Okinawa, EM Wellness Kurashi no Fermentation Lifestyle Resort Thanks Week" to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Opening on September 16

The EM Wellness Kurashi no Fermentation Lifestyle Resort (operated by EM Research Institute Co., Ltd.), which proposes a healthy lifestyle with "fermentation" in the center of daily life, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on September 16, 2025 (Tuesday).

Special page: https://kurashinohakko.jp/program/20thanniversary/

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our guests, local residents, and everyone involved who have loved and nurtured our resort over the past 20 years.

To mark this major milestone, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude by holding a special commemorative event, "Arigato Week," for seven days from Tuesday, September 16 to Monday, September 22.

During this period, we will offer daily experience contents and limited-edition products based on the themes of "EM," "Fermentation," "Wellness," and "Sustainability," which are the starting points of our resort.

We hope that these seven days will be an opportunity to celebrate the 20 years we have walked with you and to take a new step forward into the future.

20th Anniversary

■Outline of the 7-day event

A variety of programs such as lectures, hands-on experiences, marche, and workshops will be held on the themes of EM (useful microorganisms), fermentation, wellness, and sustainability, changing daily.

It is a seven-day event packed with useful hints for daily life that will resonate with your mind and body.

September 16 (Tuesday) 20th Anniversary

　-Special lecture by Dr. Higa and screening of the movie "Resuscitation" to commemorate the anniversary of the opening.

Wednesday, September 17: Living with Soil

　-Lecture on "Soil and Microorganisms" by Dr. Fungi-chan

Thursday, September 18: Fermentation Day

　-Special program on the theme of "Fermentation," the essence of the resort

September 19 (Fri) Island Breeze Beer Terrace

　-One-day-only beer garden to enjoy with pleasant island breeze

Saturday, September 20: "Tone Me.

　-Wellness Marche with the theme of "toning up" the body and mind

Sunday, September 21: The Power of EM and Microorganisms

　-A special day full of fun and educational experiences for parents and children to learn about the appeal of EM.

Monday, September 22: Sustainable Living

　-Talk event with Mr. Morita, President of Shabondama Soap, and others

A concept room specializing in sleep

Lodging and Common Privileges

Double Points Campaign for Member's Card

　-Double points at all stores during "Arigato WEEK

　-Double points for the entire month of September!

20 Healing Experience Plan (2 nights, 3 days)

　-A stay wellness plan that lets you experience "healing" through your five senses, including sleep, aroma, and fermented food.

　Period: August 1 - November 30

Anniversary Limited Suite Discount

　-Special plan with 20,000 yen discount for Deluxe Suite.

　Period: September 1 - October 31

Deluxe Suite Free Upgrade + Free Museum Pass for Consecutive Nights

　-20% OFF + luxurious privileges + breakfast & spa for a wellness plan for body and mind.

　Period: August 1 - November 30

Spa warm bath with a special focus on water

■Restaurants and Bars

-20th Anniversary Thank You Corner (Live Kitchen)

　-Live kitchen where chefs prepare special dishes using ingredients from the prefecture right before your eyes.

Daily special amazake smoothie (dinner only)

　-A drink mixed with fermented amazake and Okinawan fruits, specially prepared by the hotel.

Giant Birthday Cake (September 16)

　-Surprise cake served during lunch buffet.

Special price for all-you-can-drink bar for 90 minutes (2,000 yen)

　-Selected drinks such as Awamori, organic wine, and film festival sake.

Food that pleases the body and soul

Special price for all-you-can-drink awamori, organic wine, etc. at the BAR

■Spa & Relaxation

Healing hot spring for 7 days

　-Relax your body and mind with daily medicinal baths including hinoki bath, herb bath, wine bath, etc.

Detox & Beauty Menu

　-Special prices on facials, foot care, aroma and reiki treatments!

Store & Cafe

Limited "Fukubukuro" (goodie bag) sales and special offers for bulk purchases!

　-Full bags of EM products and natural items, as well as a purchase campaign with a special gift.

EM Eggs" gift (Sept. 20 - 21)

　-Purchase over 7,000 yen and receive a pack of popular eggs as a gift.

■Exhibition Corner

Exhibition of 20 years of history with photos

　-Panels inside the hotel introduce the history of EM Hotel since its opening and the challenges it has faced.

Thank you message board

　-Visitors' comments will be posted and the venue will be decorated with their memories and words of gratitude.

EM Around the World

　-Examples of EM technology applications in other countries will be introduced. Please experience the international expansion of nature symbiosis.

■To connect the gratitude of 20 years to the future

Since our opening in 2005, we have believed in the power of invisible microorganisms and have pursued a unique form of wellness centered on "fermentation. To our customers who have continued to patronize us over the past 20 years, we would like to give back our gratitude in a special way and re-share our brand values and progress since our founding.

We also hope to create opportunities to meet a new generation of people who are seeking a "regenerative journey" and a "fermented lifestyle" in this time of growing interest in wellness and sustainable living.

We position this 20th anniversary not as a mere passing point, but as the beginning of "co-creating" new values together with our customers and local communities, and we will build a foundation for a brand that will last for the next 10 to 20 years.

On top of a hill in Kitanakagusuku Village overlooking the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean

About EM Wellness Kurashi no Fermentation Lifestyle Resort

EM Wellness Kurashi-no-Fermentation Lifestyle Resort will provide wisdom and experiences that support healthy and energetic living after your stay by nurturing your physical and mental health with food and space that harness the power of fermentation. The facility offers delicious and healthy meals made from carefully selected ingredients, comfortable chemical-free and environmentally friendly rooms, and an exquisite spa that will warm you to the core of your being.

All visitors can forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and come away refreshed and renewed.

The resort is located on a hilltop in Kitanakagusuku Village in central Okinawa Prefecture, overlooking the magnificent panoramic view of the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The soothing ocean breezes and the peaceful natural surroundings provide a special time for you to release not only your body but also your mind.

The resort, which combines a beautiful location with unique programs, is not just a lodging facility, but a unique healing place that offers a new style of "travel to bring back health" and attracts people to its charms once they visit.

A sustainable hotel friendly to people and the earth

<Outline of the facility

Location: 1478 Kishaba, Kitanakagusuku Village, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 901-2311

Access: Approximately 40 minutes from Naha Airport via Okinawa Expressway

　　　　　 (10 minutes from Kitanakagusuku IC).

Number of guest rooms: 195

Site area: 43,618m2

URL: https://kurashinohakko.jp/

＜Company Profile

Company name: EM Research Institute Co.

Representative: Shin Higa, President

Location: 1478 Kisaba, Kitanakagusuku-mura, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 901-2311, Japan

Establishment ： August 1, 1994

Business activities: Management of hotels, restaurants, and stores; dissemination of microbiological technology, technical guidance, and business promotion; promotion of soft drinks and dairy products.

　　　　　 Production and sales of soft drinks and lactic acid beverages, etc.

Capital: 50 million yen

URL : https://kurashinohakko.jp/about/