Announced details
The entire body can be trained in a single 30-minute session. Exercise benefits demonstrated include weight loss, measures against metabolic syndrome, reduced fall risk, preventive care, and improved cognitive function in older adults.
908,000 women’s Curves members (as of the end of November 2025)
カーブスジャパン and Arao City entered into a comprehensive partnership agreement to promote health. カーブスジャパン is the core operating company of CURVES HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.
Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture; Mayor: Asada Toshihiko (浅田敏彦)
630-1 Hattanda, Haramanda, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Arao City Mall 2F, 1-1 Midorigaoka 1-chome, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture
In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.
National Institute of Health and Nutrition
Kuno Laboratory, Graduate School of the University of Tsukuba
Research Institute, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Kawashima Laboratory, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Curves, 30-Minute Fitness for Women, 30-minute, no-reservation, supported gym Men's Curves |
| Counterparty | Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Counterparty overview | Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture; Mayor: Asada Toshihiko (浅田敏彦) |
| Relationship with the Company | カーブスジャパン and Arao City entered into a comprehensive partnership agreement to promote health. カーブスジャパン is the core operating company of CURVES HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. |
| Contract Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Applicable area | Residents’ health promotion, Encouragement to undergo specified health checkups, cancer screenings and other examinations, Support for developing regular exercise habits and providing opportunities for exercise, Prevention of frailty and dementia, Cooperation with Arao City’s health initiatives |
| Location | 630-1 Hattanda, Haramanda, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Arao City Mall 2F, 1-1 Midorigaoka 1-chome, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Location scale | 2,001 locations nationwide (as of the end of November 2025); 32 Men's Curves locations nationwide (as of the end of November 2025) |
| Quantitative Effects | The entire body can be trained in a single 30-minute session. Exercise benefits demonstrated include weight loss, measures against metabolic syndrome, reduced fall risk, preventive care, and improved cognitive function in older adults. |
| Usage history | 908,000 women’s Curves members (as of the end of November 2025) |
| Source | National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Kuno Laboratory, Graduate School of the University of Tsukuba, Research Institute, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Kawashima Laboratory, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.As the population ages, reaching people who do not have regular exercise habits has become a common challenge for local governments. The parties aim to improve the health of Arao residents, revitalize the community, and enhance municipal services by leveraging Curves’ expertise.