Happy New Year.

Last year, I was able to get through the year safely thanks to the support and help of many people.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude once again.

Our job is "agriculture," an occupation that involves dealing with animals, plants, and nature.

Last summer's heatwaves really made us suffer. Not only was it hot, but there was also a shortage of water, which is essential for living things.

This year, I was faced with a situation that made me reconsider the difficulty of working with living creatures.

In the midst of the wave of climate change caused by global warming, we must face this and hone our skills, knowledge, adaptability, and physical strength in order to produce, cultivate, and create better food.

As food professionals, all of our employees will continue to work hard in 2026 to deliver products that will please our customers even more.

I'll be there.

We sincerely hope that this year will be a healthy and wonderful year for everyone.

We look forward to your continued support in 2026.

This is the first sunrise of the year as seen from the Kagayaki no Oka in Ark Tategamori (although I couldn't see it this year due to work...lol) ↓↓

Managing Director Tomoatsu Hashimoto