"kencom" health app for National Health Insurance enrolled members
From June 2025 (2025), Niseko Town launched "kencom," a health application for National Health Insurance enrolled members.
<Background>
There are many cases of Niseko Town National Health Insurance enrolled members with,
・Low rate of health check-ups
- Suspected lifestyle-related diseases left untreated.
In order to help all residents live long, healthy lives, the town is introducing a health app that will enable them to naturally adopt healthy behavior while using their smartphones, and hopes to prevent lifestyle-related diseases from becoming more serious.
There are many cases of Niseko Town National Health Insurance enrolled members with,
・Low rate of health check-ups
- Suspected lifestyle-related diseases left untreated.
In order to help all residents live long, healthy lives, the town is introducing a health app that will enable them to naturally adopt healthy behavior while using their smartphones, and hopes to prevent lifestyle-related diseases from becoming more serious.
Eligible users
Niseko Town National Health Insurance subscribers aged between 19 and 74
[Note] If you withdraw from Niseko Town National Health Insurance after registering for kencom, you will no longer be able to use kencom after a certain period of time. In that case, please note that the points you have accumulated in the app will also expire.
[Note] If you withdraw from Niseko Town National Health Insurance after registering for kencom, you will no longer be able to use kencom after a certain period of time. In that case, please note that the points you have accumulated in the app will also expire.
Fees
Free *Communication charges etc. are the responsibility of the user.
Register and verify your identity to receive "Niseko Town Health Points"!
Register with kencom and verify your identityYou will receive 1,000 "Niseko Town Health Points"!
Niseko Town Health Points can be exchanged for Kira Points in increments of 500 points!
(Health & Welfare Division will send you a Kira Point deposit voucher to your home.)
*For details on how to register for kencom and Niseko Town Health Points, please see the details on this page.
Niseko Town Health Points can be exchanged for Kira Points in increments of 500 points!
(Health & Welfare Division will send you a Kira Point deposit voucher to your home.)
*For details on how to register for kencom and Niseko Town Health Points, please see the details on this page.
How to register
Download the kencom app here:
*kencom is a smartphone app.
Please note that it may not be possible to download on tablet devices, etc.
Please note that it may not be possible to download on tablet devices, etc.
- How to register for kencom (see here for details)(PDF format: 1 MB)
Identity Verification
You will need to verify your identity to use Niseko Town Health Points!
(1) Tap "Menu" on the bottom menu of the app → "Niseko Town Hokkaido"
(2) Tap "Verify Identity"
(3) Tap "Next."
(4) Enter your insurance number and tap "Next"
*Please enter your insurance number in half-width numbers.「010876」
(5) Enter the symbols and numbers and tap "Next"
※The symbol "2" isFull-width Katakana "Ni"
Please note that if you enter the kanji character "two", an error will occur.
First, enter "Niseko" in full-width katakana and then delete "Seko" to prevent errors!
※The number isHalf-width 6-digit number
If your number is four digits, please enter "001234". If your number is five digits, please enter "012345" by adding a zero at the beginning.
(6) Enter your name and date of birth and tap "Next"
※ Your name isFull name in full-width katakanaEnter the
There should be no spaces in the first and last name.
(1) Tap "Menu" on the bottom menu of the app → "Niseko Town Hokkaido"
(2) Tap "Verify Identity"
(3) Tap "Next."
(4) Enter your insurance number and tap "Next"
*Please enter your insurance number in half-width numbers.「010876」
(5) Enter the symbols and numbers and tap "Next"
※The symbol "2" isFull-width Katakana "Ni"
Please note that if you enter the kanji character "two", an error will occur.
First, enter "Niseko" in full-width katakana and then delete "Seko" to prevent errors!
※The number isHalf-width 6-digit number
If your number is four digits, please enter "001234". If your number is five digits, please enter "012345" by adding a zero at the beginning.
(6) Enter your name and date of birth and tap "Next"
※ Your name isFull name in full-width katakanaEnter the
There should be no spaces in the first and last name.
Health checkup/medical access authentication
- Health checkup and medical access authentication procedures(PDF format: 1 MB)
Once you have completed identity verification, you will be asked to complete "health checkup/medical access authentication."
・If you have undergone the FY2025 National Health Insurance Special Health Checkup (for those aged 40-74),You will be awarded 1,000 Niseko Town Health Points.
※If you are having trouble taking your ID or photo, please contact the Health and Welfare Division (0136-56-8840). We will assist you with the registration process.
・If you have undergone the FY2025 National Health Insurance Special Health Checkup (for those aged 40-74),You will be awarded 1,000 Niseko Town Health Points.
※If you are having trouble taking your ID or photo, please contact the Health and Welfare Division (0136-56-8840). We will assist you with the registration process.
Niseko Town Health Points
Niseko Town Health Points are a system unique to Niseko Town that allows you to accumulate points based on your daily login, healthy behavior such as recording your weight and blood pressure, and the number of steps you take.
*Identity verification is required when using points.
[Niseko Town Health Points Award Items]
*Identity verification is required when using points.
[Niseko Town Health Points Award Items]
| | Number of points |
| New registration & identity verification (first time only) | 1,000pt |
| Login (once per day) | 1pt |
| Weight record (once a day) | 4pt |
| Blood pressure recording (once a day) | 4pt |
| Sleep recording (once per day) | 2pt |
| Blood glucose record (daily/time) | 4pt |
| Activity menu record (once per day) | 3pt |
| Records 4,000 or more steps (once per day) | 2pt |
| Records 6,000 or more steps (once per day) | 4pt |
| Records 8,000 or more steps (once per day) | 4pt |
| Collaboration of specific health checkup results (once a year) * Age 40 and over | 1,000pt |
| Health check item "Physical measurement" × A grade | 300pt |
| Health check item "Blood pressure" × A rating | 300pt |
| Health check item "Lipids" × A rating | 300pt |
| Health check item "Blood sugar" × A grade | 300pt |
| Health check item "Kidney function" × Grade A | 300pt |
| Participate in health events designated by Niseko Town | 100pt |
How to exchange Niseko Town Health Points for Kira Points
Niseko Town Health Points:Can be exchanged for Kira Points in 500pt increments
If you wish to exchange Niseko Town Health Points for Kira Points, you will need to complete the exchange application process via the app.
(Exchange application period: from April to the end of February each year)
(1) Use your Niseko Town Health Points from the application screen in the kencom app and apply for an exchange in increments of 500 points.
(2) After the month following your exchange application, Health & Welfare Division will mail a Kira Point deposit voucher to your registered residence.
(3) Kira Point Deposit Ticket will be valid from the date of issue.Within 14 days Please add points to your "Kira Card".
Points can be added to your Kira Card at Kira Card member stores or Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce.
Main features of "kencom"
Managing health information (life log)
It records health data such as the number of steps taken, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar level, and sleep time, and displays them in graphs by year, month, week, and day.
Understanding your daily changes will lead to increased awareness of improving your health.
Understanding your daily changes will lead to increased awareness of improving your health.
Viewing specific health checkup results (for those aged 40-74)
You can easily check the results of any specific health checks you underwent while enrolled in Niseko Town National Health Insurance using the app.
For some items, you can also compare your health condition with changes over time and with people of the same age and gender, providing an easy-to-understand view of your own health condition.
*"Health Checkup/Medical Access Authentication" is required to use this service.
Please go to the app menu screen → "Niseko Town Hokkaido" → "Health Checkup/Medical Access Authentication" to proceed with authentication.
For some items, you can also compare your health condition with changes over time and with people of the same age and gender, providing an easy-to-understand view of your own health condition.
*"Health Checkup/Medical Access Authentication" is required to use this service.
Please go to the app menu screen → "Niseko Town Hokkaido" → "Health Checkup/Medical Access Authentication" to proceed with authentication.
View information on health columns and local health events
We provide personalized health information tailored to your age, gender, health condition, and hobbies and preferences.
We will also provide information on health events hosted by Niseko Town.
We will also provide information on health events hosted by Niseko Town.
Predicting future disease risks (Hisayama Health Forecast)
Based on the results of the Hisayama Town Study (epidemiological survey of lifestyle-related diseases) that has been conducted by Hisayama Town in Fukuoka Prefecture and Kyushu University for over 50 years, you can predict your future risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases and simulate changes in your risk of developing them through health checkup results and lifestyle improvements.
*Please note that the Hisayama Health Forecast indicates general, statistical trends, and does not provide individual medical judgment to evaluate the probability of disease or diagnose the condition.
*If you are a Niseko Town National Health Insurance member, have undergone a National Health Insurance specific health check (ages 40 to 74) and have completed the "health check/medical access authentication", your health check results will be automatically reflected.
There are other fun things you can do to stay healthy. Please see the app for details.
*Please note that the Hisayama Health Forecast indicates general, statistical trends, and does not provide individual medical judgment to evaluate the probability of disease or diagnose the condition.
*If you are a Niseko Town National Health Insurance member, have undergone a National Health Insurance specific health check (ages 40 to 74) and have completed the "health check/medical access authentication", your health check results will be automatically reflected.
There are other fun things you can do to stay healthy. Please see the app for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
For inquiries regarding this project, please contact us at the following address.
Niseko Town Hall
Health & Welfare Division Insurance and Medical Care Section
電話：0136-56-8840(Weekdays 8:30-17:15)
For inquiries regarding the app, please contact the following:
[Kencom Customer Support]
Niseko Town Hall
Health & Welfare Division Insurance and Medical Care Section
電話：0136-56-8840(Weekdays 8:30-17:15)
For inquiries regarding the app, please contact the following:
[Kencom Customer Support]
Reception hours: 10:00-18:00 (excluding weekends, holidays, and the New Year holidays)
電話：050-3526-1142
Reception hours: 9:30-17:30 (excluding weekends, holidays, and the New Year holidays)
*Some operations are guided by voice guidance.
*Depending on the content of your inquiry, we may ask you to contact us by email.
*Please contact us yourself.
電話：050-3526-1142
Reception hours: 9:30-17:30 (excluding weekends, holidays, and the New Year holidays)
*Some operations are guided by voice guidance.
*Depending on the content of your inquiry, we may ask you to contact us by email.
*Please contact us yourself.
Inquiries
- Health & Welfare Division
- TEL:0136-56-8840
- FAX:0136-44-3500