Published on 2025-05-29
Tokushima Prefecture certifies “Healthy Cycling Workplaces” to promote health through incorporating bicycles into daily life, improve the rate of sports participation, and encourage compliance with traffic manners.
【Certified Businesses (as of May 2025, Reiwa 7)】
Awawa Co., Ltd.http://awawa.app/
AND Co., Ltd.https://and-support.com/
Crafthttps://www.instagram.com/udon_craft/
Cycle Science Co., Ltd. – Aizumi Storehttps://www.cyclescience.jp/
Cycle Science Co., Ltd. – Komatsushima Storehttps://www.cyclescience.jp/
Sorashido Co., Ltd.https://sorashido.ltd/
Duskin Rent-All Tokushima Stationhttps://www.kasite.net/
Nakanishi Cycle Co., Ltd.http://cycling.co.jp/
Japan Keirin Riders Association – Tokushima Branch
Heartland Home Design Studio Co., Ltd.https://www.heartlandhomedb.com/
Family Ridehttps://www.familyride.net/
BLUE CYCLE LABOhttps://manabebikesgroup.com/
Mai Corporation
Manabe Shokai Co., Ltd.https://manabeshokai.com/
Yagi Paint Shop Co., Ltd.https://www.yg-paint.com/
Yokozeki Food Industries Co., Ltd.http://www.yokozeki.jp/
Yoshinogawa City Hallhttps://www.city.yoshinogawa.lg.jp/
(*Listed in alphabetical order by Japanese syllabary)
1 Implementing Body
Tokushima Prefecture Tourism, Sports, and Culture Department – Festivity Policy Division
2 Program Summary
Workplaces that meet the certification criteria will be issued a “Declaration for Promoting Bicycle Use & Improving Traffic Manners” and encouraged to undertake workplace-wide initiatives to enhance employee health and improve traffic etiquette.
3 Certification Criteria
(1) Promoting bicycle commuting and bicycle use.
(2) Promoting awareness of the five bicycle safety rules and compliance with traffic regulations.
(3) Possessing bicycles that employees can use.
(4) Holding or planning to hold at least one safety training session per year.
(5) Businesses that wish to promote initiatives (1) through (4).
4 Certification
Certification is carried out by the Festivity Policy Division of the Tokushima Prefectural Tourism, Sports, and Culture Department for businesses meeting at least three of the criteria. After certification, the business will be issued a declaration. If the business name, address, or certification criteria change, they must promptly report this using the “Certification Change Notification Form” (Form 2).
5 Certification Period
For the first year, certification is valid until March 31 from the date of issue. Unless a business indicates otherwise, the certification will automatically renew each year. If a business wishes to withdraw, they must promptly report this using the “Certification Withdrawal Form” (Form 3).
6 Public Relations
Certified businesses will be introduced on the “Cycling Kingdom Tokushima” website.
7 Program Effects
(1) Promote workplace health initiatives
(2) Encourage improved traffic manners at workplaces
(3) Promote bicycle usage
(4) Contribute to a decarbonized society
8 Other
The program will be promoted in collaboration with relevant organizations.
Implementation Guidelines [PDF: 78.9KB]
(Form 1) Application Form [XLS: 20KB] (Form 2) Certification Change Notification Form [XLS: 18.5KB] (Form 3) Certification Withdrawal Form [XLS: 18KB]