FIT-EASY x Japan Hockey Association: 'Official Supplier Contract' Signing Ceremony Held
FIT-EASY Inc., which operates fitness clubs nationwide, has signed an official supplier contract with the Japan Hockey Association to provide facility use and conditioning support using its AI app to the national teams.
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FIT-EASY Inc. (Headquarters: Gifu City, hereafter 'the Company'), which operates amusement fitness clubs nationwide, has signed an official supplier contract with the Japan Hockey Association and held a signing ceremony on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Through this contract, the Company will contribute to the improvement of athletic performance by providing a training environment and conditioning support for the Japan national teams (Men: Samurai Japan / Women: Sakura Japan) and managing the athletes' health.
[Overview of the Official Supplier Contract Signing Ceremony]
- Date and Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 15:00-
- Location: FIT-EASY Inc. Headquarters
- Attendees: Yuji Nagai, Managing Director and Head of Strengthening & Development, Japan Hockey Association
Players: (Men) Seren Tanaka, Takashi Yoshikawa, Kosei Kawabe
(Women) Miyu Hasegawa, Yuka Murayama, Kyoi Hiramitsu
FIT-EASY: Yuji Fujiwara, Managing Director; Norihisa Kunie, Director
At the signing ceremony for this contract, Mr. Nagai of the Japan Hockey Association and Mr. Fujiwara of the Company signed the contract.
In addition, representing the players, Seren Tanaka (Men) and Miyu Hasegawa (Women) reported on the results of the final World Cup qualifiers and the current state of the teams, while all attending players spoke of their passionate determination and goals for upcoming international tournaments.
[Support Details]
- Providing facility usage for training and recovery purposes at FIT-EASY stores nationwide for Japan national team strengthening players and staff (83 people in total).
- Supporting performance enhancement through conditioning support utilizing 'AI Healthcare Automation (= FIT-EASY app),' which can centrally manage recorded data in the areas of 'exercise, diet, and sleep.'
[Background to the Contract]
Gifu Prefecture is a region where hockey is extremely popular, particularly centered around Kakamigahara City, which has produced many national team-class players and can be called a 'mecca for hockey.'
The Japan hockey national teams, which the Company has signed an official supplier contract with this time, have many upcoming international tournament appearances for both men and women, requiring further improvement in competitive ability. The men's team is ranked 14th in the world, and the women's team is 15th, and expectations are high for their performance in future international tournaments.
*World ranking: As of April 1, 2026
Furthermore, their participation in the World Cup co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium in August 2026, and the 'Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' in September is confirmed. Winning a gold medal at the Asian Games will secure their spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, making it a crucially important positioning.
Through this contract, the Company will contribute to the improvement of athletic performance by providing a training environment and conditioning support for the Japan national teams (Men: Samurai Japan / Women: Sakura Japan) and managing the athletes' health.
[Overview of the Official Supplier Contract Signing Ceremony]
- Date and Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 15:00-
- Location: FIT-EASY Inc. Headquarters
- Attendees: Yuji Nagai, Managing Director and Head of Strengthening & Development, Japan Hockey Association
Players: (Men) Seren Tanaka, Takashi Yoshikawa, Kosei Kawabe
(Women) Miyu Hasegawa, Yuka Murayama, Kyoi Hiramitsu
FIT-EASY: Yuji Fujiwara, Managing Director; Norihisa Kunie, Director
At the signing ceremony for this contract, Mr. Nagai of the Japan Hockey Association and Mr. Fujiwara of the Company signed the contract.
In addition, representing the players, Seren Tanaka (Men) and Miyu Hasegawa (Women) reported on the results of the final World Cup qualifiers and the current state of the teams, while all attending players spoke of their passionate determination and goals for upcoming international tournaments.
[Support Details]
- Providing facility usage for training and recovery purposes at FIT-EASY stores nationwide for Japan national team strengthening players and staff (83 people in total).
- Supporting performance enhancement through conditioning support utilizing 'AI Healthcare Automation (= FIT-EASY app),' which can centrally manage recorded data in the areas of 'exercise, diet, and sleep.'
[Background to the Contract]
Gifu Prefecture is a region where hockey is extremely popular, particularly centered around Kakamigahara City, which has produced many national team-class players and can be called a 'mecca for hockey.'
The Japan hockey national teams, which the Company has signed an official supplier contract with this time, have many upcoming international tournament appearances for both men and women, requiring further improvement in competitive ability. The men's team is ranked 14th in the world, and the women's team is 15th, and expectations are high for their performance in future international tournaments.
*World ranking: As of April 1, 2026
Furthermore, their participation in the World Cup co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium in August 2026, and the 'Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' in September is confirmed. Winning a gold medal at the Asian Games will secure their spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, making it a crucially important positioning.