Toreluna's '1minute, 1napkin' Project Donates Sanitary Napkins to Shimane University

Next Innovation Inc. (Kita-ku, Osaka; CEO: Kenichi Ishii) is pleased to announce that its '1minute, 1napkin' project, part of the 'toreluna' service that provides free sanitary napkins in restroom stalls, has successfully delivered supplies to Shimane University's Matsue and Izumo campuses. This project, in collaboration with the international NGO JOICFP, promotes the installation of menstrual products in educational settings and aims to raise awareness of SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights), including menstruation, which is a key health issue for women. We will continue to expand partnerships with schools, local governments, companies, and related organizations to create an environment where the permanent installation and operation of menstrual products become the norm. ■ Comment from Shimane University For young women, menstrual cycles are often unstable, and unexpected periods are not uncommon. Many students have likely experienced the anxiety and stress of attending lectures while worrying about needing to go home because they lacked sanitary napkins or were caught in long lectures or experiments. We are deeply grateful to Next Innovation Inc. for this donation, which marks a significant step toward ensuring our female students can lead their campus lives with greater peace of mind. We look forward to working toward a university-wide environment where napkins are naturally available in restrooms. Name: Shimane University Locations: Matsue Campus (1060 Nishikawatsu-cho, Matsue, Shimane), Izumo Campus (89-1 Enya-cho, Izumo, Shimane) Website: https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/ ■ About the '1minute, 1napkin' Project In addition to providing napkins in stalls, Toreluna conducts the '1minute, 1napkin' initiative, where one napkin is donated to those in need for every minute of advertising played on Toreluna digital signage nationwide. This mechanism allows advertisers to contribute to solving social issues by delivering products to municipalities, schools, and disaster-stricken areas. ■ Disaster Preparedness The donated napkins can be used not only for daily needs but also for disaster support, including stockpiling, support in evacuation centers, and regional disaster prevention measures. ■ About 'toreluna' Toreluna is a service that allows users to receive free sanitary napkins in restroom stalls. By scanning a QR code on the digital signage inside the stall with a smartphone app, users can receive a napkin. The service is funded by advertising revenue, ensuring it remains free for users. ■ Company Overview: Next Innovation Inc. Founded in June 2016 by experts in medical and legal fields, Next Innovation Inc. aims to 'Re-design medical spaces and experiences worldwide.' Through ICT-based online consultations and health management support, the company builds medical environments tailored to individual lifestyles. In June 2018, it launched 'Smaruna,' an online consultation platform specializing in gynecology. In 2020, it launched 'Smaruna for Biz,' and in May 2024, it fully launched 'toreluna.'