We will be exhibiting at the JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW, which will be held again this year. Olfa will showcase a lineup of products, including new items released this year. This is a rare opportunity to actually handle and try out products you are interested in or those you own but are unsure how to use. The event will take place over three days from August 27 (Thursday) to August 29 (Saturday). We look forward to your visit.

We would like to inform you of our summer vacation days. If you have an urgent matter, we apologize for the inconvenience, but we will contact you after the following week. Thank you for your understanding in advance. ■Summer vacation period: August 11, 2026 (Tuesday) to August 16, 2026 (Sunday) *We will respond after August 17 (Monday).

We received certification from the Japan Anniversary Association and established April 16 as "Utility Knife Day." A utility knife is a type of knife that creates a new cutting edge by snapping off the blade when the sharpness diminishes, and it has been loved by people around the world since its invention in 1956. This year marks the 70th anniversary of that invention, and we commemorated this day because the patent was obtained on April 16, 1963.

At the "Japan Naming Awards 2025" hosted by the Japan Naming Association, we received the "Special Jury Award" for the name "Olfa." "Olfa" is the company name and brand of Olfa Corporation, founded by Yoshio Okada, the inventor of the folding blade cutter. The folding blade cutter is a cutting tool characterized by the ability to renew the blade tip by breaking off the dull part of the blade. Next year, in 2026, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its invention, and in 2027, Olfa Corporation will celebrate its 60th anniversary.

We would like to inform you of our summer vacation days. If you have an urgent matter, we apologize for the inconvenience, but we will contact you after the following week. Thank you for your understanding in advance. ■ Summer vacation period: August 9, 2025 (Saturday) to August 17, 2025 (Sunday) * We will respond after August 18 (Monday).