MM Commerce LLC (Head Office: Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative Member: Yusuke Watanabe) will begin domestic sales on July 1, 2026 (Wed.) of the active chair "Swopper" manufactured by aeris (Germany), as the sole authorized distributor in Japan (as of July 2026). A preliminary sales period will be held from July 1 (Wed.) to July 20 (Mon.), featuring a campaign with special discounts. ■ Background: Japan has the longest "sitting time" in the world A comparative study of 20 countries by the University of Sydney et al. indicates that Japanese adults spend approximately 7 hours (420 minutes) on weekdays sitting, the longest in the world (Bauman et al., 2011). While the recognition that "sitting too much is bad for your body" is spreading, the reality is that it is difficult to avoid "sitting for long periods in the same posture" in a work style centered on desk work. Amidst this, the idea of reconsidering "how you sit" is gaining traction. Swopper embodies "active seating," which involves continuously making small movements while seated. Instead of assuming a fixed posture like a conventional chair, it is designed so that the seat moves up/down and forward/backward/sideways. ■ What is Swopper Swopper is an active chair developed by engineer Josef Glöckl, the founder of aeris, over approximately 5 years, prompted by his own back pain, and released in 1997. It features the world's first structure allowing the seat to move in three directions (up/down, forward/backward, sideways), and since its release, it is now sold in approximately 40 countries worldwide. ■ From User Surveys In a survey conducted by aeris targeting 1,207 users of their products, approximately 90% responded that they "feel less strain around their lower back than before," and 98% responded that it is "preferable to a normal office chair" (Source: aeris survey). ※ These results are the subjective experiences of respondents based on aeris's user survey and do not indicate the pro