Trach Expands Health Support Program in April 2026, Adding Menstrual Leave and Strengthening Employee Wellness Facility

Trach Co., Ltd., a company engaged in the sale and installation of residential solar power generation and storage battery systems, expanded its health support program in April 2026. The company introduced a new menstrual leave system and strengthened the operation of its employee chiropractic and training facility, “Personal Trach.” By offering chiropractic care, Pilates, yoga, and other services as employee benefits, Trach is working to build an organization where employees do not have to endure health issues in silence. The company is also disclosing real figures, including initial investment and monthly operating costs, to share a practical example of health management that small and medium-sized businesses can implement. In recent years, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has estimated that women-specific health issues such as menstrual symptoms and menopausal disorders cause approximately 3.4 trillion yen in annual economic losses across society. Against this backdrop, more companies are beginning to view health not merely as an employee benefit, but as a key management issue tied to productivity and employee retention. At the same time, presenteeism, where employees come to work despite feeling unwell, and workplace cultures where it is difficult to take leave or seek advice remain major challenges. This is especially true in sales roles and field operations, where physical and mental stamina are required and a culture of enduring discomfort can persist. Trach introduced menstrual leave in April 2026 to create an environment where every employee can continue working with peace of mind. In January 2024, Trach opened “Personal Trach,” a welfare facility designed to support employee health. The facility offers chiropractic treatment, posture correction, head massage, lymphatic massage, yoga, Pilates, and personal training. It aims to create an environment where employees in physically demanding roles, such as sales and installation work, can continue working without accumulating excessive strain. The company invested approximately 1.5 million yen initially for treatment equipment, supplies, original protein product development, and promotional expenses. Current monthly operating costs range from about 300,000 to 550,000 yen, including personnel costs, rent, and utilities. A female practitioner who previously managed a chiropractic clinic and dreamed of one day opening her own shop joined the operation after resonating with Trach’s philosophy. She now manages the facility on her own. In addition to chiropractic treatments based on her national qualification, she supports each employee’s physical concerns through yoga, Pilates, lymphatic massage, and other services. The facility is now available not only to employees but also to local residents, offering services such as a 10-minute treatment for 500 yen. Monthly users total around 120 people. By operating it as an employee welfare facility while opening it to the local community, Trach aims to balance community engagement with sustainable operations. Approximately 90% of Trach employees have some athletic background, making it a sports-oriented organization where both sales and installation work require physical and mental toughness. At the same time, the company recognized a workplace atmosphere where employees may find it hard to speak up about weakness or may endure health issues. In the construction department in particular, employees often work in high-temperature environments during summer and cold conditions during winter, making health management directly connected to safety. For this reason, Trach promotes health checkups and follow-up examinations, while also providing chiropractic and exercise support from a preventive health perspective. With the introduction of menstrual leave, the company is also working to create an organization where employees can more easily discuss not only women-specific health issues but also mental health concerns, chronic fatigue, and other invisible forms of discomfort. Trach President Motoyasu Inaba previously served as a detective with the Osaka Prefectural Police, working on fraud cases and disaster-area support. In October 2025, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent removal surgery in March 2026. After surgery, he experienced changes in his physical and mental condition, including effects on his vocal cords and hormonal balance. Through this experience, he says he once again realized the danger of working while enduring poor health. Going forward, Trach will continue not only welfare initiatives such as chiropractic care and Pilates, but also efforts to promote working styles that do not require employees to force themselves through discomfort and to build an organization where people can work safely over the long term. The company aims to establish health management not as a temporary system, but as part of its corporate culture.