Akira Umayahara

Established on 1829, Tenmaya Co., Ltd. is engaged in department store operations. The company operates retail shops offering men's and women's clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, household items and general merchandise. Tenmaya is based in Okayama, Japan and operates around the country through their local offices and retail stores.

Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd. engages in the transportation business. It operates transportation hubs, logistics and distribution warehouses, hotels, and leisure facilities. The company was founded on July 31, 1910 and is headquartered in Okayama, Japan.

Part of Alfresa Holdings Corp., Maruichi Soko Unyu Co., Ltd. is a logistics company based in Hiroshima, Japan. Maruichi Soko Unyu Co. offers a range of logistics services including general warehouse and general cargo transport, assembly and carry-and-expansion of products, and disposal of replaced products. Maruichi Soko Unyu Co. was acquired by Ts Alfresa Corp., part of Alfresa Holdings Corp. on July 10, 2000 for $4.93 million.

The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following segments: Banking, Leasing, Securities and Others. The Banking segment offers financial services such as deposit, lending, investment securities, domestic and foreign currency exchange, public and corporate bonds, and over-the-counter sales of investment securities trust and government bonds. The Leasing segment handles leasing services, and installment sales of properties and goods. The Securities segment deals with brokerage services for financial instruments. The Others segment includes credit guarantee, credit card, consignment of office work, investment management and advisory services. The company was founded on December 21, 1930 and is headquartered in Okayama, Japan.

Nishio General Printing Co., Ltd. is a printing private company based in Okayama, Japan. The Japanese company has changed from a manufacturing industry to an "information service industry" and values each and every encounter with its customers and local residents. The company's mascot character is Fujiko-chan, and it has been recognized as a promoting company for "creating a society that is unlikely to cause crime". Founded in 1922, the company has celebrated its 100th anniversary and aims to become a comprehensive information service company that can provide effective products and services while responding to the needs of its customers.