#Wellbeing

Fitness startups in Japan

This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the rise of fitness studios in Japan in recent years, whilst also highlighting some startups within the health supplement industry.

Kyoto Smart City Expo 2025

FaW TOKYO 2025 Autumn – Fashion World Tokyo

Unboxing Japan _ Zen

Zen or Zazen refers to the teachings and philosophy of the Zen sect of Buddhism. It expresses a free mind that is not bound by anything, especially attachments to material things.

Kyoto: a haven for creative inspiration and mindful living

Kyoto’s hidden paths, Zen meditation, tea ceremonies, and traditional crafts all inspire creativity, fostering mindfulness and fueling entrepreneurial growth.

Delivering medicine to the mountains using Japan's first drone delivery service

Hiroshima: contributing to peace and the environment

My interest in the themes of war and peace began during a school trip to Nagasaki. As a young student, visiting the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum left an indelible mark on my mind.

The Greenest City, Sendai

We turn our attention to one of Japan's most historically beautiful cities; Sendai, the capital of Miyagi Prefecture.

TechGALA

A Technological Festival That Stands Apart from Traditional Business Conferences

Unboxing Japan - Blood Types

In Japan, personality diagnosis based on blood type is believed in. Do you know your blood type?

WE AT CHALLENGE 2024

A pitch contest “WE AT CHALLENGE” aiming to become Asia’s largest Well-Being festival will be held in TIB on November 27, 2024!

Cannabis in Japan: Reviving Tradition

Historically, the Japanese have a close relationship with Cannabis. There is a sacred and lofty connection that transcends religion.

Inaugural Tokyo Longevity Summit to be held on 26 July

LIFESTYLE Week OSAKA [SEPTEMBER]

LIFESTYLE Week OSAKA [SEPTEMBER] is Japan's leading trade fair for all things lifestyle

Remote work rate declines to 22%

Scrum Studio - Startup EXPO 6/21

Scrum Studio hosts an EXPO to connect worldwide startups with Japanese partner corporations to boost the chance for new business development

Beta Version of 2D AI Chat Service Incorporating ChatGPT Released for Foreigner Lifestyle Support Application

TENTIAL, a healthy clothing start-up, raises JPY 1 billion

These SportsTech Startups will propel Japan into a sports nation

Although Japan has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world, it is surprising to know that about 37% of adults do not actively participate in any sort of exercise.

Shibuya Longevity Night #2

We will talk about the state of longevity research, cellular reprogramming & bioinformatics. As usual, it will be followed by a networking session.

CBD startups on the rise in Japan

CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the most notable components of hemp. Throughout Japanese history, hemp has been widely cultivated and played an important role in society.

Bilal Kharouni (ekei labs)

Bilal Kharouni could have been a professional kickboxer or a screen writer but instead he lives in Tokyo and works as co-founder of wellbeing startup ekei labs. Bilal tells us how he ended up founding a startup, what he has found out along the way, and about life in Japan in general.

How Japanese mental health startups approach wellbeing

Japan has a high number of suicides and the lowest rate of psychiatric consultations among developed countries in the world. There are a great number of startups in Japan tackling these issues with technology.

Tackling social prejudices: Sexual Wellness and Tech in Japan

There is a growing movement to empower women's sexual wellness in Japan, which was previously considered taboo.