12 indicators that build a foundation for health
We have systematically established 12 health indicators, consisting of 8 indicators that lead to improved physical wellness and 4 indicators that support a vibrant state of mind from within.
- *1: Hemoglobin level less than 12.0 g/dl
- *2: Percentage of individuals whose physical fitness test results (physical age, walking age, and brain fitness®) are lower than their actual age in two or more items.
- *3: Less than 2 cups for men, less than 1 cup for women
- *4: Percentage of respondents who answered "very satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied" on a 4-point scale.
- *5: Average over the period for participants who selected walking events in the exercise and communication promotion event "New Well Challenge 2023 Summer" (726 participants in total across 25 events)
- *6: Average over the duration of the walking and sleep improvement event "TokoChalle 2024 Sleep+" (3 weeks)
- *7: Average over the duration of the walking event "TokoChalle Extreme 2025" (3 weeks)
- *8: An internal messaging tool that allows employees to express their gratitude to one another.
Rohto Health White Paper
At Rohto, we consider the well-being of "individuals" to be the source of our growth, and we are promoting health and productivity management with the aim of making "working at Rohto Pharmaceutical a way to improve your health." The "Rohto Health White Paper" has been published since 2025 with the aim of providing easy-to-understand information about health and productivity management initiatives and results, various health-related data, and future challenges to everyone inside and outside the company, and to help promote health.
Through this white paper, we aim to improve the health awareness of each and every employee, and to work together with everyone inside and outside the company to realize and enhance Well-being & Longevity.
External Evaluation
In March 2026, we received our ninth certification in six consecutive years as a "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (White 500)," a designation jointly selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council.
Furthermore, in January 2026, the company was certified as a "Sports Yell Company 2026" by the Japan Sports Agency. Having received certification more than nine times since 2018, it earned the "Silver" certification, and an additional "Plus" certification due to its employee participation rate of over 70% in sports at least once a week.
In August 2024, the menu offered at our head office cafeteria (meals provided by Shidax Contract Food Service Co., Ltd.) received the highest rank of three stars (criteria: substantial) in the "Healthy Eating and Food Environment (commonly known as Smart Meal)" certification program organized by the Healthy Eating and Food Environment Consortium.