Message from the CEO (To our shareholders and investors)

Thank you for your continued kind support.

On April 6 of this year, our founder, Kentaro Ogawa, passed away peacefully. Guided by the philosophy of “eradicating hunger and poverty from the world,” he built the company from a small bento shop into the first food service company originating in Japan to achieve net sales exceeding 1 trillion yen. We carry his aspirations deeply in our hearts. We recognize it as our mission to inherit the founder's spirit and lead the Zensho Group to even greater heights.

Amid rising geopolitical risks, including those in the Middle East, uncertainty continues surrounding energy prices and the costs of industrial raw materials. Nevertheless, we view these challenges as a renewed reminder of the importance of the Zensho Group’s mission to build a resilient food infrastructure.

By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we will continue driving innovation across every process related to food and further accelerate our growth.Through our diverse growth engines—including Sukiya, Hamasushi, and sushi takeout businesses in overseas markets—we remain committed to delivering value to customers around the world.

We sincerely hope that you, our shareholders, will continue to provide us with your warm support as partners in embodying our founding philosophy.

June 26, 2026