aisaac Inc. Publishes Report on "Performance Boost" Program, Subsidizing Up to 300,000 JPY for Workations in Pollen-Free Regions

aisaac Inc. (HQ: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / CEO: Kazuki Tanaka, hereinafter "aisaac") has announced the utilization status of its "Performance Boost" program, introduced in February 2022 to accelerate members' challenges. This program is one of the initiatives aimed at providing a stable, high-performance environment unaffected by seasonal factors, subsidizing up to 300,000 JPY for workation expenses in pollen-free regions during the period from February 15th to April 15th each year. Since its inception in 2022, approximately 15% of employees have utilized this program annually, and this year, its fifth year, saw a similar level of participation. Numerous reports of improved performance have been received from members, such as, "My symptoms almost disappeared from the day I arrived, and I could concentrate on development with a clear head," and "It was an experience that changed the quality of my output itself." ◼︎ Creating an environment where challengers can perform at their best. Aisaac's purpose is "to create a place where all challengers want to work for a lifetime," and this program was launched in 2022 as part of that commitment. Productivity loss due to hay fever is particularly severe for development-related roles such as engineers and PdMs, where concentration and creativity directly impact output. Aisaac treats these environmental factors not as "an individual's health issue" but as a "management issue that hinders challenges." While the company had previously installed air purifiers in the office and provided high-quality moisturizing tissues, it introduced this program in 2022 as a more fundamental environmental improvement measure. The program has been updated annually since its launch. In 2025, the name was changed from "Tropical Escape" to "Performance Boost" to more clearly reflect the program's intent to support members' challenges. Furthermore, a childcare subsidy was newly established to make it more accessible for working parents, evolving the program to support a more diverse range of members' challenges. ◼︎ "Performance Boost" Program Overview: - Period: February 15th to April 15th, 2026. - Target Regions: Regions determined by each member to be free of pollen (e.g., Okinawa, Amami Oshima). - Eligibility: Full-time employees. - Subsidy Details: - Accommodation expenses (up to 3,000 JPY per night). - Childcare expenses (up to 2,000 JPY per day) *New. - Local co-working space usage fees. - Subsidy Limit: 150,000 JPY per month (maximum 300,000 JPY during the period) *Increased 1.5 times from the previous year. ◼︎ 2026 Implementation Results: Since its launch, about 15% of employees have used the program each year, and this year was no different. It has been consistently utilized for five years, with many reports of improved performance from members who focused on their work during the period. Among the members who actually used it, 90% reported that their "productivity improved," with 80% of them answering that it "clearly improved," confirming the program's effectiveness in enhancing performance. Popular destinations were warm southern islands with little pollen, with Miyako Island being the most frequent choice, followed by Okinawa Main Island, Amami Oshima, and Ishigaki Island. "During hay fever season, it feels like nearly 10% of my work time is lost fighting sneezes and itchy eyes. From the day I arrived at the destination, my symptoms almost vanished, allowing me to focus on development with a clear head. I was even able to complete a development task that usually takes over a week ahead of schedule. I definitely feel my productivity has increased." (30s, Engineer / Stayed in Miyako Island) "On days with severe symptoms, I often end the day feeling like 'I got nothing done today.' That doesn't happen at the destination; I can properly move forward on tasks that require deep thought. Perhaps thanks to the different environment, I found ideas for projects coming to me naturally. It was an experience that changed the quality of my output." (20s, Marketing / Stayed in Amami Oshima) ◼︎ Future Outlook for HR & Welfare System "Boost Lab": Aisaac is developing the "Boost Lab" HR and welfare system to support members' challenges from multiple angles. The goal is to create mechanisms directly linked to challenges, from avoiding temporary drops in condition to environmental整備 and wellness. "Performance Boost" is part of these efforts, and we will continue to promote an environment where members can perform at their best, regardless of seasonal or environmental changes. - aisaac dormitory (Employee dormitory system): A dorm system to support environmental changes for challenges, such as moving to Tokyo or relocating. - Get Wellness (Health promotion support): Free use of a gym in Ebisu operated by a group company, supporting members' health and well-being for sustained challenges. - Recommendation of Business Camps: Subsidies for accommodation and transportation for intensive camps for new businesses or team projects, accelerating challenges away from the daily routine. ■ Company Overview: The aisaac group is a laboratory company with the mission "to experiment with the world." Under a solid foundation of 100% self-capital and profitable management, we bet on the "ego" of the next generation and continue to create new choices for the new era. Major group companies include ArtX Inc. (Art x Technology) and Link Inc. (Matching services). Company Name: aisaac inc. CEO: Kazuki Tanaka. Established: December 2015. Location: 2F Fujiwara Building, 1-10-1 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021. Business: Planning, development, and operation of web services. Corporate Site: https://aisaac.jp/ X: https://x.com/aisaaclab note: https://note.com/aisaac_inc