Kentaro Noguchi

Himawari Holdings, Inc. engages in the foreign exchange and securities businesses. It operates in the following segments: Foreign Exchange-Related, Securities-Related, and Others. The Foreign Exchange-Related segment offers over-the-counter foreign exchange margin trading. The Securities-Related segment provides derivative trading including equity index futures and option transaction. The company was founded on May 2, 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nippan Group Holdings, Inc. engages in the publication and sale of books, magazines, textbooks and teaching materials. It also copyrights, produces, leases and sells video and audio software. The company was founded on September 10, 1949 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

BOOKOFF Corp. Ltd. engages in the operation of second-hand bookshops. It operates through the following segments: Reuse Store, BOOKOFF Online, Hugall, and Others. The Reuse Store segment handles the operations of BOOKOFF, BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR, and BOOKOFF PLUS stores, which sells reused products and materials such as books, software, apparel, sporting goods, baby supplies, and watches. The BOOKOFF Online segment manages the operation of BOOKOFF Online, an Internet based reuse shops. The Hugall segment purchases other types of merchandise in addition to the usual items. The Others segment includes the planning, design, and construction of stores. The company was founded by Takashi Sakamoto on May 4, 1990 and is headquartered in Sagamihara, Japan.

Part of IS Holdings Co., Ltd., Himawari Securities, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan.

BE1 & Co. KK provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Dulton Co., Ltd. is a private company based in Fukuoka, Japan. The Japanese company specializes in furniture design and manufacturing, including chairs, tables, and storage solutions.

Part of Nippan Group Holdings, Inc., Nippan Ips Co. Ltd. offers four services, including overseas welfare services for expatriates, export and import wholesale, and publishing distribution agency services. The Japanese company aims to connect the world through these services. The company's website includes information on its security measures and service details for those considering using its export wholesale services or handling Japanese magazines and books overseas.

Yamano Music Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that specializes in musical instruments, music CDs and DVDs, music classes, and culture lessons. Yamano Music Co. is based in Tokyo, JP, and has subsidiaries in Japan. The private company also provides music information and mail order services through their web shopping site, where customers can make reservations and purchases online. The company offers a wide range of products, including new and used scores and instrument-specific boards, as well as popular CDs and DVDs. The company also provides music information such as new release information, rankings, and great instrument sales.

Seiwa Meitetsu Law Office provides legal services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., MaruzenJunkudo Bookstores Co., Ltd. is a hybrid bookstore service called "honto" that allows customers to purchase paper books and e-books according to their own reading style. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The service links three channels of physical stores, net store, and e-book store, and allows customers to use honto points when purchasing books, magazines, and stationery. The accumulated points can be used to purchase books.

Part of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., Junkudo Shoten KK is a book store. The company is based in Osaka, Japan.

Kuroda Law Offices is a law firm based in Tokyo, Japan that provides high-quality legal services in various fields such as intellectual property rights, investment, finance, and trade. The firm offers legal support to both Taiwanese and Japanese companies and has a subsidiary in China. Kuroda Law Offices specializes in intellectual property rights, patent litigation, international arbitration, overseas expansion, anti-dumping, labor, compliance, and corporate legal affairs. The firm also provides legal information through its monthly column, "Business Legal Practice Information," which covers important legal information, investment business information, and local information.

Part of Nippan Group Holdings, Inc., Nippon Shuppan Hanbai, Inc. /New/ publishes and sells books, magazines and textbooks. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.