Our team has now grown to more than 150 members worldwide, including full-time employees, contractors, and colleagues working in our global offices. As our business grows and cross-functional projects become more common, staying connected across teams is more important than ever.
To help build stronger connections beyond our everyday work, we launched our official Employee Club Initiative in 2024! The idea is simple: colleagues that share a hobby or interest can form a club. And the best part—clubs that meet a few basic guidelines can receive financial support from the company to help bring their activities to life.
Since this initiative began, a number of clubs have already been formed, bringing people together to connect, get creative, and have some fun along the way.
In this blog post, we’re excited to give you a peek into some of the clubs—plus a few fun snapshots to go with them!
🎳 Bowling Club
The Bowling Club was the very first group to launch under this new initiative. Open to everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience—it offers a relaxed way to enjoy a game together.
Some members have even shown impressive skills, scoring strike after strike.
Following a recent tour of our new R&D facility (featured in a previous blog post), the club organized a casual bowling tournament that brought together willing participants from across the company.
⛺ Camping Club
Formed by a group of outdoor enthusiasts, the Camping Club recently set off on a weekend adventure to a scenic campsite just outside Tokyo.
With nature all around, good food on the grill, and plenty of great conversation, it was the perfect chance to relax, recharge, and connect outside of the office.
⚽ Futsal Club
Left two photos: Scenes from a match between our team and a team from another company.
Right photo: A moment from the Decacorn Cup.
The Futsal Club brings together football and futsal fans from across the company. Thanks to a futsal court close to our Tokyo office, the club regularly hosts friendly matches—sometimes even inviting players from outside the company to join in on the fun.
In March, the team took things up a notch by joining the Decacorn Cup, hosted by none other than former soccer star Keisuke Honda—and even had the rare chance to face off against his team on the pitch!
🏮 Mikoshi (Portable Shrine) Club
The Mikoshi Club joins traditional festivals across Tokyo, carrying portable shrines through the streets and connecting with the local community along the way.
It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that brings teammates together while celebrating and sharing the richness of Japanese culture within the company.
Even though our Club Initiative is still in its early stages, it’s already helping to strengthen connections across teams and departments.
Many participants have shared positive feedback, including:
“Thanks to the clubs, I’ve gotten to know colleagues from other departments and gained a better understanding of what they do.”
“It’s made communication smoother, and I feel like we collaborate more effectively now.”
These kinds of comments show how even casual, non-work interactions can make a real difference—leading to stronger teamwork and smoother communication in our everyday work. Teamwork is at the heart of our mission to make fusion energy a reality.
We’re excited to keep building a vibrant, connected workplace through initiatives like these!
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