Fujiiryoki History
From the world's first massage chair to AI-powered wellness technology
In 1954, Fujiiryoki introduced the world's first mass-produced massage chair, creating an entirely new industry. Today, the company's latest models combine intelligent body scanning, 5D massage technology, and AI-driven personalization to deliver one of the most advanced massage experiences available.
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More Than 70 Years of Japanese Innovation
The story began in 1954 when Fujiiryoki founder Nobuo Fujimoto developed the world's first mass-produced massage chair.
Working with simple mechanical components, wooden parts, balls, and chains, Fujimoto sought to recreate the experience of a professional massage through mechanical engineering. His invention, known as the Fuji Automatic Massage Chair, became the foundation of an entirely new product category and established Fujiiryoki as the original pioneer of automated massage technology.
What started as an innovative concept quickly gained popularity throughout Japan and later inspired the global massage chair industry we know today.
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Fujiiryoki's Legacy of Innovation
Over the decades, Fujiiryoki has introduced numerous technologies that have become industry standards:
- World's first mass-produced massage chair
- Advanced kneading and tapping massage mechanisms
- Airbag compression massage systems
- Automatic body-scanning technology
- 3D, 4D and 5D massage mechanisms
- AI-assisted massage personalization
- Comprehensive full-body massage programs
These innovations continue to shape the future of wellness technology and reinforce Fujiiryoki's position as one of the industry's most influential pioneers.
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World Records
FUJI MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS MFG. CO., LTD., also known as Fujiiryoki, has also received global recognition from Guinness World Records as the “Longest-selling robotic massage chair company”, with a continuous product availability of 71 years as of May 2025. This record reflects the company’s uninterrupted development and production of robotic massage chairs since 1954.
Official Guinness World Records page:
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/776094-longest-selling-robotic-massage-chair-company
Mechanical Engineering Heritage No. 68
The first massage chair developed by FUJIIRYOKI (also known as FUJI MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS MFG. CO., LTD., Japan) holds an important place in the history of mechanical engineering as the origin of modern massage chairs. Introduced in 1954, this pioneering model was officially recognized for its historical and technological significance. On August 7, 2014, it was certified as “Mechanical Engineering Heritage No. 68” by The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME). This designation highlights its value as an important cultural and engineering artifact in Japan, preserved to be passed on to future generations.
Official JSME certification page: https://www.jsme.or.jp/kikaiisan/#section1
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MedicaRelax is the direct importer and stock holder of Fujiiryoki massage chairs, providing customers with authentic Japanese wellness products, local availability, professional consultation, and dedicated after-sales support.
As a trusted supplier of premium Japanese massage chair brands, MedicaRelax is committed to bringing innovative wellness technologies closer to customers seeking the highest standards of comfort, relaxation, and recovery.
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What makes Fujiiryoki different from other massage chair brands?
With more than 70 years of innovation, Fujiiryoki combines Japanese engineering, advanced massage technologies, intelligent body scanning, and premium craftsmanship to deliver highly personalized wellness experiences
Where can I buy authentic Fujiiryoki massage chairs?
MedicaRelax is the official direct importer and stock holder of Fujiiryoki massage chairs, offering genuine Japanese wellness products, local stock availability, professional consultation, and dedicated after-sales support.
Are Fujiiryoki massage chairs made in Japan?
Fujiiryoki is a Japanese company founded in Osaka, Japan, and is globally recognized for its commitment to Japanese engineering, quality standards, and continuous innovation in wellness technology.
Why is Fujiiryoki considered a pioneer in wellness technology?
Fujiiryoki created the world's first massage chair and has spent decades advancing massage technology through research, engineering excellence, and user-focused innovation, helping shape the global wellness industry.