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TOKYO, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (Headquarters:Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kouji Eguchi; NASDAQ: MRM, MEDIROM or the \u201cCompany\u201d), a diversified healthcare company, collaborating with World Foundation and Tools for Humanity to deploy Proof of Human technologies such as World ID throughout Japan. The World project was co-created by Sam Altman and Alex Blania.<\/p>\n

In preparation for the full-scale rollout of the World project in Japan, MEDIROM has entered into a Master Service Agreement (\u201cMSA\u201d) with Tools for Humanity (\u201cTFH\u201d) and World Foundation (\u201cWF\u201d). Under the MSA, the MEDIROM Group will be responsible for the operation of \u201cProof of Human\u201d verification locations in Japan. This initiative is expected to contribute to MEDIROM\u2019s revenue through operation fees and related services over time. Leveraging MEDIROM\u2019s nationwide network of approximately 300 physical locations and operational expertise, the collaboration enables rapid and trusted deployment of Proof of Human technology at scale. To support this effort, MEDIROM will newly establish a dedicated special task force, the \u201cMEDIROM World Proof of Human Task Force,\u201d and will strengthen its organizational structure to promote the nationwide rollout of Proof of Human technology powered by World.
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\u25fc\ufe0e Background and Purpose of the <\/strong>Collaboration<\/strong>
In recent years, advances in generative AI have made it extremely difficult to distinguish between \u201chumans\u201d and \u201cAI\u201d online, creating a global challenge to establish trust online. To address this challenge, Sam Altman and Alex Blania co-created World. World aims to provide a mechanism, utilizing blockchain technology, that allows anyone worldwide to safely and fairly prove they are human (\u201cProof of Human\u201d) without revealing their identity.
MEDIROM shares this vision and established a special task force, the \u201cMEDIROM World Proof of Human Task Force.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Company will begin full-scale collaboration in Japan with TFH and WF to bring the World Proof of Human verification technology to people throughout Japan. MEDIROM will drive access across diverse fields beyond its existing footprint of relaxation and wellness retail locations. The Company expects such expansion to contribute to a future where everyone can participate in the digital society with confidence through the social implementation of \u201cProof of Human.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n \u25fc\ufe0e Key Initiatives<\/strong>
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\u2022 Availability of Orbs, an advanced camera deploying privacy-preserving technologies to verify humanness, in approximately 300 Re.Ra.Ku Group locations
\u2022 Establishment and operation of flagship locations offering Proof of Human verification services
\u2022 Deployment of Proof of Human verification pop-up stores in commercial facilities and public spaces<\/p>\n

\n \u25fc\ufe0e <\/strong>
\n Comment from Koji Eguchi, President and CEO of MEDIROM<\/strong>
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We are excited to launch this collaboration in Japan with Tools for Humanity and World Foundation. As generative AI rapidly permeates society, we firmly believe that this new social infrastructure for \u201cproving one’s humanness\u201d will become an indispensable foundation for the future digital society.<\/p>\n

Through this collaboration, we seek to broaden our reach with new approaches, such as establishing flagship locations and pop-up stores, to build an authentication environment that more people can use with confidence. We intend not only to grow this initiative into a new revenue model but also to contribute to building trust within Japan’s digital society, further accelerating our evolution as a health tech company.<\/p>\n

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\n \u25fc\ufe0e Comment from Tomoe Makino, General Manager of Japan at Tools For Humanity<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\u201cJapan has long been a global leader in adopting technology that improves everyday life, and we believe Proof of Human will become essential digital infrastructure in the age of AI,\u201d said Tomoe Makino, General Manager of Tools for Humanity Japan. \u201cBy collaborating with Medirom, which has deep roots in communities across the country, we can bring World ID to people in trusted, familiar spaces and support a future where everyone can participate in the digital society with greater confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n \u25fc\ufe0e About Tools for Humanity<\/strong>
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Tools for Humanity (TFH) is a global technology company established to build for humans in the age of AI. Founded by Sam Altman and Alex Blania, it led the initial development of World Network and operates World App. Tools for Humanity Corporation is headquartered in San Francisco, California and Munich, Germany. To learn more, visit: toolsforhumanity.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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\n About World Network<\/strong>
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World is intended to be the world\u2019s largest, most inclusive network of real humans. The project was originally conceived by Sam Altman, Max Novendstern, and Alex Blania and aims to provide Proof of Human, finance and connection for every human in the age of AI. Find out more about World at world.org<\/u><\/a> and on X<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n \u25fc\ufe0e About MEDIROM Group<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

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MEDIROM Group operates approximately 300 wellness salons under the \u201cRe.Ra.Ku\u00ae\u201d brand nationwide. Since 2015, we have expanded into HealthTech, offering on-demand training apps like Lav\u00ae for specific health guidance and lifestyle improvement programs. In 2020, we started manufacturing the 24\/7 recharge-free smart tracker \u201cMOTHER Bracelet\u00ae,\u201d which is now used in REMONY, our remote monitoring system for various industries including caregiving, transportation, construction, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n

About MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc.
NASDAQ Symbol: MRM
Tradepia Odaiba, 2-3-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Web https:\/\/medirom.co.jp\/en<\/u><\/a>
Contact: ir@medirom.co.jp<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

\u25a0 Forward-Looking Statements Regarding MEDIROM<\/p>\n

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include estimates or expectations about MEDIROM\u2019s possible or assumed operational results, financial condition, business strategies and plans, market opportunities, competitive position, industry environment, and potential growth opportunities. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cdesign,\u201d \u201ctarget,\u201d \u201caim,\u201d \u201chope,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201cgoal,\u201d or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements relate to future events or to MEDIROM\u2019s future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause MEDIROM\u2019s actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond MEDIROM\u2019s control and which could, and likely will, affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects MEDIROM\u2019s current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to MEDIROM\u2019s operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 A third party entering into a letter agreement with TFH and WF and the MSA becoming effective;<\/p>\n

\u2022 MEDIROM\u2019s ability to achieve its development goals for its business and execute and evolve its growth strategies, priorities and initiatives;<\/p>\n

\u2022 changes in Japanese and global economic conditions and financial markets, including their effects on MEDIROM\u2019s expansion in Japan and certain overseas markets;<\/p>\n

\u2022 MEDIROM\u2019s ability to achieve and sustain profitability in its Digital Preventative Healthcare Segment;<\/p>\n

\u2022 the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates, which affects MEDIROM\u2019s expenses and liabilities payable in foreign currencies;<\/p>\n

\u2022 MEDIROM\u2019s ability to maintain and enhance the value of its brands and to enforce and maintain its trademarks and protect its other intellectual property;<\/p>\n

\u2022 MEDIROM\u2019s ability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms or at all;<\/p>\n

\u2022 MEDIROM\u2019s level of indebtedness and potential restrictions on MEDIROM under MEDIROM\u2019s debt instruments;<\/p>\n

\u2022 changes in consumer preferences and MEDIROM\u2019s competitive environment;<\/p>\n

\u2022 MEDIROM\u2019s ability to respond to natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, and to global pandemics, such as COVID-19; and<\/p>\n

\u2022 the regulatory environment in which MEDIROM operates.<\/p>\n

More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect MEDIROM\u2019s business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition, and stock price is included in MEDIROM\u2019s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d), including in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d and \u201cOperating and Financial Review and Prospects\u201d sections of MEDIROM\u2019s most recently filed periodic report on Form 20-F and subsequent filings, which are available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. MEDIROM assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.<\/p>\n

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at\u00a0<\/p>\n

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