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title: "YogaSix Expands to Asia with Inaugural Studio in Japan"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/dc593703-e361-4e79-bcae-d49d66e92f2f
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250122_yogasix_expands_to_asia_with_inaugural_studio_in_japan.html
category: "Boutique fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
segment: "Boutique fitness"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-01-22T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:20:30.922Z
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# YogaSix Expands to Asia with Inaugural Studio in Japan

**TL;DR:** YogaSix has expanded to Asia with its first studio in Japan, opened in partnership with Sunpark Co. Ltd. The studio is the first of many planned locations in the country.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-01-22. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250122_yogasix_expands_to_asia_with_inaugural_studio_in_japan.html).*

## Story

Behind the Japanese expansion is Sunpark Co. Ltd. of Osaka, a multi-brand operator and global franchisor of restaurants, entertainment concepts, and fitness centers with more than 100 locations in Japan, Singapore, Thailand and the United States. They are also the Master Franchisee for Xponential brands StretchLab and Pure Barre, which have both launched in Japan. YogaSix joins other Xponential fitness brands that have entered Japan, including Club Pilates, Rumble, CycleBar, Pure Barre, and StretchLab.

“We are thrilled for YogaSix to make its debut in Japan with Sunpark Wellness,” said Bob Kaufman, President of International for Xponential Fitness. “Our boutique health and wellness concepts have resonated well with the Japanese fitness market and we are confident that YogaSix will thrive, with its modern and accessible approach to yoga.”

“YogaSix has great potential for growth in Japan, with its fresh take on the ancient practice, focus on community, and countless benefits for the body and mind,” said Ken Takagi, founder and CEO of Sunpark. “The Shinagawa opening is only the beginning, and we are excited to keep expanding the concept throughout the country alongside local business owners who are passionate about health and wellness and making yoga accessible to all.”

Featuring world-class instructors and utilizing modern language, YogaSix offers diverse yoga and fitness programming that attracts and empowers customers of all ages, backgrounds, and body types.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Fitness (sector)
- international expansion (topic)
- Xponential Fitness (company)
- Club Pilates (company)
- Pure Barre (company)
- CycleBar (company)
- StretchLab (company)
- Japan (location)
- YogaSix (company)
- master franchisee (topic)
- Rumble (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250122_yogasix_expands_to_asia_with_inaugural_studio_in_japan.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/dc593703-e361-4e79-bcae-d49d66e92f2f).