Contributing to Water Environment Conservation with "Detergent-Free Laundry"! Cutting-Edge Hotel Laundry, a Hot Topic with SDGs + DX, Selected for "Japan Service Innovation 2025"
wash-plus's hotel laundry has been selected as a service innovation case, recognized for its contributions to SDGs and DX.
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"wash+ Comfort," a laundry service for accommodations developed by wash-plus Co., Ltd. (Head office: Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Kentaro Takanashi), has been selected for "Japan Service Innovation 2025" by the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council.
Case Studies / Inquiries: https://wash-plus-c.jp/
## Selected as one of the forefront examples of service innovation
"High-end" model implementation example: Richmond Hotel Yokohama Bashamichi (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
"Japan Service Innovation" compiles forefront examples of service innovation from a variety of service cases obtained through the activities of the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council (such as the Japan Service Award and the Japan Customer Satisfaction Index (JCSI) survey).
In fiscal year 2025, 91 cases were certified, and wash-plus's coin laundry "wash+ Comfort" for accommodations was selected as one of them.
### "Service Innovation Safari" featuring numerous examples of solving diverse social issues through corporate activities
On the "Service Innovation Safari" website, where "Japan Service Innovation 2025" is published, you can search for examples useful for hints on service improvement and reform, and for planning and developing new services.
▼Service Innovation Safari: Japan Service Innovation
https://service-safari.jp/servicei/
**What is the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council?**
It is a council aimed at achieving sustainable growth of Japan's economy through improving productivity in the service industry.
It was established in 2007 within the Japan Productivity Center as a platform for industry, academia, and government to promote "innovation and productivity improvement in the service industry."
▼Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council
https://www.service-js.jp/
Case Studies / Inquiries: https://wash-plus-c.jp/
## Selected as one of the forefront examples of service innovation
"High-end" model implementation example: Richmond Hotel Yokohama Bashamichi (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
"Japan Service Innovation" compiles forefront examples of service innovation from a variety of service cases obtained through the activities of the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council (such as the Japan Service Award and the Japan Customer Satisfaction Index (JCSI) survey).
In fiscal year 2025, 91 cases were certified, and wash-plus's coin laundry "wash+ Comfort" for accommodations was selected as one of them.
### "Service Innovation Safari" featuring numerous examples of solving diverse social issues through corporate activities
On the "Service Innovation Safari" website, where "Japan Service Innovation 2025" is published, you can search for examples useful for hints on service improvement and reform, and for planning and developing new services.
▼Service Innovation Safari: Japan Service Innovation
https://service-safari.jp/servicei/
**What is the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council?**
It is a council aimed at achieving sustainable growth of Japan's economy through improving productivity in the service industry.
It was established in 2007 within the Japan Productivity Center as a platform for industry, academia, and government to promote "innovation and productivity improvement in the service industry."
▼Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council
https://www.service-js.jp/
FAQ
What exactly is "wash+ Comfort" and which company is responsible for its development?
"wash+ Comfort" is an innovative laundry service specifically created for accommodation facilities, developed by wash-plus Co., Ltd.
For which distinguished recognition was "wash+ Comfort" recently selected by a significant council?
The laundry service "wash+ Comfort" was selected for "Japan Service Innovation 2025" by the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council.
Could you provide an example of a hotel that has implemented the "High-end" model of wash+ Comfort?
The Richmond Hotel Yokohama Bashamichi, situated in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is highlighted as an example of the "High-end" model implementation.
What is the primary aim of the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING) Council in Japan?
The SPRING Council's main objective is to ensure the sustainable economic growth of Japan by significantly improving productivity within the crucial service industry.
How many cases of service innovation were officially certified during fiscal year 2025 under the Japan Service Innovation initiative?
During fiscal year 2025, a total of 91 diverse cases were officially certified under the comprehensive "Japan Service Innovation" program.