[Important] Announcement of Certification as a 2026 Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category) by Chiiki Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Chiiki Shimbun Co., Ltd. has been certified as a "2026 Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category)."
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Chiiki Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, President and CEO: Kazutoshi Hosoya, Securities Code: 2164, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that on March 9, 2026, it was certified as a "2026 Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category)" in the large enterprise category of the "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Certification System," jointly implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council.
1. About the Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Certification System
The Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Certification System is a program that recognizes corporations practicing particularly excellent health and productivity management, based on initiatives tailored to regional health issues and health promotion measures promoted by the Japan Health Council.
The purpose of this system is to create an environment that enhances social evaluation from employees, job seekers, business partners, financial institutions, etc., by making corporations engaged in health and productivity management "visible.".
2. Our Company's Initiatives for Health and Productivity Management
Under the philosophy of "Being useful to people," the Company positions the physical and mental health of its employees and their families as an important foundation for corporate activities and promotes health and productivity management.
Specifically, we continuously implement multifaceted initiatives such as:
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Developing a comfortable work environment and systems
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Strengthening disease prevention and mental health measures
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Activating internal communication
Through these initiatives, we aim to improve productivity by enhancing the engagement of each employee, thereby realizing sustainable corporate management.
The Company will continue to address the maintenance and promotion of employee health as an important management issue and strive to further promote health and productivity management.
■Reference
For details on our company's health and productivity management, please visit the following page:
https://ir.chiikinews.co.jp/sr-ir/human-capital/health/
3. About Chiiki Shimbun Co., Ltd.'s Assets
The Company develops comprehensive support services for information dissemination and sales promotion, centered around the publication of the community-based lifestyle magazine "Chiiki Shimbun," serving approximately 7,000 companies annually. "Chiiki Shimbun," published weekly mainly in Chiba Prefecture, is delivered by dedicated distributors to 1.74 million households. Over its more than 41 years of continuous distribution since its founding, the company has built nine unique assets.
Currently, the Company is focusing on initiatives that partially utilize these unique assets, developing two strategies: the "Sea Power Strategy," which bridges value from outside Chiba Prefecture to within, and from within to outside; and the "Land Power Strategy," which aims to circulate value within the prefecture.
Details of Assets and Growth Strategy "Strategic Plan" are here ▼
https://ir.chiikinews.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/StrategicPlan11.pdf
Company Profile
Company Name: Chiiki Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard, Securities Code 2164)
Location: 5F VH Katsutadai Building, 1-11-16 Katsutadai Kita, Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, 276-0020
Representative: Kazutoshi Hosoya, President and CEO
Founded: August 28, 1984
IR Site: https://ir.chiikinews.co.jp/
Contact for Inquiries
Chiiki Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Contact: Shogo Igarashi, Corporate Communication Office
TEL: 047-485-1107
Mail: c.c@chiikinews.co.jp
FAQ
What is the "2026 Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category)" system?
It is a system that recognizes corporations practicing particularly excellent health and productivity management, based on initiatives tailored to regional health issues and health promotion measures promoted by the Japan Health Council. Its purpose is to enhance social evaluation from employees, job seekers, business partners, etc.
Why is Chiiki Shimbun Co., Ltd. engaged in health and productivity management?
Under the philosophy of "Being useful to people," the company positions the physical and mental health of its employees and their families as an important foundation for corporate activities and promotes health and productivity management. Through this, it aims to improve productivity and achieve sustainable corporate management by enhancing the engagement of each employee.
What are Chiiki Shimbun Co., Ltd.'s "Nine Assets"?
These are the unique strengths and foundations in information dissemination and sales promotion that the company has built over more than 41 years, centered around the publication of the community-based lifestyle magazine "Chiiki Shimbun." The company utilizes these assets to implement the "Sea Power Strategy" and the "Land Power Strategy."