Happy new year.
The fifth year of Reiwa has begun.
What kind of year will it be for everyone in the year?
I think that there are various things, but I pray that it will be a year full of happiness.

Ark Co., Ltd., which was founded in 1972, is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year.
I have challenged various things so far, but I will continue to challenge new things this year.
The year before last, we built a new farm base and worked to rebuild our logistics/quality system.
Since last summer, we have opened “Restaurant Tills,” “Farm Market,” “Plant Shop,” etc.
We are undergoing a large-scale renovation, so many of you may know about it.
The construction work is progressing steadily with the grand reopening scheduled for April 1 this year.
All the employees are nervous, but they have no choice but to prepare.
We hope that you will look forward to it.

In fact, not only the grand renewal opening,
A new project is also starting under the water.
I think I'll be able to tell everyone about the contents in the next month or so.
This is also a big project for us.
Let's make the "agriculture" we are working on a more developmental, diversified and attractive industry.
It is a business that is advancing with such thoughts.
Maybe management changed? It is a content that makes you think,
There are no plans to change it at this time, so we would appreciate it if you could continue to support us. smile
I am also progressing with my heart pounding,
We will do our best to make you look forward to it.

This morning, I watched the first sunrise of the year at “Kagayaki no Oka” on the ranch, and renewed my heart and determination.
While the world is in such chaos, we are grateful to be able to continue business management.
I would like to cherish each day and spend a year, and I would like to accumulate more years.
Thank you for your continued support in the year.

CEO
Shinei Hashimoto