[Application Starts] Aiming for Japan, a country that sleeps well! "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor" Certification Exam 2026 Edition. Professionals with correct sleep knowledge will change Japan's sleep for the better.

Applications are now open! Announcement of the start of applications for the Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor Exam.

The Japan Bedding and Linen Association (hereinafter referred to as JBA) has started accepting applications for the 2026 edition of the "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor" certification exam, which aims to cultivate specialists in sleep and bedding.

The exam will be held at three locations: Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

The certification exam, consisting of approximately 50 questions each for the bedding section and the sleep section, will be held for 50 minutes each on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

We are widely recruiting applicants not only from those involved in bedding and linen, but also from those in the textile industry, furniture industry, sleep tech, and general consumers.

The application period is from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Sunday, July 12, 2026.

https://www.jba210.jp/instructor/license/

Overview of "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor"

Our mission at the Japan Bedding and Linen Association is to transform Japan, a country lagging in sleep, into an advanced nation through the power of bedding.

We believe that if we can create a society where people sleep well, Japan will surely become a happier country.

To realize such a world, human resources with specialized knowledge about sleep and bedding are indispensable. In Japan, the current situation is that knowledge about sleep and bedding is lacking.

This is where the "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor" qualification system was born.

Through the "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor," we, the Japan Bedding and Linen Association, aim to increase the number of people with knowledge about sleep and bedding in society and strive to make Japan a country where people sleep well.

What is healthy sleep?

We believe that healthy sleep consists of three elements: "people: sleep physiology," "environment: bedroom environment," and "products: bedding." As social issues related to sleep are highlighted, consumer interest in sleep and bedding is increasing year by year.

In addition, more consumers who want to get proper rest are seeking to improve the quality of their sleep and are looking for bedding that suits them after receiving satisfactory explanations at retail stores.

In such a situation, instructors who can provide advice with correct knowledge are in demand.

What is a "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor"?

A "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor" is a "sleep specialist" who possesses correct sleep knowledge and will change Japan's sleep for the better. It is the only qualification system related to sleep and bedding supervised by the Japan Bedding and Linen Association.

With the cooperation of the Japanese Society of Sleep Environment, JBA promotes the acquisition of the "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor" qualification system, which trains human resources who can understand the sleep environment and the mechanism of sleep, and provide appropriate bedding advice, not only for product provision to each individual but also for creating a comfortable sleep environment.

We started training activities in FY2013, and currently, the number of certified professionals nationwide has reached 675, who are widely active in manufacturing, planning, sales of bedding and linen, and regional activities including households.

https://www.jba210.jp/instructor/whats/

We recommend the "Sleep Environment and Bedding Instructor" qualification to the following people:

・Those in the bedding, interior, and furniture industries... to enhance professional proposal skills for customer satisfaction.

・Managers promoting health-conscious management... to improve employee productivity and well-being through sleep improvement.

・Those in sleep-related services, nursing care, and medical professionals... to enhance service reliability and expand the scope of activities.

・Individuals with a strong desire to explore sleep... to acquire specialized knowledge that can be utilized for maintaining their own and their family's health.

Overview of the Certification Exam

[Eligibility]

This qualification can be challenged by anyone, regardless of age, gender, occupation, or experience, including those involved in the manufacturing, development, research, and sales of bedding and linen.

[Schedule]

Thursday, August 6, 2026

[Exam Time]

14:00-14:50 Certification Exam (Bedding Section, 50 minutes, approx. 50 questions)

15:10-16:00 Certification Exam (Sleep Section, 50 minutes, approx. 40 questions)

[Venue Entry Time]

13:00~ Venue reception starts

13:50-14:00 Explanation of the exam

[Exam Venues]

There will be three exam venues.

≪Tokyo Venue≫ Akihabara Fureai Conference Room, Akihabara Kato Building, 2-15 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

≪Osaka Venue≫ Oori Kenpo Kaikan 5F, 2-6-9 Kawaramachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

≪Fukuoka Venue≫ Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2-6-9 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City

≪Others≫ (Workplace venues can be arranged for 15 or more examinees; please consult us)

[Application Period]

Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, July 12, 2026

Please apply from the URL below after Friday, May 1, 2026.

https://www.jba210.jp/apply-for-examination-form/

[Exam Fee]

Exam fee