Punctual Inc. Forms Capital and Business Alliance with Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd.
Punctual Inc., engaged in regional revitalization, and Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd., a meat wholesaler and processor, announced a capital and business alliance on May 7, 2026. This partnership aims to combine their assets to expand overseas operations and boost domestic demand for Omi beef.
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Punctual Inc. (Headquarters: Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture; Representative Director: Ken Moritoki; hereinafter “Punctual”), which handles regional revitalization projects, announced that it has formed a capital and business alliance with Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture; Representative Director: Tatsuhiro Nishino; hereinafter “Sogo Omi Beef Shosha”), which handles meat wholesale and processing, effective May 7, 2026. A signing ceremony was held in Tokyo on the same day to announce this alliance. Through this partnership, both companies will combine their assets to strongly promote initiatives such as expanding overseas operations and increasing domestic demand for Omi beef.
Ken Moritoki (left), Representative Director of Punctual, and Tatsuhiro Nishino (right), Representative Director of Sogo Omi Beef Shosha, posing for a photo at the signing ceremony.
Background and Purpose of the Alliance
Punctual currently undertakes Furusato Nozei operations for over 60 local governments nationwide, and also supports local characters and handles SNS marketing across various regions. Sogo Omi Beef Shosha operates yakiniku restaurants and other establishments, with approximately 50 stores domestically (including FC stores), and is actively expanding overseas into countries such as China and Singapore.
Through this alliance, Punctual aims to achieve “vertical integration” within the group, covering the planning, production, and sales of meat and processed products. Additionally, by utilizing Sogo Omi Beef Shosha's sales channels, Punctual will actively promote the overseas expansion of regional products such as rice and fruits handled through Furusato Nozei. Sogo Omi Beef Shosha will leverage Punctual's Furusato Nozei and e-commerce expertise to further expand domestic demand for Omi beef.
Comment from Ken Moritoki, Representative Director of Punctual Inc.
“Our company's employees actually live in various regions across the country, working alongside local communities to convey the charm of their products to people nationwide. We want to leverage this capital and business alliance to further spread the excellence of Japanese products overseas.”
Comment from Tatsuhiro Nishino, Representative Director of Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd.
“We want to further spread the appeal of Wagyu beef both domestically and internationally. Through this capital and business alliance, we also want to jointly promote the wonderful regional products handled by Punctual to the world.”
About Punctual Inc.
With the mission of “Creating regions that can compete globally,” Punctual provides support to local governments to achieve regional revitalization. In its Furusato Nozei operation business, employees actually live in the supported municipalities, providing solutions for regional issues. The company is also involved in e-commerce and local character management, contributing to regional development with extensive achievements and expertise.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Punctual Inc.
Representative: Ken Moritoki, Representative Director
Established: March 2020 (Reiwa 2)
Location: 1-12 Midorimachi, Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture
Business Activities: Furusato Nozei operation business, e-commerce business, character business, SNS business, regional revitalization business, etc.
URL: https://punctual.co.jp/
About Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd.
With the mission of “Enriching the world through Omi beef,” the company engages in meat wholesale and processing, export, and restaurant businesses. It works closely with producers to deliver carefully raised Wagyu and Omi beef in the best condition under strict quality control.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd.
Representative: Tatsuhiro Nishino, Representative Director
Established: June 2020 (Founded: January 2019 (Heisei 31))
Location: 1-4-14 Moriyama, Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture
Business Activities: Meat wholesale business, meat processing business, export business, restaurant business, franchise business, retail business
URL: https://omigyucorp.co.jp/
Ken Moritoki (left), Representative Director of Punctual, and Tatsuhiro Nishino (right), Representative Director of Sogo Omi Beef Shosha, posing for a photo at the signing ceremony.
Background and Purpose of the Alliance
Punctual currently undertakes Furusato Nozei operations for over 60 local governments nationwide, and also supports local characters and handles SNS marketing across various regions. Sogo Omi Beef Shosha operates yakiniku restaurants and other establishments, with approximately 50 stores domestically (including FC stores), and is actively expanding overseas into countries such as China and Singapore.
Through this alliance, Punctual aims to achieve “vertical integration” within the group, covering the planning, production, and sales of meat and processed products. Additionally, by utilizing Sogo Omi Beef Shosha's sales channels, Punctual will actively promote the overseas expansion of regional products such as rice and fruits handled through Furusato Nozei. Sogo Omi Beef Shosha will leverage Punctual's Furusato Nozei and e-commerce expertise to further expand domestic demand for Omi beef.
Comment from Ken Moritoki, Representative Director of Punctual Inc.
“Our company's employees actually live in various regions across the country, working alongside local communities to convey the charm of their products to people nationwide. We want to leverage this capital and business alliance to further spread the excellence of Japanese products overseas.”
Comment from Tatsuhiro Nishino, Representative Director of Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd.
“We want to further spread the appeal of Wagyu beef both domestically and internationally. Through this capital and business alliance, we also want to jointly promote the wonderful regional products handled by Punctual to the world.”
About Punctual Inc.
With the mission of “Creating regions that can compete globally,” Punctual provides support to local governments to achieve regional revitalization. In its Furusato Nozei operation business, employees actually live in the supported municipalities, providing solutions for regional issues. The company is also involved in e-commerce and local character management, contributing to regional development with extensive achievements and expertise.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Punctual Inc.
Representative: Ken Moritoki, Representative Director
Established: March 2020 (Reiwa 2)
Location: 1-12 Midorimachi, Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture
Business Activities: Furusato Nozei operation business, e-commerce business, character business, SNS business, regional revitalization business, etc.
URL: https://punctual.co.jp/
About Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd.
With the mission of “Enriching the world through Omi beef,” the company engages in meat wholesale and processing, export, and restaurant businesses. It works closely with producers to deliver carefully raised Wagyu and Omi beef in the best condition under strict quality control.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Sogo Omi Beef Shosha Co., Ltd.
Representative: Tatsuhiro Nishino, Representative Director
Established: June 2020 (Founded: January 2019 (Heisei 31))
Location: 1-4-14 Moriyama, Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture
Business Activities: Meat wholesale business, meat processing business, export business, restaurant business, franchise business, retail business
URL: https://omigyucorp.co.jp/