What is "Ganjuu"?
“Ganjuu” is an Okinawan word meaning ‘good, well, strong, healthy’. In order 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 of the 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 their family members. 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, responsive services which could be in the form of a one-off meeting, developing workplace support, training or conciliation for teams or more traditional individual, couple, family or group sessions.
We produce workshops and seminars, aimed at supporting skills development, individual and organisational wellbeing and a broader community culture of connection and belonging.
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)
<Map to Ganjuu office>
Accessibility
Please park your cars in front of the Ganjuu's "RESERVED" parking slots.
We have an accessible restroom. People with wheelchair can use our bathrooms. We also have a diaper changing table in our accessible restroom.
Large room with books, sofas, and big windows that show vegetation.
<What it looks like inside (Ganjuu waiting area)>
Opening Hours
9:00-17:00 Monday-Friday
(Closed on weekends and OIST holidays)
Contact
GanjuuWellbeing Center: 098-982-3327 ext. 23327 / ganjuu@oist.jp
*If you would like any more information on the services we provide, or would like to make an appointment please feel able to reach us via email or phone.