Ganjuu Wellbeing Services

“Ganjuu” is an Okinawan word meaning ‘good, well, strong, healthy’. To thrive in the OIST environment, it helps to have a certain level of Ganjuu! Many factors (for example, physical health, change, working environment, family and social relationships, life events, deadlines, skills and experience) can influence our wellbeing and ability to thrive. We aim to support and nurture Ganjuu in the whole OIST community so that together we can build opportunities from these challenges.

Who can access the service?

The Ganjuu Wellbeing Service is free and open to anyone who is part of the OIST community and living in Japan. This includes anyone who works (including part time and temp staff) or studies at OIST as well as the family members they live with. We provide services to children and adults and can work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

What kind of support do we provide?

We provide flexible, time-limited, responsive services which can be in the form of workplace support, training, or more traditional individual, couple, family or group therapy sessions. We can meet with you in-person and/or online depending on your preferences. We produce workshops and seminars aimed at supporting skills development, individual and organizational wellbeing and a broader community culture of connection and belonging. We also have a library that offers a diverse collection of wellbeing themed books that you are welcome to loan. Please note, while we are here to support your wellbeing, we are not an emergency service. For urgent help, please contact emergency services or visit your nearest hospital. All books and services are provided in English and Japanese.

Confidentiality

Your confidentiality is of prime importance to us. All communications (i.e., email, telephone, in-person) with Ganjuu services remain confidential and will not be discussed with anyone outside of the Ganjuu team. The exceptions to this are typically related to safety concerns, which may require clinicians to liaise with outside parties/services. If you have any questions or concerns about the privacy of your information, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us prior to making an appointment.

Location

Ganjuu Wellbeing Service

Hillside 3/09, 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan 904-0497 (Former President's House)

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Accessibility

Please park your cars in front of the Ganjuu's "RESERVED" parking lots. We have an accessible restroom that can accommodate wheelchair access and other mobility aids comfortably, alongside a diaper changing table. We have a large waiting area with books, sofas, and big windows that provide plenty of natural light and views of the Ganjuu garden and surrounding nature. Also, two of our four therapy rooms are on the ground floor.

Our waiting area

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Contact Us

<Opening Hours> 9:00-17:00 Monday-Friday (Closed on weekends and OIST holidays)
<Contact> ganjuu@oist.jp / 098-982-3327 ext. 23327

*If you would like any more information on the services we provide or would like to request an appointment, you are welcome to contact us by email, phone, or in person. In-person or email contact is preferred, as it helps us respond more efficiently.