We would like to inform you about the start of business for the new year. Happy New Year! We are pleased to hear that everyone has welcomed the new spring in good health. Thank you for your generous support over the past year. We look forward to your continued patronage this year as well. We wish you all good health and prosperity. Now, we would like to inform you about the start of business for the new year. The start of business for the new year will be as follows: - First business day of the new year: January 5th, 9:00 AM We appreciate your continued support this year as well.

The 11th round of the Business Restructuring Subsidy, for which our company provides application support, has started accepting applications from August 8. What is the Business Restructuring Subsidy? It is a subsidy that supports small and medium-sized enterprises that are undertaking bold business restructuring to adapt to the changes in the economic society of the post-COVID era and to strengthen their resilience against crises such as infectious diseases. Requirements (vary by application category) Common requirements for all categories below: 1. Obtain confirmation of the business plan from a certified management innovation support organization. → The business operator must create a business plan in accordance with the business restructuring guidelines and obtain confirmation from a certified support organization or financial institution recognized by the government. 2. Improve added value. Achieve an average annual increase of 3% or more in added value over 3 to 5 years after the completion of the subsidized project, or achieve an average annual increase of 3% or more in added value per employee. <Subsidy Amount> (varies by application category) Subsidy amount: 1 million yen to 100 million yen; subsidy rate: 1/2, 2/3, or 3/4. *The upper limit of the subsidy amount varies depending on the number of employees. Our application support is now open! An upfront fee and success fee will be incurred. *Please apply early as there is a limit on the number of applications. *For more detailed information, please contact us.

The 10th round of the Business Restructuring Subsidy, for which we provide application support, has started accepting applications from March 30. What is the Business Restructuring Subsidy? This subsidy supports small and medium-sized enterprises that are undertaking bold business restructuring to adapt to the changes in the economic society of the post-COVID era and to strengthen their resilience against crises such as infectious diseases. Requirements (vary by application category) Common requirements for all categories below: 1. Obtain confirmation of the business plan from a certified management innovation support organization. → The business owner must create a business plan in accordance with the business restructuring guidelines and obtain confirmation from a certified support organization or financial institution recognized by the government. 2. Increase added value. Achieve an average annual increase of 3% to 5% in added value over 3 to 5 years after the completion of the subsidized project, or achieve an average annual increase of 3% to 5% in added value per employee. <Subsidy Amount> (varies by application category) Subsidy amount: 1 million yen to 100 million yen, Subsidy rate: 1/2, 2/3 *The upper limit of the subsidy amount varies depending on the number of employees. We are currently accepting applications for our support services! A retainer fee and success fee will apply. *Please apply early as there is a limit on the number of applications. *For more detailed information, please contact us.

The 9th round of the Business Restructuring Subsidy, for which we are providing application support, has started accepting applications from January 16. What is the Business Restructuring Subsidy? This subsidy supports small and medium-sized enterprises that are willing to undertake bold business restructuring to adapt to the changes in the economic and social landscape of the with-COVID and post-COVID era. Requirements: 1. Small and medium-sized enterprises whose total sales for any three months within a continuous six-month period after April 2020 have decreased by more than 10% compared to the total sales for the same three months before COVID-19 (January to March 2019 or 2020). 2. Collaborate with a certified support organization or financial institution recognized by the government to work on business restructuring as a unified effort. 3. Achieve an average annual increase of 3% or more in added value over 3 to 5 years after the completion of the subsidized project, or an average annual increase of 3% or more in added value per employee. <Subsidy Amount> Standard Frame: Subsidy Amount 1 million yen to 80 million yen, Subsidy Rate 2/3 * The upper limit of the subsidy amount varies depending on the number of employees. We have also started providing application support! A retainer fee and success fee will apply. * There is a limit on the number of applications, so please contact us as soon as possible. * For more detailed information, please inquire with us.

The 8th round of the Business Restructuring Subsidy, for which we are providing application support, has started accepting applications from October 3rd. What is the Business Restructuring Subsidy? It is a subsidy that supports the challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are willing to undertake bold business restructuring in response to the changes in the economy and society during the with-COVID and post-COVID era. Requirements: 1. SMEs whose total sales for any three months within a continuous six-month period after April 2020 have decreased by 10% or more compared to the total sales for the same three months before COVID-19 (January to March 2019 or 2020). 2. Collaborate with a certified support organization or financial institution recognized by the government to work together on business restructuring. 3. Achieve an average annual increase of 3% or more in added value over 3 to 5 years after the completion of the subsidized project, or an average annual increase of 3% or more in added value per employee. <Subsidy Amount> Standard Frame: Subsidy Amount 1 million to 80 million yen, Subsidy Rate 2/3 *The maximum subsidy amount varies depending on the number of employees. We have also started our application support services! A retainer fee and success fee will apply. *Please apply early as there is a limit on the number of applications. *For more detailed information, please contact us.