[Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park] First Health Seminar by Dr. Tatsuya Koike of Shirahama Foundation for Health and Welfare to be held on 5/22

Download PDF version 'Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park' (General Manager: Tatsuya Fujitate, Location: Osaka City) is pleased to announce that it will hold its first health seminar on May 22, 2026, inviting Dr. Tatsuya Koike (Orthopedic Specialist) from the Bone and Rheumatism Disease Research Institute of the Shirahama Foundation for Health and Welfare as a lecturer. In this seminar, he will speak on the theme 'The Effects and Precautions of Aquatic Exercise - What You Can and Cannot Do in Water.' Focusing on 'aquatic exercise,' which allows for efficient muscle strengthening while reducing the burden on joints, he will explain its benefits and precautions for continuing exercise safely from a doctor's perspective in an easy-to-understand manner. Aquatic exercise is ideal for full-body training and rehabilitation, a safe exercise method that gently builds health efficiently by utilizing the resistance and buoyancy of water to reduce the burden on the body. The facility is equipped with an aqua gym in its indoor heated pool, featuring six state-of-the-art machines, including the world's first 'Aqua Butterfly.' After the seminar, you can immediately practice aquatic exercise in the aqua gym, and also enjoy bathing in the large public bath, including natural hot springs, and meals with menus based on fermented foods tailored to specific symptoms. Please spend a unique well-being moment at our facility, where you can experience learning and healing at the same time. Related URL: https://umekita-onsen.jp/event/aquagym Date and Time Friday, May 22, 2026, 14:00-15:00 Place Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park, 3F Health Studio A Fee Free *A separate facility entrance fee is required. Capacity 20 people Theme 'The Effects and Precautions of Aquatic Exercise - What You Can and Cannot Do in Water?' Notes - No reservation required. - Please come at your convenience before the seminar starts and enjoy the facility experience. Dr. Tatsuya Koike Bone and Rheumatism Disease Research Institute, Shirahama Foundation for Health and Welfare Specialist of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Councilor of the Japanese Society for Bone and Mineral Research Councilor of the Japan Osteoporosis Society Councilor of the Japanese Society for Cartilage Metabolism Aqua Bike, Aqua Climb, Aqua Puller, Aqua Walk, Aqua Butterfly, Aqua Boat A health promotion facility with the concept of wellness and well-being. With bathing, exercise, dining, meditation, and beauty as its five themes, it utilizes the management and operational know-how of 'Kobe Minato Onsen Ren,' which opened in 2015, while introducing cutting-edge technology. It combines a variety of services based on the five themes to provide an optimal experience for each customer. Opened on March 21, 2025, on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Grand Green Osaka Shop & Restaurant South Building. On August 4, 2025, it was certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare as Osaka's first 'Hot Spring-based Health Promotion Facility.' On October 31, 2025, it was certified as an 'Exercise-based Health Promotion Facility,' becoming the second facility in Western Japan to receive dual certification, following its sister facility 'Kobe Minato Onsen Ren.' On January 20, 2026, it was designated as a 'Designated Exercise Therapy Facility' by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It supports a healthy and well-being lifestyle. Health Promotion Salon, Large Public Bath, Indoor Heated Pool (25m), Gym Official HP: https://umekita-onsen.jp/ La Suite Group manages and operates small luxury hotels, sweets & bakery facilities, hot spring inns, health promotion facilities, and convention facilities. Unbound by preconceived notions, we strive to create new hotels that fuse Japanese inn culture with the best of Western hotels, aiming to create comfortable spaces. By providing high-quality service embodying the Japanese spirit of hospitality, we contribute to regional revitalization and local contribution. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden, La Suite Le Pan Building Official HP: https://la-suite.co.jp/