Developing international legal healthcare business in partnership with Koyamada International Foundation (KIF) and Guardian Girls International (GGI)
U.S. local press - October 17, 2025
(Nasdaq: RYOJ, "rYojbaba"), the parent company of Sakai Osteopathic Group, a Japanese labor consulting and health services company, announced a series of strategic corporate alliances and international collaborations aimed at the international expansion of its legal and labor consulting and osteopathic clinic businesses. RYOJ, a Japanese labor consulting and health services company, announced a series of strategic corporate alliances and international collaboration initiatives aimed at the international expansion of its legal and labor consulting and osteopathic clinic businesses.
October 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Article
Appointment of KIF and GGI to the Board of Directors and Strengthening of International Collaboration
In early October, Ryoji Baba, President and CEO, accepted an official invitation from the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam to officially join the Board of Directors of the Koyamada International Foundation (KIF), a UN-recognized non-governmental organization (NGO), and its affiliate, Guardian Girls Ryoji Baba was officially invited by the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam to join the Board of Directors of the Koyamada International Foundation (KIF) and its affiliate Guardian Girls International (GGI).
KIF is an international NGO dedicated to improving people's quality of life through world peace, sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, education, and empowerment.
Its affiliate, GGI, is a core partner in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, "Achieve Gender Equality," and developing self-defense education for women and girls through traditional martial arts and sports.
Two roles for rYojbaba
1. international development of medical and rehabilitation infrastructure
Through medical services provided by its own judo therapists and acupuncturists, rYojbaba provides treatment and recovery support to participants in GGI-related self-defense programs and athletes suffering from a variety of injuries, longstanding pain, and other problems.
In the future, the company aims to establish an integrated support model from training to rehabilitation in collaboration with sports associations, athletic federations, and educational institutions in various countries, and is expected to expand access to osteopathic medicine and to reach new customer segments through the KIF/GGI network.
2. legal and mental health support
Based on the GGI philosophy, rYojbaba established the world's first "Free Labor Union Program" to provide free online legal consultation services for social issues such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and maternity harassment. The company has also established a support system that conforms to the legal systems of each country, drawing on its expertise in Japan in areas such as childcare leave support, workplace equality promotion, and whistleblower system operation.
In the future, we will establish a global labor and legal consulting infrastructure.
Ryoji Bamba, Representative Director Comments
I am honored to be elected to the KIF and GGI Boards of Directors, and the opportunity for rYojbaba to directly contribute to the mission of both organizations is very meaningful. I am honored to be elected to the boards of KIF and GGI, and it is meaningful that rYojbaba has the opportunity to contribute directly to the mission of both organizations.
Our labor consulting and osteopathic medical services are closely aligned with the philosophy of KIF and GGI and will provide a unique opportunity to contribute to society on an international scale.
Being able to serve the communities associated with KIF and GGI is in perfect harmony with our corporate philosophy and is the result of a natural partnership.
While our activities in Japan are the cornerstone of our company, our services are designed to meet the needs of the world, and expanding our international influence has long been a goal of ours.
Partnership with KIF Cambodia
In addition, on October 16, rYojbaba's global partner organization, KIF, signed a National Chapter Affiliation Agreement with KIF Cambodia, a non-profit organization based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. KIF Cambodia, a non-profit organization based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The agreement officially recognizes KIF Cambodia as the only official national chapter of KIF in the Kingdom of Cambodia and will promote KIF's international activities in six areas: youth, women, exchange, disaster and emergency relief, wildlife, and space.
The partnership is an extension of the Master Partnership Agreement between rYojbaba and GGI, which aims to create social impact around the protection and empowerment of women and girls in Cambodia.
October 16, 2025 Photo at the time of signing
Left: Makoto Oyamada (President, Koyamada International Foundation)
Right: Ryoji Baba (President of rYojbaba Inc. / Board Member of Guardian Girls International)
October 16, 2025 Photo after signing
Commitment to ESG and long-term corporate value
My personal appointment to the Board of Directors and our partnership is the first step in promoting a sustainable and socially responsible international effort.
rYojbaba is committed not only to financial growth and shareholder returns, but also to increasing long-term corporate value through the creation of social value in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Working with KIF and GGI is a critical step in strengthening our brand credibility, international reputation, and ESG initiatives.
We look forward to continuing our close cooperation and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve."
