[Japan First] "Play" Transforms into Functional Training: Kiryu City, Gunma's "Circular Welfare Model" Expands Nationwide with Simultaneous Introduction in 5 Facilities

Lead Copy

Global Standard Co., Ltd. in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, is developing the 'Circular Welfare Project,' which recycles used pachinko machines and provides them free of charge to welfare facilities. Introductions have been completed in Kiryu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture, with simultaneous introductions progressing at a total of five facilities. Cases have been confirmed where users' exercise time has increased approximately threefold due to patented technology, and the initiative is advancing nationwide as a new model that balances resource circulation with support for the health of the elderly.

Main Body

The 'Circular Welfare Project' originating from Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, is seeing nationwide expansion triggered by simultaneous introductions in multiple regions.

Upper body exercise through grip operation

This project, developed by Global Standard Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, Representative Director: Tomoyuki Noguchi), involves collecting and refurbishing used amusement machines and providing them free of charge to welfare facilities for use in functional training and recreation.

It is structured as a 'Circular Welfare Model' that simultaneously solves two social issues: the reuse of amusement machines and the creation of exercise opportunities for the elderly.

Actual Usage Scenes

Users concentrating on the screen

Introductions have now been completed at welfare facilities in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture. Furthermore, simultaneous introductions are underway at a total of five facilities, including those in Saitama Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture.

This project, which began as a local initiative, is now entering a phase where nationwide deployment is realistic due to the accumulation of introduction achievements.

Features: Full-Body Functional Training

Lower body training using foot pads

・Upper body exercise through grip operation ・Lower body exercise through stepping and pedaling ・Safe full-body exercise while seated

Combining foot exercise with gameplay

The unique mechanism that simultaneously uses the upper and lower limbs is established as Patent No. 6719977.

Introduction Effects

At the facilities where it has been introduced, cases have been observed where users who initially tired after about 5 minutes naturally extended their exercise time to 10 or 15 minutes by becoming engrossed in the game.

The characteristic is that it allows for natural continuation of exercise through 'enjoyment,' rather than the 'obligation' to exercise.

Usage Scenes (Overall)

User engrossed in operation

Currently, inquiries about introduction are increasing from welfare facilities nationwide, and introduction adjustments are underway in multiple regions, including the Kanto, Chubu, and Kyushu areas.

Furthermore, the number of pachinko machines collected (donated) is also increasing, and

"Inquiry → Collection → Refurbishment → Introduction"

This cycle has actually begun to function.

Usage Scenes in Video

Actual usage scenes of this project can also be viewed in video format.

https://youtu.be/PbhPBk2g1Eg https://youtu.be/BD1yTDIa7ss

Social Background

With the advancement of the aging population, securing opportunities for daily exercise is becoming increasingly important, while the reuse of amusement machines is also a social issue.

This project connects these two aspects and is being developed as

"Circulating unused items to where they are needed"

a new social model.

It also contributes to SDG Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

Media Coverage

This initiative was featured on Gunma TV (broadcast on March 17, 2026).

Materials for Media

Usage scenes (videos and still images) of this project can be downloaded from the following URL.

▼ Materials https://3ppps.jp/media.html

Interview Support

Interviews and filming of actual usage scenes are possible at the introduction facilities in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture.

Representative's Comment

Global Standard Co., Ltd. Representative Director, Tomoyuki Noguchi

"We want to give new life to machines that have served their purpose and deliver them in a way that contributes to the health and daily enjoyment of our users. The initiative that began in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, is already in motion in multiple regions. We aim to spread this cycle nationwide."

Expansion of Introduction Facilities ・Increase in collections (donations) ・Promotion of collaboration with pachinko hall companies and related industries

We aim to establish a nationwide circulation model by promoting collaboration with companies that can cooperate in providing and collecting used pachinko machines. We are currently recruiting partner companies and accepting inquiries from those interested in joint initiatives.

Company Overview

Company Name: Global Standard Co., Ltd. Location: Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture Representative: Tomoyuki Noguchi, Representative Director Business Description: Development, sales, and rental of pachinko machines for functional training and preventive care, refurbishment and reuse of amusement machines Phone Number: 0277-20-6077 URL: https://3ppps.jp/

Inquiries

Global Standard Co., Ltd. Circular Welfare Project Office

https://3ppps.jp/contact.html ※Interviews, filming, and material provision consultations are also accepted