President's New Year's Greetings 2022

Happy new year
We would like to extend our best wishes for the New Year.

Now, the year 2022 is the year of "Water Tiger" in the Eastern theory of "Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches."

"Jin" is the ninth of the ten heavenly stems, and in terms of the cycle of life, it is a time of preparation to nurture the next life.
The tiger is the third and closest to the beginning of the Chinese zodiac, and marks the time when spring buds begin to sprout, the weather gets warmer, and insects become active.
Taking all of this into consideration, 2022 is predicted to be a year that marks the beginning of spring, as we overcome the harsh winter cold and see plants sprout, leading to a bright future full of vitality.

Last year was a tough year with the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a series of emergency declarations and priority measures to prevent the spread of the virus. There are also concerns about new threats, such as the spread of infections caused by new mutant strains. However, thanks to human wisdom, such as vaccines and treatments, it seems like we are moving steadily in a positive direction, one step at a time.
And while the COVID-19 pandemic has caused great damage to our society and economy, it has also brought about various changes, from which new businesses and cultures are emerging.
Indeed, in the midst of this harsh winter of the coronavirus pandemic, it is as if a new life is "moving" in the womb.

In the medium-term management plan announced last year, we set out to "evolve" our business and working styles, and to "transform" ourselves into a new Tanseisha Group suited to the new era.
2022 marks the second year of our three-year medium-term management plan.
We will calmly reflect on last year's situation and then work hard to ensure that it will sprout and blossom into the future.

Together with our customers and partners, we will contribute to creating a brighter, more hopeful society in 2022. Thank you for your continued support this year.