MetLife Japan Achieves Recognition as a Sports-Forward Company in Tokyo

MetLife Japan Achieves Two Prestigious Sports Recognitions

MetLife Life Insurance Co., Ltd. has recently celebrated significant achievements by being certified as a "Sports Yell Company 2026" by the Japan Sports Agency, and as a "Tokyo Sports Promotion Company" for the year 2025 by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. These accolades underscore MetLife's commitment to fostering a healthier workplace environment by promoting sports and physical activity among its employees.

Understanding the Certifications

The Sports Yell Company certification was implemented by the Japan Sports Agency in 2017, aimed at companies that actively encourage sports participation among employees. This initiative seeks to alleviate sedentary lifestyles among working-age individuals and promote health and wellness through enhanced physical activity. On the other hand, the Tokyo Sports Promotion Company program, established in 2015, recognizes organizations that contribute to societal betterment through sports engagement and support wellness initiatives among their workforce. Both certifications reflect MetLife's ongoing efforts to enhance employee well-being and community involvement.

The Driving Force Behind MetLife's Recognition

MetLife has incorporated health and vibrant workplace culture as key elements of its organizational growth strategy. The company recognizes the unifying power of sports, fostering connectivity among individuals, sparking joy, and invigorating local communities. These persistent efforts have been acknowledged socially, culminating in the recent accolades, which reinforce MetLife's core values.

Partnership with F-League

In alignment with its recognition, MetLife has also forged a five-year title partnership with Japan's top futsal league, the F-League, starting in 2025. Futsal, known for its inclusivity, welcomes participants of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. MetLife aims to leverage this partnership not only for health promotion but also to strengthen community ties and collaboratively strive towards a brighter future. This synergy between MetLife’s mission of walking together towards a brighter future and the F-League’s philosophy represents a harmonious partnership designed to invigorate the local community and contribute to a sustainable society.

Initiatives to Support Employee Health

MetLife adopts various initiatives to bolster employee health, collaborating with health insurance unions to host walking challenges and activate internal sports communities. Recognizing the need for responsive measures in today’s diverse work environment, the company has introduced office features like stretching spaces and standing desks to facilitate regular physical activity within the workspace. Such initiatives not only catalyze communication among employees but also significantly contribute to their overall wellness.

Moreover, MetLife USA has embarked on a collaboration with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, dedicated to enhancing educational and sports participation opportunities for children worldwide. This partnership aims to bridge educational inequalities through grants to community organizations, positioning MetLife as a principal partner supporting children’s exposure to diverse values and social issues, helping them reach for their dreams.

As MetLife continues to embody the ethos of walking together towards a well-defined future, these recognitions inspire the company to further strengthen ties with the local community through cooperation with the F-League. While engaging globally to help solve community challenges, MetLife remains focused on contributing towards a sustainable future.

About MetLife

Established in 1868, MetLife is one of the world's leading life insurance groups, providing life insurance, retirement solutions, employee benefits, and asset management services through a wide network of subsidiaries and affiliates across over 40 global markets. Notably, MetLife has secured strong positions in the U.S., Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

About MetLife Japan

Initiating operations as Japan's first foreign life insurance company in 1973, MetLife Japan proudly functions as a subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. The organization continuously strives to offer personalized service to clients, guiding them in selecting optimal coverage. MetLife Japan focuses on delivering innovative products that effectively address a broad range of risks through various distribution channels.