Pasona Group's Long-Stay Mibyo Retreat Facility 'THE PASONA natureverse retreat' Opens June 23rd, Introducing Sensor Beds (※1) Jointly Developed by Nitori and MinebeaMitsumi in Guest Rooms
Pasona Group is opening 'THE PASONA natureverse retreat,' a long-stay mibyo retreat facility on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 23rd. The facility will introduce 'sensor beds' jointly developed by Nitori and MinebeaMitsumi into its guest rooms, aiming to extend healthy lifespans through a focus on food, exercise, and sleep.
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Pasona Group Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chairman and CEO: Hirotaka Wakamoto; hereinafter "Pasona Group") will open its long-stay mibyo retreat facility, 'THE PASONA natureverse retreat' (operated by Pasona Resort Inc.), on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, on Tuesday, June 23rd.
In conjunction with the opening, the guest rooms of this facility will feature "sensor beds"*1 jointly developed by Nitori Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Sapporo; Representative Director, Chairman and President: Akio Nitori; hereinafter "Nitori") and MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (Headquarters: Nagano Prefecture; Representative Director, Chairman and CEO: Yoshihisa Kainuma; hereinafter "MinebeaMitsumi").
Utilizing a portion of the technology from the concept bed exhibited as "Future Sleep" at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo) pavilion "PASONA NATUREVERSE," the product developed for general household use aims to provide a comfortable sleeping experience tailored to each individual's condition through actual stay experiences.
*1 This product is an electric bed for general household use and is not a medical device. It is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
What Pasona Group envisions as a "mibyo retreat" is to improve physical and mental conditions through food, exercise, and sleep, aiming to extend healthy lifespans. 'THE PASONA natureverse retreat' is based on this concept, offering services that support daily life during the stay, such as housekeeping and dedicated escorts (transportation and dedicated vehicles), in addition to a medical support system in collaboration with Kobe University Hospital and an on-site clinic, providing an environment where guests can stay with peace of mind even for long periods. It proposes a "new form of villa" on Awaji Island for improving physical and mental well-being without owning a separate villa.
The background to the opening of this facility is Pasona Group's future vision "NATUREVERSE"*2, which was presented at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo). Pasona Group exhibited the pavilion "PASONA NATUREVERSE" at the Expo, conveying the worldview of "NATUREVERSE," where the "physical health, mental health, and social health" of all people are realized. At the pavilion, together with MinebeaMitsumi, they showcased a concept bed that expressed "Future Sleep," guiding individuals to optimal sleep through the power of technology, attracting the attention of many visitors.
Nitori and MinebeaMitsumi utilized a portion of the technology adopted in the concept bed exhibited in the "Future Sleep" area, commercializing it as an electric bed that detects body movement during sleep and adjusts sleeping posture. Reference weight can also be continuously measured, and sales for general households began in February 2026.
During the guests' stay, the sensor bed, which adjusts sleeping posture according to body movement during sleep, provides a comfortable sleeping environment tailored to each individual's condition. As a mibyo retreat that goes beyond mere accommodation, it aims to improve well-being and support a healthy lifestyle.
The three companies, Pasona Group, Nitori, and MinebeaMitsumi, will contribute to the realization of a well-being society by combining their cultivated knowledge and technology, staying close to people's lives.
*2 NATUREVERSE is Pasona Group's vision for a truly rich world where people, nature, and technology coexist, and people are connected by compassion, realizing the well-being of each individual, society, and the planet.
■ 'THE PASONA natureverse retreat' Overview
Opening:
June 23, 2026 (Tuesday)
Location:
2942-39 Iwaya, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Features:
Sleep (Utilizing "Future Sleep" concept technology)
By using a "sensor bed" that incorporates a portion of the technology from the "concept bed" exhibited with the concept of "Future Sleep" at the Pasona Group pavilion "PASONA NATUREVERSE" at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, we will provide a comfortable sleeping experience tailored to each individual's condition.
*Limited to wellness program exclusive rooms
Food (Wellness Gastronomy incorporating the concept of "mibyo")
We will offer dining experiences that incorporate the concept of "mibyo" using ingredients from Awaji Island, provided at restaurants by renowned Michelin-starred chefs. We will offer a diverse range of genres, including Japanese cuisine, healthy French, and Shojin cuisine.
Personal "Mibyo" Program (Thalassotherapy, Exercise, etc.)
We offer a "Personal Mibyo Program" that addresses physical and mental conditions according to the length of stay and purpose. Through training, thalassotherapy, etc., we design conditioning that can be continued without strain. Also, a seaside boardwalk (connecting the sea and the facility).
In conjunction with the opening, the guest rooms of this facility will feature "sensor beds"*1 jointly developed by Nitori Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Sapporo; Representative Director, Chairman and President: Akio Nitori; hereinafter "Nitori") and MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (Headquarters: Nagano Prefecture; Representative Director, Chairman and CEO: Yoshihisa Kainuma; hereinafter "MinebeaMitsumi").
Utilizing a portion of the technology from the concept bed exhibited as "Future Sleep" at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo) pavilion "PASONA NATUREVERSE," the product developed for general household use aims to provide a comfortable sleeping experience tailored to each individual's condition through actual stay experiences.
*1 This product is an electric bed for general household use and is not a medical device. It is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
What Pasona Group envisions as a "mibyo retreat" is to improve physical and mental conditions through food, exercise, and sleep, aiming to extend healthy lifespans. 'THE PASONA natureverse retreat' is based on this concept, offering services that support daily life during the stay, such as housekeeping and dedicated escorts (transportation and dedicated vehicles), in addition to a medical support system in collaboration with Kobe University Hospital and an on-site clinic, providing an environment where guests can stay with peace of mind even for long periods. It proposes a "new form of villa" on Awaji Island for improving physical and mental well-being without owning a separate villa.
The background to the opening of this facility is Pasona Group's future vision "NATUREVERSE"*2, which was presented at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo). Pasona Group exhibited the pavilion "PASONA NATUREVERSE" at the Expo, conveying the worldview of "NATUREVERSE," where the "physical health, mental health, and social health" of all people are realized. At the pavilion, together with MinebeaMitsumi, they showcased a concept bed that expressed "Future Sleep," guiding individuals to optimal sleep through the power of technology, attracting the attention of many visitors.
Nitori and MinebeaMitsumi utilized a portion of the technology adopted in the concept bed exhibited in the "Future Sleep" area, commercializing it as an electric bed that detects body movement during sleep and adjusts sleeping posture. Reference weight can also be continuously measured, and sales for general households began in February 2026.
During the guests' stay, the sensor bed, which adjusts sleeping posture according to body movement during sleep, provides a comfortable sleeping environment tailored to each individual's condition. As a mibyo retreat that goes beyond mere accommodation, it aims to improve well-being and support a healthy lifestyle.
The three companies, Pasona Group, Nitori, and MinebeaMitsumi, will contribute to the realization of a well-being society by combining their cultivated knowledge and technology, staying close to people's lives.
*2 NATUREVERSE is Pasona Group's vision for a truly rich world where people, nature, and technology coexist, and people are connected by compassion, realizing the well-being of each individual, society, and the planet.
■ 'THE PASONA natureverse retreat' Overview
Opening:
June 23, 2026 (Tuesday)
Location:
2942-39 Iwaya, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Features:
Sleep (Utilizing "Future Sleep" concept technology)
By using a "sensor bed" that incorporates a portion of the technology from the "concept bed" exhibited with the concept of "Future Sleep" at the Pasona Group pavilion "PASONA NATUREVERSE" at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, we will provide a comfortable sleeping experience tailored to each individual's condition.
*Limited to wellness program exclusive rooms
Food (Wellness Gastronomy incorporating the concept of "mibyo")
We will offer dining experiences that incorporate the concept of "mibyo" using ingredients from Awaji Island, provided at restaurants by renowned Michelin-starred chefs. We will offer a diverse range of genres, including Japanese cuisine, healthy French, and Shojin cuisine.
Personal "Mibyo" Program (Thalassotherapy, Exercise, etc.)
We offer a "Personal Mibyo Program" that addresses physical and mental conditions according to the length of stay and purpose. Through training, thalassotherapy, etc., we design conditioning that can be continued without strain. Also, a seaside boardwalk (connecting the sea and the facility).