International wellness leaders to explore the future of healthy longevity
AWAJI, JAPAN, September 3, 2026 –
Pasona Group Inc. will host "Global Wellness Institute in Awaji 2026", an international forum on healthy longevity, on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Held on Awaji Island in Hyogo, Japan, the event will gather wellness experts from Japan and around the world, including representatives of the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a leading international wellness research organization based in Florida, USA.
▲Previous forum held on Awaji Island
▲The forum venue, THE PASONA natureverse retreat, offers a range of wellness programs.
The advancement of healthy longevity and well-being of the body, mind, and social bonds has become a global priority. Progress in these areas requires collaboration across the fields of healthcare, food, the environment, and business to translate research and expertise into practical initiatives that benefit society.
At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Pasona Group exhibited the PASONA NATUREVERSE pavilion, where it presented its vision of the “NATUREVERSE”, a world that supports physical, mental and social well-being for all. The Group continues to work toward this vision by developing new industries and initiatives centered on wellbeing.
The forum will be themed on healthy longevity, featuring speakers and discussions exploring science, including regenerative and preventative medicine; nature, including agriculture, food, and the environment; and corporate wellness. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Yoshiki Sawa, Professor Emeritus at The University of Osaka, Director of Osaka Keisatsu Hospital, and pioneer in regenerative medicine using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Bringing together wellness leaders, experts, and researchers across disciplines, the forum will examine the future of healthy longevity and seek to build a new wellness community connecting expertise from across Japan and the world.
By hosting the forum, Pasona Group aims to encourage cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration between experts and organizations, generating new initiatives informed by science and research, ultimately building a future of wellness and fulfillment.
Overview: Global Wellness Institute in Awaji 2026
Event
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Global Wellness Institute in Awaji 2026 |
Date
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Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM JST |
Venue
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THE PASONA natureverse retreat |
Address
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2942-39 Iwaya, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
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Program
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Sessions on healthy longevity spanning science, including regenerative and preventive medicine; nature, including agriculture, food and the environment; and corporate wellness. Panel discussions featuring Japanese and international wellness leaders and experts, followed by networking opportunities for participants.
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Speakers
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Leading wellness professionals, experts, and researchers from Japan and around the world
Keynote speaker – Dr. Yoshiki Sawa
Professor Emeritus, University of Osaka; Director, Osaka Keisatsu Hospital
Cardiovascular surgeon and pioneer in regenerative medicine, Dr. Sawa led the development and commercialization of HeartSheet, the world's first regenerative medicine product for treating heart failure, as well as advancing clinical research into cardiac regeneration therapies using iPS cells. |
| Registration |
Open to the public with advance registration from the official website. |
| Website |
https://www.pasonagroup.co.jp/awaji_well-being_week/forum/ |
| Inquiries |
Pasona Group, Global Wellness Institute in Awaji 2026 Organizing Office
 natureverse@pasonagroup.co.jp |
Inquiries
PR Department, Pasona Group Inc.
+81-3-6734-0215
Inquiries
PR Department, Pasona Group Inc.
+81-3-6734-0215
About the Global Wellness Institute
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing wellness worldwide through research, education and collaboration. GWI was established by the co-founders of the Global Wellness Summit, an annual international conference bringing together leaders from healthcare, hospitality, real estate, government, and other fields.
A leading source of research on the global wellness economy, GWI tracks market size, growth and trends across 11 sectors, with data covering more than 200 countries and territories. Its publicly available reports and policy resources provide governments, businesses and other organizations with insights to inform policy and business development, helping to support the sustainable growth of the wellness economy.
About Pasona Group
Pasona Group is a Japanese multinational corporation which operates services and initiatives across human resources, regional revitalization, wellness and hospitality, and other industries. Founded in 1976 upon the corporate philosophy of providing "Solutions to Society's Problems", Pasona Group develops new workstyles and lifestyles that empower people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Working to develop the Japanese wellness industry and its vision of the "NATUREVERSE", the company has been developing new wellness businesses, initiatives, and facilities based on the tranquil Awaji Island in western Japan.
Inquiries
PR Department, Pasona Group Inc.
+81-3-6734-0215
