We are pleased to announce the inauguration and the commencement of operations of our Chicago Office which is to function as the sales base in Chicago, USA. Specifics of the Chicago Office are outlined below.

The purpose of inauguration of the Chicago Office is to better serve customers in the mid-western area of the USA with Chicago as the center, and expand our marketing activities in that area. With our previously active offices in San Jose, New York (East Office), Los Angeles and Seattle, this Chicago Office is expected to turn out to be a great help in augmenting sales activities in the USA.