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About Fujiiryoki
About Fujiiryoki
Founded with a focus on enhancing beauty and well-being, Fujiiryoki made history in 1954 as the world’s first company to mass-produce massage chairs, introducing the unique “Japanese massage chair culture” globally. Overthe years, Fujiiryoki has expanded its product range to include not only its renowned massage chairs but also electrolyzed hydrogen water generators, which offer significant health benefits such as improved hydration and overall wellness. Many of Fujiiryoki’s products are certified as medical devices for home use, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and effectiveness. Known for its dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, Fujiiryoki continues to lead the wellness industry, helping individuals worldwide improve their health, relaxation, and quality of life.
History
History
1954
Fujiiryoki massage chair was born from the garbage mountain. Shortly after the war, founder Nobuo Fujimoto gathered materials such as wood, balls and chains and made prototypes, and the first massage chair was born in 1954.
1965
A model that four massage balls massage the shoulders and waist at the same time appears. A-1 is a special product for kneading. This model was able to be freely adjusted to the desired massage position to shoulder, back, waist by moving the massage balls up and down while operating the handle on the right side of the chair. The selling price at that time was 80,000 yen. (Current value of 80,000 yen is about $30K.)
1967
C-3 is specialized for tapping. It is very similar to A-1 but there is a difference in the shape of the massage balls. There were three protrusions on the tip of the massage balls to give more comfortable massage experience. The company were particular about the shape of the massage balls according to each massage movement of tapping, kneading.
1975
The internal structure has been evolved so that “kneading” and “tapping” can be changed with a single switch. The function of the massage chair has evolved, such as the strength can be freely adjusted, and it has been finished to a design that does not feel uncomfortable when it is placed in a guest room as home use.
1979-1980
A “roller-type” massage chair that massages both sides of the spine while massage ball is rolling was born. The technology that could only be used for “knead” and “tap” has dramatically grown. In addition, this model has also made it real to recline the backrest freely.
1995
Fujiiryoki installed massage function for calf and thigh first and greatly contributes to the promotion of blood circulation in the legs. The world’s first massage chair equipped with only air bags became popular because of its soft and comfortable feeling.
2000
A new-inspired massage chair that combines a powerful massage balls with a gentle knead feeling of air. A new breeze blew into the market, where there were only models exclusively for massage balls or Air. It became a concept model that determined the trend of the 21st century.
2001
It is equipped with many innovative functions such as the industry’s first innovative 3D point navigation system that detects each person’s back muscle line and automatically selects the optimal massage program. It is innovative massage chair that machine adapts the massage to people.
2002
The design with moss green fabric and elegant soft form, and the industry’s first “Foot stretch”, “3D massage”, Cross press method” that are close to human hand massage have been accepted by many customers.
2003
“AS-878” won the Good Design Special Award for its Art Deco design. In addition to improving functions, commitment to design has become indispensable for the development of massage chairs.
2004
The range of massage has expanded significantly from this period. The “CYBER-RELAX AS-800” series, which can massage the soles of the feet and shoulders (range from the shoulder to the upper arm), won the “Good Design Award” this year.
2005
Newly designed massaging balls unit “Kiwami Mecha” is installed for the first time. The shape of the arm of the kneading ball and the pitch of the drive gear have been improved, and the maximum protrusion of the massaging balls has been increased by 1.3 times compared to the previous model. This was driven by a high-precision, high-power motor, realizing deep and powerful stimulation and made movements approaching human hands real.