Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translation and the Japanese original, the Japanese original shall prevail.

J. FRONT RETAILING Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for this translation or for direct, indirect or any other forms of damages arising from the translation.

Securities code: 3086

May 2, 2022

To Our Shareholders

YOSHIMOTO Tatsuya

Director, President and Representative

Executive Officer

J. FRONT RETAILING Co., Ltd.

10-1, Ginza 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Notice of Convocation of the 15th Annual Shareholders Meeting

You are hereby notified that the 15th Annual Shareholders Meeting of J. FRONT RETAILING Co., Ltd. (hereinafter the "Company") will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

There will be discussion of the current status of the Company's business and related issues, and the proposal to be presented at the Shareholders Meeting will be explained.

We look forward to the continued understanding and support of all our shareholders.

Date and Time: Venue:

Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (JST) (Reception opens at 9:30 a.m.) New Pier Hall

11-1, Kaigan 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Purpose of the meeting: Matters to be reported:

  • 1. Business Report, Consolidated Financial Statements, and Non-consolidated Financial Statements for the 15th fiscal year (from March 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022)

  • 2. Audit reports of the Accounting Auditor and the Audit Committee on Consolidated Financial Statements for the 15th fiscal year

Matters to be resolved:

Proposal 1: Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation Proposal 2: Election of Ten (10) Directors

Decisions made for convocation:

Please refer to Guide to the Exercise of Voting Rights on pages 3 to 4.

* Please note that persons who are not shareholders who can exercise voting rights, such as proxies who are not shareholders, and accompanying persons, will not be admitted. (The accompanying persons of shareholders with disabilities are exempt and will be admitted.)

However, institutional investors who hold shares in the names of trust banks, etc. and do not hold shares in their own names will be admitted, on condition that they fulfilled the requirements and procedures provided for in the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Share Handling Regulations.

  • Of the documents attached to Notice of Convocation of the Annual Shareholders Meeting, Systems to ensure properness of operations * in the Business Report, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Non-consolidated Financial Statements are provided on the Company's website in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and Article 16 of the Company's Articles of Incorporation, hence are not indicated on this Notice of Convocation.

    * "Operational status of systems to ensure properness of operations

    Systems>" is included on this Notice of Convocation.

  • Business Report, which has been audited by the Audit Committee, and Consolidated Financial Statements and Non-consolidated Financial Statements, which have been audited by the Audit Committee and the Accounting Auditor, shall include not only the documents stated in this Notice of Convocation, but also Systems to ensure properness of operations , Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Non-consolidated Financial Statements, which are provided on the Company's website.

  • If any amendments to Reference Materials for Shareholders Meeting, Business Report, Consolidated Financial Statements or Non-consolidated Financial Statements are made, the revised version will be provided on the Company's website.

The Company's website:https://www.j-front-retailing.com/

In view of the situation of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and with the safety of our shareholders as our top priority, we strongly request that shareholders refrain from attending the Annual Shareholders Meeting in person this year as much as possible and exercise voting rights via either postal mail or the Internet in advance.

Please refer to page 3 for details on how to exercise voting rights in advance.

Exercise due date of your voting rights: Received by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (JST)

We will conduct the "live streaming of the meeting via Internet" on the day of the meeting.

▶Please refer to pages 5 to 6 for details.

Guide to the Exercise of Voting Rights

Exercising voting rights via the Internet

Please read the following items before exercising voting rights via the Internet. Exercise due date: Received by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (JST)

(Instructions concerning the exercise of voting rights via the Internet)

How to scan QR code

You can log in to the voting website without entering your login ID and temporary password printed on the voting form.

  • 1. Scan QR code printed on the voting form (at right).

    *"QR code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

  • 2. Follow the directions that appear on the screen to input approval or disapproval to each proposal. The QR code can be used for login only one time.

    If you need to exercise your voting rights again or exercise your voting rights without using the QR code, see "How to enter login ID and temporary password."

How to enter login ID and temporary password

Voting website:https://evote.tr.mufg.jp/ Access the voting website.

Enter the "Login ID" and the "Temporary password" shown on the voting form and click the "Login" button. Set a new password.

Follow the directions that appear on the screen to input approval or disapproval to each proposal.

Handling of cases where voting rights are exercised in duplicate by the same shareholder both in writing and by an electromagnetic means

The voting rights exercised by an electromagnetic means shall be treated as valid. If the same shareholder exercises his/her voting rights by an electromagnetic means more than once, only the last exercise of voting rights shall be treated as valid.

For inquiries about the system, please contact:

Corporate Agency Division (Help Desk) Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Toll free) 0120-173-027

(available 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., only in Japan)

To institutional investors

To exercise voting rights at this meeting, institutional investors can use the electronic voting rights exercise platform for institutional investors operated by ICJ, Inc.

Exercising voting rights by postal mail

Please indicate on the enclosed voting form whether you approve or disapprove of the proposal, and return the completed form to us.

Exercise due date: Received by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (JST)

Attending the Shareholders Meeting in person

Please submit the enclosed voting form at the reception of the meeting.

In view of the situation of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and with the safety of our shareholders as our top priority, we strongly request that shareholders refrain from attending the Annual Shareholders Meeting in person this year as much as possible.

Measures to prevent COVID-19 infection

  • Please make sure to wear a mask to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. (You may be refused entry if you do not wear one.)

  • We ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol and taking your temperature at the entrance of the venue.

  • Please note that we may ask you to refrain from entering the venue if the temperature check shows that you have a fever of more than 37.5 degrees Celsius or if you look unwell.

  • The Company's officers and staff will wear a mask and respond at the venue after checking their physical condition.

Guide to live streaming of the meeting via Internet

The Annual Shareholders Meeting will be live streamed via the Internet for you to view the proceedings of the meeting at home or other locations.

1. Date and time of the live streaming

From 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 to the closing time of the Annual Shareholders Meeting

*A live streaming web page is available from around 9:30 a.m., approximately 30 minutes before the start time of the Annual Shareholders Meeting.

2. How to view the live streaming

Access the "Engagement Portal" online site for the Annual Shareholders Meeting below with your "Login ID" and "Password" indicated on the voting form.

"Engagement Portal" online site for the Annual Shareholders Meeting:https://engagement-portal.tr.mufg.jp/

  • (i) Login ID: 0007+Shareholder Number (12-digit number without a hyphen) shown on the voting form, etc.

  • (ii) Password: Postal code+2022 of the address registered in the shareholders' register as of the end of February 28, 2022 (11-digit number without a hyphen)

    • 1. Enter your "Login ID" and "Password" on the login screen, confirm the Terms of Use and check the "I agree to the Terms of Use" checkbox if you agree, then click the "Login" button.

    • 2. After logging in, click the "View Live Streaming of the Meeting" button, confirm the Terms of Use and check the "I agree to the Terms of Use" checkbox if you agree, then click "View."

*Please be sure to take a note of your Login ID and Password before posting your voting form. If you forget your ID and/or password, please contact us at the contact number listed below "Contact information for inquiries about the Annual Shareholders Meeting online site" on page 6.

(Note)

The postal code used for (ii) "Password (Postal code+2022)" may differ from the postal code printed on the voting form (because the password does not reflect information such as on change of address made after the record date of the Annual Shareholders Meeting or on mailing address designated for the voting form to be sent). Shareholders residing outside Japan who have designated a standing proxy are requested to enter the postal code of the proxy.

3. Important notice

  • (1) Due to unavoidable circumstances, we might be unable to provide the live streaming. In that case, a notice will be posted on the Company's website (https://www.j-front-retailing.com/).

  • (2) Shareholders viewing the live streaming are not considered to be attending the Annual Shareholders Meeting under the Companies Act, and therefore, will not be able to exercise their voting rights or make any comments, including questions on the day. Please exercise your voting rights in advance by following the instructions on page 3 on this Notice of Convocation.

  • (3) Please note that viewing will be restricted to shareholders only and viewing by proxies is not permitted.

  • (4) It is strictly prohibited to capture, record audio or video of, or save the live streaming, or to publish it on SNS or other media.

  • (5) Please note that due to the Internet communication environment and other factors, the video and audio may be distorted, or the streaming may be interrupted.

  • (6) The live streaming may not be viewable depending on the device used or the network environment connected.

  • (7) Fees for accessing the website for viewing (Internet access fees, communication fees, etc.) shall be borne by the shareholder.

    * "QR code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

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