Pasona Group x Tohoku University Center for Japanese Studies Launch Joint Research on "Exploring Japanese Well-being and Coexistence with Regional Resources"
Pasona Group and Tohoku University's Center for Japanese Studies announced the start of joint research on "Exploring Japanese Well-being and Coexistence with Regional Resources" from May 7, 2026. This collaboration aims to organize the universality and uniqueness of Japanese well-being and establish a process and foundation for its exploration.
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Pasona Group Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chairman and CEO: Hirotaka Wakamoto) and the Center for Japanese Studies, Tohoku University (National University Corporation) will commence joint research on "Exploring Japanese Well-being and Coexistence with Regional Resources" from Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Through comparisons of domestic and international case studies, participatory workshops, and observations of Pasona Group's initiatives on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, this research aims to organize the universality and uniqueness of Japanese well-being and build a process and foundation for its exploration.
This joint research marks the first industry-academia collaboration for the Center for Japanese Studies, Tohoku University.
In recent years, well-being has become a widely used international concept indicating a "good state" of mind, body, and society. On the other hand, while Japan possesses diverse regional resources rooted in its unique lifestyles, customs, religions, industries, and tourism, efforts to systematically organize these from the perspective of "Japanese well-being" and clarify their universality and uniqueness have not been sufficiently advanced.
Pasona Group aims to realize a well-being society consisting of "physical health," "mental health," and "social health." It is committed to creating new industries towards the realization of "NATUREVERSE," a truly rich world where people, nature, and technology coexist, and people are connected by a spirit of compassion.
The Center for Japanese Studies, established at Tohoku University, is a research hub that promotes Japanese studies on a global scale by utilizing an international network. In collaboration with overseas universities, primarily in Europe, America, and Asia, it conducts interdisciplinary research and disseminates information on Japanese studies covering Japanese history, culture, society, politics, economy, and language, developing knowledge about Japan as a global common asset.
This joint research is the first industry-academia collaboration for the Center for Japanese Studies, Tohoku University. Based on observations of Pasona Group's initiatives on Awaji Island and insights from domestic and international case studies and comparative research by faculty members of the Center for Japanese Studies, the aim is to build a process and foundation for exploring Japanese well-being.
■ Pasona Group x Tohoku University Center for Japanese Studies Joint Research Outline
Research Title
Exploring Japanese Well-being and Coexistence with Regional Resources
Purpose
To organize the universality and uniqueness of Japanese well-being and build a process and foundation for its exploration through comparative case studies and participatory workshops.
Start Date
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Content
- Collect domestic and international case studies on well-being, and through the collection and comparative analysis of regional resources rooted in lifestyles, customs, religions, industries, tourism, etc., extract and organize discussion points regarding the universality and uniqueness of Japanese well-being.
- Hold participatory workshops and disseminate information to society, while also working to refine and organize the extracted discussion points through surveys and hearings with participants.
- Compile the results as a joint research report, providing valuable insights for research communities and practitioners both domestically and internationally.
Contact
Pasona Group Inc. Tohoku University Joint Research Department
Tel: 03-6734-0210
E-mail: grouphr@pasonagroup.co.jp
Through comparisons of domestic and international case studies, participatory workshops, and observations of Pasona Group's initiatives on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, this research aims to organize the universality and uniqueness of Japanese well-being and build a process and foundation for its exploration.
This joint research marks the first industry-academia collaboration for the Center for Japanese Studies, Tohoku University.
In recent years, well-being has become a widely used international concept indicating a "good state" of mind, body, and society. On the other hand, while Japan possesses diverse regional resources rooted in its unique lifestyles, customs, religions, industries, and tourism, efforts to systematically organize these from the perspective of "Japanese well-being" and clarify their universality and uniqueness have not been sufficiently advanced.
Pasona Group aims to realize a well-being society consisting of "physical health," "mental health," and "social health." It is committed to creating new industries towards the realization of "NATUREVERSE," a truly rich world where people, nature, and technology coexist, and people are connected by a spirit of compassion.
The Center for Japanese Studies, established at Tohoku University, is a research hub that promotes Japanese studies on a global scale by utilizing an international network. In collaboration with overseas universities, primarily in Europe, America, and Asia, it conducts interdisciplinary research and disseminates information on Japanese studies covering Japanese history, culture, society, politics, economy, and language, developing knowledge about Japan as a global common asset.
This joint research is the first industry-academia collaboration for the Center for Japanese Studies, Tohoku University. Based on observations of Pasona Group's initiatives on Awaji Island and insights from domestic and international case studies and comparative research by faculty members of the Center for Japanese Studies, the aim is to build a process and foundation for exploring Japanese well-being.
■ Pasona Group x Tohoku University Center for Japanese Studies Joint Research Outline
Research Title
Exploring Japanese Well-being and Coexistence with Regional Resources
Purpose
To organize the universality and uniqueness of Japanese well-being and build a process and foundation for its exploration through comparative case studies and participatory workshops.
Start Date
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Content
- Collect domestic and international case studies on well-being, and through the collection and comparative analysis of regional resources rooted in lifestyles, customs, religions, industries, tourism, etc., extract and organize discussion points regarding the universality and uniqueness of Japanese well-being.
- Hold participatory workshops and disseminate information to society, while also working to refine and organize the extracted discussion points through surveys and hearings with participants.
- Compile the results as a joint research report, providing valuable insights for research communities and practitioners both domestically and internationally.
Contact
Pasona Group Inc. Tohoku University Joint Research Department
Tel: 03-6734-0210
E-mail: grouphr@pasonagroup.co.jp