Japan Anger Management Association Announces "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration" ~ From a Society That Suppresses Emotions to a Society That Utilizes Emotions. Proposing New Standards for Emotional Education Starting from Sports, Corporate, and Educational Settings ~
The Japan Anger Management Association announced the "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration," aiming to shift from a society that suppresses emotions to one that utilizes them. It proposes new standards for emotional education starting from sports, corporate, and educational settings, and will promote social implementation through collaboration with endorsing companies and organizations.
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The Japan Anger Management Association (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Toru Matsushima), operated by Revic Global Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Osamu Kashiwagi), announced the "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration" on Monday, May 11, 2026.
This declaration aims to spread the ability to understand and appropriately manage emotions, rather than denying them, in a society where suppressing emotions tends to be the norm. It proposes new social standards for emotional education from the fields of sports, corporations, and education.
▼Special page here
https://www.angermanagement.co.jp/special/event-260511
Background and Purpose of the "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration"
In a society where anger and conflict are easily chained and suppressing emotions tends to be the norm, we believe it is necessary to spread the ability to understand and appropriately manage emotions throughout society, rather than suppressing them.
This declaration is an initiative to propose new social standards for emotional education from the fields of sports, corporations, and education. It aims to be promoted as a project with social reach and implementability, not just as a message, but through collaboration with endorsing companies and organizations.
Overview of the Declaration
Title: "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration"
Sub-copy: From a society that suppresses emotions to a society that utilizes emotions
Sub-heading: New standards for emotional education starting from sports, corporate, and educational settings
Goal: To reduce conflict, foster understanding, and lead to a better society by not denying emotions, but by understanding and spreading the ability to manage them appropriately.
The special page provides the declaration statement, a list of pre-endorsing companies and organizations, and future initiatives.
Collaboration with Endorsing Companies and Organizations
Companies and organizations that have endorsed the spirit of this declaration have already participated. Going forward, we will promote the social implementation of emotional education in collaboration with endorsing companies.
We are also looking for companies that would like to endorse this declaration and work together with us.
For details, please check the special page.
Special page here
Endorsing Company Application Form here
List of Endorsing Companies and Organizations (in alphabetical order)
Akita Kairiku Co., Ltd.
Earth Media Co., Ltd.
Immedio Co., Ltd.
Otofuke Banseien Social Welfare Corporation
General Incorporated Association Kantoku ga Okotte wa Ikenai Taikai (Coaches Should Not Get Angry Association)
General Incorporated Association Global HR Academy
6s. Co., Ltd.
Startup Now
General Incorporated Association Sports Management Interpreters Association
Naral Co., Ltd.
Boost Co., Ltd.
Progritt Co., Ltd.
Mental Link Co., Ltd.
Umeee Co., Ltd.
Ryugaku Sommelier Co., Ltd.
General Incorporated Association Luminoso
Revic Global Inc.
Comment from Toru Matsushima, Representative Director, Japan Anger Management Association
Since its establishment, our association has consistently confronted the emotion of "anger." Anger is not something to be eliminated or denied. It is a natural and important human emotion that arises from the desire to protect what is important to oneself.
However, not knowing how to handle it can complicate human relationships, leading to unnecessary conflict and division in the workplace, home, and local communities. We have always conveyed the importance of understanding and appropriately managing anger, rather than suppressing it.
And through that journey, something has become clear. To skillfully manage the emotion of anger, it is not enough to focus only on anger. Recognizing positive emotions such as daily joy, peace of mind, gratitude, and a sense of accomplishment, and adjusting one's mental state, is also essential for a rich life.
That is why we are now launching the "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration." We aim for a society where not only anger, but all emotions are accepted as natural, expressed in one's own way, and connected to better actions.
In sports, at work, at home, and in local communities. To increase the number of people who can skillfully manage emotions, rather than suppressing or venting them. We believe that this accumulation will lead to a future where everyone can safely exert their abilities.
With that in mind, we are issuing this declaration here.
Comment from Shunsuke Ando, Founder, Japan Anger Management Association
The term "emotionally muted society" advocated by Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living is attracting attention. A survey conducted by the company revealed consumer awareness such as: 63.8% feel fewer opportunities to express emotions, 66.5% are tired of suppressing emotions, and 72.0% admire people who can express emotions.
Emotions will never disappear from people. However, many people, especially regarding anger...
This declaration aims to spread the ability to understand and appropriately manage emotions, rather than denying them, in a society where suppressing emotions tends to be the norm. It proposes new social standards for emotional education from the fields of sports, corporations, and education.
▼Special page here
https://www.angermanagement.co.jp/special/event-260511
Background and Purpose of the "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration"
In a society where anger and conflict are easily chained and suppressing emotions tends to be the norm, we believe it is necessary to spread the ability to understand and appropriately manage emotions throughout society, rather than suppressing them.
This declaration is an initiative to propose new social standards for emotional education from the fields of sports, corporations, and education. It aims to be promoted as a project with social reach and implementability, not just as a message, but through collaboration with endorsing companies and organizations.
Overview of the Declaration
Title: "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration"
Sub-copy: From a society that suppresses emotions to a society that utilizes emotions
Sub-heading: New standards for emotional education starting from sports, corporate, and educational settings
Goal: To reduce conflict, foster understanding, and lead to a better society by not denying emotions, but by understanding and spreading the ability to manage them appropriately.
The special page provides the declaration statement, a list of pre-endorsing companies and organizations, and future initiatives.
Collaboration with Endorsing Companies and Organizations
Companies and organizations that have endorsed the spirit of this declaration have already participated. Going forward, we will promote the social implementation of emotional education in collaboration with endorsing companies.
We are also looking for companies that would like to endorse this declaration and work together with us.
For details, please check the special page.
Special page here
Endorsing Company Application Form here
List of Endorsing Companies and Organizations (in alphabetical order)
Akita Kairiku Co., Ltd.
Earth Media Co., Ltd.
Immedio Co., Ltd.
Otofuke Banseien Social Welfare Corporation
General Incorporated Association Kantoku ga Okotte wa Ikenai Taikai (Coaches Should Not Get Angry Association)
General Incorporated Association Global HR Academy
6s. Co., Ltd.
Startup Now
General Incorporated Association Sports Management Interpreters Association
Naral Co., Ltd.
Boost Co., Ltd.
Progritt Co., Ltd.
Mental Link Co., Ltd.
Umeee Co., Ltd.
Ryugaku Sommelier Co., Ltd.
General Incorporated Association Luminoso
Revic Global Inc.
Comment from Toru Matsushima, Representative Director, Japan Anger Management Association
Since its establishment, our association has consistently confronted the emotion of "anger." Anger is not something to be eliminated or denied. It is a natural and important human emotion that arises from the desire to protect what is important to oneself.
However, not knowing how to handle it can complicate human relationships, leading to unnecessary conflict and division in the workplace, home, and local communities. We have always conveyed the importance of understanding and appropriately managing anger, rather than suppressing it.
And through that journey, something has become clear. To skillfully manage the emotion of anger, it is not enough to focus only on anger. Recognizing positive emotions such as daily joy, peace of mind, gratitude, and a sense of accomplishment, and adjusting one's mental state, is also essential for a rich life.
That is why we are now launching the "Emotionally Competent Society Declaration." We aim for a society where not only anger, but all emotions are accepted as natural, expressed in one's own way, and connected to better actions.
In sports, at work, at home, and in local communities. To increase the number of people who can skillfully manage emotions, rather than suppressing or venting them. We believe that this accumulation will lead to a future where everyone can safely exert their abilities.
With that in mind, we are issuing this declaration here.
Comment from Shunsuke Ando, Founder, Japan Anger Management Association
The term "emotionally muted society" advocated by Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living is attracting attention. A survey conducted by the company revealed consumer awareness such as: 63.8% feel fewer opportunities to express emotions, 66.5% are tired of suppressing emotions, and 72.0% admire people who can express emotions.
Emotions will never disappear from people. However, many people, especially regarding anger...