Japan Knowledge Space Recognized as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company for Holistic Health Management

Japan Knowledge Space and Its Holistic Approach to Health Management

Japan Knowledge Space Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Ryuuji Matsuoka) has been granted recognition as one of the "Tokyo Sports Promotion Companies" for the fiscal year 2025 by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This certification acknowledges the company’s comprehensive employee welfare system that supports not only exercise but also sleep and nutrition. The diverse initiatives contributed significantly to promoting employee health and encouraging sports activities.

1. Background of the Certification

Creating an Environment for Daily Exercise

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has established the "Tokyo Sports Promotion Company" recognition system to foster a culture within businesses aimed at promoting sports activities that enhance employee health. The focus of Japan Knowledge Space has been on creating an environment where employees can easily incorporate exercise into their daily routines.

Implementation of a Gym Access Program

As part of its welfare benefits, the company has introduced a nationwide gym access program. Here are some highlights of the initiative:

- Fully Covered Gym Fees: Employees can utilize training facilities without any charges as the company covers all gym fees.
- Convenient Utilization: Employees can drop by the gym during free time or just before heading home, making it easier to incorporate training into their day.
- Establishing Exercise as a Daily Habit: By encouraging the use of gym facilities in this way, a culture of health-focused training as a daily routine has been created.

Promotion of Gym Use

The company regularly monitors gym usage and encourages employees who do not utilize the facilities to participate. Information about the importance of exercise and effective exercise methods is also disseminated through safety and health committees.

2. Maximizing Exercise Benefits with Holistic Support

Japan Knowledge Space enhances the effectiveness of exercise through a well-rounded support system focusing on physical and mental health.

Support for Quality Sleep

- Customized Pillows for Better Sleep: Employees can receive an individually tailored pillow (valued at 44,000 yen) to improve sleep quality.
- Sleep Improvement Assistance: To promote employee health, travel costs for sleep outpatient services are subsidized.
- Sleep Assessment Medical Program: The program includes Web-based assessments to identify sleep issues, as well as the use of wearable tools to measure sleep vitals and monitor sleep apnea symptoms. Expert counseling and recommendations for specialist consultations are also provided.

Physical Condition Maintenance and Care

- Women’s Health Checks Subsidy: Beyond regular health screenings, female employees have the option to undergo breast cancer and cervical cancer examinations.
- Subsidized Health Check Options: Costs for optional health check services (up to 10,000 yen) are subsidized.
- Subsidized Re-examination Program: Employees flagged for re-examinations after health checks receive financial assistance (up to 10,000 yen).
- Massage Allowance: To support physical and mental relaxation, the company subsidizes massage therapy costs for maintaining and enhancing employee health.

Nutritional Support and Environmental Advocacy

- Personalized Nutritional Subsidy: Based on genetic testing, the company provides monthly supplements to employees to address nutritional deficiencies.
- Virtual Employee Cafeteria: Through partnerships, employees can access various dining options, whether in the office or at home, ensuring equitable access to meals.
- Vegetable Consumption Support: To increase vegetable intake and support environmental sustainability, the company delivers "imperfect" vegetables directly to employees' homes each month.

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3. Strengthening Health Literacy and Future Prospects

The company aims to enhance health literacy across various domains, including exercise, nutrition, and sleep. It provides employees with opportunities for knowledge enhancement through resources like Udemy (videos) and flier (books).

To facilitate effective learning, selected content is available along with a uniquely developed roadmap for employee utilization. Leveraging this "Tokyo Sports Promotion Company" certification, Japan Knowledge Space is committed to advancing science-based holistic health management, ultimately boosting employee engagement and striving for sustainable corporate growth.

About Japan Knowledge Space Co., Ltd.

- Representative: CEO Ryuuji Matsuoka
- Location: 3F Le Glacier BLDG. 1, 6-20-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004
- Established: April 1, 2014
- URL: Japan Knowledge Space