Cumulative sales exceed 500,000 units! The "Manpo-kei(Pedometer) Pocket-Manpo EX-500" Receives the 12th Receives 12th Annual Health and Medical Care Award

YAMASA TOKEI KEIKI CO. (Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; President: Ken Kato), a pioneer manufacturer of pedometers, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the launch of the "Manpo-kei" this year. Award" sponsored by Japanese Society of Medical Health Science.

Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo EX-500 Receives Health Medical Care Award

Details of the Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo EX-500 are available at the following URL

https://www.yamasa-tokei.co.jp/seihin/kasokudo/ex_500.html

The "Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo EX-500" was launched in 2010 with the concept of "Diet anytime, anywhere, in style. At the time, simple designs were the norm for pedometers, but this was the first pedometer to feature floral and other patterns. The product has been a long-seller with over 500,000 units sold in the 15 years since its release, and has received the "Health and Medical Care Award" in recognition of its multifunctional yet easy-to-operate design.

About the "Health Care Award

The "Health and Medical Care Award" is an award system sponsored by Japanese Society of Medical Health Science. In order for people to live healthy lives, it is necessary to utilize not only conventional medical care itself, but also pharmaceuticals, health equipment, and various other products and tools related to food, clothing, and shelter that contribute to health. The purpose of this award is to recommend products that contribute to health and medical care, and to commend and encourage companies and organizations that develop, produce, and sell such products. Five products will be selected from among 3,000 products based on their past achievements in health and medical care.

For more information, please visit https://nihonkenkouiryou.jp/

Award Ceremony

Health Care Award-1

Health & Medical Care Award-2

Health & Medical Care Award-3

About the "Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo EX-500

1. Design that renews the image of pedometers

Available in three stylish colors (floral pink, pearl black, and pure white), the EX-500 can be used by women and young people as if it were an accessory.

Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo EX-500

2. Displays a variety of data, including body fat burned

In addition to displaying the amount of body fat burned and calories burned, which were strongly requested by women, the EX-500 displays the number of steps taken, distance walked, walking time, and time.

3. large, easy-to-read step count display

Even when switching modes, the number of steps is always displayed in large letters in the upper row, making it easy for seniors to read.

Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo EX-500 Displayed contents

4. Large memory capacity for 30 days or 30 weeks

Automatically stored measurement data can be checked up to 30 days prior by day and up to 30 weeks prior by week for weekly cumulative total. The data retention function ensures that even if the batteries are replaced, the memory data up to the previous day will not be lost.

Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo EX-500 Large memory capacity

5. Equipped with a 3D acceleration sensor, so it can be worn anywhere

The high-performance 3-way acceleration sensor allows the pedometer to count the number of steps taken no matter what angle the pedometer is tilted. The pedometer can be placed in a pocket or bag, or hung from the neck using a neck strap.

Example of using Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo EX-500

Suggested Retail Price : Open price

Main Specifications

Product name : Manpo-kei Pocket-Manpo

Model : EX-500

Display : LCD 5-digit digital 2-level display

Sensor : 3D acceleration sensor

Displayed contents : [Number of steps] 0-999999 steps

　　　　　　　[Calories burned] 0.0-9999999.9 kcal

　　　　　　　[Amount of body fat burned] 0.0~9999999.9g

　　　　　　　[Walking distance] 0.00-99999.99km

　　　　　　　[Walking time] 0-999 hours 59 minutes

　　　　　　　[Time] 0:00 - 23:59 (24-hour system)

　　　　　　　[Memory] Today and 1 day to 30 days ago, weekly total : this week to 30 weeks ago

　　　　　　　　　　　　(Auto reset at 2:00 a.m. and data is automatically stored in memory)

Setting : [Weight] 30 to 120 kg (in 1 kg increments)

　　　　　　　[Step length] 30 to 180 cm (in increments of 1 cm)

　　　　　　　[Time] 0:00 to 23:59 (24-hour system)

Operating temperature range : 0°C to 40°C

Steps accuracy : Within ±3% (by our standard vibration tester)

Clock accuracy ：Average monthly difference within ±30 seconds (at room temperature)

Power source : CR2032 lithium battery (1 pc.)

Battery life  :approx. 1 year (10,000 steps per day or 4 hours of use per day)

Dimensions : Approx. 75×33.5×10mm (W×H×T)

Weight : Approx. 24g (including battery)

Body material : ABS resin, front panel : acrylic resin

Accessories : Trial battery (CR2032 x 1), Instruction manual (with warranty)

Planning/Designing : Japan

Country of origin : China

Company Profile

Company name : YAMASA TOKEI KEIKI CO., LTD.

Head Office : 2-4-9 Kaminoge, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0093, Japan

Establishment : August 1957

Capital : 80,000,000 yen

Representative  Ken Kato, President and Representative Director

URL : https://www.yamasa-tokei.co.jp/

For inquiries about products, please contact

Customer Service Office, YAMASA TOKEI KEIKI CO., LTD.

TEL : 03-5706-5400

(Hours : 10:00 - 17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)