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Stretch Specialty Store 'Dr.stretch' Exceeds 300 Global Stores! Japan-originated Unique Personal Stretch Technology Expanding Worldwide

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Stretch specialty store 'Dr.stretch' announced that it has surpassed 300 global stores with the opening of its Dr.stretch Aeon Mall Shijonawate and Aeon Mall Kawaguchi stores on April 4, 2026. Since its brand launch in 2010, its unique 'Core Balance Stretch' has expanded not only in Japan but also in 6 other countries including Singapore and China. This achievement brings the total to 250 domestic stores and 50 overseas stores, with plans for aggressive new store openings both domestically and internationally to establish stretching as an infrastructure supporting health in society.

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Q: When did Dr.stretch open its 300th global store and what were the names of the new locations?
A: Dr.stretch opened its 300th global store on April 4, 2026, with new locations at Aeon Mall Shijonawate and Aeon Mall Kawaguchi in Japan.
Q: How many domestic and overseas stores does Dr.stretch operate as of April 2026?
A: As of April 2026, Dr.stretch operates 250 domestic stores in Japan and 50 overseas stores across 6 countries including Singapore and China.
Q: What is the name of the unique stretching technology developed by Dr.stretch and what does it target?
A: The unique technology is called 'Core Balance Stretch,' which targets the deep core muscles to achieve fundamental physical improvement rather than just symptomatic relief.
Q: Who developed the Core Balance Stretch technology and what is their professional background?
A: Core Balance Stretch was developed by Motoki Yamaguchi, a former body maintenance trainer for the Major League Baseball team Boston Red Sox, to make effective stretching accessible to everyone.
Q: Which professional sports teams and athletes are associated with Dr.stretch as of April 2026?
A: Dr.stretch collaborates with FC Tokyo, Yokohama FC, TOKYO DIME, Yokohama Canon Eagles, Shiori Oikawa, and Olympic gold medalist Yui Susaki as of April 2026.