Norio Ichikawa

Kotobuki Realty Co., Ltd. develops, manages, and leases real estate properties. It also handles life and non-life insurance businesses. The company was founded in September 1956 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Zojirushi America Corp. manufactures and sells cooking products for household and commercial applications. Its products include rice cookers, water boilers, breadmakers, coffee makers, other electric products vacuum insulated mugs & bottles vacuum insulated lunch jars, vacuum insulated food jars, thermal carafes, air pot beverage dispensers and commercial products. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Gardena, CA.

Part of Zojirushi Corp., Zojirushi Taiwan Corp. is a leading brand in the Taiwanese home appliance market. The private company is based in Taipei, Taiwan. The Taiwanese company's success is attributed to its exquisite product design, excellent quality, professional and sincere sales service, and positive word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied customers. In response to changes in Taiwanese household lifestyles, Zojirushi Taiwan continuously introduces new products that cater to modern living. The company also provides convenient "gold value services" to meet the needs of consumers, including a three-day complete repair service for small home appliances, and has service centers throughout the country. Founded in 2002, the company has been selling its products in Taiwan for over 30 years.

Suntory Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in the production and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, health, beauty, and processed food products. Its services include formulation and promotion of group wide management strategies and corporate functions; sale of alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, beer, and wine; soft drinks; and other beverages such as tea and canned coffee. The company was founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1899 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.