Awaji Wellbeing Week2026

Global Wellness Institute in Awaji

Awaji Wellbeing Week2026

Global Wellness Institute in Awaji​

November 14th (Sat) - 16th (Mon), 2026

This is a special program held on Awaji Island, Japan, for participants of the Global Wellness Institute following the Global Wellness Summit (Bangkok).
 
Wellness leaders from around the world will gather to share the latest knowledge and practical examples under the theme of “Longevity x Science,” and participants will also have the opportunity to experience a wellness approach unique to Japan.

What is Awaji Wellbeing Week?

Awaji Wellbeing week is an international wellbeing event organized by Pasona Group on Awaji Island, showcasing their regional revitalization efforts towards the larger goal of creating a society where everyone can live a healthy and vibrant life.
 

The new lifestyle approach proposed by Pasona Group integrates healthcare, food, agriculture, education, tourism, culture, and art, while promoting sustainable community development that coexists with the local area.

 

This event, themed “Mind, Body, and Bonds,” brings together experts, companies, and researchers from diverse fields such as longevity, preventive medicine, regenerative medicine, integrative medicine, wellness tourism, food, the natural environment, and regional revitalization to consider the future of wellbeing.

 

Set within the rich natural environment of Awaji Island, the event aims to foster new business and research collaborations and inspire co-creation toward a society that values wellbeing through learning, experiencing, and connecting with leaders from around the world.
 

Global Wellness Institute in Awaji Schedule

Dates: November 14th (Sat) – 16th (Mon), 2026
 
Location: Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture
 
Target Audience: Global Wellness Summit participants
 
Language: English and Japanese
 
Organizer: Pasona Group Inc.

【Forum content (tentative)】

The forum is to be held at The Pasona, in an architectural space designed by Pritzker Prize winning Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Connect with the rich natureof Awaji Island while experiencing the light, wind, and changing seasons with all your senses in this unique environment.

Speakers confirmed at this time

Dr. Yoshiki Sawa

Graduated from Osaka University School of Medicine in 1980
Professor Emeritus, Osaka University
Director, Osaka Keisatsu Hospital
Chairman, Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery

Leading expert in cardiovascular surgery and regenerative medicine (first in the world to commercialize myocardial regenerative medicine; pushed for heart sheets to be covered by insurance; first successful in-human myocardial regeneration therapy using iPS cells.)

Katherine Johnston
Senior Research Fellow, GWI

Katherine Johnston has extensive experience conducting economic and industry competitiveness studies worldwide, including 17 years as a Senior Economist with SRI International. Since 2008, she has partnered with the Global Wellness Institute to pioneer groundbreaking research on the global wellness industry, focusing on defining and measuring opportunities within the wellness economy and conducting deep-dive analyses into key wellness sectors. She holds a master’s degree from Georgetown University.

Scheduled to be released sequentially

Please check this link for information on accommodation, meals, and other optional experiences.