This time, Kyoto business and government leaders actually used the machine to simulate three levels of abdominal pain similar to menstrual cramps: weak, medium, and strong. This is an effort to deepen understanding and create a more comfortable work environment through actual experience.

Many men, even at the weakest level, said, "It hurts! I broke out in a cold sweat..." "I was surprised. Dull pain? It's hard to keep going," and other surprised comments were made. The female experiencers generated many opinions unique to women, such as "It was different from what I usually feel, I was able to know my pain level, and it was a valuable opportunity for me to talk with other women, as I don't often talk with them even among women.

In the fall, we plan to hold a "Kyoto Health Center" open to the general public, where body composition, hemoglobin levels, and bone density can be measured using the latest equipment. We can only hope that the workplace environment will be conducive to realizing a society in which women can play a more active role.