Seiichi Sakakibara, CEO of EMOLVA, Appointed as Special Judge for 'Wellness Leaders Award 2026', One of Japan's Largest Wellness Pitch Contests at Tokyo Big Sight

Seiichi Sakakibara, CEO of EMOLVA, has been appointed as a special judge for the Wellness Leaders Award 2026, a premier pitch contest for the wellness industry.
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EMOLVA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Seiichi Sakakibara) is pleased to announce that our CEO, Seiichi Sakakibara, will serve as a special judge for the 'Wellness Leaders Award 2026,' a competition to determine the No. 1 wellness business in Japan.

This award is one of Japan's largest wellness pitch contests. Following regional competitions in 12 cities across the country, the final tournament will be held at a special venue within 'SPORTEC,' one of the world's largest trade shows for the sports and health industry, which attracts approximately 50,000 visitors.

■ Background of 'Wellness Leaders Award 2026'

Currently, Japan's national medical expenses are on a continuous rise, with projections estimating they will reach 80 trillion yen by 2040. To address this serious social issue, the event aims to support and discover businesses with the 'passion and ambition' to lead Japan toward becoming a wellness-advanced nation, based on the guideline that '1 trillion yen in wellness investment can potentially reduce medical costs by approximately 6 trillion yen.'

The competition will bring together a prestigious panel of judges from the forefront of business, politics, and entertainment to help shape the visions of the presenters.

【Special Judges】

  • Seiichi Sakakibara (CEO, EMOLVA Inc. / 'Reiwa no Tora' personality)
  • Yasutoki Aoki (CEO, REALVALUE Inc. / 'Nontitle' personality)
  • Fumitake Fujita (Secretary General and Co-Representative, Nippon Ishin no Kai)

These judges, who have evaluated numerous entrepreneurs at the forefront of business, will select the next generation of leaders to drive Japan's wellness industry.

■ Comment from Seiichi Sakakibara

'When considering the future of Japan, the development of the wellness sector is indispensable. I have seen many businesses and challengers, but this time, I am focusing not just on the quality of the business model, but on the intense 'passion and ambition' capable of moving society. I look forward to encountering innovative ideas that will make Japan healthier and more prosperous on the grand stage of Tokyo Big Sight.'

■ Event Overview

■ Profile: Seiichi Sakakibara, CEO of EMOLVA Inc. ■

【Career】

Born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo University of Science and completed his master's degree at the Graduate School of Science and Technology, specializing in mechanical engineering and material mechanics with a focus on web applications.

2009: Joined CyberAgent as an infrastructure engineer. Later worked as a web analyst for social games, provided corporate SNS operation consulting, and handled influencer casting PR.

2015: Founded the SNS marketing firm 'EMOLVA Inc.' and serves as its CEO.

【Achievements】

  • Active as an influencer with over 500,000 followers, generating over 100 leads per month.
  • Provided SNS marketing services to over 500 companies, ranging from startups and SMEs to large corporations, local governments, and national entities.
  • Successfully utilized SNS to attract over 12,000 job applicants.
  • Focuses on influencer marketing, partnering with 1.4 million influencers and over 10,000 general monitors. Collaborates with talent agencies to provide comprehensive marketing solutions.

【Activities】

  • 2021: Joined the Tokyo Junior Chamber. Served as Public Relations Secretary for the Shibuya Ward Committee, Vice Chairman of the Public Relations Strategy Committee, and more.
  • 2024: Joined the Tokyo Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Currently appearing as a 'Tiger' on YouTube programs including 'Nenshu Auction,' 'Jinzai-ban Reiwa no Tora,' 'Reiwa no Tora,' and 'Aoi Reiwa no Tora.'

【SNS】

■ EMOLVA Inc.

  • HP: https://emolva.tokyo/
  • Business Description: Provides comprehensive SNS marketing strategy planning and execution, including operation of corporate SNS accounts (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube) and influencer-led promotions.

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