Kokoro Seitai-in Group Hosts 'Tag Event' and Growth Observation at Shinjuku Elementary School

The Kokoro Seitai-in Group (operated by givers Inc.; CEO: Yasuhiro Agi), which operates 125 clinics nationwide and two locations overseas, held a CSR 'Tag Event' at an elementary school playground in Shinjuku Ward on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

This event is part of a series of community-based CSR activities regularly organized by givers Inc. Aimed at 'supporting healthy urban development through active community engagement,' the event was held in collaboration with local elementary school PTA. During the event, participants also joined a 'Growth Observation Session,' which provided content leveraging the group's chiropractic expertise, such as epiphyseal line measurement using ultrasound.

## Key Highlights
- The Higashi-Shinjuku clinic, part of a group with 125 domestic locations and 800,000 annual visits, partnered with the local school PTA for the event.
- The initiative aims to foster community connections and support healthy development through active play.
- The 'Growth Observation Session' featured expert physical assessments, including ultrasound epiphyseal line measurement.
- Program contents: Tag game, bone measurement, core balance assessment, BFR (blood flow restriction) training experience, and nutritional guidance.
- Programs are based on the group's 'givers method GIFT,' developed through joint research with Toa University (published in PLOS ONE).

## About the 'Tag Event' CSR Series
This series is a continuous community engagement effort by givers Inc., utilizing parks and school playgrounds. Previous events held in locations such as Shibuya and the National Stadium have been well-received. The events are supported by the Japan Sports Agency and designed for participants of all ages.

## Event Contents
### 1. Tag Game
Providing an environment where children can exercise freely. In an era where outdoor play opportunities are declining, this event was designed to create a safe space for regional children to move their bodies.

### 2. Growth Observation Session (Ultrasound Epiphyseal Line Measurement)
Using specialized physical knowledge to assess developmental potential:
- Epiphyseal Line Check: Measuring growth potential via ultrasound.
- Core Balance Assessment: Evaluating physical stability and posture.
- Fast Trainer Experience: Training using BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) to assist growth hormone promotion.
- Nutritional Guidance: Advice based on individual measurement results.
*An epiphyseal line is the part of the bone where growth occurs.

## Event Overview
- Name: Oni-Gokko (Tag Game)
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 1st Session 10:00-10:40, 2nd Session 11:00-11:40
- Location: Elementary School playground in Shinjuku Ward
- Target: Elementary students and younger (preschoolers must be accompanied)
- Fee: 500 yen (tax included) per person
- Organizer: givers Inc. Kokoro Seitai-in Higashi-Shinjuku
- Cooperation: Shinjuku Ward Elementary School PTA