff.
• - Products Distributed: Four types of original in-house supplements, covering six months:

1. Base Nutritional Supplement (Multivitamin)
2. Base Nutritional Supplement (Multimineral)
3. Base Nutritional Supplement (Omega 3)
4. Lifestyle Disease Prevention Supplement (for applicable employees only)

• - Duration: August 2025 – January 2026 (6 months)

Main Actions:

• - Quantitative assessment of health check results (blood tests compared to previous year’s data).
• - Qualitative evaluation through surveys focusing on health condition and lifestyle changes.
• - Hosting internal workshops and health promotion events, such as yoga or expert-led information sessions.

President's Comments

CEO Akira Imamura remarked, "Employee health is foundational to sustainable growth and one of our most critical management challenges. For a company like Sunsho Pharmaceutical, actively demonstrating our commitment to health through this project is our duty. We aim not only to enhance employee well-being but to serve as an exemplary model of health management."

Future Prospects

This initiative marks just the beginning. By Spring 2026, Sunsho plans to analyze qualitative and quantitative data collected from employees’ experiences with the supplements, revealing insights that extend beyond health benefits. The outcomes will be shared publicly as a second phase of this initiative.

The impact of this program goes beyond health preservation—fostering a deeper engagement in the understanding of products will also amplify the overall corporate wellness narrative.

Contact Information

Media inquiries are welcome, as are consultations from companies looking to implement similar initiatives.

Sunsho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
PR Contact: Kenichi Fujisaku
Email: kenichi.fujisaku@sunsho.co.jp

About Sunsho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

• - Location: 1468 Atsuhara, Fujiyoshida, Shizuoka, Japan
• - Established: November 1993
• - Capital: 1.23389 billion yen
• - Revenue: 28.6 billion yen (FY2025)
• - Employees: 830 (as of April 2025)
• - Business Scope: Development and OEM production of health foods, pharmaceuticals, general foods, and miscellaneous goods
• - Website: Sunsho Pharmaceutical