Announcement of Appointment of Representative Director and President, and Inaugural Address

Jijiya Corporation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) announces that Yuki Ishikawa will be appointed as the Representative Director and President, effective May 1, 2026.

We would like to extend our inaugural address as follows.

### Inaugural Address

I am Yuki Ishikawa, and I have been appointed as the Representative Director and President of Jijiya Corporation Co., Ltd.

I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your continued exceptional support and kindness.

Our company, under the philosophy of "We deliver fresh, delicious sushi and smiles," has grown as a restaurant business rooted in Kumamoto, supported by many customers, business partners, and the local community. While I deeply respect the trust and history that has been built, I also strongly feel the weight of this responsibility.

The restaurant industry is currently at a major turning point, facing challenges such as labor shortages, soaring raw material prices, and changes in consumer behavior. It is precisely in this environment that we believe we must identify "what needs to change" and "what must be preserved," and continue to take on challenges.

Moving forward, we will evolve into an even more valuable company, based on the following pillars:

* Creating stores that customers continue to choose (a chain of smiles) * Creating a workplace where employees can take pride and grow (inspiring customers!) * Strengthening collaboration with local producers and businesses (delivering local pride)

Furthermore, we will work as one team to contribute to the region through food, aiming to become a company that connects Kumamoto to the entire nation and to the next generation.

We humbly ask for your continued support and guidance.

Jijiya Corporation Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President Yuki Ishikawa

### Company Overview

* Company Name: Jijiya Corporation Co., Ltd. * Location: 5-1-1 Minami-Kumamoto, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture * Representative: Representative Director and President Yuki Ishikawa * Business Description: Restaurant operation (conveyor belt sushi) * URL: https://jijiya.jp

### Notice of Abolition of Officer Appointment Greetings

Jijiya Corporation Co., Ltd. has decided to refrain from mailing written greetings for officer appointments to all business partners, considering recent social trends such as the abolition of unnecessary formalities, promotion of digitalization, and initiatives for sustainability.

Please refer to the information published on our website from now on. https://jijiya.jp/company/topics/

We kindly ask for your understanding and continued patronage.