Fit-Easy and Kaizu City Sign Agreement on Providing Emergency Evacuation Sites During Disasters
Fit-Easy Co., Ltd. and Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, have signed an agreement to utilize the FIT-EASY Kaizu fitness facility as an emergency shelter for local residents in the event of disasters such as earthquakes or large-scale fires.
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Fit-Easy Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gifu City), which operates amusement fitness clubs nationwide, will provide its FIT-EASY Kaizu store as an emergency temporary evacuation site for local residents during disasters such as earthquakes and large-scale fires.
To ensure regional safety and enhance disaster prevention capabilities, a signing ceremony for the 'Agreement on Providing Emergency Evacuation Sites During Disasters' was held with Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
### Summary of the Signing Ceremony
Date and Time: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM–
Location: Kaizu City Hall, Public Room
### Agreement Items
- Target Disasters: Earthquakes and large-scale fires
- Applicable Facility: FIT-EASY Kaizu (Approx. 440 sqm) *Excluding free weight and machine areas
- Provided Services: Use of facilities such as showers, provision of food and drinks (*depending on the situation)
- Terms of Provision: Responses will be made based on requests from the city or local residents within a range that does not interfere with store operations. Staff time (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM).
### Background of the Agreement
Kaizu City promotes urban development where all generations can live energetically throughout their lives under the slogan 'Lifelong Prosperity.' The city is active in regional revitalization through the 'Kaizu Fan' official fan club and information dissemination by the mayor.
Meanwhile, Fit-Easy operates amusement fitness clubs nationwide (264 stores as of late March 2026) with a mission to 'change the world by creating a new fitness culture' and serves as a 'Third Place' for local communities. The FIT-EASY Kaizu store, opened in July 2025, is used daily by local residents as a place to become healthy while having fun.
In November 2025, both parties signed a 'Comprehensive Partnership Agreement' and have been collaborating in fields such as health promotion. This led to a growing need to support the region not only in daily life but also during emergencies. Against this background, the agreement was reached to utilize the functions of fitness facilities in the field of disaster prevention to contribute to the peace of mind and safety of the region.
To ensure regional safety and enhance disaster prevention capabilities, a signing ceremony for the 'Agreement on Providing Emergency Evacuation Sites During Disasters' was held with Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
### Summary of the Signing Ceremony
Date and Time: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM–
Location: Kaizu City Hall, Public Room
### Agreement Items
- Target Disasters: Earthquakes and large-scale fires
- Applicable Facility: FIT-EASY Kaizu (Approx. 440 sqm) *Excluding free weight and machine areas
- Provided Services: Use of facilities such as showers, provision of food and drinks (*depending on the situation)
- Terms of Provision: Responses will be made based on requests from the city or local residents within a range that does not interfere with store operations. Staff time (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM).
### Background of the Agreement
Kaizu City promotes urban development where all generations can live energetically throughout their lives under the slogan 'Lifelong Prosperity.' The city is active in regional revitalization through the 'Kaizu Fan' official fan club and information dissemination by the mayor.
Meanwhile, Fit-Easy operates amusement fitness clubs nationwide (264 stores as of late March 2026) with a mission to 'change the world by creating a new fitness culture' and serves as a 'Third Place' for local communities. The FIT-EASY Kaizu store, opened in July 2025, is used daily by local residents as a place to become healthy while having fun.
In November 2025, both parties signed a 'Comprehensive Partnership Agreement' and have been collaborating in fields such as health promotion. This led to a growing need to support the region not only in daily life but also during emergencies. Against this background, the agreement was reached to utilize the functions of fitness facilities in the field of disaster prevention to contribute to the peace of mind and safety of the region.