PHI Pilates Japan FESTA 2026 to be Held in Tokyo for the First Time This July

PHI Pilates Japan is pleased to announce that 'PHI Pilates Japan FESTA 2026' will take place in Tokyo on July 4 (Sat) and July 5 (Sun), 2026.

This marks the first time the PHI Pilates Japan FESTA will be held in Tokyo. The event will feature a special lecture by Dr. Christine Romani-Ruby, the founder of PHI Pilates, who will travel to Japan for this occasion.

Furthermore, this event is held in a milestone year as PHI Pilates Japan celebrates its 20th anniversary in September 2026.

First Tokyo event. With the founder's visit and lectures from leading doctors in low back pain treatment, the event aims for further community expansion.

Commemorating the 20th anniversary, the event is held in Tokyo for the first time to improve accessibility from all over Japan and expand the community.

On the day of the event, Dr. Christine Romani-Ruby will give a special lecture. Other confirmed guest speakers include Professor Koichi Sairyo of the Tokushima University Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Department, a world-renowned authority on low back pain treatment, as well as PHI Pilates master instructors and pilates experts from other organizations.

The event is open to not only PHI Pilates certified professionals but also:

- Pilates instructors - Personal trainers - Athletic trainers - Yoga instructors - Fitness instructors - Doctors - Physical therapists - Occupational therapists - Judo therapists - Acupuncturists/Moxibustion therapists - Anma massage shiatsu therapists - Students, and more.

As a venue for cross-industry learning and interaction in the Pilates field, we aim for the further development of Pilates education and wellness culture in Japan.

About PHI Pilates Japan

Established in 2006, PHI Pilates Japan is the official educational body in Japan for the US-born 'PHI Pilates' method.

Characterized by an educational system incorporating functional anatomy and rehabilitation perspectives, it has popularized Pilates throughout Japan not merely as exercise, but as 'movement education for body function improvement.'

Currently, it has:

- 4,733 certified professionals in Japan - 39 master instructors nationwide

It develops instructor training, continuous education, and workshops across the country.

It is also promoting cooperation in the education sector, such as introducing its educational program to the Sanko Gakuen school corporation.

PHI Pilates Japan is operated by CODE7 Co., Ltd., which develops businesses in the wellness and education fields. CODE7 Co., Ltd.: https://code7.co.jp/

'PHI Pilates Japan FESTA 2026' Event Overview

[Event Name] PHI Pilates Japan FESTA 2026

[Date and Time] 2026 July 4 (Sat) 10:00-18:00 July 5 (Sun) 9:00-17:15

[Venue] Ginza Phoenix Plaza 3-9-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

[Content] Special sessions by Dr. Christine Romani-Ruby, Pilates workshops, conditioning programs, educational sessions for instructors, special lessons, guest lecturer sessions, networking events, and more.

Comment from Shoji Kuwahara, Representative Director, CODE7 Co., Ltd. 'This milestone FESTA is intended to be a special place for instructors and everyone involved in Pilates across the country to gather, learn, and interact. Although participation is limited, we hope that by holding it in Tokyo for the first time, new connections and developments will be created. We will also have online streaming, so even if you cannot attend the venue, please take this opportunity to witness world-class Pilates learning.'