Specialized Funeral Home Hanayasu (Niigata) Certified as Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization for 3rd Consecutive Year, Achieving 'Bright 500' for 2 Years
Hanayasu Co., Ltd., based in Niigata Prefecture, has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a 'Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization' (SME category) and for the second consecutive year as a 'Bright 500' top company.
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Hanayasu Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has received the following certifications under the 'Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Certification System' recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Health Council:
- Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Bright 500 / SME Category)
- Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (Bright 500 / SME Category)
- Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2024 (SME Category)
In 2025 and 2026, we were specifically selected for 'Bright 500,' a title given to the top 500 organizations practicing excellent health management within the SME category. This achievement was possible through the increased health awareness of each staff member, the support of their families, and the cooperation of our customers and local residents. We express our deepest gratitude.
■ Initiatives for Health Management
Based on the belief that 'the health of employees is the foundation of sustainable growth,' we promote the following:
- Maintaining a 100% health check-up rate and strengthening follow-up systems.
- Enhancing mental health measures (stress checks, semi-annual health surveys, regular interviews with supervisors, setting up consultation desks).
- Creating exercise opportunities (company walking events, volleyball tournaments, traditional card game tournaments, and subsidies for local marathon participation).
- Promoting dietary improvements (monthly operation of a company cafeteria, bi-monthly provision of healthy miso soup).
- Correcting long working hours and promoting flexible work styles (bi-monthly 'Go Home Early Day' / No Overtime Day).
- Internal education and information dissemination (installing blood pressure monitors).
■ Future Outlook
Moving forward, Hanayasu will continue to enhance its health management and position employee well-being as a key pillar of management strategy, aiming for higher corporate value and social contribution.
[Company Profile]
Name: Hanayasu Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 1521 Aramachi-kou, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture
CEO: Yasuyuki Watanabe
Business: Funeral services, catering, tourism management, sake brewing/sales, event operation.
Website: https://www.shibata-saijyou.com/
[Locations]
- Family Hall Shiki (Main, Aramachi, Miyuki, Jo-hoku, Shin-ei)
- Family Room Kacho/Fugetsu
- Specialized Care Facility (Tentative) opening August 2026
- Kazokusou no Hanayasu (Niigata Kohodo, Hanamizuki, Bentenbashidori, Niigata Station Sasaguchi opening August 2026)
- Funeral Consultation Salon
- TSUKIOKA BREWERY & Kitchen GEPPO
- Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Bright 500 / SME Category)
- Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (Bright 500 / SME Category)
- Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2024 (SME Category)
In 2025 and 2026, we were specifically selected for 'Bright 500,' a title given to the top 500 organizations practicing excellent health management within the SME category. This achievement was possible through the increased health awareness of each staff member, the support of their families, and the cooperation of our customers and local residents. We express our deepest gratitude.
■ Initiatives for Health Management
Based on the belief that 'the health of employees is the foundation of sustainable growth,' we promote the following:
- Maintaining a 100% health check-up rate and strengthening follow-up systems.
- Enhancing mental health measures (stress checks, semi-annual health surveys, regular interviews with supervisors, setting up consultation desks).
- Creating exercise opportunities (company walking events, volleyball tournaments, traditional card game tournaments, and subsidies for local marathon participation).
- Promoting dietary improvements (monthly operation of a company cafeteria, bi-monthly provision of healthy miso soup).
- Correcting long working hours and promoting flexible work styles (bi-monthly 'Go Home Early Day' / No Overtime Day).
- Internal education and information dissemination (installing blood pressure monitors).
■ Future Outlook
Moving forward, Hanayasu will continue to enhance its health management and position employee well-being as a key pillar of management strategy, aiming for higher corporate value and social contribution.
[Company Profile]
Name: Hanayasu Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 1521 Aramachi-kou, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture
CEO: Yasuyuki Watanabe
Business: Funeral services, catering, tourism management, sake brewing/sales, event operation.
Website: https://www.shibata-saijyou.com/
[Locations]
- Family Hall Shiki (Main, Aramachi, Miyuki, Jo-hoku, Shin-ei)
- Family Room Kacho/Fugetsu
- Specialized Care Facility (Tentative) opening August 2026
- Kazokusou no Hanayasu (Niigata Kohodo, Hanamizuki, Bentenbashidori, Niigata Station Sasaguchi opening August 2026)
- Funeral Consultation Salon
- TSUKIOKA BREWERY & Kitchen GEPPO