Tokyo Metro and FiT Inc. Form Capital and Business Alliance with 1.5 Billion JPY Investment, Aiming for Early Expansion of 'LifeFit' Fitness Gyms Along Railway Lines!
Tokyo Metro has entered into a capital and business alliance with FiT Inc., investing 1.5 billion JPY. The partnership aims to accelerate the opening of 'LifeFit' 24-hour fitness gyms along Tokyo Metro lines, targeting 20 stores by FY2027 and offering special benefits to Metro Point Club members.
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Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, President: Akihiro Kosaka, hereinafter "Tokyo Metro") and FiT Inc., operator of the fitness gym "LifeFit" (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, CEO: Keita Kato, hereinafter "FiT") have entered into a capital and business alliance, with Tokyo Metro investing 1.5 billion yen into FiT. Through this partnership, we will accelerate the opening of stores along the Tokyo Metro lines more than ever before, aiming to create a healthy and highly livable urban environment.
FiT is a health-tech startup whose corporate mission is "Bringing fitness to daily life." It aims to create a world where everyone can easily work on health promotion, addressing Japan's social issues such as extending healthy life expectancy and reducing social insurance premiums.
As its core business, FiT operates the state-of-the-art fitness gym "LifeFit."
"LifeFit" achieves a new standard of gym operation that balances convenience and quality by combining real-world spaces with IT technology and an easy-to-attend system. It features a reasonable pricing structure, an easy-to-continue customer experience, and fully equipped machines that are easy for Japanese people to use, available 24 hours a day. In addition, we aim to revitalize Japan's health market by running the Kenko (Health) Point Program, which provides rewards based on actions such as the number of gym visits by LifeFit users and their fitness data.
Based on a franchise agreement signed in March 2025, Tokyo Metro and FiT have already successfully launched "LifeFit Kasai Station Store" in April 2025, "LifeFit Kami-Ikebukuro Store" in September 2025, and "LifeFit Toyocho Store" in March 2026, serving many satisfied customers.
Through this capital and business alliance, we will push forward with store openings primarily in residential areas along the Tokyo Metro lines. We aim to expand to 20 stores by the end of fiscal 2027, and scale up to 50 stores mainly along the lines over the next few years. Furthermore, by realizing a strong medium- to long-term partnership and engaging in multifaceted business collaborations, we will contribute to the health promotion of customers living along our lines.
Additionally, to commemorate this capital and business alliance, we will distribute a 30-day free trial coupon that can be used at all LifeFit stores for members of the Tokyo Metro Point Club "Metopo."
Tokyo Metro resonated with FiT's advocacy of "Bringing fitness to daily life," which led to the franchise agreement, store expansion, and the realization of this medium- to long-term partnership. Moving forward, leveraging the strengths of both companies, we will further promote initiatives aimed at realizing a society where people can casually improve their health.
Inquiries regarding this matter
Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department, Public Relations Section Phone: 03-3837-8277
FiT Inc. Marketing Department PR Team Phone: 050-5473-5749
Details of Tokyo Metro and FiT Capital and Business Alliance
1. Background of the Alliance
Tokyo Metro has been promoting health improvement and regional revitalization through sports, such as supporting the Tokyo Marathon as a premier partner, holding virtual marathon events, and operating the skateboard park "RAMP ZERO." These initiatives are intended to support "physical and mental health," which is the foundation of a prosperous life, and aim to provide an environment where people can casually build health in local areas along the railway lines. Based on this background, in 2025...
FiT is a health-tech startup whose corporate mission is "Bringing fitness to daily life." It aims to create a world where everyone can easily work on health promotion, addressing Japan's social issues such as extending healthy life expectancy and reducing social insurance premiums.
As its core business, FiT operates the state-of-the-art fitness gym "LifeFit."
"LifeFit" achieves a new standard of gym operation that balances convenience and quality by combining real-world spaces with IT technology and an easy-to-attend system. It features a reasonable pricing structure, an easy-to-continue customer experience, and fully equipped machines that are easy for Japanese people to use, available 24 hours a day. In addition, we aim to revitalize Japan's health market by running the Kenko (Health) Point Program, which provides rewards based on actions such as the number of gym visits by LifeFit users and their fitness data.
Based on a franchise agreement signed in March 2025, Tokyo Metro and FiT have already successfully launched "LifeFit Kasai Station Store" in April 2025, "LifeFit Kami-Ikebukuro Store" in September 2025, and "LifeFit Toyocho Store" in March 2026, serving many satisfied customers.
Through this capital and business alliance, we will push forward with store openings primarily in residential areas along the Tokyo Metro lines. We aim to expand to 20 stores by the end of fiscal 2027, and scale up to 50 stores mainly along the lines over the next few years. Furthermore, by realizing a strong medium- to long-term partnership and engaging in multifaceted business collaborations, we will contribute to the health promotion of customers living along our lines.
Additionally, to commemorate this capital and business alliance, we will distribute a 30-day free trial coupon that can be used at all LifeFit stores for members of the Tokyo Metro Point Club "Metopo."
Tokyo Metro resonated with FiT's advocacy of "Bringing fitness to daily life," which led to the franchise agreement, store expansion, and the realization of this medium- to long-term partnership. Moving forward, leveraging the strengths of both companies, we will further promote initiatives aimed at realizing a society where people can casually improve their health.
Inquiries regarding this matter
Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department, Public Relations Section Phone: 03-3837-8277
FiT Inc. Marketing Department PR Team Phone: 050-5473-5749
Details of Tokyo Metro and FiT Capital and Business Alliance
1. Background of the Alliance
Tokyo Metro has been promoting health improvement and regional revitalization through sports, such as supporting the Tokyo Marathon as a premier partner, holding virtual marathon events, and operating the skateboard park "RAMP ZERO." These initiatives are intended to support "physical and mental health," which is the foundation of a prosperous life, and aim to provide an environment where people can casually build health in local areas along the railway lines. Based on this background, in 2025...