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Japan Health Management Excellence certifications

Entities: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan) · Nakasoné Housing Equipment Co., Ltd. · Health Management Excellent Corporation certification · Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan) · Astis Co., Ltd.

Overview

In July 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Health Management Excellence program recognized Chubu Steel Sheet Co. and Toyo Hakko Co. for their employee‑health initiatives, marking Chubu’s fifth consecutive award and Toyo’s eighth year of certification. The following month, August 2026, the same program honored Astis Co., Ltd. and Nakasoné Housing Equipment Co., Ltd., with Astis receiving its third straight large‑enterprise award and Nakasoné its fifth consecutive small‑ and medium‑enterprise award. Across both rounds, the certifications highlighted sustained corporate commitment in Japan to comprehensive health promotion, regular examinations, lifestyle‑disease prevention, on‑site training, and mental‑health support for employees and their families.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Japanese companies Astis and Nakasoné earn Health Management Excellence certification

    Astis and Nakasoné were each certified by METI and the Health Ministry as Health Management Excellent Corporations 2026, marking multiple years of top health‑promotion practices for employees.

  2. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Japanese firms Chubu Steel Sheet and Toyo Hakko earn 2026 health‑management award

    Chubu Steel Sheet and Toyo Hakko were both certified in Japan’s 2026 Health Management Excellence program, recognizing their employee‑health initiatives.

Sources

astis.co.jp · nakasone.co.jp