Japanese Salarymen Find Work-Life Balance Through Cheerleading

The Cheery Men's: A Unique Blend of Business and Cheerleading

• 👔 The Cheery Men's are an all-male cheerleading squad composed of Tokyo businessmen, known as 'salarymen,' who perform in their work suits.
• 💡 The group's co-founder, Satoy Mojisuki, explains that wearing suits is a deliberate choice to contrast the common image of a salaryman as a 'cog in society' with their expressive performances.
• 🗓️ Founded in 2023 by alumni of Waseda University's male cheer squad, the group volunteers to entertain crowds at various venues.

Balancing Professional and Passionate Lives

• 🏢 Members work in diverse fields such as real estate and marketing, dedicating their weekends to cheerleading.
• 🤸 Soyro Kakimoto, who works in software, highlights the physical and mental benefits, stating, "On weekdays, I use my brain and on Saturdays and Sundays, I use my body."
• ⚖️ Balancing demanding jobs, including overtime and after-work socializing, with cheerleading requires careful scheduling and prioritization.

National and International Recognition

• 👕 The squad gained wider recognition through a commercial spot with Uniqlo, advertising the suits they wear for performances.
• 🏆 They also achieved success on the international stage, securing third place in their semi-final at Britain's Got Talent.