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Live Restaurant J’Z Opens June 30th – Enjoy Live Artist Performances and Dining!

Kanesa Fujiwaraya has established a 100% subsidiary, ensemble Co., Ltd., and will open “Live Restaurant J’Z” in Kokubuncho, Aoba Ward, where guests can enjoy live performances of various music genres including jazz, along with dining while listening to high-quality audio music. Prior to the opening on Monday, June 30th, 2025, we held a press conference for “Live Restaurant J’Z” on June 18th. Many media representatives attended, and the event concluded successfully. We sincerely thank all those who attended. The press conference featured: ・Mr. Kentaro Oyama, Chairman and Representative Director of Iris Ohyama ・Mr. Satoshi Aoki, Representative Director of Hummingbird International ・Mr. Masamune Sato, Representative Director and President of Kanesa Fujiwaraya Our restaurant has received donations of high-quality audio equipment from volunteers of the Sendai Economic Doyukai. As a representative, Chairman Oyama of Iris Ohyama, who serves as a lifetime executive of the association, spoke at the event. President Aoki of Hummingbird International Inc., who will be responsible for food and beverage service at the restaurant, shared his future aspirations. Below is a partial introduction of the press conference content: Revitalizing Kokubuncho, Tohoku’s Largest Entertainment District, is Fujiwaraya’s Mission [Kanesa Fujiwaraya – Sato] We are opening “Live

2025.06.30

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【Store Introduction ②】Wine House Bouchon

Wine House Bouchon is a wine specialty store that combines both a wine shop and wine bar, enjoyable for everyone. We are located just a 5-minute walk from the east exit of Sendai Station. The location where our store stands is the founding land of “Kanesa Fujiwaraya.” We opened in June 1993 after renovating the building that stood here at the time. The current building was newly constructed next to our founding land in 2012 after the earthquake, and this year marks our 32nd year of operation. One of our main roles is “wholesale for commercial use,” and we also serve a professional use role specializing in “wine” primarily for restaurants in Sendai City. We host monthly commercial tasting events at our store. We constantly provide new wine-focused information and products that meet our customers’ needs. Our sales staff are experienced “Japan Sommelier Association Certified Sommeliers,” so please feel confident in entrusting us with your needs. (Commercial tasting event venue) What is “Bouchon”? The store name “Bouchon” means “cork” in French. Just like cork, which is essential to wine, we named our store with the hope of continuing to be needed by our customers. Wine Shop Our first floor features

2025.05.16

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【Store Introduction ①】Fujiwaraya Michinoku Sake Journey S-PAL Store

Our store, “Fujiwaraya Michinoku Sake Journey S-PAL Store,” is located on the 2nd floor of S-PAL Sendai East Building, directly connected to Sendai Station. With our motto “For travelers, we offer the perfect companion for your journey; for those returning home, we provide thoughtful gifts for your loved ones,” we stock a wide selection of sake and other alcoholic beverages from the Tohoku region. You’re sure to find your favorite drink here! Even if you’re not well-versed in alcoholic beverages, our knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect drink for your needs. If you’re unsure about what to choose, please don’t hesitate to stop by! Product Lineup Our store offers a wide range of products including sake, wine, shochu, craft beer, and whiskey. We carry various sizes from large bottles (1,800ml) to small bottles (180ml), so you can purchase according to your specific needs. Our snack corner is also well-stocked, featuring nuts and snacks that pair perfectly with delicious alcoholic beverages! Recently, we started selling beer from “Kibou no Oka Brewery” on May 1st! This is a highly anticipated craft beer, and we currently carry these three varieties: “Knuckle 167A” – characterized by its refreshing taste and smooth

2025.05.02

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Completion of 2024 Management Development Training Program

Hello, this is the General Affairs Department. Since 2024, the Kanesa Group has been conducting training aimed at enhancing management skills and developing human capabilities for our management personnel. Each month, we alternated between lectures by President Masamune and specialist instructors, and after approximately one year, we have completed this training program this month. The final training session featured individual presentations on President Masamune’s assignment: “Will (what you want to become), Can (what you can become), Must (what you should become).” We asked participants to share their thoughts after completing the training! Fukushima Branch Deputy Manager, Mr. A Participating in the management training provided me with an opportunity to reconsider what management truly means from various perspectives. Through group discussions on each topic with fellow participants, each bringing their own thoughts and ideas, I gained valuable experience in understanding the importance and difficulty of organizing and communicating ideas. Additionally, I feel that one of the significant benefits of this management training was experiencing the atmosphere of our headquarters and having the opportunity to interact with colleagues from headquarters, various branches, and sales offices whom I rarely have the chance to meet. I would like to implement the fundamental management roles

2025.05.01

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New Employees Complete Training and Join Their Departments

Hello, this is the HR Department. The Kanesa Group welcomed 9 new employees for the 2025 fiscal year. After completing approximately three weeks of training since April 1, they are now being assigned to their respective departments starting today. Out of the 9, 8 will be assigned to the Delivery Department of Gyohai Co., Ltd., and 1 will be assigned to the Human Resources Department of Kanesa Fujiwaraya Co., Ltd. During the training, the new employees toured factories and experienced various departments. Additionally, four executives gave talks: President Masamune Sato, Vice President Mariko Sato, Former President Yuji Sato of Kanesa Fujiwaraya Co., Ltd., and President Shigeo Sato of Gyohai Co., Ltd. These talks were a valuable opportunity for the new employees to directly feel the thoughts of the executives, bringing them closer to the leadership team. We hope they will shine in their new assignments, cherishing what they learned and felt during the training! With the addition of these 9 new team members, the Kanesa Group will continue striving even harder this fiscal year. If you see our new employees during deliveries, we would be grateful if you could give them a warm welcome. Starting this year, the

2025.04.20

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We Held the 2025 Kanesa Group New Year Kickoff Meeting!

Hello, this is the General Affairs Department. At Kanesa Group, we hold a New Year Kickoff Meeting every year at the beginning of April. Employees from Kanesa Group offices across the six prefectures of Tohoku gather at our headquarters in Sendai. This year, about 200 people participated, including employees and our always-supportive manufacturers and distributors. 【Part 1】Ceremony President Masamune Sato presented last year’s performance and this year’s goals and slogan, uniting all employees. This year, we honored 20 individuals: 4 for 30 years of service, 6 for 20 years, 5 for 10 years, and others who obtained high-level qualifications or contributed with process improvements. Each awardee received a cash prize and special paid leave. (Awarding of long-term service recipients) This year, Mr. K from the Sales Section 1 of the Headquarters Sales Department, who celebrated 30 years of service, gave a thank-you speech on behalf of the awardees. 【Part 2】Banquet The banquet started with a toast from President Shigeo Sato of Gyohai Co., Ltd.! After the toast, everyone enjoyed the buffet. The most popular dishes went fast—first come, first served! The main event was the raffle! Prizes were drawn from donations by manufacturers, distributors, and the company

2025.04.11

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Notice of Business Days for Fiscal Year 2025

Thank you very much for your continued support. The business days for FY2025 at the headquarters of Kanesa Fujiwaraya Co., Ltd. are as shown in the calendar below. For business days of other branches, please contact each office directly. Request Regarding Orders Please place your orders by the day before the desired delivery date. Order Hotline (automated voice support) TEL: 0120-15-2351 FAX: 0120-82-7791 For inquiries about delivery (Gyohai Co., Ltd.) TEL: 022-239-2897 Reception hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding Sundays and public holidays) For other inquiries TEL: 022-239-2331 (main line) Reception hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) We sincerely appreciate your continued support in FY2025. April 4, 2025 Kanesa Fujiwaraya Co., Ltd.

2025.04.04

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First Employee Cafeteria Buffet

This is from the General Affairs Department. As part of our employee benefits at the headquarters, we have an employee cafeteria where meals cost only 300 yen each. Tracing the history of our employee cafeteria, it began with former Vice President Fujio Sato of Fujiwaraya’s thoughtful desire: “I want to let employees eat lunch without worrying about money or portion sizes.” It seems that in the past, female employees would help prepare lunch, but currently, a contracted company prepares delicious lunches every day. Normally, there’s a daily changing menu like this, including seasonal offerings. (The menu can also be changed to noodle dishes) The company contracted to run our employee cafeteria planned and hosted a “Cafeteria Buffet”! They prepared many different dishes! That day, there was also a management training session, so employees from all six Tohoku prefectures enjoyed the delicious meal together. Usually, about 60 people use the cafeteria, but on this day, it was very busy with 100 people! Chicken Yakisoba Braised pork belly Salad Minestrone Cake, and many other items were available. I was also able to enjoy eating for the full hour of my break. The Kanesa Group implements various initiatives for employees, including this

2025.02.27

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Live Restaurant J’Z Opens June 30th – Enjoy Live Artist Performances and Dining!

【Store Introduction ②】Wine House Bouchon

【Store Introduction ①】Fujiwaraya Michinoku Sake Journey S-PAL Store

Completion of 2024 Management Development Training Program

New Employees Complete Training and Join Their Departments

We Held the 2025 Kanesa Group New Year Kickoff Meeting!

Notice of Business Days for Fiscal Year 2025

First Employee Cafeteria Buffet

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