Photo: Packaging of the Day Fit series printed with the award emblem and QR code
 

All 18 Products in the Series Received the Gold Award. Evaluation Covered Not Only Individual Products, but Also Quality Management Across the Entire Brand

“Day Fit” is a Japan-originated health food series based on the concept of supporting daily health and beauty from within.

The series uses a variety of ingredients according to the concept of each product, including NMN, DHA/EPA, nattokinase, GABA, hyaluronic acid, squalene, lactic acid bacteria, and plant fermentation extracts.

In this award, not only one specific product but all 18 products in the series were certified as Gold Award winners. In addition to the quality of each individual product, the brand’s overall efforts in raw material management, safety confirmation, manufacturing, and quality control were evaluated.

In the award gallery, “Day Fit” is introduced as a symbolic product of “trusted Japanese quality” that people around the world can encounter, supported by reliable evidence and a quality management system.

The “Day Fit” Series That Received the Gold Award

1. Nattokin EX12000FU+GABA	2. PREMIUM Hokouou
3. DHA+EPA	4. NMN42000
5. Super Hyaluronic Acid EX	6. Squalene
7. Toubungan	8. High Power
9. Stoma Care	10. Kuro Maca 1,000,000 Volt
11. Ketsujou	12. Q10 Collagen
13. Katsukan	14. WASABI Wasabi
15. NMN27000	16. Fuji Hyakunen Enzyme Premium
17. L+E+V11 Cinderella Lactic Acid Bacteria	18. PREMIUM Coenzyme Q10

* List of award-winning products

Three Points Highly Evaluated in the Quality Assessment

1. Raw Material Safety and Traceability

For the raw materials used in the products, information such as origin and processing processes is managed, and a traceability system has been established to enable confirmation from raw material acceptance through manufacturing and shipment.

The products were also evaluated for the fact that, for each product, third-party organizations conduct raw material analysis and safety confirmations concerning microorganisms, heavy metals, allergens, and other factors.

In the review of individual products, the clarity of raw material origins and the securing of records from raw materials to product shipment were evaluated as quality management practices that contribute to consumer peace of mind.

2. Manufacturing, Hygiene, and Quality Management Systems

Depending on the characteristics of each product, the products are manufactured through the operation of a food safety management system conforming to HACCP and at factories that have obtained third-party certifications such as GMP compliance certification.

 

The management system established to stably maintain quality at each stage, from raw material acceptance, manufacturing, inspection, and shipment, was highly evaluated.

3. Quality as Finished Products and Consideration for Users

For finished products, not only the formulation content but also the uniformity of appearance, color tone, consistency with the product concept, labeling content, size of tablets or capsules, and packaging format were evaluated.

The products were evaluated for having comprehensive quality as products, including ease of intake designed for a wide range of users and the clarity of product information.

Making Quality Evaluation “Visible.” Confirm Award Information via QR Code

Some award-winning products have the “KITASATO Premium Award®” Gold Award emblem printed on their packaging. By scanning the QR code shown together with the emblem, customers can access the KITASATO Premium Award® award page and check the award details and an overview of the quality evaluation on the spot.

Health foods are also products for which quality information such as raw materials, manufacturing, and quality control can be difficult to communicate. By introducing a mechanism that allows direct access to third-party evaluations at the time of purchase, JTC is working to create an environment in which not only domestic customers but also inbound travelers seeking Japanese quality can select products with confidence.

JTC Has Delivered Japanese Products to Inbound Foreign Tourists

JTC Inc. began its duty-free store business in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, in 1993. While responding to the increase in inbound foreign tourists and changes in travel styles, the company has expanded its store network and introduced Japanese products to a broad range of overseas customers, from group travelers to individual travelers.

Currently, the company operates store brands including “JTC,” “Rakuichi,” “Seikatsu Hiroba,” “KOO SKIN,” “AKA JEWELRY,” “DOTON PLAZA,” and “Drug Yoshiyoshi” in the Kyushu, western Japan, and eastern Japan areas.

Through this award, JTC Inc. will communicate its initiatives related to the raw materials, manufacturing, and quality control of the Day Fit series to customers in Japan and overseas, together with the third-party quality evaluation.

Future Developments

JTC Inc. plans to utilize this Gold Award recognition in information dissemination for the Day Fit series at stores, on websites, and through other channels.

Through the KITASATO Premium Award® award emblem, JTC will clearly communicate initiatives related to product raw materials, manufacturing processes, safety, and quality control, and provide information that helps customers in Japan and overseas make decisions when selecting products.

 

About KITASATO Premium Award®

KITASATO Premium Award® is a certification award that evaluates products and services based on quality evaluation standards independently established by the Japan Quality Evaluation Organization, inspired by the philosophy of Shibasaburo Kitasato.

Through expert score-based reviews, the award comprehensively evaluates raw materials, manufacturing processes, quality and hygiene management systems, risk management, social responsibility, user perspectives, and other factors, with a focus on quality, safety, and appropriateness of labeling content. The final decision on award eligibility and award category is made through deliberation by the selection committee.

Award Gallery: https://kitasato-premium-award.co.jp/gallery/2026/

Company Overview of JTC Inc.

Company Name	JTC Inc.
English Company Name	JTC Inc.
Representative	Representative Director, President and Executive Officer　Fumiya Yamamoto
Head Office Location	Wako Building 6F, 2-6 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Established	March 17, 1994
Capital	100 million yen
Number of Stores	23 stores
Number of Employees	406 employees (as of the end of February 2026)
Listed Stock Exchange	Korea Exchange KOSDAQ Market
Securities Code	950170
Official Website	https://groupjtc.com/
Store Information	https://groupjtc.com/business/

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Japan Quality Evaluation Organization
“KITASATO Premium Award®” Management and Operation Secretariat
Within Taskakeru Inc.

Win Corp Mita 102, 3-2-12 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073, Japan

Email: info@kitasato-premium-award.co.jp