To the Japanese who "sit too much" in the world: Germany's classic active chair "Swopper" begins sales in Japan

MM Commerce LLC (Head Office: Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative Member: Yusuke Watanabe) will begin domestic sales on July 1, 2026 (Wed.) of the active chair "Swopper" manufactured by aeris (Germany), as the sole authorized distributor in Japan (as of July 2026).

A preliminary sales period will be held from July 1 (Wed.) to July 20 (Mon.), featuring a campaign with special discounts.

Background: Japan has the longest "sitting time" in the world

A comparative study of 20 countries by the University of Sydney et al. indicates that Japanese adults spend approximately 7 hours (420 minutes) on weekdays sitting, the longest in the world (Bauman et al., 2011). While the recognition that "sitting too much is bad for your body" is spreading, the reality is that it is difficult to avoid "sitting for long periods in the same posture" in a work style centered on desk work.

Amidst this, the idea of reconsidering "how you sit" is gaining traction. Swopper embodies "active seating," which involves continuously making small movements while seated. Instead of assuming a fixed posture like a conventional chair, it is designed so that the seat moves up/down and forward/backward/sideways.

What is Swopper

Swopper is an active chair developed by engineer Josef Glöckl, the founder of aeris, over approximately 5 years, prompted by his own back pain, and released in 1997. It features the world's first structure allowing the seat to move in three directions (up/down, forward/backward, sideways), and since its release, it is now sold in approximately 40 countries worldwide.

From User Surveys

In a survey conducted by aeris targeting 1,207 users of their products, approximately 90% responded that they "feel less strain around their lower back than before," and 98% responded that it is "preferable to a normal office chair" (Source: aeris survey).

※ These results are the subjective experiences of respondents based on aeris's user survey and do not indicate the product's medical effects.

Product Features

3D structure allowing the seat to move up/down and forward/backward/sideways. Product weight approximately 11kg. Assembly requires no tools and takes about 1 minute. 3-year warranty. Made in Germany.

Colors and Options (Preliminary Sales Period)

Seat Colors: 10 colors in total (Black / Slate Gray / Stone Gray / Green / Green Beige / Petrol Blue / Dove Blue / Dark Red / Orange / Pink)

Base Colors: 2 colors (Black / White)

Springs: 3 types to choose from based on weight and height: Light / Standard / High

Legs: Choose from Glides (no casters), Hard Casters (for hard floors like wood flooring), Soft Casters (for carpets and rugs)

Seat Material: Wool blend. 200,000 cycles of abrasion resistance in friction durability testing.

Preliminary Sales Overview

Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed.) - July 20, 2026 (Mon.)

Price: Normally scheduled retail price is 198,000 yen (tax included), but with a preliminary sales price of 10,000 yen OFF. Additionally, after registering for the official LINE account and answering a survey, a 10,000 yen OFF coupon will be distributed. Effectively available for 178,000 yen (tax included), a 20,000 yen OFF.

Delivery: As this is a made-to-order item, delivery is scheduled for August-September 2026.

Sales Channel: Official Online Store (https://swopper.mmcommerce.co/)

Company Profile

Company Name: MM Commerce LLC

Location: Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Representative: Representative Member Yusuke Watanabe

Established: April 2026 Business Activities: Import and sales of overseas products.

Related Pages and Inquiries

Email: info@mmcommerce.co

Official Online Store: https://swopper.mmcommerce.co/

Product Details Page: https://swopper.mmcommerce.co/pages/swopper-info

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mm_workstyle_shop/